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A10 Executive TEAM

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 ORIGINATIONS TEAM

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations
Mountain, North & Southern California

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations
Midwest & Northwest Central

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations
Midwest

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations
Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations
Southern California

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations
Northeast

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations
Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations
Mountain South & South

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations
Mid-Atlantic

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations
Texas/Oklahoma

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 Capital Markets / Finance / Accounting TEAM

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 LOAN STRUCTURING TEAM

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 Credit Underwriting TEAM

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 Legal & Loan Closing TEAM

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 Asset Management / Master Servicing / Special Servicing TEAM

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.

A10 Operations / Marketing TEAM

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Jerry Dunn

President & Co-Founder

Jerry Dunn co-founded A10 Capital in 2007 and holds the position of President. In this role, he leads all front-end business development and key strategic relationships.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Dunn has established a track record of success in starting and scaling nationwide commercial lending businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Dunn has closed nearly $10 billion of structured finance deals in the capital markets and facilitated nearly $10 billion of commercial loans across specialty finance and top-25 commercial bank platforms.

Before co-founding A10, Mr. Dunn was an Executive Vice President and member of the Senior Management Committee at Bank of the West. As Chief of Staff, he worked closely with the Vice Chairman, overseeing the bank's largest business group, consisting of 7,000 employees, a $25 billion balance sheet, nearly 700 branches serving retail customers and small businesses, 30+ commercial banking offices serving direct and indirect consumer finance division, home mortgage lending division, investments division, property and casualty insurance division, construction lending, and private banking.

Prior to his tenure at Bank of the West, Mr. Dunn co-founded and served as CEO of Aviation Finance Group (AFG), a full-service commercial lending business specializing in middle-market equipment financing of private jets. AFG was acquired by PNC Bank in 2004. Early in his career, he was involved in the startup of Commercial Lending Corporation and was an investment banker for Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City.

Mr. Dunn's achievements include receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award in the Utah Region and being recognized as a pioneer of CRE CLOs. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and very active in its Real Estate Industry Network.

Mr. Dunn attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for football and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Sydney Leyton

Vice President, Operations & Marketing

Sydney Leyton is a Vice President on the Operations and Marketing teams at A10 Capital. Sydney manages a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing the company's marketing efforts, graphic design, conference coordination, event planning, and supporting the Originations team.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Sydney was responsible for the daily operations, client management, financial operations, and human resources for a business and civil litigation law firm. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Boise State University. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys skiing, traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Tyler Jackson

EVP, Originations

Mountain, North & Southern California

Tyler Jackson is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Jackson joined A10 Capital in 2013 and has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the Originations team, Mr. Jackson honed his expertise working on A10’s Loan Structuring team, where he was responsible for detailed loan structuring, loan negotiation, and coordination with A10’s Legal and Capital Markets teams. Additionally, he worked on A10's Credit Underwriting and Asset Management teams, where he underwrote new loans and managed the loan portfolio.

Mr. Jackson attended Boise State University on an athletic football scholarship and earned both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration.

Mr. Jackson grew up in Colorado and moved to Boise in 2008. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dan Pavlinik

EVP, Originations

Midwest & Northwest Central

Dan Pavlinik is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Mr. Pavlinik was an investment banker with Citigroup and UBS in San Francisco and New York. In these roles, he originated and executed financings in the bank and bond markets for corporate issuers and financial sponsor-owned companies. Additionally, Mr. Pavlinik assisted with the origination and execution of equity financings and buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pavlinik was with TCW’s Distressed/Special Situations Fund, Crescent Capital, responsible for investing in debt, equity, and mezzanine securities in various public and private, control and non-control, distressed situations.

Mr. Pavlinik graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Pavlinik lives in Boise, Idaho, with his family and enjoys water skiing and camping.

Mark Blaha

EVP, Originations

Midwest

Mark Blaha is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Blaha has successfully originated over $1 billion in bridge loans for multifamily and CRE properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen understanding of capital markets and finance, specializing in loan underwriting, structuring, and originations.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Blaha held the position of Executive Director at Ready Capital, where he originated commercial real estate and bridge loans on a national scale. Earlier in his career, Mr. Blaha was a Vice President at a regional bank in Chicago, where he led new loan originations and oversaw underwriting, credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management teams.

Mr. Blaha holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tommy Mello

EVP, Originations

Northern California & Texas/Oklahoma

Tommy Mello is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Mello has nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, he was a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (MSREI) in San Francisco. In this role, he focused on acquisitions and asset management for the firm’s core fund and opportunistic vehicles, contributing to the closing of over $1.0 billion of acquisitions and managing assets totaling over $8 billion.

Before his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mello was an Investment Banking Analyst in Wells Fargo Securities' public finance group in New York, where he played a key role in closing over $2.0 billion worth of equity and public financing throughout the United States.

Mr. Mello graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a co-major in Real Estate.

Based in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Mello enjoys adventuring outdoors, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Michael Singh

EVP, Originations

Southern California

Michael Singh is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Singh has closed several billion dollars in commercial real estate loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2010, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Los Angeles, California, where he executed financing and advisory assignments and consulted with banks and financial institutions to evaluate loan portfolios. Before his time at JLL, Mr. Singh was a Regional Manager for Goldman Sachs' conduit lending platform, following nearly a decade-long tenure as Director of Mortgage Lending at MassMutual.

Mr. Singh earned a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Singh resides in Orange County, California.

Alex Biagioli

EVP, Originations

Northeast

Alex Biagioli is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate loan origination, underwriting, and management, Mr. Biagioli has overseen the origination of $5.5 billion in CRE loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, he held the position of Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was honored with the prestigious President's Award for outstanding performance in originating and closing commercial real estate loans.

Before his time at JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Biagioli managed the loan origination group for floating and fixed-rate debt opportunities as Senior Vice President at Santander Bank. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Salomon Smith Barney, specializing in the opportunistic bridge loan group, where he originated commercial real estate loans and provided creative structured finance solutions for complex transactions.

Mr. Biagioli earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Greg Roukema

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Greg Roukema is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Roukema has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate as a lender, operator, and investor. He honed his structured finance skills during his tenure as a Senior Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette, where he successfully closed over $15 billion of debt and equity financings across public and private capital markets.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2016, Mr. Roukema was a Senior Banker at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in originating commercial real estate loans in the New York and New Jersey markets. In this capacity, he managed relationships with some of the largest real estate operators in the New York market.

Mr. Roukema holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society recipient. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Roukema lives in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and enjoys skiing, music, and martial arts in his free time.

Alisha Hill Koontz

EVP, Originations

Mountain South & South

Alisha Hill Koontz is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mrs. Hill Koontz has over 20 years of experience in finance and lending. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2012, she was an Institutional Advisor for Clearwater Advisors, a fixed-income investment firm for separately managed accounts. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Hill Koontz provided wealth management solutions for The Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, where she originated commercial loans, resort residential lending, equity, fixed-income, and insurance solutions.

Mrs. Hill Koontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Political Science and Communications and also studied Business at Boise State University.

Mrs. Hill Koontz is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and three children. She has held positions on several non-profit boards and enjoys traveling, skiing, and Opera.

Oliver Harris

EVP, Originations

Mid-Atlantic

Oliver Harris is an Executive Vice President on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

With over 28 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Harris has handled a wide range of commercial real estate loan transactions in various property types, geographies, and CRE lending executions, including national & regional banks, CMBS, GSE Agency, and a Mortgage REIT.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Mr. Harris served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic region for Ready Capital, originating bridge, fixed-rate commercial, and Freddie Mac SBL loans nationwide. Prior to Ready Capital, he held the position of Vice President at Premier Bank (now Peoples Bank), overseeing asset and portfolio management as well as new loan originations. His work experience further includes roles in relationship management, analytics, and project management at USBank, CWCapital, and Trammell Crow respectively.

Mr. Harris holds a Masters in Science of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, where he also taught the Introduction to Real Estate Analysis course for nine years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Studies from Ohio University, where he played on the men’s club lacrosse team.

Residing in Bethesda, Maryland, Mr. Harris enjoys various activities during his free time, including travel, cooking, golf, snowboarding, volunteer work, and advocating for blood donation as a regular donor himself.

Harris Teiger

Senior Director, Head of Loan Structuring

Harris Teiger is a Senior Director and Head of the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital. In this role, Harris and his team support the front-end origination and credit functions across A10’s various financing platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the CRE finance industry, Harris has worked with multinational banks, publicly traded mortgage REITs, and private credit organizations. Throughout his career, Harris has been directly involved in over $5 billion of CRE financing for all property types across the country. He earned his Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston.

Ryan Boyd

Director, Loan Structuring

Ryan Boyd is a Director on the Loan Structuring team at A10 Capital, where he focuses primarily on bridge loan production. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Ryan worked for a major regional commercial real estate developer and the Idaho State Tax Commission in the Real Property Unit of Income Tax Audit. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. He also studied abroad for a semester in Bilbao, Spain, at the Universidad del País Vasco. Ryan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, being involved in the local Basque community, spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.

Phillip Frost

Senior Associate, Originations

Texas/Oklahoma

Phillip Frost is a Senior Associate on the Originations team at A10 Capital.

Mr. Frost joined A10 Capital in 2021, initially on the Underwriting and Asset Management teams, before moving to the Origination team. Before his time at A10, Mr. Frost gained experience working with local mortgage brokers in Boise, Idaho and completed an internship at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Frost studied at Princeton University, where he competed on the varsity football team and was a decathlete on the track team. While at Princeton, he took on the role of an officer in the Natives at Princeton Club and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy.

Outside of work, Mr. Frost and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying activities such as snowboarding, hiking, and floating the river together.

Ryan Hoppe

VP, Credit Underwriting

Ryan Hoppe is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Ryan has been involved in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industries since 1997, gaining extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE and business loans. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Ryan worked out distressed CRE and business loans for a nationwide commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by Fortress Investment Group. He began his finance career at Commercial Lending Corporation, focusing on small business loans. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Black Hills State University. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Neel Gupta

VP, Credit Underwriting

Neel Gupta is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. With over 12 years in the commercial real estate lending and specialty finance industry, Neel brings extensive experience in underwriting, asset management, and special servicing of complex CRE loans. Since joining in 2012, Neel has directly closed over $1 billion in middle-market commercial real estate loans. Neel began his career in finance at an equities research firm, where he conducted in-depth research on industries and companies for client investments. Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University’s Bayes Business School in London, England. He has also completed his CFA Level I & II exams.

Taylor Dodge

VP, Credit Underwriting

Taylor Dodgeis a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, her responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Taylor joined A10 Capital as an intern in 2015 in the Underwriting and Asset Management departments and transitioned to her current role in 2016. Taylor focuses primarily on underwriting activities; however, she remains involved in asset management, leveraging her expertise to support both departments. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Boise State University.

Rob Burggraf

VP, Credit Underwriting

Rob Burggraf is a Vice President on the Credit Underwriting team at A10 Capital. In this role, his responsibilities include financial analysis, loan structuring, assessing market trends, and approving and closing bridge and fixed-rate commercial real estate loan transactions across the United States. Rob began his finance career with A10 Capital after graduating from college, where he has since held various analyst, asset management, and underwriter roles. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Rob passed the CFA Level 1 exam and served as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Idaho’s Barker Capital Management Group, which traded a variety of asset classes in a university-funded portfolio. Rob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Rob enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Jackie Cox

Senior EVP, Head of Legal & Loan Closing

Jackie Cox joined A10 Capital when the company first started in 2008 and holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Legal and Loan Closing team. Mrs. Cox is responsible for oversight of the legal due diligence, loan documentation and closing process, and for assisting with servicing matters, as needed.

Mrs. Cox has been involved on a nationwide basis in the commercial real estate development and specialty finance industries since 1993. Prior to joining A10 Capital, Mrs. Cox served as a Senior Paralegal within a national commercial lending and loan servicing company owned by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Mrs. Cox’s work involved extensive legal due diligence, processing, documentation, special servicing, and closing of complex commercial financing transactions nationwide.

Mrs. Cox previously worked as a Paralegal in the real estate and finance practice groups of two of Idaho’s premier law firms, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP, and Givens Pursley, LLP. During her time with each of these firms, Mrs. Cox provided paraprofessional support on nationwide commercial real estate acquisition, shopping center development, and commercial loan transactions.

Mrs. Cox holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. She was recognized by her peers as a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women & Industry) honoree and a 2020 Excellence in Finance honoree.

Mrs. Cox lives in Boise, Idaho and in her free time, enjoys camping, skiing, paddleboarding and otherwise exploring the great outdoors, as well as travel and visiting her adult children in Missouri & Texas.

Cori Neser

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Cori Neser joined A10 Capital in 2010 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Outside of work, Cori enjoys anything outdoors and new adventures.

Kimberly Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Kimberly Thomas joined A10 Capital in 2017 and is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, including consumer and commercial lending, commercial real estate brokerage operations, and SBA and construction loan lending. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University. Kimberly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

Emilie Thomas

VP, Legal & Loan Closing

Emilie Thomas is a Vice President on the Legal and Loan Closing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal due diligence related to title, survey, legal structure, leases, environmental, and insurance, drafting and negotiating loan documents, and managing all parties from loan initiation through closing. Prior to joining the A10 Legal team in 2022, Emilie worked within A10's Paycheck Protection Program as a loan officer, underwriting and funding over a thousand PPP loans across the country. Emilie is a Certified Paralegal and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, skiing, and exploring all things Boise.

Tammi Burdin

Senior Associate, Legal & Loan Closing

Tammi Burdin joined A10 Capital in 2013 and is a Senior Associate on the Legal and Loan Closing team. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the legal team by reviewing leases, environmental reports, zoning reports, legal structure, and title documents, as well as creating, filing, and processing legal documents under the supervision of outside counsel. Tammi received a Liberal Arts degree from the College of Western Idaho and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Broadview University. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys traveling with family, walking her dog, or simply enjoying time at home.

Tim Geraghty

CIO, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, Interim CFO

Tim Geraghty joined A10 Capital in 2024 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, President-A10 Investment Management, LLC, and Interim Chief Financial Officer.

In these roles, his responsibilities include investment and portfolio management, leading A10’s Joint Ventures, business development, and overseeing the firm’s capital markets activities. He also manages, analyzes, and reports on all financial aspects of the business.

Mr. Geraghty has nearly two decades of experience across all aspects of the investment and finance industries, including lending, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing portfolios of fixed-income and asset-backed investments. Mr. Geraghty is a market leader in the post-Great Financial Crisis middle-market commercial real estate space, acquiring, originating, and financing over $25 billion of assets and syndicating debt to over 450 unique counterparties.

Prior to A10 Capital, Mr. Geraghty served as Managing Director and the Head of Capital Markets for Waterfall Asset Management (“Waterfall”) and Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital”). In this role, he was responsible for the firm’s global capital markets activities, including strategy, origination, structuring, and execution of fund and asset-level financings. Additionally, he oversaw pricing for Ready Capital’s $14 billion commercial real estate portfolio, played a key leadership role in portfolio management, and led various mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives at Ready Capital and Waterfall.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Geraghty was a Vice President in the Structured Products Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., where he focused on commercial and residential mortgage and real estate products. In this role, he covered large asset and investment managers, funds, and specialty finance platforms in the financing, securitization, and advisory capacities.

Mr. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance, cum laude, from the Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University in Maryland. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank, he held various securities licenses (7/63/79). Tim lives in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and various sporting activities.

Trisha Thomas

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Trisha Thomas is Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at A10 Capital. In this role, she oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. Trisha brings over 15 years of accounting experience working with specialty finance companies and financial institutions. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, she served as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly. Trisha holds both a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Arnold

SVP, Capital Markets & Finance

Kyle Arnold is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Markets and Finance teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing capital markets activities, investor reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Kyle was responsible for valuing private companies and intangible assets for ValueScope, a Texas-based consulting firm. Kyle began his career at Commonwealth Advisors, Inc., a Louisiana-based hedge fund, as a Structured Finance Analyst focused on evaluating mortgage-backed securities. Kyle received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University, and is a CFA charter holder.

Joe Gomez

Senior Director, Capital Markets & Originations

Joe Gomez is a Senior Director on the Capital Market and Originations teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include leading the firm's pricing infrastructure, facilitating financing initiatives with external counterparties, product management for the fixed rate program, and leading strategic initiatives. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Joe co-founded a commercial real estate loan brokerage company, closed over $300 million in self-sourced opportunities.Mr. Gomez also gained valuable origination experience at a California Regional Bank, and Capital One, a top 5 Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae lender, where he was an integral member of a top producing team closing over $1B in annual production.Prior to gaining extensive originations experience, Mr. Gomez was the Vice President of Capital Markets of Ready Capital’s (NYSE: RC) commercial real estate lending platform. During his tenure, Mr. Gomez was instrumental in establishing three securitization shelves, created the firm’s dynamic pricing model across its lending platforms, created the firm’s underwriting and database infrastructure, and closed multiple loan pool acquisitions and securitizations for Ready Capital’s external manager, Waterfall Asset Management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, surfing, and cycling.

Jacade Hickman

VP, Finance & Accounting, Controller

Jacade Hickman is Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Controller at A10 Capital. In this role, he oversees financial reporting, ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the accounting team, and collaborates with various departments on financial matters. A seasoned CPA with over 16 years of experience, Jacade specializes in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and Enterprise Resource Planning implementation, particularly within the real estate sector. Jacade holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Outside of work, Jacade enjoys Idaho's outdoors with his wife and two daughters, playing board games with friends, and discovering Idaho brews.

Bryan Dewey

Director, Investment Management

Bryan Dewey is a Director on the Capital Markets team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include supporting business development, investment management, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Bryan was responsible for loan pricing and securitization management at Ready Capital. He began his career on the Capital Markets team at Ready Capital in 2016. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach and watching football.

Jacob Schmidt

Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Jacob Schmidt is a Senior Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include general accounting, investor reporting, and assisting with other finance and accounting tasks. Before joining A10 Capital in 2023, he was responsible for managing escrowed funds at TitleOne, an Idaho-based title and escrow company. Jacob graduated with honors from the Professional Master of Business Administration program at Boise State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Westminster University. Out of the office, you’ll find Jacob exploring Idaho’s mountains and rivers, cooking something delicious, or volunteering his time for local 4-H programs and the Red Cross.

Ben Myers

Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ben Myers is an Associate on the Finance and Accounting team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include accounting reconciliations, managing borrower draws on loans, and conducting monthly/quarterly reporting procedures. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Ben conducted financial statement audits and reviews as part of the assurance practice at Ernst & Young (EY). At EY, he was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and performing annual audit procedures. Ben holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees, both in Accounting from the University of Utah.

Vincent Spagnolo

SVP, Servicing & Asset Management

Vincent Spagnolo is a Senior Vice President of the Servicing and Asset Management teams at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include the development, oversight, and management of all servicing and asset management functions for A10’s loan portfolio. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2013, Vince developed multifamily housing properties nationwide, with a focus on affordable housing utilizing various tax credit financing strategies. Vince received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Boise State University. Outside of the office, Vince manages and develops youth and adult rugby leagues across the Pacific Northwest and enjoys exploring the unique wilderness areas throughout the West.

Steve Zorich

VP, Head of Special Servicing

Steve Zorich is a Vice President and Head of the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include day-to-day management and resolution of specialty serviced loans. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Steve co-founded Group 1031, a real estate consulting firm, and held executive positions at Bank of America and Imperial Bank. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several privately held companies in the manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries. Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Film. In his free time, Steve serves as a board member for an e-commerce retail company, is a published author, and enjoys serving on non-profit foundations.

Leah Maxfield

VP, Asset Management

Leah Maxfield is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Before joining A10 Capital in 2012, Leah worked as a due diligence underwriter at DBSI and was a Surety Underwriter with Arch Insurance Company and Kemper Insurance. She began her career at AIG as a Surety Underwriter. Leah earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boise State University.

Steve O’Connor

VP, Asset Management

Steve O’Connor is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He also oversees all Agency servicing for the company. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2017, Steve was a Managing Partner at a residential design/build firm located in Boise, specializing in the International Passive Haus building standard and custom residential projects. Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, Steve enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and rafting with his family.

Paul Averett

VP, Asset Management

Paul Averett is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2014, Paul worked as a portfolio manager for Zions Bank Real Estate Group. Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Adam Richardson

VP, Asset Management

Adam Richardson is a Vice President on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. He has 20 years of experience in commercial lending and investing and has held Series 7 and 63 licenses. Adam graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Finance. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Lisa Howard

Senior Associate, Master Servicing

Lisa Howard is a Senior Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include maintaining the company's servicing system, processing transactions post-closing, and monthly invoicing. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Lisa worked in loan documentation and servicing at Wells Fargo Bank. She began her career at Pacific Northwest Bank in Seattle, specializing in loan documentation for consumer loans and loan servicing for commercial loans. Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading and is passionate about animals.

Amanda Campbell

Associate, Master Servicing

Amanda Campbell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Her responsibilities include monthly invoicing, tax and insurance payments, and maintaining the company's servicing platforms. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2021, Amanda worked as a bookkeeper, handling a wide range of tasks, including payroll for over 300 employees and managing accounts payable across six businesses. Outside of work, Amanda loves riding her horse, spending time with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.

Andy Ford

Associate, Asset Management

Andy Ford is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Andy participated in A10's summer internship program, which he completed before earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

Benson Christensen

Associate, Special Servicing

Benson Christensen is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Benson worked as a Loan Analyst for Money360, where he underwrote prospective loans, managed the existing portfolio, and presented financial projections to the management team. Earlier in his career, Benson worked for Alturas Capital Partners on their Real Estate Investment Fund, focusing on acquisitions and financial analysis of prospective commercial real estate properties. Benson received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. Outside of work, Benson enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skiing, and boating.

John Sabala Jr.

Associate, Special Servicing

John Sabala Jr. (J.J.) is an Associate on the Special Servicing team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include loan workout analysis and implementation, asset reporting, and REO portfolio management. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, J.J. was a Production Analyst on the Multifamily Capital Markets team at Newmark in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he specialized in screening and underwriting a series of affordable/workforce housing multifamily deals nationwide. J.J. earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, J.J. enjoys exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, hiking, and mountain biking, all fueling his competitive nature.

Logan Hill

Associate, Asset Management

Logan Hill is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Logan worked in the project development department of Classical Conversations, an online Christian homeschooling program based in North Carolina. Logan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.

Tyler Schoefer

Associate, Asset Management

Tyler Schoefer is an Associate on the Asset Management team at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring a portfolio of loans and serving as the primary contact for all borrower requests. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2023, Tyler was responsible for application review, deal structuring, and transaction facilitation at Academy Mortgage. Tyler began his career at Idaho Central Credit Union in the Construction Lending department, focused on processing residential construction loans. Tyler received his Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Boise State University. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys rooting for the Boise State Broncos, Sacramento Kings, and San Francisco 49ers.

Kristine Russell

Associate, Master Servicing

Kristine Russell is an Associate on the Master Servicing team at A10 Capital. Since joining the team in 2022, her primary responsibility is reviewing certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with required standards. She received her Certified Professional Coder certificate in medical coding from the College of Western Idaho. In her leisure time, Kristine enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and camping.

Jamie Berenger

COO and President-Credit & Asset Management

Jamie Berenger holds the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of Credit and Asset Management. In these dual roles, he oversees underwriting, asset management, and portfolio management, as well as the company's day-to-day administration and operations.

With two decades of experience, Mr. Berenger brings extensive expertise in property valuation, underwriting, servicing, asset management, property acquisition, financial analysis, market research, due diligence, workouts, portfolio valuation, bank acquisition due diligence, securitizations, and portfolio management. He has been involved in over $8 billion of funded loans throughout his career.

Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2008, Mr. Berenger worked in the finance department of a national commercial real estate ownership group. While there, he focused on obtaining acquisition financing on properties and managed lender relationships on a $2.8 billion portfolio. His experience in both origination and underwriting provides Mr. Berenger with a unique view on the analysis of commercial real estate properties.

Mr. Berenger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Idaho

Mr. Berenger lives in Meridian, Idaho, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he supports youth sports, travels, and spends time outdoors.

Pete Ware

General Counsel

Peter W. Ware, Jr. serves as General Counsel at A10 Capital, providing expert legal guidance across a spectrum of matters. With a keen focus on loan servicing and special servicing transactions, Pete collaborates with counterparties and their counsel, while effectively managing legal strategies with external partners nationwide. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2015, Pete specialized in real estate and general business transactions as an attorney at a Boise-based law firm. Born just outside New York City and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Pete earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Blaine Davidson

SVP, Technology and Information Systems

Blaine Davidson is Senior Vice President of Technology and Information Systems at A10 Capital. His responsibilities include managing the company's technological infrastructure, with an emphasis on data and processes. Blaine received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University.

Rachael Clemens

Administrative Assistant

Rachael Clemens is an Administrative Assistant at A10 Capital, providing essential support to various departments, maintaining office organization, managing supplies, assisting with event planning, and more. Prior to joining A10 Capital in 2024, Rachael worked at The Car Park, where she managed customer accounts, handled parking violations, and provided office support across multiple locations. Earlier in her career, Rachael held the position of Front Desk Supervisor at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. She holds an Associate’s degree in Photography from Peninsula College and North Idaho College. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys rainy weather, crafting, watching old movies, and cuddling her two cats.