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Andrew Boccia

Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Boccia

Andrew Boccia is the CEO of Central Lending, bringing years of expertise in real estate finance, private lending, and strategic capital deployment. Under his leadership, Central Lending has grown into a trusted platform for investors seeking fixed-income opportunities backed by real estate. Andrew’s deep understanding of alternative investments and his commitment to transparency and investor success have positioned Central Lending as a leader in the private lending space. His strategic vision continues to drive the firm’s expansion and impact in the real estate investment industry.

Chief Investment Officer

Heather Dreves

As the Chief Investment Officer of Central Lending, Heather Dreves brings over 20 years of experience in private lending and real estate investments. She has overseen the deployment of hundreds of millions in capital, structured high-yield real estate funds, and built a reputation as a leader in alternative investments. A frequent industry speaker, she is committed to helping investors achieve strong, asset-backed returns through strategic capital management.

Heather Dreeves
Karen Samas

Chief Operations Officer

Karen Samas

As the Chief Operating Officer of Central Lending, Karen Samas brings over a decade of experience in administration, business development, and operational leadership. With a background in C-suite support, marketing, and customer service, she streamlines processes to enhance investor experience. A recent transplant from Ohio, Karen has a proven track record in commercial real estate and project management, ensuring efficiency and growth in Central Lending’s operations.

Investor Relations

Kade Palmer

Kade Palmer specializes in capital raising, investor relations, and account setup, ensuring a seamless experience for those looking to invest. With a background in private equity and strategic financial growth, he provides expert guidance, transparent communication, and dedicated investor support to help clients maximize their investment potential with confidence and clarity.

Kade Palmer
Jason Borger
Jason Borger

Director of Sales

Jason Borger
Cheyenne Willoughby
Cheyenne Willoughby

Loan Manager

Cheyenne Willoughby
Nichelle Ruiz
Nichelle Ruiz

Loan Processor

Nichelle Ruiz
Barbara Araujo
Barbara Araujo

Loan Processor

Barbara Araujo
Randi Smith
Randi Smith

Loan Processor

Randi Smith
Brad Miller

Senior Loan Servicer & Secondary Market Manager

Brad Miller
Edyn Carlson
Edyn Carlson

Loan Servicing

Edyn Carlson
Rawson Aubry
Rawson Aubry

Construction Coordinator

Rawson Aubry
Kat Davis
Kat Davis

Administrative Assistant

Kat Davis
Tyler Grinstead
Tyler Grinstead

Director of Data Systems

Tyler Grinstead
Bree Neal
Bree Neal

Loan Servicing Assistant

Bree Neal