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 $500 million in private money loans. Adham’s key criteria in underwriting focuses 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 across the country.
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 and structures of loans that Socotra Capital makes today.
When not at the office, Adham can be found playing chess, training his Belgian Malinois, 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, and has helped it to become the hard money lender of choice in markets all across the United States.
Bureau of Real Estate #01423081
Direct: 916-617-2221
john@socotracapital.com
Paul Cotter
Chief Operations Officer & 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 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.
Direct: 916-617-2221
paul@socotracapital.com
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.
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 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
Business Development | 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