Our Team

Jeff Brouillard
Board Chair
Wells Fargo
James “Jay” Dreibelbis
Board Vice Chair
Woodforest National Bank
Steven Lackowski
Solera Auto Finance
John Chamberlain
At Large Member
Ana Rodriguez
Lakeside Bank
Dr. Dianna M. Burns-Banks, MD
South Texas Center for Pediatric Care
Jimmie Keenan, MSN, RN, FACHE, FAAN
Community Leader
WellMed Medical Management, Inc.
Michele D. Hoskins, PhD.
P&M Hoskins Enterprises
Urban Air Franchisee
Ramiro A. Cavazos
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Rhonda McGown
Broadway Bank
Rolando G. Barrera
Consultant
Vikram S. Bajaj
Healthcare Consultant
William “Bill” Moll
Community Leader
William E. Brown
USAA
Brandi Carberry-Vitier
President, The Bank of San Antonio
Richard Perez
President, San Antonio Medical Foundation
Yoly Davila
SVP, Southwest Territory Executive Community Development Banking PNC Bank

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Janie Barrera
Founder
Laurie Vignaud
Laurie Vignaud
President & CEO
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Amy H. Hereford
General Counsel & Chief External Affairs Officer
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Marchell Camp
Chief Financial Officer
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Adrian Gonzalez
Chief CDC Officer
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Adam Henson
Chief Credit & Risk Officer
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Michael Coulter
Chief Lending Officer
Priscilla Dupré
Priscilla Dupré
Chief of Staff
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Martha Zurita
Chief Communications & Advancement Officer
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DK Thepuatrakul
Chief Technology Officer

LiftFund Values
"Each of our values are interconnected and create an organization that enables our team to do their best and deliver the very best to our customers and one another." - Janie Barrera President & CEO of LiftFund

LIFTFUND VALUES

Dedicated to our Customers

  • We listen to our internal and external customers’ needs and provide excellent customer service.
  • Our products and services reflect our commitment to serve entrepreneurs and the small business community.
  •  We approach interactions with care and enthusiasm.
  • We are professional representatives for LiftFund in all we do.
  • We educate and empower our customers.

Lead with Integrity

  • We are transparent, ethical, and compassionate toward our internal and external customers.
  • We work collaboratively to ensure LiftFund represents the highest ethical standards.
  • We follow the highest standards and communicate effectively in all our endeavors.
  • We provide knowledgeable solutions and are accountable to results.

Strive to be Better

  • We foster an environment that supports personal and professional growth for our clients and our fellow employees.
  • We listen, learn, and continue to grow ourselves and LiftFund.
  • We are motivated to excel and to exceed expectations.
  • We creatively design our products and services to bring to our customers and employees the best.

Want to be a Lifter?

We just might have a role for you!

Together, we can create an environment where everyone has an opportunity to prosper.

LiftFund is a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a coveted Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator that provides opportunity and lifts entrepreneurs to economic prosperity. Our team of dedicated (passionate) Lifters work across our 15-state footprint to provide affordable and responsible credit, create and sustain jobs, and stabilize communities.

Need Support?

Our team is here to help you take the next step.

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Janie Barrera
President & CEO

Ms. Barrera is a change-agent in the field of microfinance. She has worked hard to level the financial playing field for entrepreneurs who historically have faced considerable obstacles when seeking the financing they need to start and grow their businesses. A firm believer that entrepreneurship is a viable tool to break the cycle of poverty, Ms. Barrera has dedicated her career to helping and empowering individuals to build assets, create wealth, and leave a legacy for future generations.