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.
2025 Executives
President: Matt Davis, Email (714) 868-0010
Sr. Vice President: John Welton, Email (714) 868-0008
Vice President, Administration: Maria Mata, Email (714) 868-0006
Sr. Vice President, Loan Production: Mayra Soto, Email (714) 868-0014
2025 Officers and Directors
Chair: Gary Martinez (Ashwill & Associated)
President: Matt Davis
Immediate Past Chair: Kenneth Hernandez (Sunflower Bank)
Directors: Ross Bourne (CBRE-Newport Beach), Tim Mills (CBRE-San Diego), Wilson Jui (Bank of America), Anthony Sanchez (Rivera, Jamjian & Associates, LLP), Robert Garcia (Retired Executive), Michelle Coberly (Banc of California), Jeffrey Boxx (Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP), William Wang (Wang & Associates), Iris Pyun (Comerica Bank)