We get asked what we do. But it’s not about us…it’s about you:
If you own an established business, there will be times (yes, more than one) where you could use extra working capital. Perhaps $15,000, $45,000, $125,000 or more on a short-term basis. You want the paperwork to be simple, approval likely and the funds deposited into your business account quickly. (We’re talking hours or days, not weeks or months.)
Delivering the funds you need and the service you deserve - that’s what we do.
An uncompromising commitment to customer service has fueled Reliant Funding since it began providing short-term financing to small businesses. Our nationally-recognized achievements are the result of three main principles:
Founder,
Chief Executive Officer
Founder,
Chief Executive Officer
Adam has over 20 years of leadership, management, sales, business development and operations experience. He founded the company that became Reliant Funding in late 2008. Just prior to that, he served as a founder and President of National Lending Associates, Inc., serving the financing needs of students and universities via loan and payment plan program administration.
Adam has been involved in businesses of all sizes. One thing they all required, aside from hard work and great people, is money. After producing billions in assets for banks, and dealing with the frustrations of jumping through hoops to get money from them, he decided to build a national business (Reliant) that provides easy access to funds – built around the client’s story, not a bank’s requirements. He leads with a passion for making cash accessible without the stress and hassle that is common elsewhere. Adam takes great pride in building a team of people that are empowered, educated and love what they do.
Adam sits on the Board of Directors for National Lending Associates, Inc., High Desert Medical College and is the trustee for charitable organization The deRose Family Trust.
Higher education: University of Maryland, Columbia Business School Executive Education
Off-hours: His kids, the beach, the gym and auto racing (he loves the focus it requires)
Favorite local small businesses: Dolce Pan e Vino (local restaurant that is warm & friendly with amazing food and a success story) and Gepettos (toy store that sells family and learning oriented games)
Music preferences: Dave Matthews Band
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Steve leads our efforts to get and keep customers for Reliant Funding. Steve and his team assure we are world class in direct mail, digital marketing and social media.
Higher education: BA State University of New York at Binghamton, MBA Baruch College
Off-hours: Family, the Mets, Rock and Roll
Favorite local small businesses: Coach Grill, Oyster Bay
Music preferences: Grateful Dead
Chief Sales Officer
Chief Sales Officer
Matt is responsible for making sure our sales staff is knowledgeable, listens intently and delivers to the need of our clients. Previously, he served as Vice President for a privately held real estate development company.
Higher education: Attended the University of Arizona
Off-hours: Surfing, travel to tropical destinations, golf
Favorite local small businesses: Sake House Restaurant
Music preferences: Reggae
Vice President of Human Resources
Vice President of Human Resources
Lindsay is responsible for supporting Reliant’s objectives through strategic management of our people and our culture by defining and implementing performance management, professional development, employee engagement, compliance, benefits and more.
Higher education: BA Human Development, Minor in English
Off-hours: Her daughter, family, cooking, traveling, sports events and concerts
Favorite local small businesses: En Fuego Cantina
Music preferences: All things 90’s (from alternative rock to hip hop)
Vice President
of Underwriting
Vice President
of Underwriting
With over 15 years experience in the alternative lending industry, Erica oversees all aspects of Reliant’s underwriting function. She is responsible for increasing business performance and quality by leading and developing talent and driving effective processes in credit decisioning.
Higher education: BS University of Georgia
Off-hours: Spending time with her son, watching Georgia football, volunteering as an Ambassador for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and being involved in the fitness community.
Favorite local small businesses: Copper Coin Coffee and Salt Factory
Music preferences: Dave Matthews Band and 90s Hip Hop
Vice President of Technology
Vice President of Technology
As Vice President of Technology, Gerald serves as a technology partner to Reliant Funding’s leadership team and is responsible for executing Reliant’s technical strategic vision and digital transformation. Gerald comes to Reliant with over 20 years in technology, cyber security, and project management.
Higher education: University of Maryland College Park
Off-hours: Spending time with my wife and daughters, Volleyball, Softball, and Koi ponds
Favorite local small businesses: Dumpling Inn and Tea N More
Music preferences: Techno (Deadmau5, Tiësto, Armin van Burren, Avicii)
Vice President of BI and Analytics
Vice President of BI and Analytics
With 15 years in Business Intelligence and analytics, Ryan plays a vital role to ensure Reliant Funding is transforming data into actionable insights.
Higher education: Arizona State University
Off-hours: Running, Golfing, and all things Duke basketball
Favorite local small businesses: Lou and Mickey's
Music preferences: Bob Marley
Senior Director of Credit Policy
Senior Director of Credit Policy
Joel Rose is a Lending Risk Management veteran. Joel applies his knowledge of Credit Risk acquired through 19 years of lending industry experience in order to apply scoring and rules to return quick decisions to Reliant Funding clients.
Higher education: BA Rutgers University Masters NC State University
Off-hours: Snowboarding, Beach, and Travel
Favorite local small businesses: Cohn Restaurant Group in San Diego.
Music preferences: Alternative including Linkin Park and Nirvana
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Funds Available through March 31, 2021!