Pattie Ehsaei

Director, M&A and High Leverage Real Estate Lending @ Port 51 Lending

About

Armed with sharp business acumen, I am known for driving meaningful change and growth in various business line. Committed to developing initiatives that drive positive transformation, I foster a culture of innovation, leading high-profile initiatives, and engaging and partnering with clients to ensure mutual success. My work has enabled me to partner with business owners who are the drivers of the economy, to succeed and to realize their dreams. With my extensive knowledge of community investment and business lending, I would make a swift contribution to a team focused on developing programs that drive positive transformation of businesses and communities. Bar Admissions: Illinois and California

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Private Equity, Fundraising, Financial Services, Asset Managment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Banking, Investment Banking, Management, Loans, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Development, Leadership, business develpment, Commercial Real Estate, fundraising, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate Transactions

Experience

Director, M&A and High Leverage Real Estate Lending

Port 51 Lending

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

United States

Top performing SBA lender with the ability to drive business and exceed goals.

Senior Vice President, National SBA M&A and High Leverage Real Estate Lending

First Bank (FBNC)

2019-1 - 2024-8 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Beverly Hills, CA

Drive marketing and business development activities for SBA 7(a) loan production, including origination, due diligence, and closing activities. Leverage current referral sources, social media, and industry trade shows and conferences to secure $1.5M in revenues. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal government guidelines and legislation.

Senior Director/SBA M&A Lending

Banc of California

2016-4 - 2018-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led all marketing and business development efforts and bank’s strategy for SBA 7(a) loan production, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, partner buyouts, and business expansion. Managed all aspects of the sales process, from prospecting to final closure and funding. Ranked as a Top Producer with $31.4M of SBA 7(a) loan originations in 2017.

Director/Regional Manager

Union Bank

2012-7 - 2016-1 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Oversaw a team of 11 across multiple locations and the loan process, including pricing, pre-screening, recommending, advocating, and appealing loan decisions. Built and developed a vast network of brokers, accountants, and lawyers to drive business growth. Tripled loan portfolio from $200M to $700M and doubled deposits from $120M to $250M in 3 years.

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

GRID Partners

2010-1 - 2012-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Co-Founded the launch of a green energy startup focused on raising capital to develop green energy projects. Created and oversaw the organization’s sales and marketing strategy and led all marketing efforts to secure investment commitments. Collaborated with executive leadership and key decision-makers

Partner & Director of Sovereign Wealth Funds and Family Offices

Wetherly Capital Group

2008-10 - 2009-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

Executed business development and asset planning strategies to launch a new investor business line. Secured private equity commitments from institutional investors, including public and corporate pension funds, family offices, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. Started and grew the Sovereign Wealth Funds and Family Offices division from inception. Raised $90M in 1 year from 8+ large institutional investors.