Our Management Team
Please review below to learn more about the backgrounds of our different team members. Feel free to watch their videos to get to know each one of them and their area of expertise.
CEO - Kurt A. Nederveld
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. Nederveld is the Founder and CEO of Rainstar Capital Group, Rainstar Development Capital, Rainstar Project Capital and Rainstar Capital Holdings. He is a serial entrepreneur, investor, debt adviser and highly sought after consultant in the debt capital markets. Mr. Nederveld has personally advised over 100 marketing clients that are Fund Managers, Debt Funds, Investment Bankers, Fintech lenders and Specialty Finance firms. He manages multiple investment/direct lending firms that focus on niche investments and operates a robust debt advisory firm assisting clients with corporate finance, commercial real estate, small business and equipment financing needs. In his personal life, Mr. Nederveld has had to over come extreme hardships of cancer and the tragic passing of his daughter Ava. Mr. Nederveld graduated from Calvin College based in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a B.A. in Business. He is active in leadership roles in his church, Gideon’s International, Institute of Reformed Biblical Counseling and in his role as a husband and father. He enjoys reading, playing pickleball, golf, jet skiing and spending time with his family.
Email: Kurt@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
President & Team Leader: Frederick Ruffin
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Frederick Ruffin is an entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His expertise includes investment management, consumer banking, business banking, merchant services, and treasury services. He held Series 6 and Life, Health & Annuity Licenses. Before joining Rainstar Capital Group, he was both the owner and finance broker of FLR Business Solutions. His company provided alternative lending solutions including working capital, business lines of credit, start-up capital, SBA loans, term loans, and real estate investment financing to help his clients achieve their financial goals. Mr. Ruffin is also a member of his local Chamber of Commerce.
When not in his office, Frederick enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He also serves as an outreach minister at his church and is certified as a Christian-based addictions counselor for Celebrate Recovery. Frederick’s hobbies include playing the drums in his church band, bowling and golf.
Email: Frederick@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: (513) 580-0330
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Siarra has worked in lending and real estate for 20 years with an extensive background in Commercial Real Estate, C&I, SBA, and the USDA lending platforms. She has worked for the largest private money lender in Arizona and two community banks. As CEO she also owned and operated a real estate brokerage responsible for raising capital, overall strategic planning as well hiring and training agents.
(E) siarra@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
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I was raised in Fort Thomas KY, attended St. Theresa grade school, Newport Catholic HS, and The University of Cincinnati where I earned a BS in Business Finance from The Linder School of business, June 1988.
For the past 20 years we have lived in Fort Wright KY. I have worked in the financial services industry since 1985, most recently as Market President for Forcht Bank NA. Prior positions include President/CEO with Citizens Bank of NKY and Market President for Republic Bank. I give back to my community through volunteer service on several non-profit boards. I enjoy speed walking, golf, reading and spending time with my family.
(E) steve.brunson@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
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My mission is to provide business owners an immediate alternative to traditional bank loans. With our diverse platform of over 250 registered lenders, we give business owners working capital to grow and develop their businesses. We take time to understand your business, current situation, and working capital needs. With our expert advice and consultation, we determine the best financing options available for your business model and industry.
(C) - (516) 469-0103
(E) - Clay@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Team Leader / Managing Director: Jason Pierce
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. Pierce has a diversified background in the consumer and business credit sectors. He has been a Consumer Credit Consultant and a Residential Mortgage Banker over his career. He has held multiple roles in sales, executive leadership, management and financing. He is active in his church, sports and spends time with his family in Grand Rapids, Mi.
Email: Jason@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: 616-200-8677
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Greg was born in London, Ontario, Canada. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Greg began his career with the Royal Bank of Canada in 1980. Over the next five years he moved around the province of British Columbia working on special projects until finally settling in the town of Dawson Creek, BC, running his own branch of the bank. In 1985, Greg and his wife Jackie, emigrated to the US and took up residence in San Diego. He and Jackie have three grown children, Alex, Connor, and Kelly.
Email: Greg@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: (414) 467-5001
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Steven H. Sills has been in the financial services field since 2001. His career began in the residential mortgages sector and progressed to working at several bank institutions and firms in the capital markets such as Lehman, BNC and Aurora. Prior to joining Rainstar Capital Group, Mr. Sills was the Founder and CEO of I and S Commercial Finance, Inc. a Phoenix, Arizona based commercial finance advisory firm.
Email: Steve@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: (480) 201-5777
Fax: (877) 732-3989
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Richard V. Imprescia brings more than two-decades of public-private finance experience as a New York City based private commercial banker and business economic development advisor.
Imprescia has advised thousands of business owners gain access to millions of dollars in significant tax credits, grants and incentives with a prestigious NYC based middle-market accounting and advisory firm and with the New York State Department of Economic Development for Empire State Development Corp. He was appointed Executive Deputy Director by then NYS Governor George E. Pataki.
Email: Richard@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: (917) 538-5163
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After Vic graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, he was drafted into the United States Army and served three years active duty. He was honorably discharged in March of 1973 as a Vietnam era Veteran. Vic most recently completed the turnaround of Detroit Thermal, LLC a $60 million dollar district energy company headquartered in metropolitan Detroit. Where passion, intelligence, strategy, and execution intersect, magic happens, and Vic tends to hang out at that intersection. Vic is an innovative and strategic thinker with strong management and marketing skills, great leadership acumen and a burning desire to win.
In his spare time Vic enjoys time with his wife, reading, gardening and golf.
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Brian McKenzie is a native of Dayton, Ohio and currently resides in Ft. Worth, Texas. He completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Central State University, along with his Masters of Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He has spent the past 22 years in the mortgage industry as a Loan Originator, Branch & Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, and most recently Sr. Sales Manager and head of Retail National Expansion.
Brian is also a father of one daughter, as well as a Grandfather. Over the years, he has been an active member in the community organizations and is passionate with regards to providing financial literacy education to under-served populations. He is very excited to join the Rainstar Team and looks forward to being an integral part of the strategic build-out of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
(E)brian@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
(C) (937) 367-1423
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Mark Sorensen has an extensive background in domestic and international banking. Senior management positions have included investor relations, credit risk portfolio management, and commercial lending, Before joining Rainstar Capital Group, he owned and financed his own small business enterprise and has sourced funding for other ventures by providing strategic business planning and loan proposal preparation.
Mark speaks several languages and enjoys traveling with his wife to participate in charitable organization projects.
(E) mark@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
(C) 954-829-8098.
(F) (616) 588-6086
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I have been in the financial industry for over 25 years. I have worked for some of the most renowned financial firms in the world. I have an extensive background in commercial banking, and have held Series 7, 66, P&C and Life & Health Licenses also. I pride myself as a problem solver, and in ongoing relationship building with forward thinking to include exit strategies. I'm not just "a lender" I'm a financial partner. I'm happily married for 20 years with two teenage children. I am a dual service Veteran of the USAF and US Army, and a man of faith. Phil 2:3-4: 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
(C) - 623-308-9732
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A graduate of the University of Texas, Mr. Slaback offers more than 30 years of banking, lending and business experience and education to his clients. Ed began his banking career with the FDIC and progressed up the ranks to serve as a senior loan officer, chief credit officer and president and CEO of two banks.
Email: Ed@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: 713-854-9132
Team leader / MANAGING DIRECTOR: Rich Rose
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Rich Rose is an accomplished Senior Executive and entrepreneur with more than 35 years of success across the accounting, information technology, consulting, construction, manufacturing, service and retail industries.
Rich Rose is an accomplished Senior Executive and entrepreneur with more than 35 years of success across the accounting, information technology, consulting, construction, manufacturing, service and retail industries. Leveraging extensive experience leading turnarounds, growth companies and securing financing, he brings to Rainstar Capital Group a strong skill set in understanding business and how to properly match a business’s needs to appropriate financing sources. Rich is a valuable advisor for an organization encountering financial difficulties as well as ones seeking growth capital beyond traditional lending sources. His broad areas of expertise include financial management, real estate, growth, strategy, and how to appropriately use financing sources efficiently and effectively.
Email: Rich@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Direct: (602) 309-1007
Team Leader/ Managing Director: Tom Kessel
Location: Bloomfield Hills, Mi
Experienced financial executive with a greater than 35-year track record of sourcing capital for middle market businesses and real estate investors. I take pride in being able to listen to each individual story as well as review the related financial information as inputs to help determine the appropriate capital solution.
(E) Tom.kessel@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
(C) (248) 798-9194
TEAM KESSEL MANAGING DIRECTORS:
Managing Director:
Patrick Dunphy
Patrick Dunphy is a corporate finance professional with over 30 years experience as a trusted adviser to both privately held and public companies. His background is based on a foundation of commercial banking credit analysis and relationship management. He consistently brings value to his clients and prospects in the areas of capital structure advisory, optimization of working capital, and thoughtful risk management around interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposures. With a focus on Cost of Capital and Return on Capital, Patrick offers advice and ideas to help companies meet their growth targets and maximize their value.
Junior Associate- Maxwell Songer
Maxwell Songer attended Western Michigan University where he completed his B.A. in Sales and Business Marketing. Following his undergraduate he completed his MBA through the University of Southern Indiana. Since graduating he has worked in the Market Research/ Commercial Due Diligence space helping fortune 1000 companies and private equity firms make strategic, data driven decisions. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: Max@rainstarcapitalgroup.com