A dedicated and experienced team of individuals, lead by a well-respected executive, manages the Business Loan Fund.
Staff Person and Position Responsibilities:
Laurence F. Davenport, Jr.
Executive Director / CEO
Mr. Davenport has over 15 years of finance and government experience. Most recently, he served as the Director of Business Affairs for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. He has also been an international elections observer for the 2006 Haitian Presidential Elections, and serves currently on the Census Bureau’s Race & Ethnic Advisory Committee (REAC) by appointment of the Secretary of Commerce Carlos Guiterrez. In November 2006, Mr. Davenport was appointed by then-Governor Jeb Bush to a 3-year term on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC). In May 2007, he was reappointed by Gov. Crist to the TCRPC and currently serves as chair of its Energy Committee. Mr. Davenport graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 1993 and has worked for some of the largest banking and financial institutions in America.
Raoul Pierre-Louis
Executive Vice President / Lending
Raoul has considerable experience in banking and real estate industries. He joined the Business Loan Fund as a loan officer, working from BLF’s headquarters and a satellite office in the western community known as “the Glades”. Raoul now serves as Executive VP of Lending. He works closely with the Executive Director and is responsible for managing, servicing and monitoring the company’s loan portfolio and lending activities. His duties include marketing and technical assistance; and he is the staff representative to the BLF Loan Committee.
Wolff J. Charles
Vice President / Finance
Wolff is responsible for in-house accounting and financial management activities of the company. He assists the Executive Director with budget preparation, asset and liability statements and projections, and fiscal reporting. Wolff coordinates the annual audits, works closely with the BLF accountants to prepare monthly compilation statements; and is the staff representative to the Finance Committee.
Shantel D. Fitzgerald
Executive Office Manager
Shantel has broad experience in business office and program management of non-profits and commercial entities. As Executive Office Manager, she is responsible for planning and directing the administrative and operational functions of the Business Loan Fund that supports the company’s commitment to best practices in responsible management, program development and service delivery. She provides direct support to the Executive Director, and serves as staff liaison to the Board of Directors.
Doris E. Coleman
Receptionist
Ms. Doris provides front office and reception support to the Business Loan Fund, and brings a wealth of previous experience to the company. In this capacity, she is recognized as BLF’s “Director of First Impressions” through the special attention given to every individual by phone or personal interaction. Doris provides further support to the staff by performing other clerical functions and account collections assistance.
