CONFERENCE REVIEW 10TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS E a c h ye a r, t h e A s s o c i a t i o n o f Pr i v a t e L e n d e r s h o s t s t h e p r i v a t e l e n d i n g
i n d u s t r y 's l a r g e s t c o n f e r e n c e. T h i s ye a r t h e c o n f e r e n c e w a s a l s o o u r 10 t h a n n i ve r s a r y c e l e b r a t i o n , s o i t p r o m i s e d t o b e o u r l a r g e s t — a n d b e s t — ye t . We f u l f i l l e d t h a t p r o m i s e i n s p a d e s .
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"We are thrilled with the success of our 10th Annual Conference. Sixty sponsors and 550 guests came together to make this our best-attended event yet, and the largest the private lending
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industry has to offer. The feedback from everyone has been tremendous. It's exhilarating to see
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build on this success for next year's conference."
how my team's work throughout the year has come to fruition. We look forward to continuing to LI N DA H Y D E | Managing Director, American Association of Private Lenders
SESSIONS & AC TIVITIES
60 SPONSORS
553 AT T E N D E E S
23,776 W H OVA E V E N T APP INTER AC TIONS
T he AAPL team with former congressman Barney Frank. From left: Craig Johnson, Presidents’
Circle; Linda Hyde, managing director of AAPL; Kat Hungerford, project development manager at AAPL; Barney Frank, former congressman; Eddie Wilson, chairman and CEO of AAPL.
L eft: From left: Jacob Sacks and
Danielle Salber of Corefund Private Lending in front of our giant Cube Stack. Photo Courtesty of Danielle Salber, Corefund Private Lending.
Right: Ray Sturm, CEO and
co-founder of Title Sponsor
AlphaFlow, during his main stage session. Ray gave listeners
never-before-heard market insight pulled from AlphaFlow’s wealth
of data analytics in the residential bridge loan market.
OUR CONFERENCE- GOERS AGREE WITH US! “AAPL has been the most impactful for us
because the owners all show up. That creates
an opportunity to go beyond biz dev and talk about company-shifting partnerships, have
candid chats about industry challenges and form relationships that can ultimately make your career. If you’re in the industry and haven’t been before, make it happen!" R AY S T U R M | AlphaFlow, Title Sponsor 2018- 2020
“This conference is the one in which key
principals of every major institution show up.
Effectively, this is a room of #decisionmakers." N E M A DAG H BA N DA N | Geraci LLP, Platinum Sponsor 2015-2020
“The AAPL Annual Conference gives our
"Appraisal Nation has attended the AAPL
while staying up to speed on best practices,
and attendance just gets better and better.
technological breakthroughs. It has been fun
lenders that use our services and nearly
growing industry these past 10 years.”
What a great place to meet all your clients
team the chance to celebrate our industry
for over 8 years now. Every year its content
legislative updates, new tax initiatives and
Appraisal Nation has have over 800 private
to see AAPL grow the conference around a
half of them attend this one conference.
PAU L JAC K SO N | Residential Capital Partners, Title Sponsor 2019-2020
“I have been to all the big private money
conferences over the last six years, and AAPL is truly in a league of their own. Every
prominent company in the industry is there,
and the keynote speakers are always fantastic.” JAC K H E LFR I C H | Civic Financial Services, Sponsor 2015—2019
in one spot."
M I K E T E D E SCO | Appraisal Nation, Sponsor 2014-2019
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A APL’s packed exhibit hall, which featured 60 sponsors and hosted 550 attendees.
Sponsorship sold out for the third year in a row—this year more than eight weeks ahead of the event.
Power Networking hosted by AJ Poulin of
The Mortgage Office. Participants lined up
to give 30-second elevator speeches in this
highly energetic (and LOUD) activity, spurred on by AJ and the AAPL team.
Eddie Wilson, AAPL’s Chairman & CEO, during the State of the
Association, where he announced AAPL’s new ownership, online
certification courses, legislative successes, the launch of the new resource directory and more.
Top: Paul Jackson, principal of Title Sponsor Residential Capital
Partners, during his main stage session. In a riveting diversion from more commonly discussed topics, Paul outlined how the
core principals of golf can be applied to private lending to ‘tee listeners up for success.’
Bottom: Our Certified Private Lender Associate course,
Thursday, Nov. 15; taught by Melissa Martoralla, Geraci LLP (AAPL’s general counsel).
CONFERENCE REVIEW L ive-prepared omelet breakfast with
mimosas and bloody marys in the AAPL Conference Exhibit Hall.
A ttendees of the AAPL/Think Realty
Presidents’ Circle Exotic Car Race Experience at SpeedVegas. From left: Marco Santarelli, Norada Properties; Eddie Wilson, AAPL;
Tom Olsen, Good Success; Michael Tedesco, Appraisal Nation; Linda Hyde, AAPL;
Rollin Hyde; Nancy Wallace-Laabs, KBN
Homes LLC; Brian Laabs, KBN Homes LLC;
Aaron Norris, The Norris Group; Jeff Levin, Specialty Lending Group; Kevin Kim,
Geraci LLP; John Beacham, Toorak Capital Partners; Melissa Martorella, Geraci LLP;
Nema Daghbandan, Geraci LLP; Ruby Keys, Geraci LLP; Craig Johnson, Think Realty; Michael Tedesco, Appraisal Nation.
F ormer Congressman Barney
Frank during his keynote speech on the impacts and outcomes of his cornerstone legislation, the
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act.
L eft: AAPL/Think Realty
Presidents’ Circle members all
decked out for their Exotic Car
Race Experience at SpeedVegas.
From left: Nema Daghbandan, Geraci LLP (AAPL’s general
counsel); Kevin Kim, Geraci LLP; John Beacham, Toorak Capital Partners; Melissa Martorella,
Geraci LLP. Photo courtesy of
Nema Daghbandan, Geraci LLP. Right: For its 10th Annual
Celebration, AAPL booked the OMNIA nightclub. The
sold-out and overcapacity
VIP reception hosted 250+
people for cocktails and hors
d'oeuvres, all overlooking the stunning Las Vegas strip.
AWARD WINNERS C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S T O O U R 1 0 T H A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E A W A R D W I N N E R S As the largest and first trade association for private lenders, we have pledged to champion the private lending industry as a viable alternative to conventional finance and to promote the industry’s reputation and future growth. We believe, as part of that mission, that it’s crucial to recognize those in the industry who look beyond their own businesses to elevate the private lending profession. Our Excellence Awards showcase peer-nominated members who have leveraged their resources to solve problems, advance the industry and professional performance, kick-start innovation and improve their communities. We announce the winners—by popular vote—at our Annual Conference. 2019 saw 12 nominees, narrowed to four winners.
During the single month that online voting was open, these winners earned a combined 631 votes and
A APL’s Annual Excellence Awardees. From left: Michael Tedesco, Appraisal
1,500+ views.
Nation, Service Provider Member of the Year; Nathan Schinder, Peerstreet,
The 2019 awardees are below, but first: 2020 nominations
Noble Capital, Private Lender Member of the Year; Jacob Therrien, Bridge
awardees will also be featured on the nomination page
Community Impact; Linda Hyde, AAPL managing director; Chris Ragland,
are now open at aaplonline.com/awards. Our 2019
Loan Network, Rising Star; Eddie Wilson, AAPL chairman & CEO.
until 2020 voting opens on September 1.
R I S I N G S TA R From Jacob's nomination:
What Jacob had to say about it:
expansion and evolution in the private lending space
the American Association of Private Lenders and their
“Jacob has been a major factor in the company’s
this year—Bridge Loan Network now has 251 active
lenders and close to 2,000 active brokers. He’s worked diligently to ensure users understand everything the platform has to offer.” JACO B T H E R R I E N
Bridge Loan Network
— Erica Sikoski, RCN Capital
“When I first came to Bridge Loan Network it was clear members were the gold standard in the industry. The
Annual AAPL Conference and The Excellence Awards shine a bright light on the amazing work done by lenders and
service providers in the space. Being awarded this years Rising Star at the 10th Annual AAPL Conference was
beyond humbling. The opportunity to stand on stage
amongst the leaders of our industry and be recognized
for all our hard work was truly gratifying.”
MEMBER OF THE YEAR, LENDER From Chris's nomination:
What Chris had to say about it:
in getting its message out. Though credit is due to
by AAPL, but the credit goes to the amazing team of
“This year, more than ever, I have seen AAPL succeed the effectiveness of its leadership, this year Chris has
been one of those unique variables that has propelled AAPL’s value to its members, brand awareness and overall significance.”
C H R I S R AG L A N D
— Romney Navarro, Noble Capital
Noble Capital
“It was a true honor being named Member of the Year people at Noble Capital. Our team has worked with so
many of our peers and strategic partners to further the continuing education programs, advocacy of healthy legislation, and town hall meetings of AAPL. It’s an
exciting time to be contributing and involved and I look forward to the years ahead.”
MEMBER OF THE YE AR, SERVICE PROVIDER From Michael's nomination:
What Michael had to say about it:
contagious. He’s at the forefront of what’s going on
of The Year. Appraisal Nation has spent the last decade
“Michael brings a passion and expertise that is
in the industry, bringing his one-step-ahead insight to his clients and colleagues and providing a much-needed service to private lenders and their business processes.” M I C H A E L T E D E SCO
“What a humbling honor being named Service Provider
dedicating our service and process to making valuations
for private lenders more reliable with less risk. This award signifies that all of the hard work protecting our clients has not only been recognized but appreciated.”
— Valley Matlaga, Appraisal Nation
Appraisal Nation
C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC T From Nathan's nomination:
What Nathan had to say about it:
product that has a direct impact on borrowers’
of PeerStreet's impact on communities across the country.
“Nathan led the charge in opening up a new loan ability to purchase and make more properties available for rent. The widespread impact in communities is palpable.”
— Rabekah Jack, PeerStreet N AT H A N S H I N D E R Peer Street
“I was honored and humbled by AAPL's recognition AAPL's Excellence Awards highlight the meaningful
and lasting changes that an industry known for ‘fast
money' can—and should—have, with honest people
utilizing technology innovation to serve and improve our communities.”