The people who approve your deal.

Chris started his mortgage lending career in 1991 with Household Finance Corporation, underwriting and funding 2nd mortgages in the East Bay market. After a few years he began originating and underwriting residential purchase and refinance loans with several national residential lenders, as an Originator and later as a Manager, earning honors as a top-producer in both roles.

In 2001 he was offered the opportunity to introduce a new commercial loan platform to the Northern California mortgage broker community as a Wholesale Commercial Rep with GreenPoint Commercial Mortgage, and later at Impac Commercial Mortgage. After the mortgage meltdown, Chris started his private lending career in 2010, originating and funding loans with private individuals. He later joined First Bridge Lending in 2015 and has originated several hundred loans since.

Chris has the experience and knowledge to quickly understand every type of loan scenario, and his many repeat clients know that they can rely on him to deliver fast, reliable results.

Roxanna Amaya began her career in the mortgage industry nearly 9 years ago at First Bridge Lending, holding key positions throughout the company. She previously managed the loan servicing department, which gave her unique insights into the world of foreclosures and taught her how to identify red flags in the lending process. After that, Roxanna became a Loan Officer at Summit Funding Inc. The transition to consumer lending—including Conventional, FHA, and VA loans—allowed her to gain invaluable experience and she realized her true passion was in hard money lending. Roxanna's previous role as a loan officer has prepared her return to hard money as a Loan Originator at First Bridge Lending. Her experience allows her to provide top-notch service to best assist clients.

Born and raised in Marin County, California, Jamie developed a deep appreciation for the Bay Area and the role that finance plays in the local community. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, Jamie entered the fast-paced mortgage industry with CrossCountry Mortgage. Quickly finding a niche in short-term bridge loans, Jamie transitioned to Golden Gate Lending Group, being mentored by Sofia Nadjibi. Jamie refined his expertise in strategic real estate financing and played a key role at Golden Gate Lending Group, guiding clients through every step of the process.

With a hands-on, client-first approach, Jamie ensures each transaction is seamless, efficient, and aligned with clients' goals. Jamie is valued by clients after building a career based on trust and results with 5 years of experience in the private lending industry. As a loan originator at First Bridge Lending, Jamie will continue to help clients secure their dream homes and achieve their financial goals through his commitment to precision, personalized service and strategic solutions.

Adrianna O’Leary began her career in real estate working at an escrow company in 2021, where she spent several years managing residential real estate transactions and developed a strong foundation in transaction management and client service.

Since joining First Bridge Lending, Adrianna has held roles in accounting, loan servicing, and production, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the lending process from initial loan review through closing and servicing. Today, she focuses on sales and loan origination, working with borrowers, brokers and referral partners to identify and structure bridge financing solutions for a variety of residential and commercial scenarios.

Adrianna graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a minor in Organizational Leadership. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.