Our August Member Spotlight shines on Michelle Esparza, senior vice president with Apex Closing Services, LLC.

Throughout her 20’s, Michelle had a passion for sailing and a wonderfully fun history of racing Hobie Catamarans. At the height of her amateur sailing career, she placed in the top 10 of U.S. racers and represented the U.S. in a Summer Olympic Games qualifying event in Fiji (sadly, her team did not make the cut for the Olympics … but it was so close).

Pictured are Michelle and her racing partner at the 10th Annual Ruff Riders Sailboat Race in South Padre Island, Texas, a brutal 2-day race where the duo placed “First … or maybe second.” What a trip down memory lane!

Read on for more about our skipper:

How long have you been an AAPL member?

June 2022.

What AAPL benefit do you MOST value?

Conference, Member Directory, Newsletter, Webinars, Tool Box

Editor’s Note: Our Webinar Recordings/Video Archive are members only, along with our online resource tool box. 

Why did you become a member?

To connect with like-minded professionals who share similar core values.

What is your favorite AAPL memory?

Submitting my first article for AAPL!

Why did you decide to enter the private lending profession?

I was looking to tie my banking background with the real estate industry.

What are some accomplishments you are particularly proud of?

Repeat business from clients!  Making my clients’ experience the best it can be and what I can do for them and how I can add value. Setting various milestones at companies I have worked with (largest sale, helping build an award winning website, etc.).  Being published in AAPL’s Private Lender magazine!

What is your favorite book, and why?

I actually enjoy reading business books over other types.  I don’t necessarily have a favorite.  Some of the ones that influenced me are: Selling to Big Companies by Jill Konrath, Speakrets by Ruth Sherman, and Kotler on Marketing by Philip Kotler.

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