OUR TEAM
Adham Sbeih
CEO
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 $400 million in private money loans in California and Nevada. Adham’s key criteria in underwriting focuses on integrity and reliability, for investors and borrowers a like. 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
Direct: 916-617-2221
adham@socotracapital.com
John Ingoglia
President
With over nineteen years of experience in finance, real estate, and private money lending, John coordinates Business Development at Socotra Capital. After earning a degree in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, he began his business career in New York City as a Financial Advisor for Prudential Securities.
After his time with Prudential Securities, John returned to California, where he began a career in commercial real estate conducting leasing and investments with MacLaughlin and Company. At the end of 2008 John joined Socotra Capital growing it into the hard money lender of choice in California and Nevada.
Bureau of Real Estate #01423081
Direct: 916-617-2221
john@socotracapital.com
Paul Cotter
Chief Operations Office & In-House Counsel
Paul Cotter is 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 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.
Direct: 916-617-2221
paul@socotracapital.com
Tony Ingoglia
Chief Strategy Officer
Direct: 916-617-2221
tony@socotracapital.com
Chris Baumann
Team Leader | Loans & Investments
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 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.
Bureau of Real Estate #01907957
Direct: 916-277-9304
chris@socotracapital.com
Kerati Apilakvanichakit
Account Executive | Loans & Investments
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 manages Loans and Investments in the Greater Bay Area, Central Valley, and Northern California. He is a top producer, providing solutions for fast closes on residential properties as well as stabilizing distressed commercial properties.
Bureau of Real Estate #01962226
Direct: 415-906-3306
kerati@socotracapital.com
Matthew Yu
Business Development | Loans & Investments
Graduating from the University of California at Davis with a double-degree in Economics and Biochemistry, Matt joined Socotra Capital in 2013. As a Loan Originator, Matt assists professionals and businesses throughout California. Matt specializes in originating loans for professionals in the Bay Area.
Bureau of Real Estate #01948881
Direct: 415-264-9720
matthew@socotracapital.com
Nichole Pomatto
Business Development | Loans & Investments
Nichole Pomatto joined Socotra Capital in 2016 while attending Southern New Hampshire University, where she is earning a degree in business administration. Originally from the Redding area, she is knowledgeable about the Central Valley and Northern California real estate markets.
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 916-277-9360
npomatto@socotracapital.com
Sean McDonald
Business Development | Loans & Investments
Sean joined Socotra Capital in 2013 after five years appraising properties and a career in hospitality, specializing in the hotel and gaming industries. Sean received his education from the University of California at Davis, and California State University at Chico.
Sean is a loan originator and specializes in loans for professionals in the Nevada and Las Vegas markets.
Bureau of Real Estate #01886733
Direct: 775-420-4990
smcdonald@socotracapital.com