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.

Executive Team

Ron M
Ron McMahan
Founder, CEO
Cliff C
Cliff Carnes
Chief Operating Officer
Georgie P
Georgie Palafox
Chief Strategy Officer

Operations & Closing Team

Corey O
Corey Oliver
SVP Operations
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Cole Britton
VP Information Systems
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Brett Neville
Director of Financial Reporting
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Bryan Bennett
Director of Capital Markets & Construction Risk
Bryan R
Bryan Russak
Human Resource Manager / Director of Recruiting
James D
James Doizaki
Senior Financial Accountant
Mark P
Mark Pitts
Senior Underwriter
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Maxine Evans
Senior Closing Specialist / RE Ancillary Services
Michelle E
Michelle Eliff
Senior Closing Specialist
Charlie E
Charlie Evans
LOAN PROCESSOR
Jen F
Jennifer Fuentes
Post-Closing Coordinator

Loan Originations & Borrower Engagement

Andrew M
Andrew Michael
Senior Loan Originator
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Chris Wilcinszky
Senior Loan Originator
Ashton K
Ashton Kline
PropertyPortal Relationship Manager / Loan Originator
Jon M
Jon Mojarro
Associate Loan Originator
Max W
Max Williams
Borrower Engagement Lead
George M
George Medina
Borrower Engagement Lead
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Ericka Gutierrez
Borrower Engagement Specialist
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Rodrigo Anaya
Borrower Engagement Specialist
Grant D
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.