SALLYPORT COMMERCIAL FINANCE - Key Persons


Alexandra Scoggin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Sales

Bonnie Lepore - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • HR Director

Calum Williamson

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director Canada & North America Sales Manager
  • National Sales Manager - North America / Managing Director - Canada
Calum comes to Sallyport with 19 years of financial services experience, most recently Managing Director/President of Bibby Financial Services Canada from 2015 to 2018, where he grew the business approximately 40%. Calum believes in helping businesses achieve their growth potential. He sees Sallyport's corporate values and culture as the best way to make entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

Chris Huntington

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Business Development
Chris moved to Boston with his family in 2021, having worked in commercial banking and asset based lending for the previous 20 years in the UK. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his young daughter and loves anything outdoors; he tries to make time for his many hobbies which include running, cycling, surfing, hiking and rock climbing. A fun fact about Chris' adventures - he has also undertaken climbing expeditions to the Greater Ranges in Asia.

Damon Dickens - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President

Dan Miller

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Sales, Canada
Determined to assist entrepreneurs with their business ventures, Dan believes that developing a creative and personalized financial solution can help place businesses on the road to success. When Dan is not helping businesses grow, he enjoys playing hockey and golf.

Dean Winter

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Business Development

Douglas Foshee

Job Titles:
  • Holdings Founder

Emma Hart - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • EVP and Senior Credit Officer
Emma was previously the EVP of Operations with Bibby Financial Services (CA), Inc from 2008 to 2014, where she managed a portfolio of clients across many industry sectors, and a staff of operations, risk and underwriting personnel. Prior to joining Bibby, Emma spent 20 years with Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance in the UK. In operational and risk roles, she spent the initial 10 years within the factoring division, in portfolio and staff management, where she also set up and launched LTSB's first online offering, and the second 10 years in the ABL division, as a Client Manager, where she managed a portfolio of high risk and turnaround ABL clients. Emma was previously the EVP of Operations with Bibby Financial Services USA, California from 2009 to 2014, where she managed a portfolio of clients across many industry sectors.

James Bartel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Sales
Focused on helping businesses thrive and grow through flexible and creative financing in the pacific northwest and surrounding states, James is often amazed how a small amount of extra working capital can generate exceptional results. James enjoys running, playing tennis, coaching basketball, reading and being with his family.

Kyle Bethancourt

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder of Sallyport Holdings
Kyle Bethancourt, co-founder of Sallyport Holdings, and Drew Carden both worked for GSO Capital Partners, $70 billion credit division of The Blackstone Group, with a focus on energy credit.

Matthew Gurany

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Business Development
Matthew graduated from the University of Virginia after growing up primarily overseas in Germany. He has been in the banking and finance industry for 28 years with a focus on business and commercial lending. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, is an avid sports fan, and enjoys cooking.

Nick Hart - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • President - North America
Nick was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Bibby Financial Services USA, California from 2008 to 2014 where he grew the business approximately fourfold. Prior to Bibby, Nick worked for Alex Lawrie Factors (part of Lloyds Bank) where he managed an approximately $65 million portfolio of 1,000 clients and a staff of 45 employees. Before joining Lloyds Bank, Nick spent five years at Deloitte & Touche in Leeds, London, Luxembourg, and Abu Dhabi.