We could not achieve what we do without the tireless efforts of the dedicated people on our team. In addition to providing business lending and counseling, our staff “walks the talk” and actively advocates on behalf of low wealth communities and individuals. Our talented team is comprised of lending professionals as well as administrative personnel, all of whom have extensive experience in their area of responsibility.
Our leadership team has years of diverse experience in finance, community development and affordable housing, loan administration for minorities, women, nonprofits and small business and project management. Each member brings a unique perspective and high level of commitment to the table, ensuring that Community First Fund operates as an agile, forward-thinking organization.
Senior Leadership Team
Daniel Betancourt, President & Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 717-869-5416 | Email Dan | See Dan’s Bio
Joan M. Brodhead, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer
Phone: 717-869-5419 | Email Joan
Anthony Pappion, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 717-869-5437 | Email Anthony
Dragan Dodik, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Phone: 717-869-8445 | Email Dragan
Cindy Stewart, Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone: 717-869-5444 | Email Cindy
Lydia Walker, Senior Vice President, Development and Impact
Phone: 717-869-5430 | Email Lydia
Chris Casciano, Senior Vice President, Credit Union Operations
Phone: 717-869-5432 | Email Chris
Christopher Styers, Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 717-869-5447 | Email Christopher
George Pabon, Vice President, Information Technology
Phone: 717-869-5450 | Email George
Lending Team
SPECIAL FINANCING LENDERS:
James E. Buerger, Vice President, Housing & Real Estate Lending
Phone: 484-577-4824 | Email Jim
Frederick Rivera, Director, Residential Mortgage Lending
Phone: 267-236-7002 | Email Frederick
Pam Woodell, Vice President, New Markets Tax Credits
Phone: 717-413-7978 | Email Pam
PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE & CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY:
Jorge Zambrano, Vice President, Community Lender Team Leader, Philadelphia
Phone: 717-723-6946 | Email Jorge
Ilya Golubtsov, Vice President, Community Lender, Philadelphia Market
Phone: 267-236-7011 | Email Ilya
Claudy Geraldino, Vice President, Community Lending
Phone: 267-236-7018 | Email Claudy
Hurley Desper, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Lending
Phone: 267-546-9088 | Email Hurley
Franklin Baez, Senior Community Lender
Phone: 267-236-7030 | Email Franklin
Rose Tirado, Affinity Group Microlending Manager
Phone: 267-236-7003| Email Rose
Andres Alvarez, Community Microlender
Phone: 267-236-7021 | Email Andres
Sam Santana, Community Microlender
Phone: 267-236-7005 | Email Sam
Junior Gallego, Community Microlender
Phone: 267-546-0001 | Email Junior
LANCASTER & LEBANON COUNTIES:
Daniel Beck, Vice President, Senior Community Lender, Team Leader Central PA
Phone: 717-869-5417 | Email Dan
Oscar Orozco, Senior Community Lender
Phone: | Email Oscar
Angel Rosario, Director of Community Lending
Phone: 717-945-2595 | Email Angel
BERKS, CHESTER & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES:
Alba Fernandez, Vice President, Community Lender, Team Leader Northeast PA
Phone: 610-396-7228 | Email Alba
Shannon Leonhard, Vice President, Community Lender
Phone: 610-685-4940 | Email Shannon
YORK & ADAMS COUNTIES:
Ericka Stewart, Community Lender
Phone: 717-848-3863 | Email Ericka
DAUPHIN, CUMBERLAND, PERRY & FRANKLIN COUNTIES:
Anthony Maggio, Community Lender, Capital Region
Phone: 717-920-1520 | Email Anthony
LEHIGH & NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES:
Marilyn Morel, Vice President, Community Lending
Phone: 484-484-8007 | Email Marilyn