Spartan Capital is proud to announce the appointment of Connor Leppzer as its new Director of Underwriting, reinforcing the company’s commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth in the alternative funding space.
With over seven years of experience in revenue-based financing, Leppzer brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in underwriting operations. His leadership will be instrumental in driving credit and risk strategies, as well as scaling Spartan’s origination engine during this pivotal growth phase.
“Connor’s leadership, innovation, and deep understanding of risk-based underwriting make him an outstanding addition to our executive team,” said Frank Ebanks, CEO of Spartan Capital. “He has a proven ability to build high-performing teams, implement scalable underwriting strategies, and align credit policy with aggressive growth goals – all of which will be critical as we continue expanding our footprint in the alternative funding space.”
Leppzer’s most recent role was as Underwriting Manager at Forward Financing, where he led a team responsible for record-breaking funding volumes and company profitability. Under his leadership, the team consistently achieved the highest efficiency, funding volume, and lowest default rates within the company.
Known for his hands-on approach and data-driven decision-making, Leppzer has collaborated closely with senior leaders across product, engineering, sales, and analytics to align underwriting performance with company-wide objectives. His ability to integrate risk assessment with technology and business strategy will be instrumental in driving Spartan Capital’s continued innovation and success.
“I’m truly honored and excited to step into this role at Spartan Capital,” said Leppzer. “This is an organization in growth mode with a clear vision and a relentless drive to succeed, and we are just getting started. I look forward to working alongside this incredible team to drive meaningful results and create lasting value for our partners and SMB customers.”
The official press release can be viewed here on Newswire.
As Spartan Capital continues to scale, Leppzer’s leadership will help advance the company’s mission of redefining how small and medium-sized businesses access capital. This mission is powered by data, technology, and a relentless focus on service.
To learn more about Spartan Capital and how we help businesses grow, visit www.spartancapitalgroup.com.