Team
Our people
Over the years we have built a culture of excellence and assembled a team of expert professionals with decades of experience.
Director
Adam Slager
Director
Finance & Accounting
215.344.1403
aslager@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2010
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Science, Accountancy and Management Information Systems
Experience
- Brooks Instrument
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Capmark Financial Group (Formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage)
Fun Fact
Hobbies include improv comedy, astronomy, heirloom tomato cultivation and video gaming.
Manager of Accounting and Human Resources
Alexis Gardner, CPA
Manager of Accounting and Human Resources
Finance & Accounting
215.883.7149
agardner@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Experience
- Verdis Investment Management, LLC
- Herbein & Company, LLC
Fun Fact
Avid long-distance runner.
Senior Managing Director
Allan Allweiss
Senior Managing Director
Origination
312.263.0312
aallweiss@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2008
Education
- University of Wisconsin, Master of Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CIT Commercial and Industrial
- Bank of America Business Capital and predecessor companies
- Chrysler Capital
- Citicorp
- Sanwa Business Credit
- Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Fun Fact
LBC’s first member of the grandparents’ club.
Vice President
Andrew Thornton
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.825.9251
athornton@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2007
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science, Finance and International Business
Experience
- American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
- FTI Consulting Inc.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Fun Fact
Proud father to two very energetic young boys.
Associate
Blaise Harmon
Associate
Research & Underwriting
215.883.7139
bharmon@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- Wells Fargo Bank, Financial Institutions Group
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Corporate & Investment Banking
Fun Fact
Tireless Spikeball player.
Vice President
Brian Einfeldt
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.344.1344
beinfeldt@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2013
Education
- Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- Tower Bridge Advisors
Fun Fact
Enjoys live music and camping with friends.
Vice President
Brian Salvitti
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215-972-8906
bsalvitti@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Dickinson College, Bachelor of Arts, Policy Management
Experience
- Steel City Capital Funding
- Guggenheim Credit Partners, LLC
- Silvermine Capital Management, LLC
Fun Fact
Loves to go Striper fishing with his two sons and their Pop Pop.
Partner - Small Cap
Chris Calabrese
Partner - Small Cap
Small Cap
215.972.8902
ccalabrese@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Drexel University, Master of Business Administration
- Widener University, Bachelor of Science
Experience
- Congress Financial Corporation (now part of Wells Fargo Capital Finance)
- First Union Capital Markets and predecessor banks (CoreStates Bank and Meridian Commercial Finance)
- Mellon Bank
Fun Fact
Just a little too emotionally invested in Philly sports.
Analyst
Christopher Vining
Analyst
Portfolio Management
215.764.5675
cvining@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Finance
Experience
- WSFS Bank
- Firstrust Bank
Fun Fact
Huge Eagles fan.
Compliance Associate
Daniel Figueiredo
Compliance Associate
Compliance
215.296.8423
dfigueiredo@icppartners.com
Joined LBC
Education
- Radford University, Bachelor of Science, English
Experience
- Dow Jones’ Risk and Compliance Group
Fun Fact
Becoming a Lego master builder thanks to his six-year-old.
Associate
Danielle Krawetz
Associate
Portfolio Management
215.972.3315
dkrawetz@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- University of Maryland, College Park, Bachelor of Science, Finance & Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Experience
- FS Investments
- ING Financial Partners
Fun Fact
Enjoys painting and drawing and occasionally takes courses at the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia.
Senior Managing Director
David Fraimow, Esq.
Senior Managing Director
Portfolio Management
215.972.8904
dfraimow@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, Juris Doctor
- University of Denver, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- University of Denver, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Experience
- Murray, Devine & Co., Inc
- Logan Advisors, LLC
- First Union National Bank (now Wells Fargo Bank) and predecessor banks (CoreStates Bank and Meridian Bank)
- Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel
Fun Fact
Connoisseur of jazz and rock music.
Partner - Small Cap
Don Rice
Partner - Small Cap
Small Cap
215.972.8907
drice@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, Master of Business Administration
- University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration
Experience
- Penn Mezzanine Partners
- Rice Capital
- First Texas Merchant Banking Group
- Prudential Capital Group
Fun Fact
Active golfer, hiker, traveler and rescuer of small dogs.
Vice President of Information Technology
Gregg Heimer
Vice President of Information Technology
Information Technology
215.344.1401
gheimer@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Syracuse University, Master of Science, Telecommunications and Network Management
- Millersville University, Bachelor of Science, Communication
Experience
- ITCadence LLC
- CV Brokerage Inc.
- Montgomery County Community College
Fun Fact
Four-time Ironman triathlete.
Partner
Homyar Choksi
Partner
215.609.3348
hchoksi@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2007
Education
- Purdue University, Krannert School of Management, Master of Science, Finance
- University of Bombay, H.R. College, Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Economics
Experience
- GE Capital
Fun Fact
Licensed private pilot who loves to travel the world with his family.
Partner Emeritus
Ira Lubert
Partner Emeritus
215.972.2202
ilubert@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science
Experience
- Independence Capital Partners
- TL Ventures, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
- Radnor Venture Partners, L.P.
- CompuCom Systems
Associate
Jacob Reynolds
Associate
Small Cap
215.883.7142
jreynolds@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Finance & Business Administration
Experience
- Hamilton Lane Advisors
- Amegy Bank
Fun Fact
Proud parent to Dino and Jerome, his two bonsai trees.
Senior Managing Partner
John Brignola
Senior Managing Partner
215.972.8901
jbrignola@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Drexel University, Master of Science, Finance
- West Chester University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Experience
- Citadel Investment Group
- PPM America and AT&T Capital (acquired by PPM)
- Meridian Bank, acquired by Wells Fargo
Fun Fact
Loves spending time with his family at the south Jersey beaches.
Managing Director
John Capperella
Managing Director
Origination
646.876.4898
jcapperella@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2010
Education
- The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Experience
- American Capital, Ltd.
- GE Capital Markets
Fun Fact
Worked in the control room of a nuclear plant for four years before starting a career in finance.
Partner
John Jadach
Partner
215.344.1342
jjadach@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2010
Education
- The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- J.P.Morgan, JPM Mezzanine Capital, Principal Investments
- J.P.Morgan, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking
- Wachovia Financial Institutions Group, Corporate & Investment Banking
Fun Fact
Coach of his son’s flag football team.
Director
John Trieu
Director
Portfolio Management
215.972.2271
jtrieu@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- Steel City Capital Funding
- PNC Business Credit
- Cerberus Capital Management
Fun Fact
Trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and failed in attempting to go up the American Ninja warped wall once.
Vice President
Jonathan Adler
Vice President
Origination
312.260.9984
jadler@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2014
Education
- The University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- PNC Bank, NA
- Solo Cup Company
- MusicMyself, LLC
Fun Fact
Proud owner of a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 and 1967 Shelby GT500…just kidding but one day hopefully.
Vice President
Jonathan Schor
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.972.8908
jschor@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2008
Education
- Emory University, Goizueta Business School, Bachelor of Business, Finance and Consulting
Experience
- Wachovia Securities
Fun Fact
Pianist and avid golfer.
Vice President
Joseph Iannuccilli
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.883.7147
jiannuccilli@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
Experience
- M&T Bank
- TD Bank
- Wilmington Trust
Fun Fact
Has been to 41 states and hoping to check off 50.
Associate
Joshua Abueva
Associate
Research & Underwriting
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- NXT Capital, LLC
- Deloitte Corporate Finance
Fun Fact
Has lived in four different countries.
Senior Accountant
Karen Noonan, CPA
Senior Accountant
Finance & Accounting
215.972.1323
knoonan@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Villanova University Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Experience
- Morris J. Cohen and Company PC
- Ballinger and Company
- Board member of The Grayson School
Fun Fact
Enjoys traveling and volunteering.
Fund Controller
Kari Shumaker
Fund Controller
Finance & Accounting
215.972.2584
kshumaker@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2012
Education
- Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Experience
- SEI Investments
Fun Fact
Die-hard New York Yankees fan who was at Jeter's last home game (where he hit the walk off single in the bottom of the 9th).
Administrative Assistant
Kari Smitherman
Administrative Assistant
Administrative
215.972.8918
ksmitherman@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
Experience
- Egon Zehnder
- Ballengee Group
- Harvest Partners, LP
Fun Fact
Published playwright.
Managing Director
Kevin Doogan, CPA
Managing Director
Finance & Accounting
215.972.2417
kdoogan@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2011
Education
- Franklin & Marshall College, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Philosophy
Experience
- BlackRock, Inc.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
- BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services
Fun Fact
Fender Stratocaster aficionado.
Vice President
Kyle Peters
Vice President
Small Cap
215.764.5671
kpeters@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Cornell University, Dyson School of Applied Economics, Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics and Management
Experience
- D Cubed Group
- Castanea Partners
- Nomura Securities
Fun Fact
American muscle car enthusiast.
Analyst
Mark Donatelli
Analyst
Portfolio Management
215.825.9253
mdonatelli@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- JPMorgan Chase
- KCG Holdings
Fun Fact
Avid fan of the Buffalo Bills.
Managing Director
Mark Tyson
Managing Director
Small Cap
215.883.7143
mtyson@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science, Economics
Experience
- Miller Investment Management
- Larsen MacColl Partners
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Fun Fact
Has been scuba diving, skydiving and bungee jumping across three continents.
Associate
Maura Long
Associate
Research & Underwriting
215.344.1322
mlong@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics
Experience
- PNC Bank
Fun Fact
Pursuing her passion as an artist by painting oil and watercolor scenes.
Director
Michael Hertz
Director
Research & Underwriting
215.825.9226
mhertz@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2008
Education
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- Duff & Phelps LLC
Fun Fact
Has spent time in Japan and is a sushi lover.
Senior Associate
Michael Zarrella
Senior Associate
Research & Underwriting
267.296.8422
mzarrella@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- Villanova University, Master of Science, Finance
- Rutgers University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CDI Corporation
- Barclays Capital
- Goldman, Sachs & Co
Fun Fact
Former member of the Rutgers University Federal Reserve College Challenge team.
Chief Compliance Officer
Michelle Vaughn
Chief Compliance Officer
Compliance
215.609.3365
mvaughn@icpartners.com
Joined LBC
Education
- Saint Joseph's University Haub School of Business, Master of Business Administration
- Iowa State University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- Deloitte
- Capmark Investments
- SEI Investment Company
Fun Fact
Avid traveler who has traveled to 49 U.S. states (missing North Dakota) and has visited all seven continents.
Accounting Manager & Business Analyst
Mike Baptiste
Accounting Manager & Business Analyst
Finance & Accounting
215.687.4942
mbaptiste@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- Villanova University, Master of Business Administration
- DeSales University, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- SEI Investments
- Citco Fund Services
- Finance Controller, Morgan Stanley
Fun Fact
Travel enthusiast and golf hobbyist.
Managing Partner
Nate Cohen
Managing Partner
215.972.8903
ncohen@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Drexel University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Experience
- LLR Partners
- Comcast Corporation
- GlobalCom Telecommunications (sold to Comcast Corporation)
- Home Patient Care
Fun Fact
Has his USCG Master Captains’ license and is a certificated PADI Open Water Diver.
Vice President of Investor Relations
Nevin Murkley
Vice President of Investor Relations
Investor Relations
215.609.3363
nmurkley@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- Clemson University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Experience
- BNY Mellon Wealth Management
- Creative Financial Group
Fun Fact
Clemson football fanatic who was there for the win at the 2016 National Championship.
Senior Associate
Nick Campbell
Senior Associate
Research & Underwriting
215.344.1341
ncampbell@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- Columbia Business School, Master of Business Administration
- Yale University, Bachelor of Arts, History
Experience
- DC Capital Partners, LLC
- Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Investment Banking Division
Fun Fact
His great-great-great-grand-uncle signed Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.
Accounting Manager
Paul Kuehn, CPA
Accounting Manager
Finance & Accounting
215.282.5270
pkuehn@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2013
Education
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance
Experience
- Wilmington Trust
Fun Fact
OCNJ beach bum.
Augmented Analytics Manager
Peter Grant
Augmented Analytics Manager
Information Technology
215.883.7150
pgrant@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
- Lincoln Financial Group
Fun Fact
Builds custom high-performance PCs from the ground up.
Vice President
Rocco Christino, CFA
Vice President
Research & Underwriting
215.972.8913
rchristino@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2015
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Experience
- Citizens Bank
- JPMorgan Chase
Fun Fact
A life-long tennis enthusiast who enjoys playing the game with his wife and son.
Managing Director
Ryan Rassin
Managing Director
Origination
312.263.0319
rrassin@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2012
Education
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance & Strategy
- University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
Experience
- Orchard First Source Capital
- Bank of America Business Capital
- Arthur Andersen
Fun Fact
Has played Michael Jordan in one-on-one basketball.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Stacy Marrero
Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Administrative
215.972.8909
smarrero@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Art Institute of Philadelphia, Associate Degree, Specialized Business
Experience
- Arkema, Inc.
Fun Fact
Has three large red ear slider turtles as pets.
Associate
Stephen DiNanno
Associate
Research & Underwriting
312.263.0357
sdinanno@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Oberlin College, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CIT
- Associated Bank
Fun Fact
Music enthusiast; plays guitar, euphonium and trombone.
Senior Managing Director
Stephen Krawchuk, CPA
Senior Managing Director
Origination
323.839.5526
skrawchuk@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- Eller School of Entrepreneurship and Management
- University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Finance
Experience
- Contrarian Capital Finance
- Wachovia Capital Finance
- Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
- Greyrock Capital
- Foothill Capital
- PriceWaterhouse
Fun Fact
Harley Davidson rider and pit bull rescuer.
Associate
Tyler Kramp
Associate
Portfolio Management
215.972.2213
tkramp@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Boston College, Bachelor of Science in Management, Finance & Accounting
Experience
- First Eagle Investment Management
- NewStar Financial
Fun Fact
Worked as the Chick-fil-A mascot during high school.
Vice President
Veer Singhvi
Vice President
Origination
215.883.7146
vsinghvi@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, Master of Business Administration
- Madras University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CION Investment Group, LLC
- Bloomberg LP
Fun Fact
Loves adventure traveling - one of the top items on his bucket list is to do the HALO jump.
Director
Vikram Chitkara
Director
Portfolio Management
312.263.0366
vchitkara@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Master of Business Administration
- Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- Macquarie Capital
- Black Diamond Capital Management
- Ernst & Young Corporate Finance
Fun Fact
Accidentally hiked to the top of El Avila (mountain in Caracas, Venezuela) after getting lost during a rainstorm.
Managing Director
Will McCarthy
Managing Director
Origination
312.366.3906
wsmccarthy@lbccredit.com
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Master of Business Administration
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Law School, Juris Doctor
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- Orix USA Corporation
- ING Capital, LLC
- GE Capital
Fun Fact
Avid Triathlete who also enjoys coaching his 4 kids in water polo.
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