TEAM
BOB EAKIN
BOB EAKIN
CEO
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Bob Eakin, a seasoned alternative investment fund manager, has cultivated his expertise through key roles in the financial sector. Since January 2014, he has served as the CEO of Jcap, overseeing fund management, investor relations, underwriting, direct growth initiatives, mentorship, and service. Prior to this, his impactful tenure as CEO at Jayco Capital Group from 2000 to 2013 positioned him as a leader in the multi-billion-dollar mortgage bank realm. During this time, he underwrote substantial deals, spearheaded organic growth, mentored emerging talent, and maintained a commitment to service-oriented leadership. With a foundation in mortgage consultancy from roles at Great Western Bank and California Federal Bank in the early ’90s, Bob Eakin brings a wealth of experience. His career trajectory showcases consistent leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to fostering growth within the alternative investment landscape. Holding BS degrees in Political Science & Economics from UC Irvine, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of the economic landscape, further enhancing his strategic approach to fund management.
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LOUIS BAKER
Partner
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Introducing Louis C. Baker, a distinguished financial services and real estate development veteran whose decades of expertise make him the ideal Partner for Jcap’s Alternative Investment Offerings. Louis has embarked on a transformative journey with Jcap, aiming to revolutionize the real estate alternative investment landscape with innovative, low LTV, real estate-backed, short-term bridge loan offerings. Baker’s investment banking background, combined with years at Merrill Lynch and his founding of the multi-family office Anodos Advisors, make him a great resource for Jcap’s investment products and partners. These endeavors, along with his real estate development background through CPG and Live2nest, give him a clear understanding of the private money alternative investment landscape. Louis C. Baker’s diverse and rich background, coupled with his visionary leadership, positions him as the driving force behind Jcap’s alternative investment offerings, ensuring innovation, strategic growth, and sustained success in the realm of alternative investments.
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LOUIS BAKER
Partner
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Introducing Louis C. Baker, a distinguished financial services and real estate development veteran whose decades of expertise make him the ideal Partner for Jcap’s Alternative Investment Offerings. Louis has embarked on a transformative journey with Jcap, aiming to revolutionize the real estate alternative investment landscape with innovative, low LTV, real estate-backed, short-term bridge loan offerings. Baker’s investment banking background, combined with years at Merrill Lynch and his founding of the multi-family office Anodos Advisors, make him a great resource for Jcap’s investment products and partners. These endeavors, along with his real estate development background through CPG and Live2nest, give him a clear understanding of the private money alternative investment landscape. Louis C. Baker’s diverse and rich background, coupled with his visionary leadership, positions him as the driving force behind Jcap’s alternative investment offerings, ensuring innovation, strategic growth, and sustained success in the realm of alternative investments.
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JEVON PERRA
President
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As the President of Jcap, Jevon Perra brings decades of comprehensive loan origination and real estate expertise. Currently, Perra leads the Jcaps team, inventory, and vision. Jevon’s experience extends beyond managing inventory and incoming capital, encompassing training roles in human behavior and communication at major corporations in his past. His multifaceted experience, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning, positions him well in his pursuit of successfully implementing Jcap’s vision in the world of alternative investments.
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JEVON PERRA
President
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As the President of Jcap, Jevon Perra brings decades of comprehensive loan origination and real estate expertise. Currently, Perra leads the Jcaps team, inventory, and vision. Jevon’s experience extends beyond managing inventory and incoming capital, encompassing training roles in human behavior and communication at major corporations in his past. His multifaceted experience, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning, positions him well in his pursuit of successfully implementing Jcap’s vision in the world of alternative investments.
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AARON SIEFKER
Senior Analyst, Partner
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Aaron Siefker, currently Partner at Jcap Private Lending since 2017, is a versatile part of the team with expertise in origination, underwriting, and loan closures for commercial properties. Prior to Jcap, as Founder and President of Zero Nine Products LLC from 2012 to 2017, he successfully introduced sports training products, navigated patents, managed overseas manufacturing, and effectively marketed products globally. Siefker’s multifaceted skill set includes self-motivation, industry knowledge, continuous learning, and organizational prowess, making him a highly capable professional in fund management, drawing from experiences in athletics, entrepreneurship, and finance.
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AARON SIEFKER
Senior Analyst, Partner
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Aaron Siefker, currently Partner at Jcap Private Lending since 2017, is a versatile part of the team with expertise in origination, underwriting, and loan closures for commercial properties. Prior to Jcap, as Founder and President of Zero Nine Products LLC from 2012 to 2017, he successfully introduced sports training products, navigated patents, managed overseas manufacturing, and effectively marketed products globally. Siefker’s multifaceted skill set includes self-motivation, industry knowledge, continuous learning, and organizational prowess, making him a highly capable professional in fund management, drawing from experiences in athletics, entrepreneurship, and finance.
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ROBERT NEWCOMER
Senior Analyst, Partner
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Robert Newcomer, an accomplished Asset and Portfolio Manager with over 20 years of experience in New Business Development and Sales Management in the Real Estate and Mortgage Industries, is distinguished for his expertise in Loan Originations, Portfolio and Asset Acquisition, Liquidation, and Servicing of Distressed Real Estate. With a proven track record, he has consistently built outstanding sales teams, showcasing a solution-driven approach and team-centered leadership style that fosters sustained growth for top-tier corporations and clients. Currently serving as a Private Money Expert, Robert excels in National Bridge, Fix and Flip-Value Add, Ground-Up Construction, and Rental Portfolio Lending, demonstrating a commitment to effective Fund Management, particularly in Short-Term, Low Leveraged Real Estate Secured Loans. What sets Robert apart is his refined underwriting process developed over two decades, emphasizing precision, risk management, and the delivery of exceptional results. Beyond finance, his passion extends to outdoor exploration and community initiatives, reflecting dedication and enthusiasm across all aspects of his life.
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JENNI ROBINSON
Compliance Officer
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Jenni Robinson brings a diverse skill set to Jcap. She provides extensive expertise in loans and operations within the lending industry. Responsible for overseeing the underwriting compliance department, she crafts clear objectives aligned with corporate policies and meticulously analyzes applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and property evaluations. Her comprehensive involvement spans the entire lending process, from processing to underwriting, closing, and post-closing activities. She has consistently excelled in coordinating files for funding, managing technology, and maintaining operational efficiency. Jenni’s multifaceted skills, demonstrated through hands-on loan management, managerial tasks, and technological proficiency, coupled with certifications in FHA/CHUMS and continuous learning, position her as a highly qualified and adaptable professional in loans and operations.
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JENNI ROBINSON
Compliance Officer
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Jenni Robinson brings a diverse skill set to Jcap. She provides extensive expertise in loans and operations within the lending industry. Responsible for overseeing the underwriting compliance department, she crafts clear objectives aligned with corporate policies and meticulously analyzes applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and property evaluations. Her comprehensive involvement spans the entire lending process, from processing to underwriting, closing, and post-closing activities. She has consistently excelled in coordinating files for funding, managing technology, and maintaining operational efficiency. Jenni’s multifaceted skills, demonstrated through hands-on loan management, managerial tasks, and technological proficiency, coupled with certifications in FHA/CHUMS and continuous learning, position her as a highly qualified and adaptable professional in loans and operations.
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MATT SIPES
Finance Accountant
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Matthew Sipes stands as a dedicated Mortgage and Accounting Specialist, boasting three years of unwavering commitment within the industry, exclusively at Jcap Private Lending. In this span, he has demonstrated exceptional prowess by successfully processing and closing 300 loans and meticulously handling over 1,000 loan applications. Matthew’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, coupled with his extensive industry knowledge, positions him as a trusted expert in the field.
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DONNA CORNEJO
Marketing, Loan Servicing
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Bringing over a decade of unwavering dedication to the loan industry, Donna stands as a seasoned professional with a unique distinction, having spent more than 10 years exclusively at Jcap in the dynamic realm of mortgage loan servicing. This extended tenure attests to her commitment and underscores her profound understanding of the intricacies of managing loans. While navigating the complexities of loan servicing, Donna holds a cherished priority in spending quality time with her two wonderful sons. This dual commitment to family and professional excellence paints a comprehensive portrait of Donna’s character, establishing her as a respected and well-rounded presence in the industry.
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DONNA CORNEJO
Marketing, Loan Servicing
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Bringing over a decade of unwavering dedication to the loan industry, Donna stands as a seasoned professional with a unique distinction, having spent more than 10 years exclusively at Jcap in the dynamic realm of mortgage loan servicing. This extended tenure attests to her commitment and underscores her profound understanding of the intricacies of managing loans. While navigating the complexities of loan servicing, Donna holds a cherished priority in spending quality time with her two wonderful sons. This dual commitment to family and professional excellence paints a comprehensive portrait of Donna’s character, establishing her as a respected and well-rounded presence in the industry.
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DENISE CAMPBELL
Analyst
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With 30 years of mortgage industry expertise, Denise Campbell is adept at coordinating loan files for seamless approvals. Her roles at Residential First Mortgage and Dynamic Real Estate showcased her proficiency in intricate loan procedures. As an entrepreneur at Dynamic Processing, she managed loan files across brokers, showcasing her versatility. Denise’s skill set positions her as a highly qualified fund manager and operator in the mortgage industry, with affiliations with the California DRE and memberships in realtor associations.
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DENISE CAMPBELL
Analyst
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With 30 years of mortgage industry expertise, Denise Campbell is adept at coordinating loan files for seamless approvals. Her roles at Residential First Mortgage and Dynamic Real Estate showcased her proficiency in intricate loan procedures. As an entrepreneur at Dynamic Processing, she managed loan files across brokers, showcasing her versatility. Denise’s skill set positions her as a highly qualified fund manager and operator in the mortgage industry, with affiliations with the California DRE and memberships in realtor associations.
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BLAKE MELSTROM
Account Executive
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Blake Melstrom joins us as a former commercial mortgage loan broker with over 15 years of experience in financing residential and all commercial real estate property types. He has held the position of Vice President for some of the most respectable mortgage banking firms in Orange County. Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Blake made his home in Orange County after attending and graduating from California State University of Fullerton with a major in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. Over the course of Blake’s career, he has closed over $1 Billion in loans with Life Insurance Companies, CMBS, Banks and Credit Union Lenders. With Blake’s background in Real Estate Finance, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the JCap Private Lending team.
In Blake’s downtime, he enjoys taking his dogs to the beach, hiking on the weekends and traveling with his wife.