Experience

Omicelo

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Omicelo is a mission-driven private equity firm. We source, fund and partner with companies in real estate, healthcare, and sustainability that make the world a better place. Our mission is to transform communities with the right mix of investments and resources. Four values drive our companies - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability and Diversity. "Home - Health - Wealth" is our mantra. Omicelo is a mission-driven private equity firm. We source, fund and partner with companies in real estate, healthcare, and sustainability that make the world a better place. Our mission is to transform communities with the right mix of investments and resources. Four values drive our companies - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability and Diversity. "Home - Health - Wealth" is our mantra.



Military Warriors Support Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Advisor to Homes4WoundedHeroes (H4WH) Program

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2023

  Homes4WoundedHeroes awards mortgage-free homes to combat wounded veterans and Gold Star spouses. What began as an idea in 2010, the template rapidly took shape to become what is today, a nationally-recognized, highly successful, home and mentoring program. Having spent 2 decades in the mortgage banking industry by 2010, I’d witnessed multiple financial crises, widespread loan defaults & human hardship. It became obvious that reliable housing was the No. 1 element that could provide stability to family life. I knew what it would take to achieve recovery: outside-the-box, long-term, sustainable solutions. That notion led to the founding of Homes4Wounded Heroes. Collaborating with my banking network and the Foundation, I led a team that architected the program. To date, we have supplied over 800 homes. The 3-year mentoring program has supported the veterans and Gold Stars in their efforts to reduce personal debt that averages $32K per family, improve their credit scores, learn how to develop and adhere to a budget, manage home repairs and pay their bills on time. Short and long-term goals are developed that build independence and confidence. Show less



Claims Recovery Financial Services, LLC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Business Development and Marketing

  • May 2014 - Nov 2015

  Claims Recovery Financial Services (CRFS), LLC, is a multi-site, financial services outsource operation that provides claims processing management solutions. I was recruited into this role to drive growth and lead teams in business development. I innovated strategic initiatives, led new product development and diversified its marketing approach. Given my knack for people management and collaborative leadership, I oversaw sales, improved client relations, established brand standards and created positive internal and external communication. Focused intensely on improving customer satisfaction, I led the sales team on tactics for delivering effective client-focused, solutions based strategies. Show less



The National Firm LLC

• San Diego, CA

• Senior Vice President

  • 2004 - 2014

  The National Firm, LLC, was a nationwide consortium of creditors’ rights attorneys. My work resulted in growing the firm’s membership from three to ten firms and broadened our geographic reach from four to 26 states. Leveraging my expertise in operations, management and technical skills, I developed sales and performance goals, established data analytics for performance decks, devised contracts and conducted peer studies. I crafted strategic plans, industry outsource models, and effective brand awareness. I also directed staff as we carried out business development initiatives, improved marketing campaigns, delivered superior client services, trained new recruits, and authored publications. Show less



FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 1996 - 2004

  Having served on the Default Advisory Group, I was invited to consult for Freddie Mac. My expertise in mortgages, risk management, non-performing loans & auditing was sought by Freddie Mac in order to help them carry out objective evaluations. Over the course of my consultancy there, I performed onsite operations analyses & management assessments, made national policy recommendations, built home retention technology tools, conducted process audits, developed national servicing adherence requirements & crafted innovative home ownership initiatives. Show less



First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Rochester

• Vice President - Mortgage Servicing

  • 1982 - 1996

  First Federal S&L Association of Rochester was selected as a “Phoenix” to support regulators in their efforts to cope with the savings and loan crisis. As a result, the bank became a local and national leading financial institution, leading national mortgage servicing policy development and processes. Improving processes and eliminating inefficiencies from day one, I was eager to take on challenges. My skills for observation & analysis were called upon often, as company leadership requested my input on high-level concepts and nuanced situations that required creative problem-solving. I developed a team-focused leadership style, eventually overseeing more than 150 staff. Requiring a strong sense of ethics, I led teams that were responsible for accounting, call centers, default operations, real estate owned, loss mitigation, acquisitions, technology and loan loss reserve methodology. Show less