NEW YORK, NY, October 5, 2026 –  The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) Member Directors have elected the FY27 SFNet Management Committee and Executive Committee members, with approval from the Executive Committee. The Secured Finance Foundation (SFFound) Member Donors have also elected the FY27 SFFound Board and Officers, with approval from the SFFound Board.

These leaders are integral to the governance of SFNet and SFFound and will help advance the organizations’ priorities in the coming year. SFNet encourages volunteers to join the committees listed below as chairs develop their agendas in support of the organizations’ missions and goals.

“I’m proud to welcome this accomplished group of professionals to SFNet’s and our Foundation’s leadership,” said Richard Gumbrecht, CEO of SFNet. “Their diverse expertise across the industry and commitment to our community will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the secured lending market and serve our members. I look forward to working with them in the year ahead and thank our outgoing leaders for their time, service and lasting contributions to SFNet and the Secured Finance Foundation.”

The appointments became effective October 1, 2026.

President: Stewart Hayes, Wells Fargo Capital Finance

First Vice President and Foundation Liaison: Paul Schuldiner, Rosenthal Capital Group

Vice President and Finance and Audit Committee Chair: Tina Capobianco, J D Factors

Co-General Counsel: Jonathan N. Helfat, Otterbourg P.C.

Co-General Counsel: Bobbi Acord Noland, Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP

SFNet FY27 Executive Committee

Advocacy: Laura Jakubowski, Goldberg Kohn

AI and Innovation: Kim Fisk, Triumph Business Capital

Chapters: Kat Parker, Hyper Group

Data: Steve Beriau, Eclipse Business Capital

Convention: Gen Merritt-Parikh, Haversine Funding

Education: Mignon Winston, Great Rock Capital

Emerging Leaders: Boudewijn Smit, NautaDutilh

Entrepreneurial: Miin Chen, Siena Lending Group

Factoring: Michael Hudgens, First Citizens Bank

International Dev: Alister Bazaz, Bank of America

Marketing: Karen Bubrowski, Paladin Management

Membership: Tim Stute, Hovde Group

Nominating: Betty Hernandez, SLR Business Credit

WISF: Guelay Mese, BNP Paribas

At Large: Jason Hoefler, BMO Commercial Bank

At Large: Kevin Cox, White Oak Commercial Finance