Meet the Team
Introducing our lending and business finance specialists
Our business finance and lending specialists, alongside our ever important support team, are here to help. We arrange equipment finance and business loans for business owners all across the country.
From a single vehicle, through to heavy machinery and equipment, we’re the experts in making business finance easy and getting you access to the funds you need in a timely fashion.
Sourcing finance from a range of lenders enables us to find the right loan for you.
Meet the Team
Ian Croker
Equipment Finance Specialist
Ian started his career in banking in 1976, undertaking roles that include commercial, agribusiness and retail banking.
He is focussed on providing exceptional service as a Finance Broker to Australian business owners.
He can be relied on to provide expert knowledge for your total business banking and equipment finance needs.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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Greg Betts
Equipment Finance Specialist
Greg has worked in the finance industry for 30 years. For most of that time period his base was Tamworth, servicing the north eastern part of NSW
In recent times he has set up an office in Newcastle and along with partner Lee, now share their time between the best of both worlds, the Hunter and Tamworth,
Greg’s specialty is Asset & Equipment finance and he operated his own brokerage, Eastland Finance for many years before joining the Regional Finance Group where he now operates as Professional Funding, still providing his expert knowledge on all things Equipment Finance.
Apart from his education at the School of Hard Knox, he holds a Cert IV in Finance & Mortgage broking and is a member of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia ( FBAA). He is also a Justice of the Peace
His interests are exploring regional vineyards and craft breweries and cheering on the mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs.
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Damien Gow
Lending Specialist
Damien is passionate about his local community and knows how important small businesses are to our Australian landscape.
He takes great pride in ensuring his business clients receive a personalised and friendly approach when they put their trust in him to deliver equipment and business finance solutions.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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David Seymour
Lending Specialist
David brings over 30 years of experience to his role. Making him the perfect person to help your business get access to the funding you need.
He has extensive experience in commercial lending, specialising in property investment and development and is an expert in equipment finance and business loans.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Diploma Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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Haidee Verlin
Lending Specialist
Haidee has a passion for helping people with their financial life. Having previously worked as a Financial Counsellor 5 years and now operating her finance broking business in conjunction with her existing Consulting business Haidee has the experience and skills to assist and support business clients just like you.
Haidee is a strong believer in providing her clients with finance options that they may not know about, or not widely available except through the services of a finance professional.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
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Maddie Cunningham
Lending Specialist
Maddie spent 17 years working for a major bank in a variety of roles, but for the last 10 year was a Business Banking Manager looking after local business clients.
Maddie is passionate about helping people, especially with their finance and lending needs. She has a special interest in working with self employed clients.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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Robert Drewitt
Lending Specialist
Robert owns a farm in Bingara he took a break from the business during the drought.
He has a long history in the finance industry with a special focus on agribusiness, so brings the right skills to the table for all of your business and equipment finance needs.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
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Sarah Pitkin
Lending Specialist
Sarah spent several years working underground in the mining sector before commencing her career in the finance industry.
She prides herself on offering good old fashioned superior service and is in her happy place helping business owners with their funding needs.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
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Todd Allomes
Lending Specialist
Todd has had extensive experience in Agribusiness and Commercial lending, one of Todd’s previous roles saw him take a portfolio of $30M to $85M in 6 years.
Today he helps businesses throughout all of Australia to access funding for their equipment finance needs.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Diploma Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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Jason Sherman
Business Lending Specialist
The finance world is continually changing, it’s important to find a broker that has all bases covered! Jason’s experience and passion will make sure he finds you the ideal loan.
After University Jason started his Finance Industry career, working for an American Finance Company as an entry level Customer Service Representative before being promoted to the Branch Manager of the same Branch.
Here he achieved multiple National Awards and was promoted to NSW Sales Development Manager whereby he coached Branch Managers.
Working for the same company, Jason was later promoted to a Regional Manager role (covering Sydney CBD and inner west) where he led and mentored 8 Branch Managers with 32 staff.
After relocating to Port Macquarie in 2012, Jason has worked as a Home Lender and Business Banking Manager across multiple customer portfolios.
Jason brings his experience as a customer, property owner and investor together with his knowledge of commercial banking to the table. His determination and tremendous focus will provide you with peace of mind that you have someone working hard for you!
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Shea Harms
Lending Specialist
Shea has worked in the Banking & Finance industry since 2014 and in that time has rapidly built a loyal client base ranging from small-scale borrowers to big-time investors. Shea’s passion is helping her clients to achieve their financial goals; whether it be purchasing that much sought after first home or adding to their already extensive financial portfolio. Shea works closely with her clients to identify the best financial solution for their individual needs and relishes in achieving a great result when dealing with more challenging matters.
While Shea is a long-time Sunshine Coast local, she has repeat clients all over Australia who continue to seek her assistance in purchasing/refinancing owner occupied or investment properties, debt consolidation and vehicle loans. Her primary area of interest in the finance broking industry is working with homeowners to achieve their dreams and helping others start their investment portfolio. Shea is a mum to three young boys and understands that family life and work can be hectic, so she aims to reduce that burden by offering flexible communication pathways to suit your schedule and achieve the best result within the shortest time period.
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Melanie Gosson
Broker Support Manager
Melanie is the team’s Administration / Broker Support Manager.
Her role with the team is diverse, supporting our broker network, ensuring that our compliance, documentation, and general back office team is working smoothly, efficiently and effectively – and most importantly delivering great results for the team, our clients, and our business partners.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
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Brian Rae
Broker Support Manager
Brian has many years of banking experience with Commonwealth Bank and Northern Inland Credit Union.
He has extensive skills in management, administration, credit, loan processing, team coaching and development.
Brian’s role is the effective support of the broker team to ensure that our clients receive great service and that we have a consistent approach to loan management.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Diploma Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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Debbie Traynor
Administration & Compliance Manager
Debbie ensures that our office procedures are completed effectively and that compliance standards are maintained at a very high level. She is also our go-to support person for the many brokers within the business.
Community is very important to Debbie and she has previously been on the board of Northaven and Kirinari which are both disability services and she is currently an active member of the Sapphire City Concert Band.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Cert IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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David Traynor
Managing Director
David is the Managing Director and has worked in the finance industry since 1982.
His banking roles have included client restructure, client management, sales, credit and management. His last full time banking role was as Chief Manager, Rural and Regional Banking, Eastern Australia with BankWest.
David is well qualified to assist business owners, with his key focus on bringing quality people into the organisation and ensuring that clients receive the best possible experience when dealing with Professional Funding.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Fellow of Finance
Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Commercial Asset Finance Brokers Association of Australia
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Diploma Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
Justice of the Peace (NSW)
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