Our Brilliant Minds

We have the best people with whom we can overcome all obstacles in our way, with whom we confidently look to the future.

Al Williams

President President & CEO

An expert in the credit industry with over 20 years of experience, Al Williams has helped thousands of people regain excellent credit through his techniques. Al has given seminars across the nation and worked with mortgage companies and the real estate industry.

Blaine Williams

Senior Board Member

I attended Cal State Fullerton and became a licensed financial advisor, specializing in wealth management and strategic financial planning. With extensive experience, I guide clients toward financial success and security.

Shirley Franklin

Board Member Vice President

Shirley Franklin, Alpha Realty agent, blends faith and service in real estate. With a focus on relationships over transactions, she leads a family team dedicated to client care and lasting impact.

Jeff Parrott

Board Member

Former Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor/Broker. Owner of Farotto’s and Charcoal House, two 65 yr plus Restaurant Institutions in St. Louis.

Michael Edwards

Senior Board Member Vietnam Vet

Born in Norfolk VA. Attended old dominion university. Us air force (1966-1969) Vietnam Vet Pleiku Air Force Base (1968-1969) Life insurance business (1970-1983) Automobile business from 1983-2015.

James M. Lewisz

Board Member

Retired Railroad Engineer & Union Representative 1972-2013. 1972-1977 Bridge Construction 1977-1995 Railroad Conductor & Union Representative. 1995-2013 Railroad Engineer & Assistant to President, United Transportation Union.

Robert Kirk

Board Member

Robert Kirk is a Northern Shenandoah County Virginia native, businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. For decades his business centered around the regional equine industry.

Bernie Montoya

Board Member

Retail Management Certificate Holder Retail Management Retail Operations Retail Marketing All for Albertsons SW Division Category Management

Donald J. Klein

Board Member Jewelry & Loan Business

Owner of Coast jewelry and loan which morphed out of Santa Ana jewelry and loan in 1995. Santa Ana jewelry and loan was opened in May 1950 by my parents.

Susan Savoia

Board Member Graphic & Web Designer

I’ve spent over two decades in graphic and web design, always exploring new tools that help me level up creatively.

Scott Sawyer

Board Member President and owner of High Maples Farm LLC

I have been in agriculture for 51 years. Graduated from University of Delaware with a degree in agricultural engineering. Grower of premium hay for horse and cattle industry.

George B Kemp

Board Member

Served in The United States Navy from 1968 to 1972. Moved into the construction industry, and became a developer who designed, developed, and built numerous residential subdivisions in the Tidewater area of Virginia.

William Andrew Cox

Board Member

Former Pacific High teacher and coach. Led sales growth at American Food Management and Golden Corral. Now CEO of Scramblers Breakfast Diner, managing six units with $3M+ in sales. Past president of Kiwanis Club and Honor Flight of the Ozarks.

Calvin Peterson

Board Member

I am a Facility Manager at a hospital for the State of Nevada. My job is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital and the safety and security of all staff, patients, and visitors. My experience in building maintenance spans over a forty-plus-year period.

Vincent Clark

Board Member Business Entrepreneur

Albuquerque Fire Department 1997-2020 New Mexico National Guard 2006-2010 United States Marine Corps 1994-1997

Peter Redford

Consultant

Executive Vice President of AI Strategy & Applications Forty year executive leadership career with seven entrepreneurial technology startup companies from Fortune 500 divisions to innovative pre-IPO ventures including assisting taking a financial firm currently going public.