By AAPL|2026-07-31T10:39:53-05:00August 1st, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our August Member Spotlight shines on Zack Farris, Founder & CEO at LendlyX! How long have you and/or your company been an AAPL member? I just joined What benefit are you most looking forward to from membership/why did you join the association? I joined AAPL primarily for the educational opportunities. I'm new to the private [...]

By AAPL|2026-07-07T12:18:46-05:00July 7th, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our July Member Spotlight shines on Jeremy Altervian, President & Founder at Vault Financial Services! How long have you and/or your company been an AAPL member? 3 Years What have you found to be most beneficial from AAPL membership? The most beneficial part of AAPL membership has been the relationships. The education resources are excellent, [...]

By AAPL|2026-06-02T11:11:55-05:00June 2nd, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our June Member Spotlight shines on Carmen Fields Carter, our Strategic Partnerships Manager at AAPL! What have you found to be most beneficial from AAPL membership? AAPL is truly an association for its member base. One of the most valuable benefit’s of the AAPL membership has been the opportunity to engage with a diverse network [...]

By AAPL|2026-04-10T11:10:06-05:00May 1st, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our May Member Spotlight shines on Blair Pierce, our Business Operations Manager at AAPL! What have you found to be most beneficial from AAPL membership? What I enjoy most about the American Association of Private Lenders is its ability to stay at the forefront of the private lending industry. This is largely driven by the [...]

By AAPL|2026-02-27T11:34:03-06:00April 1st, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our April Member Spotlight shines on Ryan Casey, our Director of Business Development at AAPL! What is your favorite AAPL memory? Walking into my first conference and seeing so many people genuinely networking was a buzz I had never experienced before. I’ve attended countless conferences over the years—gaming, sports, medical—you name it. They all had [...]

By AAPL|2026-02-17T12:53:41-06:00March 1st, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our March Member Spotlight shines on Craig Johnson, our Chief of Staff at AAPL! What is one accomplishment (personal or professional) you're particularly proud of? When reflecting on his career, Craig Johnson doesn’t point to awards, milestones, or business achievements. Instead, he highlights something far more meaningful: the privilege of coaching and developing Linda Hyde [...]

By AAPL|2026-01-05T10:30:16-06:00February 1st, 2026|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our February Member Spotlight shines on Nichole Moore! How long have you or your company been an AAPL member? Over 10 years! What have you found to be most beneficial from AAPL membership? AAPL provides a healthy and valuable mix of education, industry influence and it has opened up new opportunities for partnerships. What, if [...]

By AAPL|2025-11-17T16:16:26-06:00December 31st, 2025|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our January Member Spotlight shines on Steven Ernest! How long have you or your company been an AAPL member? Over 10 years! What have you found to be most beneficial from AAPL membership? I get a lot from the committees I’m on (ethics and fraud). AAPL really seems to care about its members and the [...]

By AAPL|2025-11-17T15:46:14-06:00November 30th, 2025|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our December Member Spotlight shines on Carr Talent Acquisition! What should we know about Carr Talent Acquisition? CARR Talent is a premier hiring agency that specializes in hiring in lending, construction, real estate invesment firms, brokers and adjacent services. We have been in business for 10 years and our owner was a former director of [...]

By AAPL|2025-11-17T15:10:05-06:00October 29th, 2025|Member Spotlight|0 Comments

Our November Member Spotlight shines on Construction Inspection Specialists! What should we know about Construction Inspection Specialists? Construction Inspection Specialists offers a full range of inspection and due diligence services to residential and commercial lenders nationwide. With a team of trained professional inspectors, our experienced staff is prepared to provide you with everything from commercial [...]