The SDS Management Team
Financing both companies and real estate, rests upon the foundation of its senior management team. Collectively, the eight senior staff have engaged in more than 100 projects totaling over $11.9 billion in total project costs. While at SDS, the team’s collective track record is 90 investments, $3.1 billion of total projects costs, and $860 million of SDS managed capital invested.

Deborah La Franchi
Founder & CEO

Kip Hamilton
Executive Managing Director, Real Estate Funds

Ken Mayne
Chief Administrative Officer

Laura Baron
Chief Operating Officer

Asteria Steinberger
Managing Director, NMTC Investments

Beth Fore
Vice President - NMTC Investments

Gail Escudero
Controller

Jason Riffe
Managing Director - SDS Impact Debt