Team

“SFG remains an industry leader as a direct result of the commitment and dedication of its highly-skilled team. Each of them embrace SFG’s vision and the disciplined lending strategies evolved over decades. The dual focus on quality of client service and portfolio performance remain paramount in the minds and daily efforts of everyone at SFG.”

– John Odegard, President

SFG
35+
years
John Odegard
John Odegard
President/CEO
with SFG since 1988
SFG
30+
years
Greg Elderkin
Greg Elderkin
Fund Manager/Principal
with SFG since 1992
SFG
25+
years
Kent Rowe
Kent Rowe
Senior Vice President
with SFG since 1998
SFG
15+
years
Charles Salas
Charles Salas
Senior Underwriter - California
with SFG since 2007
SFG
10+
years
Denise Tallman
Denise Tallman
Senior Loan Closer
with SFG since 2011
SFG
20+
years
Jim McBride
Jim McBride
Construction Manager
with SFG since 2001
SFG
5+
years
Rodd Wagner
Rodd Wagner
Senior Underwriter - Arizona
with SFG since 2016
SFG
5+
years
Steve Ludeman
Steve Ludeman
VP of Capital Markets
with SFG since 2017
SFG
30+
years
Jan Guyll
Jan Guyll
Senior Accounting Administrator
with SFG since 1993
SFG
25
years
Eric Benzel
Eric Benzel
Funds Administrator
with SFG since 1999
SFG
25+
years
Karin Case
Karin Case
Controller
with SFG since 1997
Chris Stafford
Chris Stafford
Business Development Officer
with SFG since 2021
SFG
15+
years
Charlene Salas
Charlene Salas
Commercial Loan Processor - California
with SFG since 2007
SFG
5+
years
Rebecca Hogan
Rebecca Hogan
Marketing Director/Public Relations
with SFG since 2015
SFG
5+
years
Xiameng Wu
Xiameng Wu
Administrative Assistant
with SFG since 2016
SFG
5+
years
Lisa Larsen
Lisa Larsen
Loan Accounting & Office Coordinator
with SFG since 2017
Lucas Arnold
Lucas Arnold
Loan Accounting Manager
with SFG since 2020

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