Team

“Mr. Odegard is president and CEO of Seattle Funding Group (1988), founding principal of the SFG Family of Income Funds (1992) –SFG Income Funds is one of the West Coast’s most successful, longest standing private mortgage investment pools. Since the inception of the SFG Income Funds, John has underwritten, funded, managed and serviced over 3,000 successful loan transactions totaling well over $1 billion dollars. The SFG Income Funds have served thousands of investors, earning them well over $100 million in interest and profits.

John has excelled in many facets of the real estate and capital markets industry over the last 30 years including asset valuation, development, capital management, syndication and finance.

John has been a speaker on local and national media regarding real estate investing and finance on numerous occasions, as well as a key principal in countless real estate transactions over the last thirty years. He is the co-author of “News of Interest”, an investor newsletter circulated to SFG investors across the United States.
John Odegard was awarded 2019 Financier of the Year by the Puget Sound Business Journal.”

“Mr. Elderkin, Vice President, Secretary and Manager of SFG Fund Management, LLC. Greg is a founding principal (1992) and Manager of the SFG Family of Income Funds - one of the west coast's most successful, long standing private mortgage investment pools. Since the inception of the SFG Income Funds, Greg has underwritten, funded, managed and serviced over 2,500 successful loan transactions totaling more than $1 billion dollars. SFG Income Funds has served more than a thousand SFG investors, earning them well over $100 million in interest and profits. He is the co-author of the “News of Interest” investor newsletter circulated to more than a thousand SFG investors across the United States, over the last 20 years. Greg has excelled in many facets of the real estate industry for over 30 years including development, valuation, syndication, asset management, property management and brokerage. He is an honors graduate of Washington State University in Business Administration/Finance.”

“Mr. Rowe is currently Senior Vice President and Senior Underwriter for SFG LTD’s Commercial and Construction lending division. Kent has been with SFG since 1998 and has focused on identifying real estate lending opportunities that help clients achieve their financial goals while soundly protecting our invested capital. His responsibilities include the funding and structuring of commercial loans, construction lending for builders/developers, investment residential lending plus loans to foreign national investors. Kent's market knowledge, in-depth financial analysis, and ability to formulate effective win-win solutions have helped contribute to our success in making SFG the leading direct portfolio lender in the western United States.”

“Mr. Salas' career in the private mortgage industry began in 1977. Since that time, he has been involved in the origination, underwriting, funding and/or portfolio management for hundreds of millions of dollars in short-term, hard money loans. His lending experience extends to a variety of property types in over twenty states. He is presently the Senior Underwriter for the SFG of CA office in Solana Beach. With 30 years of experience in hard money lending and an excellent working knowledge of the Southern California marketplace, Chuck's transitional lending background makes him a perfect fit for SFG.”

“Mrs. Tallman joined the team at Seattle Funding Group in 2011 as Senior Loan Processor and Closer, bringing with her over 22 years of commercial real estate experience. This experience was developed through work in all facets of commercial lending - including origination, processing, underwriting, and closing - with some of the Pacific Northwest’s largest commercial lending institutions. Denise began her career during the Savings and Loan crisis in late 1980’s and was able to navigate through a down market with an experienced team of professionals. Her learning curve was steep and she gained great insight into what it takes to withstand the most challenging economic climates. Denise’s comprehensive experiences has afforded her the extensive knowledge, creativity and thoroughness that are the essential assets needed when working in today’s demanding real estate environment. You can be assured that your loan will be managed efficiently and without undue burden. ”

“Mr. McBride has been with SFG since 2001 and is the manager of Seattle Funding Group’s construction department. Before a construction loan is approved, Jim reviews the project plans, permits, cost analysis and builder history to determine the feasibility of a projects success. After a construction loan is funded, he performs field inspections and makes recommendations for progress payments. Prior to joining SFG, Jim was with Steve Burnstead Construction Company for 13 years as a Field Superintendent and Warranty Manager, responsible for the construction of over 500 new homes. Jim graduated from Washington State University in 1978 with two music degrees. Rumor has it he plays a mean trombone when he’s not running his teenage boys between hockey matches and the symphony.”

“Mr. Wagner started his commercial real estate career in Seattle in 1980 with Ewing and Clark, Inc. where he was involved in commercial real estate sales, leasing and management. He co-founded Market Associates, LLC in 1990 where he added real estate acquisitions and consulting to his skill set. In 2014 he moved full time to Phoenix, AZ. and founded Insite Properties, LLC who provides consulting services for commercial real estate acquisitions. As a seasoned real estate investor, skillful communicator and longtime Seattle Funding Group (SFG) investor, Rodd will manage SFG’s re-entry and expansion into the Arizona marketplace. Speed and certainty are the primary drivers for any real estate investor/developer seeking the services of private money. Rodd’s business and real estate experience combined with Seattle Funding Group’s well established brand recognition as an industry leader, will bring the highest level private money product and service to the Arizona real estate community. Mr. Wagner enjoys most outdoor activities, including biking, swimming, snow skiing and hiking. He also is a principal owner of Branford Bike, LLC in Seattle, which performs custom build and repair of road/tri/cross bicycles. Rodd earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington; and graduate level paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego Law School.”

“As the demand for SFG grows on the lending and investment front, so has our team. We have made several strategic hires the last few years and one we are very excited about is the joining of Steve Ludeman. Steve has been in the capital management and investment world for over 30 years, including stints with some prolific national firms such as Dan Bosworth and Shearson American Express.

Most notably Steve has adroitly used the SFG Income Funds to add stability and performance to his investor portfolios beginning 22 years ago as the president and founder of Ludeman Capital Management. Steve knows the value an investment with SFG Income Funds brings to his clients portfolios in a variety of market conditions.

Steve works with Registered Investment Advisors and broker/Dealers throughout the United States, as the demand for SFG Income Funds continues to grow. ”

“Mrs. Guyll has been involved in accounting aspects of the financial service industry since 1982 and joined SFG Funds in 1993. Experience from her responsibilities as CFO and Financial/Operation Principal of a Broker/Dealer provided her background for managing the books and records of the SFG Funds as well as supporting audit functions as they were developed in the mid-2000s. Jan also supports investor administration, property and investment management, from an accounting perspective.”

“Mr. Benzel joined SFG in 1999. As administrator for the SFG Family of Funds, his duties include managing the investor database, processing new investor orders, preparing the secured notes, interest payments and other correspondence issued to Fund investors, and helping maintain the financial books and records of the Funds. Eric is also responsible for supporting SFG's relationships with several securities broker dealers, their registered representatives, third party custodians and other financial professionals. Eric graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in Accounting and worked as a Staff Accountant prior to joining the SFG team.”

“Mrs. Case has been the Corporate Controller for SFG, LTD since joining the team in 1997. She is responsible for supervising accounting functions for all loan transactions, preparing financial statements as well as playing an integral role in the checks and balances between Seattle Funding Group and the SFG Family of Income Funds. Karin was instrumental in the design and implementation of SFG’s state of the art computer network system. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1985 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is a member of the Washington State CPA Society.”

“Mrs. Salas began her real estate lending career in San Diego County 1985. Since that time, Charlene has worked in a variety of areas within both the conventional and private mortgage lending industries. Charlene has had experience in mortgage originations, processing, funding, closing, loan servicing and collections. Presently, she rounds out the SFG of CA Team by performing the critical functions of processing and closing. Charlene’s experience allows SFG’s newest office to carry on the well-established traditions of professionalism and responsiveness, both of which have become synonymous with SFG’s lending operations.”

“Its all about the customer experience, whether an SFG investor, broker or borrower. Rebecca Dattilo is big part of the communication piece that starts the experience off right. With a keen understanding of the operational flow of each SFG department, Rebecca ensures ones questions or requests are in the right hands and that your voice is heard and responded to timely. To many she is the face and the voice of our organization, helping to ensure all receive the exceptional experience associated with the SFG brand. Rebecca has a certificate in Advanced Graphic Design withe a focus on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. She manages both the marketing department and public relations for all of SFG. ”