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Knock out your loan before Year End!

12/8/2018

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Year End Push!

12/7/2018

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DID YOU KNOW that Harvest is a PLP Lender?

12/4/2018

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PLP stands for Preferred Lenders Program. Harvest's PLP designation means you will experience a speedy SBA commercial mortgage approval process.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PLP...
https://www.allbusiness.com/why-your-small-business-should-work-with-a-sba-preferred-lender-16661197-1.html

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Richard Stefani Joins Harvest! New BDO in Northern California

11/26/2018

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RICHARD STEFANI
Senior Vice President
Business Development Officer
Northern California Region

With over 33 years of SBA industry experience ranging from business development to senior management, Rich has witnessed first hand the growth of the SBA industry and the benefits that have accrued to both the small business borrowers and lender participants. He is not a stranger to the client side of the business as well, having participated in two start up companies in a CFO capacity. That all adds up to a passion for small business, and he brings that passion to Harvest. Rich joins the Harvest team with a determination to continue this commitment to the small business community and his referral source partners.

(408) 887-0545
rstefani@harvestsbf.com
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Tony Leta Joins Harvest! An extremely experienced SBA expert, Welcome aboard!

11/19/2018

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TONY LETA
Senior Vice President
Business Development Officer
East Region

Previously, Leta spent 10 years with the US Small Business Administration. He joined SBA in its Senior Executive Service Candidate Development attaining his SES certificate in September 2010. During his time with SBA, he has held positions at headquarters and in Field offices, including acting Deputy District Director in the Eastern Pennsylvania District office and Director in Delaware. He also served as Deputy Associate Administrator for Capital Access, overseeing all SBA loan programs. Most recently, he spent 4 years as Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District Office. This office covers the 40 counties in Eastern PA, serving almost 750,000 small businesses and overseeing over $600M in SBA leading

Leta comes to SBA with an extensive background in marketing, sales, and general management in the private sector. Early in his career, he worked for seven years with Kraft/General Foods in Southern California in various capacities in marketing and sales. In 1991, he returned to the Northeast with George Weston Bakeries to run their $50 million Upstate NY division.

In 1996, he went on to be Vice President of Sales at Weston’s Philadelphia area corporate office, and in 2001 was promoted to Vice President/General Manager responsible for their $750 million bread division (Stroehmann, Arnold, Friehofer brands) with 10 manufacturing facilities and over three thousand employees. After leaving Weston in 2006, he operated a consulting business focusing on small to midsize manufacturing firms in the Northeast.

Leta holds a BS in marketing from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

(215) 444-3390
tleta@harvestsbf.com
716 Dekalb Pike, #233
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Welcome aboard new BDO Gerald Schoffler

11/13/2018

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Gerald Schoffler
Senior Vice President
Business Development Officer
Southern Region

Gerald, a 24-year veteran of the retail banking, commercial banking and mortgage lending industries, works tirelessly to promote small business growth. He brings almost a decade of SBA lending experience to the small businesses that he works with. With a wide range of experience, Gerald is determined to make an impression. His experience includes owner-occupied commercial real estate, construction financing, business acquisitions, expansions, partner buyouts and franchise funding. He likes being able to provide unique financing options to help customers fulfill their dreams of becoming a small business owner. He loves picking up the phone, talking to customers, understanding their story and being able to provide financing options based on their needs.

Gerald is an expert in helping small businesses achieve their funding and growth goals through creative and out-of-the box thinking. He considers the most important thing he does every day to be continuing to develop strong relationships with his customers. He considers it a must to take the necessary time to educate and inform the small business owner so they feel comfortable and prepared for the SBA lending process. The guy that gets things done. Simply put – he is The Guy to Call.

C (214) 675-3417
O (469) 666-0845
gschoffler@harvestsbf.com
Texas Region
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New campaign piece rolls out today!

11/6/2018

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Harvest welcomes James G. Steube to Harvest's Eastern Region!

10/17/2018

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James G. Steube
Vice President
Business Development Officer
East Region

James Steube joins Harvest Small Business Finance with over 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at several of the top asset managers in NYC as both a head trader and portfolio manager as well as founder of a startup hedge fund.

Being an entrepreneur at heart and understanding what it takes to own a business himself, James can assist clients with all commercial real estate needs.

(917) 566-2882
jgsteube@harvestsbf.com

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Harvest welcomes BDO Robyn Drago in the Texas region!

10/16/2018

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Robyn Drago, MBA, Licensed Real Estate Agent
Senior Vice President/Business Development Officer

Robyn Drago has over 30 years of commercial real estate lending experience as well business acquisition and real estate brokerage experience. As a commercial lender with a unique specialization in government guaranteed lending, Robyn takes on a consultative approach in assisting her clients to find the best financing solution. Her diverse background allows her to work with borrowers and their trusted advisors efficiently facilitating transactions from the application stage through funding.

In 1987, Robyn began her banking career in Houston as a credit analyst, followed by both Credit and Loan Department management positions. In 1993, she joined a small independent bank and launched her career as a commercial lender with a unique specialization in government guaranteed lending. She later joined an investment bank as a real estate lender for owner-occupied as well as investment properties. In 2008, she joined a merger and acquisition firm acting as an intermediary for buyers and sellers of small to middle market sized companies. She spent the past 7 years with a regional commercial bank serving small to middle market clients by offering a variety of loan options.

Robyn obtained an M.B.A. with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Louisiana State University. Additionally, she is a licensed real estate agent.

Robyn is an active participant in various professional organizations including Commercial Real Estate Women, Women’s Finance Exchange, and the Houston Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders. Additionally, she serves as a Board Member for Community Business Finance a nonprofit provider of business finance solutions for owner-managed companies. She’s also a participant and past board member of the Texas Association of Business Brokers, CCIM, Memorial High School Booster Club, Friends of Spring Spirit and the Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association.

Robyn Drago
cell (713) 542-6151
rdrago@harvestsbf.com

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Welcome aboard Darrick Brown, BDO in Colorado!

10/4/2018

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DARRICK BROWN
Senior Vice President
Business Development Officer
South Western Region

Darrick Brown's track record of getting things done for his clients is exemplified by his long and storied career in the finance and banking industry, and as a business owner.

For 27 years he has served clients while wearing many hats at Wells Fargo, including operations, retail banking, executive banking, commercial banking and credit analysis. He was also owner and operator of a commercial loan brokerage consulting firm, and was a partner/owner of Jazz at Jacks jazz club in downtown Denver Pavillions.

Commitment to his clients and community is a primary driver for Darrick. He currently lends a hand to up-and-coming entrepreneurs as a board member for Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute.

When Darrick isn't assisting others with their business endeavors, he spends his time as a jazz vocalist, enjoys running, biking and traveling.

(303) 522-6403
50 S Steele Street, Suite 250
Denver, CO 80209
dbrown@harvestsbf.com

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Knock out your loan before Year End!

Year End Push!

DID YOU KNOW that Harvest is a PLP Lender?

Richard Stefani Joins Harvest! New BDO in Northern California

Tony Leta Joins Harvest! An extremely experienced SBA expert, Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard new BDO Gerald Schoffler

New campaign piece rolls out today!

Harvest welcomes James G. Steube to Harvest's Eastern Region!

Harvest welcomes BDO Robyn Drago in the Texas region!

Welcome aboard Darrick Brown, BDO in Colorado!

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