Meet the Team
Empowering Your Real Estate Investments with Expertise and Innovation
At Foundation Specialty Finance, we combine deep industry experience with smart technology to transform how commercial real estate is financed. From our base in Seal Beach, California, our team of 25 professionals handles loan origination, special servicing, and asset management, delivering tailored solutions to investors, private lenders, banks, and equity firms. Whether it’s a single rental or a complex portfolio, we support deals across non-owner-occupied residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and small-balance commercial properties. We also partner with institutional investors to co-manage funds and uncover opportunity across market cycles. Foundation isn’t just our name, it’s the groundwork we build for every client.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values: The Pillars of Our Excellence
Lead with Integrity
Always base your actions and decisions on fundamental truths and core values. Strive for honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all situations.
Foster Passion
Inspire enthusiasm and motivation by highlighting the potential and possibilities of projects and tasks. Encourage a positive outlook and a sense of purpose in your work.
Aim to surpass the standard requirements and deliver exceptional results. Show dedication and commitment by putting in extra effort to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Communicate Thoughtfully
Clearly define your objectives and intentions in communication. Know what you aim to convey or understand, and be concise and precise in your message.
Practice active listening to understand others fully before responding. Engage in meaningful dialogue by considering different perspectives and articulating your thoughts effectively.
Maintain respect in all interactions, regardless of the situation. Treat others with courtesy and consideration, even in disagreements or challenging conversations.
Foster a collaborative environment by sharing information and insights. Encourage teamwork and collective problem-solving to achieve common goals.
Embrace Accountability
Take responsibility for your decisions and their consequences. Admit mistakes and learn from them to improve and move forward.
Stay focused on achieving the goals and objectives set out for you. Ensure your actions align with the desired results and work diligently to meet or exceed expectations.
Demonstrate dependability by consistently fulfilling your commitments. Make responsible choices that reflect your values and the trust placed in you.
Build trust with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders by being accountable for your actions. When people see you take responsibility, they are more likely to trust and respect you.
Be Curious
Continuously seek to learn and improve. Stay open to new ideas and experiences that enhance your understanding and skills.
Recognize that deep knowledge and proficiency lead to personal and professional development. Strive to master your field and share your expertise to inspire others.
Maintain a humble attitude by acknowledging that there is always more to learn. Be open to feedback and willing to learn from others, regardless of their position or experience.
Operations & Closing Team

Cole Britton
VP Information Systems

Brett Neville
Director of Financial Reporting

Bryan Bennett
Director of Capital Markets & Construction Risk

Maxine Evans
Senior Closing Specialist / RE Ancillary Services

Michelle Eliff
Senior Closing Specialist

Charlie Evans
LOAN PROCESSOR
Loan Originations & Borrower Engagement

Chris Wilcinszky
Senior Loan Originator

Jon Mojarro
Associate Loan Originator

Max Williams
Borrower Engagement Lead

George Medina
Borrower Engagement Lead

Ericka Gutierrez
Borrower Engagement Specialist

Rodrigo Anaya
Borrower Engagement Specialist

Grant Demos
Borrower Engagement Specialist
Surfing the Market
Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, and currently employing 25 experienced industry professionals, Foundation provides various special servicing and asset management services to financial institutions including regional private lenders, local or regional banks, and nationwide private equity firms.