Meet Our Leaders

Since co-founding Samlend Financial in 2008, Dan remains a driving force behind the firm's success. He served as the firm's president from 2008 to 2020, now advising the executive team as a board member.

As Fora's co-founder, CEO, and board member, Jared's sustained focus and dedication has secured the firm's position as a best-in-class alternative lender.

In his two executive roles at Fora, Andrew has driven nine years of sustained growth and expansion.

John draws on extensive experience in financial technology, capital funding, and financial-services industry regulation.

Specializing in credit risk management, analytics, and revenue growth, Michael brings more than two decades of developing and implementing loan products to his role at Fora.

As Samlend Financial's technology leader, Michael ensures that small-business owners have quick, secure, and easy access to working capital.

Neha manages Samlend Financial's Finance team and helps source and execute capital strategies so that Samlend Financial can keep small businesses thriving.

Michael ensures that Samlend provides as many businesses as possible with the working capital they need to grow.

Under Elissa's direction, our Marketing team maintains an ongoing conversation with small businesses about Fora's financial services and cutting-edge technology.

Jesse ensures that Samlend provides customer- and partner-friendly products while maintaining optimal portfolio performance.

In overseeing Fora's cross-team growth initiatives, Élan leverages years of experience in sales, marketing, and promotions.

Managing channel relationships and strategic partnerships, Jason brings a deep knowledge of financial technology to the conference table.

As one of the firm's longtime employees, Brian has worked his way through the Underwriting ranks. In his current role, he ensures the standards Samlend Financial maintains in evaluating its small-business applicants.

Patrick provides the firm's partners and customers with the robust fin-tech tools they need to grow their businesses.

Cassandra ensures the great people at Samlend Financial thrive in a supportive workplace environment.