Damon Dickens as VP, Risk and Underwriting

Sallyport Commercial Finance Hires Damon Dickens as VP, Risk and Underwriting

Sugar Land, TX – April 2017 Damon Dickens born in Wales, UK, studied Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics (BSc) and the University of Warwick in 2009, and then went on to study International Banking and Finance (MSc) at Liverpool John Moores University in 2010.  He also holds a (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics.

Upon graduating in 2010, Damon joined Bank of America in their graduate program working in their Portfolio Risk Analytics Department based in Chester, UK.  He then joined Bibby Financial Services working in the Global Risk Department in the UK.  In 2013 Damon began an international placement with Bibby in North America. Damon joined Sallyport Commercial Finance in March of 2017 as VP, Risk and Underwriting and is located in our Houston Office.

“We are extremely pleased to have Damon on board with us. Damon brings 6 years of experience of Portfolio Risk Analysis and Management within the Factoring and Asset Based Lending industry. Having worked with Damon in California, we know his capabilities and work ethic and his values align with ours. As Sallyport Commercial Finance continues to grow rapidly, Damon will provide valuable support to the business as he possesses strong risk analysis skills as well as having a “getting business done approach.” – Emma Hart Chief Operating Officer

Sallyport Commercial Finance, LLC is an independently owned and operated, specialty finance company focused on providing entrepreneurs with working capital solutions for small to medium sized businesses, to help drive growth and achieve business hopes and dreams. The senior management team have over 50 years of collective experience in helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, both in the US and Europe, by turning their invoices and assets into cash. Sallyport Commercial Finance offers a full suite of factoring and asset based products including Accounts Receivable Finance, Purchase Order Finance, Equipment and Inventory Finance, Cash Flow Loans, and Real Estate Loans. Very experienced in all industries, our current portfolio includes businesses in Staffing, Energy, Food & Beverage, Apparel, Manufacturing, Service Industry, Transportation, Government Receivables, and IT.