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We could not achieve what we do without the tireless efforts of the dedicated people on our team. In addition to providing business lending and counseling, our staff “walks the talk” and actively advocates on behalf of low wealth communities and individuals. Our talented team is comprised of lending professionals as well as administrative personnel, all of whom have extensive experience in their area of responsibility.

Our leadership team has years of diverse experience in finance, community development and affordable housing, loan administration for minorities, women, nonprofits and small business and project management. Each member brings a unique perspective and high level of commitment to the table, ensuring that Finanta operates as an agile, forward-thinking organization.


Senior Leadership Team

Daniel Betancourt, President & Chief Executive Officer 
Phone: 717-869-5416  |  Email Dan  |  See Dan’s Bio

Joan M. Brodhead, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer
Phone: 717-869-5419  |  Email Joan

Jonathan Encarnacion, Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Officer
Phone: 717-869-5432  |  Email Jonathan

Dragan Dodik, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Phone: 717-869-8445  |  Email Dragan

Elizabeth Bennett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 717-869-5437  |  Email Elizabeth

Edward Gallagher, Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
Phone: 223-529-7043  |  Email Edward

Cindy Stewart, Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone: 717-869-5444  |  Email Cindy

Lydia Walker, Senior Vice President, Chief Development and Impact Officer
Phone: 717-869-5430  |  Email Lydia

Alba Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Director of Lending
Phone: 610-396-7228  |  Email Alba

Erin Davis, Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 267-273-4315  |  Email Erin

George Pabon, Vice President, Information Technology
Phone: 717-869-5450  | Email George

 


Lending Team

SPECIAL FINANCING LENDERS:

James E. Buerger, Vice President, Housing & Real Estate Lending
Phone: 484-577-4824  |  Email Jim

Hurley DesperVice President, Commercial Real Estate Lending
Phone: 267-244-2432  |  Email Hurley

Frederick Rivera, Director, Residential Mortgage Lending
Phone: 267-236-7002  |  Email Frederick

Pam Woodell, Vice President, New Markets Tax Credits
Phone: 717-413-7978  |  Email Pam

PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE & CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY:

Andres AlvarezCommunity Microlender
Phone: 267-236-7021  |  Email Andres

Franklin BaezSenior Community Lender
Phone: 267-236-7030  |  Email Franklin

Claudy Geraldino, Vice President, Community Lending
Phone: 267-236-7018  |  Email Claudy

Sarahi Merced, Community Microlender
Phone: 267-236-7005 |  Email Sarahi

Veder Reddick, Vice President, Community Lender Team Leader, Philadelphia
Phone: 267-236-7027  |  Email Veder

Steven SantoniCommunity Microlender
Phone: 267 546-9086  |  Email Steven

Rose Tirado, Affinity Group Microlending Manager
Phone: 267-236-7003|  Email Rose

Xiomara TorresCommunity Microlender
Phone: 215-398-5025 |  Email Xiomara

LANCASTER & LEBANON COUNTIES:

Jim Dougherty, Commercial Relationship Manager
Phone: 717-808-9804 |  Email Jim

Roger Gray, Director of Community Lending
Phone: 717-869-5442 |  Email Roger

Deb Joyce, Director of Lending
Phone: 717-945-2595 |  Email Deb

BERKS, CHESTER & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES:

Shannon Leonhard, Vice President, Community Lender
Phone: 610-685-4940  |  Email Shannon

Erlan Dobronsky, Community Lender
Phone: 484-878-8905  |  Email Erlan

DAUPHIN, CUMBERLAND, PERRY & FRANKLIN COUNTIES:

Anthony Maggio, Senior Community Lender, Capital Region
Phone: 717-920-1520  |  Email Anthony

LEHIGH & NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES:

Marilyn Morel, Vice President, Community Lending
Phone: 484-484-8007  |  Email Marilyn

YORK AND ADAMS COUNTIES:

Yessenia Rios, Vice President, Community Lending
Phone: 717-848-3863  |  Email Yessenia