About AmVest Capital Commercial Loan Services
Long-Term Commercial Loan Specialists
The mission of AmVest Capital is to provide banks the ability to fund commercial requests that currently fall outside of lending guidelines. AmVest Capital offers other bank services to include loan portfolio management, as well as the out placement of other types of loans or real estate related services. As a non-bank lender AmVest Capital doesn't compete for bank customers in any way. Just the opposite is true. Our job is to help you keep your customers content and happy. Happy customers mean one thing; more deposits and greater stability for the bank. At AmVest Capital we are looking specifically for CRE loans and related services that are not currently offered by the bank but would help in the area of providing superior customer service and maintaining customer deposits. On the loan side, we will fund loan requests that are in excess of current loan limits, or we will help with that important customer that has reached the legal lending limit.
Essentially, AmVest Capital is a bank services company that provides an outsource alternative to the banking community, allowing you to help your commercial loan customers find the funding they need without having to transfer their business… or their loyalty... to another bank!
Mark S. Kelley, President/CEO
Mark began his career in mortgage banking over 24 years ago after graduation from the University of Delaware with a degree in Economics. He has extensive postgraduate work specializing in the mortgage banking field. Throughout his career, Mark has successfully developed capital market contracts on Wall Street and has been involved with underwriting and product execution within the securitization process.
Mark successfully brought innovation to the region's commercial lending market through the introduction of new and complex mortgage programs designed to meet the needs of those who were being serviced primarily by local banks. This visionary approach became the blueprint for AmVest Capital's diverse commercial lending product line and continued growth and success in the highly competitive mortgage marketplace.
Bradley M. Ellis, Director
Brad has been a mortgage banker for the past 15 years. Brad has significant experience in buying and selling real estate which enables him to be an excellent resource for his clients. Brad has over twenty years of sales and marketing experience. His many years of owning and operating and investing in real estate enable him to truly understand both sides of the lending process. Brad’s primary focus is on customer service and presenting the best available programs in order to maximize his clients’ cash flow potential. A New Jersey native, Brad graduated from Glassboro State College in New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While in college, he gained All American honors by placing 5th in the country at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships.
Christopher P. Gannon, Director
Chris brings to AmVest Capital a background in the mortgage industry, as former Vice President of FedFirst Mortgage over 18 years ago, and as an entrepreneur and owner/president of Quality Properties, Inc. Throughout his career, Chris has been involved in both corporate finance and real estate ventures, having been a builder and developer since 1996. During his tenure in mortgage banking, Chris’ primary focus was on relationship development and growth with community and regional bank networks in the southeast. With extensive experience in this financial niche, Chris successfully provided novel and competitive programs and services, and continues to do so in his position with AmVest. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Joseph C. Benucci, Director
Joe has been a mortgage banker for over 17 years. He has an extensive knowledge of commercial lending that has allowed him to excel. This knowledge has also permitted him to assist his clients in the best way possible, achieving their goals. Throughout his career, Joe has been involved in buying, selling and financing countless real estate transactions and brings a plethora of experience to AmVest Capital. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a concentration in real estate finance.
Vance Grady, Director
Vance Grady comes to AmVest Capital with over thirty years management experience within the banking industry, business consulting, and media marketing. Recent banking history includes vice president of commercial lending and city-wide business development officer in Charleston, SC. As a management consultant, Vance provided financial statement analysis, business plan and proforma preparation, developed loan proposals, located funding sources within various business models and facilitated merger/acquisition structuring. Vance is a Business Administration graduate of East Carolina University and holds the CCED certification in economic development from the National Development Council.
Alan M. Craig, Chief Operating Officer
Alan has been involved with corporate finance for more than 20 years as an investor, lender, advisor, and entrepreneur. Prior to joining AmVest Capital, Mr. Craig was the founder and Managing Director of SCP Capital, an advisory firm which assists emerging and lower middle market companies. Mr. Craig began his career in banking as a Commercial Banking Officer, Credit Analyst and Portfolio Manager. Additionally, he has managed a successful alternative finance capital fund. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston and past chair of its School of Business and Economics Alumni Advisory Board, Charleston, SC.
Jordan Smith, Production Manager
Jordan's financial background lends itself perfectly to her responsibilities at AmVest Capital as pricing and processing manager. She packages commercial loans for sale to the secondary commercial lending market. Her extensive knowledge of AmVest Capital's commercial lending partners gives AmVest's clients' confidence in making their commercial financing choices. Jordan has a bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Megan James, Sales Assistant
Megan's work experience is grounded in sales and management as well as the legal side of real estate. She uses her organizational and communications skills to develop her present position as a sales assistant to Mark Kelley. She provides support to all facets of the commercial lending process. Megan studied Public Relations at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
