Az Business Leaders magazine spotlights Arizona’s influential business leaders. Today, meet Teresa Mandelin, executive director, Pima Leasing & Financing Corporation.
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Az Business Leaders: Teresa Mandelin, Pima Leasing & Financing Corporation
Background: Mandelin is a well known figure in the SBA community. Mandelin has been in banking for over 30 years, specializing in SBA lending since 1993. Currently managing the economic development corporation for the Gila River Indian Community, Mandelin is working to develop loan products and training for small businesses owned by Community Members throughout Arizona. Mandelin holds a BS in finance from ASU and is a Scottsdale High School alum.
Source of pride: “Providing capital to a small business to help it grow is my greatest accomplishment. I have assisted many small business from startup all the way to becoming No. 1 in its field. Helping that owner fulfill his dream makes me feel my work has meaning beyond corporate profits.”
About Az Business Leaders: AZ Business Leaders is an annual business-to-business publication that combines the who’s who of Arizona business community with their valuable leadership advice and knowledge. The magazine is published by AZ Big Media. To learn more about Az Business Leaders, contact Colleen Brady, director of sales.