Bernadette Robertson

Bernadette is responsible for all of OBDC’s human resources and talent management practices including: recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, and training and development. Bernadette brings broad experience in HR leadership…

Natra Zeryihun

As Marketing and Business Development Manager, Natra has led the creation of OBDC’s website, manages its social media pages and provides strategic insight on marketing and branding efforts. Her business development…

Andrew Pahkim

Andrew is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and underwriting applications for SBA Community Advantage and SBA Microloan products. Andrew joins OBDC Small Business Finance after nearly 10 years in the banking…

Shan Dai

Shan Dai is currently responsible for reviewing and underwriting SBA community advantage and SBA microloan products. Shan also conducts research on and outreach activities towards Chinese communities in the Bay…

Heidi Sistare

Heidi is responsible for raising capital to fund OBDC Small Business Finance’s lending and operations. Heidi joined the organization in 2011 as a summer fellow. Since then, Heidi has worked…

Felicia Pierson

Felicia is responsible for the small business lending portfolio with a focus on transactions up to $287,000. She joined OBDC Small Business Finance after a nine year career in corporate…

Esther Han

Esther is a New Sector Summer Fellow serving as a capacity-building intern at OBDC. She is responsible for researching nonprofit marketing strategies, and assisting in the implementation of sector-wide best…

Amanda Wysinger

Amanda is a current MBA Candidate at Mills College. Currently, she serves as an OBDC Small Business Finance Intern where she is assisting with converting, migrating and validating data from…

Jim H. Keffer

JIM H. KEFFER, USAF Since his retirement, Major General Jim H. Keffer has started his own small business consultancy. He brings his tremendous leadership, small business experience and desire to…