“Protecting Your Interest” comes from the people that you deal with at State Custodians.
Being both Australian owned and operated, you will find a kind and helpful person at the other end of the line that you can understand. Most of all, because that person is not paid commissions, they can have a singular focus: how they can truly help you!
This culture has flowed from the top down through the entire organisation, and it is even a key feature that draws new staff members to State Custodians. The result is that you can be assured that some of the nation’s best lending managers and personnel are ready to serve you.
Senior Management
Our senior management team include the following outstanding people:
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Managing Director - David Westerman
David is a founder and current board member of SCMC. Having been involved in the non-bank industry for almost 20 years David has vast experience in securitised lending and the non-bank industry. His management practices and interaction with clients demonstrate daily the value he places in others. |
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Director of Operations - Heidi ArmstrongHeidi is a founder and current board member of SCMC. With university degrees in law and human resources, coupled with extensive experience in non-bank lending, Heidi’s background provides clients with the assurance that the lending is legally compliant and delivered with personal care. Heidi is passionate about helping educate borrowers in understanding matters regarding lending that have a practical impact on their lives. |
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Chief Financial Officer - Jim MasseyJim holds a senior executive position with SCMC and is responsible for all internal systems including client management, policy and procedure, audit and finance. His degrees in engineering, theology and financial services give evidence to his “all rounder” character and genuine care for individuals. |
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Corporate Development , PR & Marketing - Kathleen MatinlassiKathleen brings you face to face with people in our business through videography and other forms of communication. She is involved in getting the State Custodians message to you through the media. That includes not only information about loans, but also the “Beyond Business” challenges to be involved in the community. Her background has included award winning business and community impact achievements. Kathleen’s experience on a local and national scale, together with her creativity and passion for customer service, helps to promote the values and ethics of SCMC to Australian homeowners. |
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Head of Credit and Audit - Sharron Cooper
Sharron oversees the SCMC credit division and is responsible for compliance, credit policy and audit. That means that she makes sure that you get the right loan and are dealt with in the right way. Highly experienced in ADIs and non-bank lenders, Sharron leads her team from the front, working daily with borrowers to achieve their goals and make the experience a pleasant one. |
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Head of Sales - Melissa UrquhartMelissa heads up the SCMC sales division and is responsible for managing the day to day operations in this very engaging area of the business. She is a Chartered Accountant and has led business development and change management initiatives for large organisations and businesses. With over six years experience in mortgage broking and lending, she knows how to make complex situations understandable, and enables borrowers to achieve their goals. |
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