Meet Our Team
Sara Weldon, President
Sara Weldon started her first business at the age of 20 and learned everything through first-hand experience, quite the mixture of tremendous success combined with failures. She quickly learned the importance of always offering excellent customer service and letting every employee know just how appreciated they are.
Throughout her career, she has developed and sold several companies and worked in the software industry with many leading hotels and resorts. She started TruFinCo to get back to her beginning and be able to help others that are on similar paths. She is driven by helping others and always willing to share her journey, including the successes and mistakes she’s made along the way, with hopes that it might inspire others.
When working with her, you will always feel like you have someone by your side, guiding and supporting you. Aside from running her company, you can find her enjoying her farm in Florida, surrounded by hundreds of animals, from highland cows and goats to more chickens than she can count. This is her key to achieving a healthy work/life balance.
Rick Bass,
Vice President
With over 25 years of lending experience, Rick Bass has worked in various aspects of funding, from mortgages to business funding. He quickly became the guy that could “get it done,” and nothing has given him more pride in his career. Mr. Bass enjoys working with clients that have been told no by other lenders and are close to giving up on their dreams. He embraces the challenge and loves nothing more than finding creative ways to get them the financing they need.
At TruFinCo, we understand the challenges that business owners face, and we make sure we stay professional. But, we are also real people that enjoy building a friendship with all of our clients and partners. Mr. Bass is eager to help you, but more importantly, he wants to build a lasting relationship with you!
Shawn Moodie, Credit Repair/ Business in a Box/Business Credit Builder
Shawn Moodie is the founder and president of Moodie Bluez Consulting, an MWBE-certified credit services practice focused on helping people repair, improve, or maximize their credit. Founded in 2013, Shawn and Moodie Bluez have helped hundreds of people maximize their credit scores and achieve their financial goals, including homeownership.
Mr. Moodie also founded CBM Business Solutions in 2018 to help entrepreneurs establish and build business credit as well as get access to funding. He is passionate about financial literacy and enjoys helping people who may have experienced life events, such as divorce, bankruptcy, medical emergency, or job loss.
Mr. Moodie’s long career with Bank of America as a senior leader and team manager gave him the perspective necessary to appreciate his clients’ needs and credit challenges. With an additional decade of experience with Kay-Bee Toys and national companies such as Mosaic Sales Solutions, he also developed the marketing and sales skills necessary to build his current practice. Mr. Moodie has also developed key strategic partnerships to ensure he can offer holistic solutions to his clients.
Mr. Moodie served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capital Region for five years and is currently a member of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce and Capital Region Black Chamber of Commerce. A New York State native originally from Long Island, Mr. Moodie resides in Albany, NY, with his wife and son, Cristian Blake.
Felix Cordero, Bilingual Finance Officer
He has over 20 years of customer service experience in the financial and marketing arena dealing with diverse communities and helping community members to understand financial education and become small business owners.
He has worked with national brands and local mom and pops’ marketing and funding needs. With a background in business coaching and as a certified life coach, he always has the customer first in mind and wants the best for the client.
With tenacious attention to detail and a can-do attitude, he will make sure the job is done.
When he is not working, he enjoys his free time with family and friends, hitting the golf range, and reading books.
Manuel Compean, Processor
With a bachelor’s in International Trade and over 12 years of customer service experience, Manuel has been developing skills in different areas as a banker and a teacher. He is an easygoing, humble guy who loves to help people to accomplish their dreams by always giving the best advice and exceptional service with a positive attitude and patience. Customer satisfaction is his goal.
On the weekends, he is adventurous; he enjoys nature by doing different activities like going run the hills, playing basketball, and just exploring new places.
Angie Cortes, Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Hi, My name is Angie Cortes. I was born in México but was raised in Ohio. Some of my hobbies are baking desserts and spending as much time as I can with my family and my dog. I have been in customer service for over 7 years, and I understand our customers reach out to us to give them a solution. I go above and beyond to make sure our customers are more than satisfied. I’m a very friendly and reliable person who is also responsible and very professional. I look forward to assisting our clients in every way possible.
Fioralba Fazlli, Social Media Marketing
After years of studying, training, and taking courses in Digital Marketing, I took the initiative to create my own agency that would be near the needs of businesses, especially start-ups, and would contribute to their growth. What motivates me and keeps me on the edge of my seat is the fast-changing and evolving world of Social Media where new things are added daily. I love helping people and seeing them succeed, your success is my success.
Trish Brown, Finance Officer
Don’t want to wait for an appointment? You can apply using the link below – this will NOT affect your credit. We will reach out within 24-48 hours to review your funding offer.
