Meet Our Experts

Michael founded B.E. Lending in 2015 and oversees the company’s vision, investment strategies, and lending policies, ensuring its continued growth and success in the real estate and lending sectors. Bringing over 20 years of experience in fund management, lending, and real estate practices, Michael has led B.E. Lending from inception to over 3,000 transactions and $600 million in debt funding. Prior to B.E. Lending Michael served as Vice President of Sales at Trinan Commercial and ran operations of the BMC Capital Phoenix branch.

Beyond B.E. Lending, Michael is deeply committed to community engagement and service. He co-founded Arizona Christian Academy, Bellair Golf Park and actively supports initiatives like the Arizona Children’s Business Fair and the Surge Network, fostering opportunities for growth and development. As a devoted husband and father of three, Michael and his wife are dedicated members of New City Church, where they participate in mission trips and contribute to local community projects. Michael is also a proud member and former President of the Camelback Society in Phoenix.

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Since 2018, Ryan has served as the Chief Financial Officer of B.E. Lending, where he oversees business operations and manages the investment portfolio of the Fund. A 2005 graduate of Pepperdine University with a degree in Finance, Ryan began his career in commercial banking at several institutions before founding a global sourcing and manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Over the course of a decade in international business, he partnered with leading global retailers such as Walmart, Costco, and LVMH, to lead procurement, manufacturing operations, and supply chain.

Ranette grew up on the central coast of California. She and her beautiful family moved to Arizona in 2003, and while she misses the beach and road trips out there as much as possible, Arizona is now home. She has played a versatile role at the company since joining in 2016. Before earning her MLO license, she spent three years as the exclusive in-house Wholesaler and Realtor. In 2018, she transitioned to the lending side of the business and now leads the Business Development and Sales team, remaining an essential driver of the company’s continued growth. You may find her dabbling in the wholesale REI space when opportunities present themselves, due to her experience and solid relationships in the industry. Ranette takes great care in building trusted relationships with her team, colleagues, and industry partners. Her 20+ years of experience in business development, sales, finance, and leadership brings immense value to her clients and the B.E. Team.

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Christine serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO, providing crucial support to the executive leadership team, managing key projects, and overseeing office operations at B.E. With a strong background in organization and multitasking, she ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

A proud Arizona native, Christine graduated from Northern Arizona University and married her husband, Chad, in 2005. They have three children together. When she’s not working, Christine is often chauffeuring her kids to various activities or cheering them on at their sports games and activities. She loves spending quality time at home with her family, relaxing at the beach, or making memories at Disneyland.

Mike Jones is an Arizona native with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, emphasizing accounting, from the University of Phoenix. He is an experienced commercial real estate lender and investor. Mike started his career in commercial banking in 2004 and worked for several banks and finance companies while living in Southern California. During his decade-long career in commercial banking, he underwrote and presented various commercial loan types, including C&I, asset-based lines of credit, warehouse and discount lines, owner-occupied and investment real estate loans in industrial, office, retail, multi-family, and seniors housing asset classes. Mike returned to Arizona in 2018 to be close to family and further his career.

Prior to joining B.E. Lending, Mike led a small team of seniors housing real estate professionals in underwriting the acquisition of and managing a $1 billion seniors housing investment portfolio, closing 35 seniors housing real estate investments on behalf of retail investors. Mike’s role involved comprehensive oversight, from bidding to disposition, including structuring Reg D investments for accredited investors, which were sold through a nationwide network of broker-dealers. Additionally, Mike consulted on the establishment and founding of a sister management company that operates 21 seniors housing properties for over 2,000 residents.

Mike is a devoted husband and father of seven children, spending his weekends at various extracurricular activities and teaching a Sunday school class at his church.