Meet our team
Bryan Doxford
President and Managing Director of Lending
Bryan Doxford is a seasoned expert in small business finance, with over twenty years of experience. He has held pivotal roles across the industry’s leading organizations, including the largest third-party SBA 504 lender, a top ten SBA 7(a) lender, and one of the nation’s largest CDCs. Bryan has also played an integral role in a pioneering Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a boutique lender service provider (LSP). Bryan currently serves as President of the Grow America Fund and Managing Director of Lending, where he’s dedicated to unlocking opportunities by equipping entrepreneurs with essential tools and access to capital. Join him in transforming the landscape for small businesses everywhere.
Conor McCarthy
Director of Lending
Conor McCarthy is a seasoned professional in the financial sector, specializing in access to capital for small businesses. With a robust career that includes roles as an analyst, originator, and closer, he’s mastered the art of effectively providing capital. His journey has taken him from a community development financial institution in the vibrant South Bronx to lending with leading SBA 7(a) and 504 lenders across New York State. Currently Conor is the Director of Lending and Portfolio Management at Grow America Lending, where he passionately harnesses his expertise to empower small businesses, ensuring they have the financial support they need to thrive and succeed.
Jaime Gonzalez
Servicing Team
Jaime Gonzalez is a dedicated financial professional. With a decade of experience in the lending and mortgage industry, he brings expertise in customer service and loan processing to his role as Associate Portfolio Manager. At Grow America, Jaime specializes in delinquency monitoring, loan loss claims, and portfolio management across our business lending portfolios. He excels in customer service and coordinating support for borrower requests. What drives Jaime is his passion for empowering small businesses to achieve their goals. Through his dedicated service at Grow America, he plays a vital role in transforming opportunities for small businesses nationwide.
Salahuddin Hasan Gul
Servicing Team
Salahuddin Hasan Gul specializes in portfolio management and borrower support, driven by his passion for expanding capital access to small businesses. He focuses on ensuring that Grow America borrowers receive guidance throughout their loan, monitoring portfolio performance, coordinating annual reviews, and maintaining compliance while assisting with modifications and payoffs. Salahuddin brings 15 years of experience in banking, credit, and nonprofit lending. Having worked in both international and U.S. nonprofit lending, he bridges financing gaps for small businesses that strengthen local economies.
Lisandro Kellis
Servicing Team
With a sharp analytical mind, Lisandro is a dynamic portfolio director at Grow America. He’s celebrated for his strategic vision and inspiring leadership, that propel company growth and profitability. Lisandro not only enhances customer satisfaction but also cultivates a collaborative team culture. His diverse expertise in business development, personal and business finance, leadership, and economic development enable him to deliver exceptional results with efficiency.
Mary Louk
Mary Louk is a dynamic banking professional with 13 years of expertise in commercial lending and portfolio management. She’s not just seasoned—she’s a powerhouse in financial analysis, navigating everything from personal and business financial statements to real estate evaluations and commercial appraisals. A natural strategic problem solver, Mary thrives on crafting innovative solutions for her clients, no matter the challenge. As the Director of Credit at Grow America, she harnesses her extensive banking experience to deliver impactful results that resonate across industries.
Jovanna Mejia
Jovanna Mejia is a dynamic professional with over 13 years of experience in accounting, asset management, and financial analysis. With specialized expertise in government compliance, risk assessment, and portfolio management, she stands out as a trusted expert in her field. Jovanna is known for her exceptional communication and leadership skills, and thrives in juggling multiple tasks. She fosters collaboration across Grow America’s disciplines to drive business and financial success. Her innovative mindset has transformed processes, enhanced productivity, and led to creative solutions for complex challenges. As an Associate Lending Manager at Grow America, Jovanna is making waves in the financial sector, continuing to expand her influence and impact.
Darlene Moore
Servicing Team
Darlene Moore specializes in loan servicing as a portfolio manager for Grow America’s business lending programs, driven by her passion for supporting small business growth and development. She manages disbursements, onboarding, payments, compliance, and servicing actions while overseeing modifications, annual reviews, and payoffs. She brings 20 years of professional experience in financial operations, with expertise in banking, accounting principles, and operational management. What motivates Darlene is her belief that with technical assistance and financial stability, healthy small businesses can stimulate the economy and transform communities.
Brian Salva
A seasoned Commercial Loan Officer with a proven track record in the financial services sector, Brian Salva has expertise in Commercial Mortgages, Lending, Credit Analysis, Deposits, and SBA loans. He truly knows how to navigate the complexities of finance. Brian’s business development skills are backed by a Certificate of Completion in Commercial Credit and Bank Management from the prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School. Now, as the Lending Manager at Grow America, he passionately empowers businesses with smart, effective lending solutions that drive success. Let Brian help you unlock your business’s potential.
Eric Tejeda
Servicing Team
Eric Tejeda is Grow America’s Director of Impact Strategy and Closing, where he excels at helping businesses close loans efficiently. With a passion for growth and economic development, Eric is dedicated to advancing America’s financial landscape through strategic initiatives and impactful solutions. His 24 years of experience prove he is a professional who gets results and has a zest for the industry.
Ready to move forward with a small business loan?
Apply for a loan with Grow America today, and you could receive a conditional approval within 10 business days.