We are LendKey

Vince is the founder and CEO of LendKey, the market’s most advanced lending platform and network, and a veteran technologist for financial services companies. Before LendKey, Vince was the COO of DealerTrack, the nation’s first and largest automotive credit portal. He has also been the President of Ameritrade’s Institutional Client Division, the CEO of OnMoney.com, the CTO of Citigroup’s US Consumer Bank and a Business Unit Executive at IBM. Vince received his B.S. from Polytechnic University.

As COO & CFO, Mike is responsible for all financial management, lending operations, credit and risk analytics, and client service. He brings 20 years of experience across financial services. Previously, Mike worked for a number of global organizations in investment banking, fixed income structured finance, portfolio management, and capital markets—including UBS where he served as Executive Director of the Investment Bank and as Vice President at Credit Suisse. Mike began his career in banking at Fifth Third and received his BA in economics from Duke University.

Mike is the Chief Technology Officer. As CTO he leads LendKey’s product, product operations and technology teams. Prior to LendKey, Mike served as CTO of SoMoLend, a crowdfunding startup and Product Line Director for a General Electric business unit. He is the co-author of two patents in resource prioritization and electronic health records. 

David is responsible for managing all legal and regulatory affairs for LendKey, with an emphasis on consumer financial services. On the regulatory side, David’s focus is on compliance with consumer lending laws and regulations as they pertain to LendKey’s loan origination and servicing platform.  David is an active member of the American Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Services Committee, Association of Corporate Counsel, and he serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the CUNA Councils Community (Regulatory/Legislative/Compliance Community). David is admitted to the New York Bar, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business Administration from the University of Florida, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Florida International University College of Law.

Keith is the Chief Information Security Officer at LendKey and leads his team to develop and implement leading security initiatives that prioritize data loss risk, enhance business performance, and strengthen business offerings. Prior to LendKey. Keith worked as Business Information Risk Manager at Conduent and Director of Information Security at Xerox Services.

He holds Bachelor of Arts Computer Animation from Ohio State University and holds a CISSP certification.

Karen is LendKey’s head of Product and will lead our product strategy and roadmap, with a focus on developing innovative lending solutions and enhancing customer experiences.  Before LendKey, Karen had over a decade of experience in launching multi-billion dollar lending programs at Citizens and Customers Bank along with a proven track record of partnering with fintechs to innovate and expand financial products. Karen holds a J.D. from Boston College and a B.A. from Duke University.

Ryan oversees LendKey’s Lender Partnerships and Client Success teams, comprised of account management, client services, sales and implementations. These teams are responsible for the recruitment, growth, development, and on-going support of lending partners to ensure program success and profitability. Ryan has spent his career in financial services and was a credit union lending executive prior to joining LendKey. Ryan majored in finance at Indiana University, Bloomington, and received his Master’s in Business Administration from Ohio State University.

Sara is responsible for LendKey’s people strategy running point on strategic human resources initiatives that improve performance, growth and engagement. She has over 15 years of experience, most recently as a Global HR Business Partner with GE and Luxottica Retail. Sara received her Bachelor of the Arts in Personnel and Industrial Relations from the University of Cincinnati and is certified as a Sr. Professional in Human Resources through HRCI.

Broc is responsible for originations operations and customer acquisition for education lending. Broc manages our direct customer acquisition channels, helping connect our lenders with new borrowers and serve their existing customers. 

Prior to LendKey, Broc worked as Chief Digital Officer at CHROME Federal Credit Union and multiple start-ups focused on fintech and consumer lending. He holds a business degree from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Salisbury University. 

Will leads LendKey’s lender partnerships team where he helps clients to execute profitable digital lending and capital distribution strategies. Will joined LendKey as one of the first employees where he served as a business analyst and later manager. Will has been instrumental in creating LendKey’s partnerships throughout the financial services industry and growing LendKey’s client base of community banks and credit unions. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and Mortgage Finance with a minor in Economics from Mississippi State University. 

Paul is the general manager of LendKey’s nationwide home improvement loan program and point-of-sale financing efforts. He is responsible for overseeing program development, business development, HIL operations, and contractor partnerships. Paul joined LendKey in 2012 and served in various roles over his tenure, including playing an integral part in the launch of LendKey’s home improvement program. Prior to re-joining LendKey in 2020, Paul served as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Kapitus. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Pace University – Lubin School of Business.

As the Vice President of Client Services, Matthew assumes a pivotal role overseeing the Client Services Support team, ensuring the delivery of unparalleled service to our lending partners. His leadership extends from previously heading Learning and Development, Loan Origination, and Loan Servicing departments at LendKey. 

Before joining LendKey, Matthew served as an Assistant Vice President at Fifth Third Bank, where he effectively managed diverse teams within collections, covering areas such as credit card, mortgage, home equity, and default support. His wealth of experience contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the financial industry. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Shawnee State University. 

As VP of Finance & Accounting at LendKey, Jon is responsible for all finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and overseeing accounting operations.

Jon has a passion for analyzing financial performance, discovering operational efficiencies, and developing his team.

Prior to joining the team at LendKey, Jon worked in public accounting, where he obtained his CPA and CFE credentials.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science in business from Xavier University.

A ten+ year veteran of LendKey, Devin leads direction and growth for ALIRO, the company’s innovative loan trading network that seamlessly enables financial institutions and Fintechs to buy, sell and broker loans. Devin is dedicated to creating sustainable and scalable networked lending programs across all asset classes by leveraging best in class technology and winning partnerships between hundreds of financial institutions and marketplace lenders.  

A seasoned business development leader, Devin previously drove partnerships and growth for an education technology company and currently acts as advisor to several Fintechs. Devin holds a degree in Finance with a focus in Entrepreneurship from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. 

Jiten leads the data engineering team at LendKey. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the data platform that drives LendKey’s analytics and machine learning capabilities. Crunching data from disparate sources, the data platform empowers LendKey and their partners in making informed decisions and measuring the effects of these decisions. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University.

Kemba leads LendKey’s Loan Originations team, which includes the Loan Analyst and Contact Center teams. These teams support applicants during the process of applying for educational and home improvement loans, including all steps from pre-application to taking and analyzing applications, through the disbursement of funds.

Kemba has over 20 years of management experience. Prior to joining LendKey, she worked at Citi where she led various teams, including customer service, sales, collections, and recovery teams. Kemba holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati.

As the Vice President of Loan Servicing at LendKey, Mike leads the post-origination customer service and collections, dedicated to providing a best-in-class customer experience for consumers. His focus is on assisting borrowers with all their needs, ensuring a seamless and positive interaction throughout the servicing process.

Bringing over 25 years of experience in Financial Services, Mike’s professional journey includes holding senior leadership positions in Servicing, Collections, Contact Centers, Customer Support, and Vendor Management. He has contributed his expertise to notable companies such as US Bank, Navient, JP Morgan, and Synchrony. Mike earned a BS degree from both the University of Akron and the University of Phoenix, underscoring his commitment to excellence in financial management and customer care.