OUR TEAM
Chris Baumann
Sr. Vice President | 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
Vice President | 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 performer, providing solutions for fast closes on residential and commercial properties. Kerati spearheads the Colorado market, and has been a Denver Broncos fan for most of his life. During his downtime, Kerati enjoys reading, writing and meditating.
Bureau of Real Estate #01962226
Direct: 415-906-3306
kerati@socotracapital.com
Matthew Yu
Vice President | Loans & Investments
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 #01948881
Direct: 415-264-9720
matthew@socotracapital.com
Nichole Pomatto
Business Development | Loans & Investments
Nichole Pomatto joined Socotra Capital in 2016 and has a Bachelor’s in business administration. Ms. Pomatto was born and raised in the Redding area and is extensively familiar with the Northern California Region. She travels often to San Diego and the Central Valley, where she is our lead specialist. Nichole recently originated and closed the purchase of a $4.7M office building in San Diego. Along with her Bachelor’s degree, Nichole also holds a culinary degree, and has a passion for cooking.
CFL License #60DBO-52860
Direct: 916-277-9360
npomatto@socotracapital.com
Sean McDonald
Business Development | Loans & Investments
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
smcdonald@socotracapital.com