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.
2021 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
Vice President, Loan Production: Mayra Soto, Email (714) 868-0014
2021 Officers and Directors
Chair: Sam Nangia (Gaynor Page LLP)
First Vice Chair: George Sarantos (First Citizens Bank)
Second Vice Chair: Gary Martinez (Ashwill & Associates)
President: Matt Davis
Secretary/Treasurer: Gary Martinez (Ashwill & Associates)
Immediate Past Chair: Gary Martinez (Ashwill & Associates)
Directors: Melanie Smith (City National Bank), Ross Bourne (CBRE-Newport Beach), Tim Mills (CBRE-San Diego), Wilson Jui (Bank of America), Anthony Sanchez (Rivera, Jamjian & Associates, LLP), Sergio Aguilar (JP Morgan Chase), Robert Garcia (Retired Executive), Michelle Coberly (Pacific Western Bank), Kenneth Hernandez (Signature Bank), Jeffrey Boxx (Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP)