Copper River Funding

Copper River Funding (CRF) is dedicated to empowering individual and institutional investors while creating valuable, necessary private lending solutions to quality commercial borrowers. Through a community environment we introduce private alternative opportunities in commercial collateralized lending. Copper River Funding capitalizes on its unique nationwide referral network of commercial brokerages to identify projects deemed suitable for presentation to our growing Committed Capital Partner Network (CCPN). From the beginning, Copper River Funding has been guided by principles respectful of Borrowers and Committed Capital Partners (CCP's) alike. Copper River Funding services promote reinvestment into the American small business economy. CRF targets mid-range loan opportunities that have been orphaned by banking institutions through increased loan qualification criteria. The need for private, alternative lending solutions for commercial borrowers has grown exponentially over the last several years. With demand for private lending capital at historic levels, many private lenders have increased their fees to exorbitant levels. This can endanger a potentially successful project. Keeping with core values, Copper River Funding introduces quality, highly collateralized projects to its Committed Capital Partner (CCPN) Network.

Real Estate Specialization
Multifamily
Office
Retail
Land/Development
Hotels
Special Purpose
Investment Type
Debt
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Principal & CEO

Craig Gaudio

Mr. Gaudio is a co-founder of the Company. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Copper River Funding, LLC since July 2008. Previously, from March 2004 to July 2008, Mr. Gaudio owned and operated Nexus Financial Group of Idaho, a residential and commercial loan brokerage. Prior to founding Nexus Financial Group of Idaho, Mr. Gaudio served as Chief Executive Officer of Environmental Solutions and Technology, Inc. from 1997 to 2002. Mr. Gaudio spent three years developing patent based waste-to-energy projects overseas, securing international contracts and project financing for 41 projected facilities through ING Barings, London. Previously, from November 2005 to March 2006. Mr. Gaudio served on the Advisory Board for Tetridyne Solutions, Inc., a publicly traded company specializing in business information technology. From January 1994 to November 1996 he served as V.P. for OTC Capital Ltd., an investment-banking boutique based in Palm Beach, Florida. Recently, from January 2010 to January 2011 he served as Director of Social Ministries for St. John Lutheran Church and currently serves as Idaho State Director, major donors campaign for Ducks Unlimited, the worldwide leader in wetland conservation.

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CFO

Michael Peart

Mr. Peart is a co-founder of the Company. He has served as Chief Financial Officer of Copper River Funding, LLC since July 2008. Previously, from 1995 to May 2008, he co-founded, owned, and operated Nexus Financial Group, Inc., a leading residential and commercial loan brokerage. Mr. Peart graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1993. Previously, Mr. Peart served in the U.S. Army, where he was awarded both the Sharp Shooter Medal and the Army Achievement Medal, was recognized as Honor Graduate at Fort Gordon, GA for multi-channel communications (31M), and selected to serve the 9th Signal Battalion for Team Spirit in South Korea, a joint military training exercise. Mr. Peart resides in Atlanta, GA and West Palm Beach, FL, is a member of the American Association of Private Lenders, and a certified member of the National Ethics Association.

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Principal & Director of Operations

Timothy Stamps

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Mr. Stamps has specialized in commercial real estate loans since January 2008. His experience in the commercial finance industry includes conventional and SBA lending, managing and servicing multi-million dollar commercial loan portfolios, private bridge financing, and also creative financing structures that involve the use of an individual's retirement plan to fund their business. Mr. Stamps has a BBA in Marketing from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas and a MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Having played college football, he understands the importance of building a solid team and working together to achieve a common goal.

Commercial Money USA

Key Focus Areas
Lending Individual Investors
Geographical Area
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