Meet the Venturus Team
As your personal service team, we will lead you through the steps required to successfully close your loan. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. We look forward to working with you!
Executives
John Handmaker
Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
502-777-7571
john@theventurusgroup.com
Christian Bowles
Co-Founder
Chief Development Officer
502-741-2403
christian@theventurusgroup.com
Angela Aquino
Co-Founder
Chief Operating Officer
862-684-1438
angela@theventurusgroup.com
Originations
Mike Crowe
Vice President
Greater Cincinnati Market Lead
859-512-7531
mike@theventurusgroup.com
Sullivan “Sully” Erger
Vice President
Business Development Officer
314-488-5429
sullivan@theventurusgroup.com
Joe Nolan
Vice President
Senior Business Development Officer
856-207-9928
joe@theventurusgroup.com
Sam Clark
Business Development Associate
502-558-3153
sam@theventurusgroup.com
Laura Peeters
Vice President
Business Development Coordinator
317-442-1036
laura@theventurusgroup.com
Greg Pitner
Vice President
Senior Business Development Officer
513-604-8048
greg@theventurusgroup.com
Underwriting
Nicole Suarez
Vice President
Credit Manager
864-631-3839
nicole@theventurusgroup.com
Juan Perez
Assistant Vice President
Senior Credit Analyst
312-316-1903
juan@theventurusgroup.com
Alicia Brown
Assistant Vice President
Small Loan Credit Analyst
765-670-8696
alicia@theventurusgroup.com
Olivia Derrick
Assistant Vice President
Senior Credit Analyst
803-518-6175
olivia@theventurusgroup.com
Lauren Celeste
Assistant Vice President
Senior Credit Analyst
812-585-7219
lauren@theventurusgroup.com
Closing
Jody Arend
Vice President
Closing Manager
317-919-6443
jody@theventurusgroup.com
Krystyna Kielty
Vice President
Senior Closer
469-516-8034
krys@theventursgroup.com
Shaubrina Nieman
Assistant Vice President
Small Loan Closer
801-979-9266
shaubrina@theventurusgroup.com
Sherri Dunlap
Vice President
Small Loan Closer
614-557-6131
sherri@theventurusgroup.com
Elba Martinez
Assistant Vice President
Small Loan Closer
305-397-7275
elba@theventurusgroup.com
Post Closing & Servicing
Anita Stevens
Vice President
Loan Operations Manager
812-946-1022
anita@theventurusgroup.com
Ranjan Mevawala
Vice President
Quality Assurance Manager
732-829-8146
ranjan@theventurusgroup.com
Keith Sturmer
Vice President
Portfolio and Special Assets Manager
770-710-8359
keith@theventurusgroup.com
Chondra Colesboswell
Assistant Vice President,
Portfolio Specialist
919-508-7759
chondra@theventurusgroup.com
Shannon Sargent
Assistant Vice President,
SBA Loan Operations Associate
404-430-3904
shannon@theventurusgroup.com

SBA LENDING ELEVATED.
6510 Glenridge Park Place
Suite 8
Louisville, KY 40222
502.741.2403
info@theventurusgroup.com
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SBA LENDING ELEVATED.
6510 Glenridge Park Place
Suite 8
Louisville, KY 40222
502.741.2403
info@theventurusgroup.com
Socialize with Venturus