Southland’s leadership team is comprised of individuals who are either lenders in the industry, small business owners, or community organizations. Each brings a different perspective to how Southland should operate with the ultimate goal of enhancing the experience for both the borrower and the participating lender.
Chairman: Jennifer Eltinge (Comerica Bank)
First Vice Chairman: Lydia Salvetta (National Hispanic Business Women Ass.)
Second Vice Chairman: George Sarantos (First Citizens Bank)
President: Matt Davis (Southland EDC)
Secretary: Ron Stumpf (ELLS CPA’s & Business Advisors)
Treasurer: Gary Martinez (Ashwill & Associates)
Immediate Past Chairman: Ron Stumpf (ELLS CPA’s & Business Advisors)
Directors: Janet Coe (City of Anaheim), Lina Elias (J.P. Morgan Chase), Doug Hargraves (Wells Fargo Bank), Kim Luu (Hoplon Financial Group), George Sarantos (First Citizens Bank), Melanie Smith (City National Bank), Brad Gastineau (Gatto, Pope & Walwick LLP), Craig Hirson (Bank of America Merrill Lynch)