Meet the Team
We're proud to lead the way as your go-to hard money lender. Together, our teams have the expertise, agility, and industry know-how to help you break ground on your next real estate venture.
Meet Our Leadership Team
We know what it takes to succeed.
Adham Sbeih
CEO | Principal
Since 2007, Adham Sbeih has been the CEO of Socotra Capital. Adham manages the loan origination, processing, funding, and servicing of all loans and investments at Socotra Capital. The founding partner of the firm, Adham is responsible for Socotra Capital funding more than $1 billion in private money loans across 22 different states. Adham’s key criteria in underwriting focus on integrity and reliability, for investors and borrowers alike. Adham is a recognized industry expert and a guest speaker at lending and real estate investment events throughout California.
Prior to founding Socotra Capital, Adham had worked in banking as a commercial real estate lender and at a commercial capital company funding Small Business Association loans. His experiences in the banking and lending industry had a significant impact on the types of loans and structure of loans that Socotra Capital makes today.
When not at the office working Adham can be found playing chess, training his Belgian Malinois dog, or cheering on his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bureau of Real Estate #01792876, NMLS #304661
Tony Ingoglia
Chief Strategy Officer
Tony Ingoglia is the Chief Strategy Officer at Socotra Capital, also serving on the board of advisors since the company was established in 2007. In this role, he is responsible for developing, communicating, and executing Socotra's underwriting and strategic investment initiatives, ensuring Socotra Capital delivers to investor's risk-adjusted return expectations.
Tony has spent the past decade leveraging his corporate finance expertise. Prior to joining Socotra Capital, Tony served as a Corporate Finance Manager at Intel Corporation, a global leader in the semiconductor industry, from 2011 to 2017 in an operations finance capacity. In 2010, Tony had the opportunity to be a part of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, a bipartisan commission tasked with investigating the cause of the financial crisis of 2007 to 2010. The commission’s report cited regulatory failures, lapses in corporate governance, and excessive leverage as key factors contributing to the financial crisis.
Tony began his career in corporate finance in 2006 at Tony's Fine Foods, now a wholly owned subsidiary of United Natural Foods Inc., also serving as an independent shareholder representative on the Board of Directors.
Mr. Ingoglia earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and holds an M.B.A. in finance from the University of California, Davis: Graduate School of Management.
Paul Cotter
Chief Operations Officer & In-House Counsel
Paul Cotter is the Chief Operating Officer at Socotra Capital. He joined Socotra after nineteen years of legal practice representing developers, property owners, and contractors in real estate-related litigation. A licensed real estate broker in California, Paul joined Socotra Capital in 2015 to head the operations department and serve as general counsel.
Raised in the Los Angeles area, the youngest of seven children, Paul attended high school in Rolling Hills Estates, California. He graduated from the University of California at Irvine with a Bachelor’s degree in History, where he rowed varsity crew. He attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, and became a member of the California Bar in 1995. Paul worked in construction litigation in Orange County, California for three years, before moving to Sacramento in 1998 to continue his legal career in partnership with his older brother. His practice focused on construction and real estate litigation, primarily representing contractors, developers, and other landowners.
Outside of work, Paul serves on the board of directors of a local charity and is active in his church. His interests include motor racing of any kind, ice hockey, and music. He and his wife are kept busy raising their children.
Chris Baumann
Partner | Sales Manager
Coming to Socotra Capital in 2012 after an extensive career in sales with Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, Chris rose to become the Business Development Team Leader at Socotra Capital, as the top Loan Originator in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. An active member of his community, Chris guides others in professional development and is a member of numerous professional associations throughout California.
Ich spreche Deutsch
Bureau of Real Estate #01907957
Direct: 916-277-9304
Cell: 916-308-8896
chris@socotracapital.com
Kerati Apilakvanichakit
Partner | SVP
Kerati Apilakvanichakit joined Socotra Capital in 2014 while graduating from the University of California, Davis with degrees in political science and economics. Growing up in San Francisco and attending college in Davis, Kerati is a top performer, providing solutions for Turbo Close® on residential and commercial properties.
Bureau of Real Estate #01962226
Direct: 415-906-3306
Cell: 415-728-2554
kerati@socotracapital.com
Matthew Yu
Partner | SVP
Graduating from the University of California, Davis with two degrees in economics and biochemistry, Matthew Yu is an excellent problem solver, cleverly crafting fixes for unique scenarios. A loan originator since 2013, Matt concentrates on the California Bay Area and Seattle, Washington markets. Matt grew up in San Francisco, enjoys fishing as often as possible and playing his drum set, and is happily married to his high school sweetheart.
Bureau of Real Estate #01907957
Direct: 415-513-5390
Cell: 415-264-9720
matthew@socotracapital.com
Meet Our Loan Investment Team
We secure hard money lending to serve your real estate needs.
Sean McDonald
VP
Sean McDonald has been originating loans with Socotra Capital since 2013, with a primary focus in leading business development in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona markets. Prior to joining our team, was an appraiser for several years, specializing in the hospitality and gaming industries. He received his education from the University of California at Davis, and California State University at Chico. When he is not working, Sean is a full-time husband to his wife Ewa, and father to his 2-year-old baby boy named Jakob.
Bureau of Real Estate #01886733
NMLS #1119675
Direct: 775-420-4990
Cell: 510-676-7226
smcdonald@socotracapital.com
Connor Briare
Loan Originator
Connor Briare joined Socotra Capital in 2020 while graduating from California State University of Sacramento in economics. Mr. Briare understands what a good hard money deal is, getting borrowers out of a bind and structuring successful loans that attributes to Socotra's 95%+ performing assets under our books. With his love for outdoor activities in fishing, skiing, and golfing, Connor spearheads the greater Colorado market.
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 415-230-7607
Cell: 916-768-0749
connor@socotracapital.com
Ana Muñoz
Relationship Manager
Ana Muñoz received a promotion in November 2022 to Socotra’s Relationship Manager position. Ms. Muñoz excels in finding solutions with seamless execution, if you want something done you should probably run it by Ana. Ana Muñoz is proud to be on Team Socotra after serving over 4 years running operations manager for a local Sacramento business that grosses over $5MM annually. Ana was born and raised in Sacramento, CA and her family roots from Jalisco, Mexico. Ms. Muñoz is also fluent in Spanish, enjoys walks in nature, meditating, horseback riding and spending quality time with family.
Se Habla Español
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 415-233-9924
Cell: 916-873-0723
ana@socotracapital.com
Tony Tam-Huang
Sales Development Representative
“Turbo” Tony joined Socotra Capital in 2021. Known for his quickness and attention to detail, Turbo Tony is a reliable source for clients who need a Turbo Close®. In his downtime, Tony enjoys fishing and hiking on the weekends and is an active volunteer for his local community and church. Mr. Huang is finishing an Environmental Studies major at the California State University of Sacramento.
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 415-230-7664
Cell: 916-216-9306
turbotony@socotracapital.com
Matthew Walker
Sales Development Representative
Prior to joining Socotra, Matt worked in investment banking with a focus on the leisure and hospitality sector. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with two degrees in finance and economics. When he’s not closing deals Matt enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and watching the Seahawks win.
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 415-813-3664
Cell: 209-587-1168
mwalker@socotracapital.com
Keith Torres
Sales Development Representative
Keith Torres is a CSU Sacramento graduate with a degree in business administration, specializing in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. He attended CSU to play college level baseball starting all five years. Keith thrives on finding and problem solving tough scenarios. As a Hawaii native, he enjoys surfing and spear fishing on his free time. He often brings his two dogs, a Pitbull and American Bully, along on his outdoor adventures.
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 415-318-3320
Cell: 808-699-9553
keith@socotracapital.com
Meet Our Loan Administrators
We provide equity-based lending with local roots and a national reach.
Lupe Martinez
Loan Servicing | Operations
Samantha Elliot
Accounting | Operations
Jill McLevich
Accounting | Operations
Calvin Koh
Investor Relations | Investments
Becky Sparks
Transaction Coordinator | Funding
Corey Zeillemaker
Transaction Coordinator | Dept Head - Funding
Corey joined Socotra Capital in 2020 and brings years of experience in both mortgage and consumer lending. A Scramento native, he earned his bacherlor's degree in Government-Journalism at Sacramento State. In his spare time he can be found at a park or bouncehouse with his daughter, trying out new restaurants or traveling.
Ratishia Williams
Loan Servicing | Dept Head – Operations
Born and raised in Sacramento California. Ratishia Williams started working for Socotra in Jan 2021, bringing in 10+ years of loan servicing experience as loan servicing supervisor, Ratishia manages the daily service flow of loans. She is a mother to 2 boys and her fur baby. She enjoys traveling with her Fiancée' and spending time with her family when she isn't working.
RaeAnne Cuevas
Investor Relations | Investments
RaeAnne Cuevas joined Socotra Capital in 2019 to be the investor representative at every step of the investment process. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, RaeAnne earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology from San Diego State University. When she’s not in the office, RaeAnne enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her son.
Tami McClain
Transaction Coordinator | Funding
Tami joined Socotra in 2013 and has attended Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. Tami has graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in History. She likes to read and bake in free time and visit her family in Bay Area.
Elizabeth James
Loan Servicing | Operations
Elizabeth joined Socotra Capital in 2018 as a loan servicing processor and has over 15 years of customer service. Originally Elizabeth is from Louisiana and she loves Cajun food and her New Orleans Saints Football team. Elizabeth enjoys spending time with family & friends and visiting different wineries throughout area.
Helen Nguyen
Loan Servicing Processor | Operations
Helen has worn many hats at Socotra Capital: she first started working in 2015 as a Business Associate in Loan Origination. In 2016, Helen graduated college with a Bachelors degree at UC Davis, majoring in Economics, & minoring in communications. At which point, she changed roles as the Operations Assistant with Socotra and mainly assisted the Funding Dept. Then in 2017, Helen started working in the Loan Servicing Dept. and helped manage investor relations.
Lucy Lee
Loan Servicing | Operations
Lucy has 6 years of experience working on mortgage loans in various companies and positions in multiple states. Her experience in the industry includes both commercial and residential loan types from funding coordination to boarding loans, she does it all. In her free time, she likes to read, scrapbook, and spend time with her 3 kids and 2 cats.
Dexter
Food Handler | Operations
Mr. Dexter is born and raised in Holland. His favorite pasttimes include sitting by the door, chasing squirrels, and sneaking treats!
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