Management Team

Christopher Fiumara, Founder

Christopher Fiumara, Founder, CFM, CPLA is a 2000 graduate of Richmond College, The American International University in London. He entered the real estate industry in 1995 as a rental agent and since has been a developer, owner, operator, landlord, and lender. Chris has owned over 300 rental units which he managed with a hands-on approach. Chris founded Suffolk Management, LLC in 2000 as a real estate development, management, and consulting company. Under the Suffolk umbrella, Chris has bought and sold over $25 million worth of real estate. He has negotiated all aspects of real estate transactions with contractors, sellers, and buyers. Chris founded Crowd Lending, Inc. in 2015 with his partner, Dan Najarian. Chris utilizes his experience to see the big picture of the real estate world. His focus is on recruiting investors, securing creditable borrowers, and leading Crowd Lending Inc. into the future. Chris has earned the Certified Fund Manager designation and the Certified Private Lender Associate designation from the American Association of Private Lenders.

Daniel J. Najarian, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Daniel J. Najarian is a 1998 graduate of Boston College and a 2001 graduate of Suffolk University Law School where he graduated with honors. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In 2009 Dan opened Najarian & Associates, LLC and he has been in real estate ever since. Over the last 9 years, Dan has represented buyers, sellers, and lenders in over 900 real estate transactions. Najarian has also represented landlords in real estate-related matters since 2002. Additionally, Dan founded Najarian Investments, LLC and has been involved in over twenty single-family residential rehabilitation projects. In 2015, Dan Co-Founded Crowd Lending, Inc. with Christopher Fiumara and has been the company’s CEO since its inception. He is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company including the vetting of both investor and lending opportunities. Dan is hands-on in all aspects of the company and uses his extensive real estate experience to service investors and borrowers. He ensures the company is moving towards its long-term goals. Dan has earned the Certified Fund Manager designation from the American Association of Private Lenders.

Nicholas Todman, Chief Operating Officer

Nick attended Bryant University, where he graduated with a BSBA in Accounting and a minor in Statistics in 2014. At Bryant University he was a D1 Track and Field athlete, a member of various clubs and programs, and had several internships with a Big Four accounting firm. After Bryant, Nick started full-time in the Assurance practice at a Big Four accounting firm, where he served various clients in the real estate, retail, technology, and financial services industries. Through these various positions and experiences, Nick has learned how to lead and be a contributing member of a team, as well as the importance and value of relationships. At Crowd Lending, Inc., Nick is responsible for managing a team of staff accountants, review of quarterly and annual financial statements, coordinating the financial statement audit, preparing budgets and forecasts, and preparation of various reporting requirements. Nick has also developed a standard set of controls that all individuals in financial reporting adhere to. In his free time, Nick enjoys working on his car, street photography, and playing around with his dogs, Biscuit and Coco.

Keith Carter, Business Relationship Manager

Keith Carter, a Fairfield University graduate, has spent the last 15 years working in the commercial construction industry. Keith is a licensed real estate agent and comes with a background in project management, estimating, and sales. Keith resides in Duxbury MA with his wife and children. In his spare time, Keith enjoys coaching ice hockey, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends. In Keith’s current role, he focuses on construction draw inspections and borrower relationships.

Anh Le (Jeremy) , Staff Accountant

Anh Le (Jeremy) came to the United States as an international student in 2012. He graduated from Suffolk University in May 2020 with a BSBA in Finance and Data Analytics. Throughout his years at Suffolk University, Jeremy remained on the Dean’s list and dove further into his fascination of marketing research. After graduation, Jeremy began at Crowd Lending, Inc. as a temporary administrator and soon became a full-time employee under our accounting department. At Crowd Lending, Inc. Jeremy is responsible for processing day-to-day accounting activities and helping with financial reports. In his free time, Jeremy enjoys playing video games, watching anime, and building gaming computers.

Mike Najarian , Investor Relations

Mike Najarian graduated from Boston College in 2003 as a Finance and Accounting major and a Philosophy minor. He worked several years at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the Investment Management Division auditing high-profile mutual funds and pension plans. After PwC, Mike worked on the finance team at a venture capital firm named General Catalyst, where he assisted the CFO directly. In 2012, Mike acquired his Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses and his life and health insurance licenses and began building a financial advising/investment management practice off of his father's successful accounting practice in Braintree, MA. From April of 2012 until January of 2020 Mike practiced as an Investment Advisor Representative of the distinguished broker-dealer firm Cambridge Investment Research. In January of 2020, Mike left the broker-dealer space and formed his own RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) under the name Najarian Financial LLC, using Charles Schwab as his main custodian. Mike began working with Crowd Lending amidst frustration with the alternatives available through the broker-dealer and RIA spaces. Many non-traded REITs, BDCs, and interval funds lacked transparency and performance and displayed declining yields. Crowd Lending offered a different narrative of multiple income streams while completely debt-focused. Mike came aboard to bridge this alternative income gap in his own practice and to bring it to other like-minded financial professionals and investors alike.

Amy Walsh, Director of Marketing

Amy is a Westfield State University graduate with a degree in Communications. With that degree, she has served various clients in the construction, interior design, retail, and entertainment industries. Through these experiences, Amy has learned the importance of relationships, communication, and staying updated with the latest market trends. As our Director of Marketing, Amy actively monitors the industry's moves and creates genuine, engaging content to keep you informed. By focusing on transparent and consistent communication, she ensures you will always know what’s happening at Crowd Lending, Inc. After work; you can find Amy teaching a spin class, discovering new music, or exploring with her dog, Rocky.

Madison Carr, Director of Operations

Madison graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2020 with a degree in Finance and Math. After graduating, she gained real estate knowledge as an independent Mortgage Loan Officer. During this time, she learned the ins and outs of the real estate market while excelling in customer relationships, critical thinking, and leadership. Madison joined the Crowd Lending family in 2022. As Director of Operations, it's her priority to secure capital distributions and oversee the backend of loans until they have paid off. When Madison is not working, you can find her in a yoga class, visiting her family in New Hampshire, or exploring Boston with friends.

Anh Kieu, Loan Processor

Born on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, Anh Kieu moved to the United States when she was twelve. After graduating from Umass Boston in 2021 with a Bachelor in Finance and Business Intelligence, Anh began working as a loan processor for a local mortgage broker. In this role, she gained an abundance of residential mortgage knowledge, as well as loan processing experience. When she’s not working, Anh enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling, exploring new cuisines, or relaxing with her cat, Luna.