Our Team
Meet Our Experienced Professionals
Executive Leadership Team

Steve Bond
Chairman
Steve Bond, founder, and Chairman of Trius Lending Partners, transformed from leading a major footwear manufacturer to a trailblazer in real estate finance. Since 2003, his innovative strategies have propelled Trius to become the Maryland’s fastest-growing private company, revolutionizing the private lending landscape.
Connect with me:
443.742.7007
SBond@TriusLending.com
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Josh Shein
Chief Executive Officer
Josh Shein, CEO of Trius Lending Partners, has over 20 years of experience in real estate financing. His previous roles as EVP at 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage and CEO at Great Oak Lending have shaped his visionary leadership, guiding Trius to manage over $90 million in private investor capital and significant market expansion in 2024.
Connect with me:
443.562.6076
Josh@TriusLending.com
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Steven J. Sless
Chief Operating Officer
Steven J. Sless joined Trius Lending Partners as COO in 2022, driving a remarkable 50% growth. With a solid background as President of Reverse Mortgage Lending at Primary Residential Mortgage and various key roles at US Mortgage Corp, his strategic leadership continues to elevate Trius’s operations and industry standing.
Connect with me:
410.580.0878
SSless@TriusLending.com
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Brooks Schuler
Chief Financial Officer
Brooks brings over two decades of financial leadership experience, with a background that spans corporate finance, accounting, M&A, and strategic planning across both public and private companies.
Connect with me:
443.452.3170
BSchuler@TriusLending.com
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Brandy Nickoles
Head Of Operations
Brandy Nickoles, Operations Manager at Trius Lending Partners, applies her 20-year mortgage industry experience and exceptional organizational skills to enhance operational efficiency and team development, drawing on her background from major mortgage companies.
Connect with me:
443.219.2808
BNickoles@TriusLending.com

Jessica Franta
Head Of IR & Capital Markets
Jessica Franta has excelled as the Investor Relations Manager at Trius Lending Partners, backed by her extensive experience in investor relations, real estate investment, and development. Her career showcases a unique blend of skills from military logistics to corporate service management, underlining her versatility in various operational domains.
Connect with me:
443.294.3026
JFranta@TriusLending.com

Josh Sadowsky
Head Of Marketing
Josh brings decades of experience in building authentic connections between brands and the communities they serve. As the head of our marketing department, he applies this expertise to strengthen Trius Lending Partners’ presence and continue supporting individuals and businesses in need of funding solutions.
Connect with me:
443.745.4614
JSadowsky@TriusLending.com
The Team

Henry Tabeling
VP of Sales
443.490.7386
Henry@TriusLending.com

Michael Cohen
Underwriter
443.377.7661
MCohen@TriusLending.com

Joseph Susserman
Account Executive
443.898.6559
Joe@TriusLending.com

Adrianna Cader
Foreclosure & Collection Administrator
410.504.6395
ACader@TriusLending.com

Jaclyn Fitzkee
Account Executive
443.318.7496
JFitzkee@TriusLending.com

Ryan Donnelly
Loan Servicing Administrator
443.740.2708
Ryan.Donnelly@TriusLending.com

Hannah Ward
Loan Processor
410.801.7660
HWard@TriusLending.com

Lura Renninger
Bookkeeper
443.870.4457
Lura@TriusLending.com

Chelsie Romero
Loan Servicing Administrator
410.764.5241
CRomero@TriusLending.com

Sara Thorne
Capital Markets Processor
443.452.3091
SThorne@TriusLending.com

Madison Templeton
REO Manager
443.898.4090
MTempleton@TriusLending.com

Justin Kleeman
Senior Accountant
410.864.0808
JKleeman@triuslending.com

Tyler Hutchins
Staff Accountant
443.625.1027
THutchins@TriusLending.com

Sammantha Long
Loan Closer & Jr. Underwriter
410.415.1387
SLong@TriusLending.com

Emlyn Perry
Underwriter
443.898.6556
EPerry@TriusLending.com

Kelli Garrett
Investor Relations Analyst
410.505.4046
KGarrett@TriusLending.com

Victoria Arboneaux
Executive Assistant
443.898.4090
VArboneaux@TriusLending.com

Henry Caplan
Executive Assistant to the COO
443.219.2802
HCaplan@TriusLending.com

Michael Parker
Account Executive
443.545.3617
MParker@TriusLending.com
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion to be the best and achieve their full potential.
TRUST TRIUS WITH ALL YOUR
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT NEEDS
Two+
DECADES OF
SUCCESS
SUCCESS
2500+
LOANS AND
COUNTING
COUNTING
$675M+
IN LOANS
FUNDED
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