FSC FIRST LEADERSHIP
Our staff is comprised of a uniquely qualified team of accounting, administrative, economic development finance and commercial lending professionals. Our President and CEO is appointed by the Board of Directors and serves in accordance with the U. S. Small Business Administration code requirements, and serve on the Economic Cluster of the Prince George’s County Administration led by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Our staff is augmented by consultants and countless volunteers who serve on Ad Hoc Committees appointed by the Board of Directors, including the Loan Review Committee.
Shelly M. Gross-Wade
President & CEO
Shelly M. Gross-Wade
President & CEO
More than 35 years of executive-level management experience in economic development finance. Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight. Responsible for budgeting, fiscal and internal controls; staffing, strategic planning, resource development, grant writing, fundraising, internal controls, marketing, business development, developing and achieving the annual work action plan . Responsible for marketing and promotions, developing economic development policies and lending programs to support the County’s public policy goals and initiatives. Responsible for all human resources decisions and volunteer recruitment and strategic partnership relations.
Dawn R. Medley
Senior Vice President – Business Finance Programs
Dawn R. Medley
Senior Vice President – Business Finance Programs
More than 20 years of commercial lending experience, including complex credit analysis, underwriting and loan closing. Provides day-to-day oversight and staff support to the prospecting, lending, closing and portfolio management activities. Assists with revenue forecasting from lending activities. Serves as the EDI Fund Manager.
Beverly Everson-Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Beverly Everson-Jones
Chief Financial Officer
More than 20 years as a financial and enterprise risk management executive. Responsible for senior-level accounting, budgeting, financial policies and general management services at FSC First. Supports all financial statements and grant writing activity for the company. Analyzes financial data and supplies assistance in all financial aspects of FSC First.
Wilma A. Pearson
Administrative Services Manager
Wilma A. Pearson
Administrative Services Manager
More than 20 years of progressive administrative and managerial experience. Provides direct support to the President & CEO and Board of Directors. Responsible for all aspects of operational support, compliance and reporting. Coordinates tech support. Recruits and supervises volunteers and interns.
Kathy Morant
Portfolio Manager
Kathy Morant
Portfolio Manager
More than 10 years of portfolio management experience for government guaranteed mortgages. Responsible for customer relations, site visits, collecting loan payments, analyzing interim and annual financial reports and tax returns. Responsible for all servicing, liquidations and guarantee purchases.
Daisy Namukwaya
Economic Impact Analyst
Daisy Namukwaya
Economic Impact Analyst
More than 5 years in research and data analysis. Retrieves and analyzes economic impact data for the Economic Development Incentive Fund. Logs, calculates, and analyzes all the other loan products that FSC First manages and services. Knowledge in the retrieving, managing, sorting, and analyzing of large data sets.
James Steward Smith
Vice President, Business Development
James Steward Smith
Vice President, Business Development
More than 20 years of business development and financial services lead generation experience. Responsible for pre-qualifying loan applicants and determining which program is most compatible with their unique capital needs. Also, responsible for marketing, outreach and promotional activities.
Ron Warrick
Commercial Loan Underwriter
Ron Warrick
Commercial Loan Underwriter
Ron Warrick has more than 20 years of banking and SBA 7(a) loan underwriting experience. Responsible for pre-qualifying loan applicants through initial credit analysis, underwriting, presentation for approval by the appropriate loan review committee and ratification by the Board of Directors. Responsible for all SBA transmittals, modifications and approvals.
Jennifer Burnette
Commercial Loan Settlement Coordinator
Jennifer Burnette
Commercial Loan Settlement Coordinator
Maryland native with 8 years of experience surrounding loan operations, loan documentation and quality assurance. Proactive and knowledgeable in commercial real estate with concentration on post-closings, quality and accurate execution of products and services offered, and ensuring clients experience a smooth transition into settlement transactions.
Andrea Schauer
Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter
Andrea Schauer
Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter
Andrea Schauer has 26 years experience in the SBA realm from SBA 7a to SBA 504, and started out as a loan processor and worked her way up to a Loan Program Manager, which encompassed a revolving loan fund and the SBA 504 program.
