Team Members

Management

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Matt Manero

President

As Founder and President of CFF, Matt created the company’s vision and mission. Through the years, he has developed an executive team to oversee all operational and financial aspects of the company, as well as provide leadership over opportunities for expansion, emerging industry trends, developing markets, and customer insights. Matt remains the keeper of the culture and continues to provide leadership to the executive team.

Matt’s business success has been recognized in coveted publications, including Inc. Magazine, Dallas Business Journal, Overdrive Magazine, Fleet Owner, Transport Topics, Commercial Carrier Journal, and Dealer Solutions Magazine.

Mr. Manero is a highly sought-after speaker within entrepreneurial and association communities. His first book, “The Grit,” was published in 2015, while his latest book, “You Need More Money,” was published by Penguin/Random House in 2018.

Fun Fact: Matt has been happily married to his beloved wife, Rokki, for 20+ years. The couple has three amazing boys, John, Jack, and Julian, and resides in Dallas/Ft. Worth. He once rode a bicycle from San Francisco to Mexico along the Pacific Coast.

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Sarah Burnett

Chief Operating Officer

Sarah began her career at CFF in 2011 and was quickly tasked with building a world-class operations department through tremendous growth goals. In 2013, with just a small support team, Sarah grew the year-over-year fundings from $32MM to over $100MM. In 2017, with her eye on company leadership, Sarah immersed herself in all departments, including sales, marketing, accounting, and operations.

In 2019, she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and now oversees all of the company’s business operations and department heads. Since 2019, under Sarah’s leadership as COO, CFF has grown to fund over $200MM annually and well over $1.5 billion since inception.

Fun Fact: Dallas/Ft. Worth is home to Sarah and her growing family of cats.

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Jim Munkittrick

Executive Vice President – Chief of Sales

Jim rose through the ranks of the finance industry over the past 18+ years landing the role of Vice President of Sales for CFF in 2018. Jim pulls from years of industry insight and experience to direct an ever-growing CFF sales department, driving sales of $150M+ annually.

Mr. Munkittrick sets the department’s strategic plans, manages his team, forges relationships with strategic corporate partners, supports clients, and continuously improves the sales lifecycle. As VP of Sales, Jim demonstrates a relentless spirit for developing new business through excellent client service for the company.

Fun Fact: Jim graduated from Texas Tech with a B.S. in Finance. He is the proud father of three beautiful children and resides in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Jim has traveled to 5 different continents and lived in 3.

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Richard Sherrane

Controller

A veteran in the finance department, Mr. Sherrane has delivered accounting excellence for decades. He has held responsibilities as Controller, VP, and CFO for 26 years and provided auto loan financing for 3+ years. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, Richard has stewarded the finances of CFF since July 2018.

Mr. Sherrane’s vision for the financial success of CFF is to maximize returns on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Fun Fact: He earned an MBA from Nichols College and a B.S. in Finance degree from the NY Institute of Technology. Richard resides in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and enjoys restoring classic automobiles.

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Michael Bull

Sales Operations Manager

Michael, a seasoned expert in the dynamic world of finance with an impressive 23-year journey, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. He earned his Master’s Degree from the prestigious Saint Peters University and laid the foundation of his financial knowledge at LaSalle University.

Fun Fact: Michael is no stranger to pushing his limits – he’s triumphed in not one, not two, but four triathlons.

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Tim Bazor

Vice President

Tim has been a tow truck loan consultant with CFF for 18+ years.

Mr. Bazor attended college at Utah Valley University.

Fun Fact: Tim has been happily married for 16 years and has two girls. He enjoys trail running and has completed a 50m, two 50ks as well as numerous 37k and 25k runs. Tim also runs a non-profit organization called BlakesHouse.org.

Taylor Girdley

Account Manager

Taylor has 10 years experience in the construction industry and 6 in the finance industry. He’s been a long-time entrepreneur who draws on those experiences to assist customers in growing their businesses.

Fun Fact: Taylor is the proud father of 2 kids. He’s an avid outdoorsman, cyclist, and reader.

Sean Loftice

Vice President

Sean has 15 years of experience in equipment financing and has risen through the ranks to the VP position.

Fun Fact: Sean is the proud father of a son and a daughter. He’s also a big college football fan.

Patrick Robinson

Account Manager

Patrick has 14+ years of customer service and 9 years of finance experience. He has won several awards in his rise to the VP position in CFF.

Fun Fact: Patrick is the proud father of 4 beautiful girls and loves the New Orleans Saints – “Go Saints!”

Jorge Camacho

Account Executive

Jorge has been a new and used commercial truck sales professional for over four years and has specialized in equipment financing. Trucking runs in Jorge’s blood with two generations of family thriving in the business.

Mr. Camacho attended Richland College where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. He was born in Alaska before settling in Dallas. Jorge is bilingual, speaking Spanish fluently.

Fun Fact: He’s an avid soccer fan and enjoys traveling – having visited 12+ countries.

Ricardo Dorantes

Account Manager

Ricardo has been with Commercial Fleet Financing for 4 years.

Becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents for the company. Winning the Steadfast Determination Award and the Comeback Kid Award for CFF, he plans to deliver the highest service in the commercial transportation business.

Ricardo earned a B.A. in Business Marketing from Huston-Tilloston University where he played soccer for 2 years.

Fun Fact: Ricardo is a proud husband and father and loves playing soccer with his sons.

Jeff Williams

Vice President

Jeff has 20+ years of experience in the financing industry and has been recognized as ‘Finance Manager of the Year’ twice.

Jeff has had leadership training, been to F & I School, and Jim Russel’s Driving School in Quebec, Canada.

Fun Fact: Jeff is a proud father of 3 children. He loves golf, bbq, and crawfish boils.

Tom Hofeldt

Account Executive

Tom has over 20 years experience in the financial services industry and is an experienced credit analyst. He is skilled in sales management, operations management, purchasing, and negotiations. Tom has a degree from the University of Montana.

Fun Fact: Tom enjoys living his life in Rowlett, TX and loves to smoke meats & fish.

Matt Clark

Account Executive

Matt has brought over 18 years of industry experience to the CFF sales force. He received his education in Marketing from Texas Tech University.

Fun Fact: Matt has a TCLEOSE law enforcement certification and is also certified in Forensics Hypnosis . He has previous professional experience as a Criminal Fraud Investigator.

Alonso Amparan

Account Executive

Alonso brings 6 years of sales experience to the CFF team. 3 of those years he has focused his efforts towards finance, where he was a top producer every year.

Fun Fact: Alonso is happily married and the proud father of two beautiful children. He says he “loves dogs”, especially his small English Bulldog named Bonnie.

Aaron Nguyen

Account Executive

Aaron brings 5 years of sales experience to Commercial Fleet Financing. Before moving to Texas, Aaron lived in California where he became a team leader in his organization and ranked as of the top 5 sales reps in the nation.

Fun Fact: When he’s not at work, Aaron enjoys playing tennis and snowboarding when he can.

Kevin Young

Account Executive

Kevin brings a substantial amount of industry experience to the CFF team. He spent 25 years in auto sales, management, as well as finance & leasing. Kevin’s professional accomplishments include Dealer Training School & JM&A Finance Training.

Fun Fact: Kevin enjoys playing golf, extensive weight training, and is a personal trainer. He’s passionate about motivating others to improve their quality of life by being healthy.

Tommy Nguyen

Account Executive

Tommy has 4 years of experience in the transportation, oil and gas, and real estate industries. He earned his Associate of Science (AS) degree with a focus in Accounting from Southeast Community College.

Fun Fact: Tommy enjoys playing craps, property flipping, collecting and selling sports cards, and learning how to flip timepieces.

Erik Wong

National Sales Manager

Erik specializes in financing EMS and Non-Emergency Medical Transport vehicles. He has over 10 years of experience in sales, finance, and management and has finished numerous leadership and financial training courses. Erik spent three years in the auto and RV sales industry concentrating on financing before being promoted to General Manager for five years.

Fun Fact: Erik is a proud father of 2 kids, he is a car enthusiast, and a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings.

Operations

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Tiffany Hayes

Operations Coordinator

Tiffany has over six years direct experience at lending institutions, specializing in loan processing and as a closing specialist. She was recognized and awarded for excellence in the pursuit of quality and performance. Tiffany is dedicated to providing quality work to satisfy CFF’s customer and business needs.

Fun Fact: Tiffany’s mom is a professional chef who believes Tiffany is actually the better cook. Although Tiffany may not agree with her mom, she says does love to cook.

Jacob Wallace

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469-606-4847

Jacob Wallace

Commercial Loan Processor

Jacob’s meteoric rise in the world of funding is nothing short of impressive. In his previous role, he shattered expectations by securing a promotion to funder in under a lightning-fast four months, showcasing his remarkable ability to swiftly grasp and adapt to complex financial landscapes. Jacob’s credentials include a coveted Texas Life Insurance License and a solid educational foundation from Collin College.

Fun Fact: Jacob’s life burst into color when he married in 2019, with family at its core. He’s a devoted father to his two-year-old daughter, a die-hard Arkansas Razorbacks fan, and a baseball enthusiast. Since 2000, he’s called Texas home, proudly embracing its culture and traditions as a Texan.

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LaDavia Day

Commercial Loan Processor

LaDavia boasts over three dynamic years in the business world. Her qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Health Studies, a Master’s in Health Administration, and extensive experience in commercial real estate for five years, coupled with over a decade in the mortgage industry, making her a multifaceted powerhouse in the professional arena in multiple domains.

Fun Fact: LaDavia’s interests are as vibrant as they are diverse. She takes pleasure in the culinary arts, dancing, and environmental conservation. Yet, her heart is most fulfilled when she’s assisting others in achieving health and happiness.

Accounting

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Cathy McCauley

Accounting Specialist

Cathy has an extensive background in accounting, with 26 years in the field.

Originally from the Tampa Bay area, Cathy now resides in Dallas/Ft. Worth with her husband. She has a grown daughter and 2 grandsons. 

Fun Fact: Cathy ran hurdles for 4 years in middle/high school. She enjoys being outside, traveling, and DIY projects.

Administrative

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Austin Solt

Director of IT & CRM Management

Austin has worked as a Help Desk Technician, Desktop Support, Lead Solutions Engineer, and IT for the past eight years. Austin holds multiple certifications, including CompTIA A+, CMNA, and HIPAA Security, as well as an Associates in Health Services (AAS).

Fun Fact: Austin claims he can ride his bike with no handle bars.

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Rick Villasana

IT Support

Rick has 14 years of experience in the financial industry and has received the ‘Employee of the Month’ Award multiple times at CFF.

Fun Fact: Rick was born and raised in Austin, graduated from the University of Texas and loves his Longhorns. Rick loves traveling the world – learning and experiencing different cultures.