Steven has been with Venture West since 2013, he specializes in the underwriting and origination of financing for multi-family, commercial, and single-family properties. He serves his independent base of clients while also operating as part of Matt Douglas’ team. Mr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of Arizona.
Steven Smith
Director of Originations
Principal
Matt Douglas is CEO and founder of Venture West Funding. Mr. Douglas’ primary responsibilities include managing and building the firm’s key relationships with its extensive network of lenders as well as driving the strategic vision of the company. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona with a double major in finance and real estate.
Matt Douglas
Principal
Jean-Marc Herrouin is a Senior Loan Officer with Venture West Funding. He (and his team) have arranged over $425 million of financing in over 270 transactions during his 15 years at Venture West Funding, including all types of permanent financing on commercial and residential properties.
Jean-Marc Herrouin
Director of Originations
Senior Loan Officer
Steven has been with Venture West since 2013, he specializes in the origination and underwriting of financing for multi-family, commercial, and single-family properties. He serves his independent base of clients while also operating as part of Matt Douglas’ team. Mr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of Arizona.
Steven Smith
Director of Originations
Alesia Braithwaite
CFO
Bill has more than 25 years experience in commercial finance and real estate valuation analysis. He was a senior multifamily appraiser with Home Savings of America for 14 years, which provides an added dimension to the strategic counsel he is able to offer his commercial business clients.
Bill Hain
Real Estate Finance Advisor
Chona Atianzar
Loan Processor
Linda Cantwell
Loan Production Coordinator