Ward Hickey brings nearly 40 years of leadership experience to the Arizona financial landscape. Most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Manager, he has built a career
Josephine Aquino serves as Customer Success Manager at AVANA Companies, specializing in loan processing and borrower support. With nearly six years at AVANA, she brings a diverse background in operations,
Candace Sheets serves as Senior Vice President of Credit at AVANA Companies, bringing more than 26 years of experience in commercial and residential lending. She specializes in complex credit structuring,
As Vice President of Servicing at AVANA Capital, Joy Hekking oversees borrower servicing operations and leads the day-to-day management of loan administration and reporting. With more than two decades of
Brianna Vaughan serves as Executive Vice President of Credit Union Success at AVANA Companies, bringing 25 years of experience dedicated to advancing the credit union movement. She leads strategic relationships
Mae Monnette Julian-Ulfindo serves as Global Controller at AVANA Companies, bringing more than a decade of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management. She leads global finance operations, overseeing financial
Matt Hunt serves as Chief Credit Officer at AVANA Capital, bringing more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and SBA lending. With deep expertise in credit risk
As Chief Lending Officer at AVANA Companies and Chair of the Board at AVANA Bank, Sanat Patel brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, private credit and
Sundip Patel is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey embodies resilience and a deep commitment to social impact. Immigrating from Zambia as a child, his early experiences instilled in him a