Elevate CEO and leadership

Jason has been with Elevate since 2003. He has held various senior roles prior to his appointment as COO in 2014. In 2019, he was named CEO. In this role, Jason is focused on operational and financial performance -- including the development and implementation of the firm's strategic priorities. He also oversees Elevate products, customer acquisition and servicing activities. Prior to joining Elevate, Jason managed a $225 million loan portfolio and generated more than $400 million in new loans for Guaranty Bank, a $2 billion consumer and commercial bank. Jason graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance. In his free time, Jason is an avid fly fisherman and bleeds maroon.

Sarah Fagin Cutrona is a Chief Counsel at ELEVATE CREDIT, INC.. She has worked as General Counsel at Think Finance and Associate Counsel at Americredit Corp. Sarah attended Texas Tech University and Southern Methodist University.

Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Strong finance professional skilled in Capital Raising, Banking, Loans, Investor Reporting, and Venture Capital.

Kate oversees internal audit, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management operations including risk identification and mitigation activities – reporting to Elevate’s Board of Directors. She has more than 12 years’ experience in consumer lending law, including regulatory, compliance, licensing and litigation support for mortgage, auto and other personal lenders. At Elevate, Kate has held the roles of Senior Regulatory Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Associate Chief Counsel, and, most recently, General Counsel. Previously, Vanderkolk was an associate at Dreher Tomkies LLP in Columbus, Ohio. Kate received a J.D. from Capital University Law School and a B.S. in English and Communications from Duquesne University. She is also a graduate of Elevate’s Executive Excellence Program. In her spare time, Kate enjoys attending concerts, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family (including lots of junior hockey).

Sharon Clarey oversees recruiting, organizational development and retention as well as benefits and compensation for the company. In addition to launching her own consulting firm, Sharon’s leadership experience includes a role as Director of Human Resources Global Training and Organizational Development for Mannatech, as well as Development and Training roles for American Trans Air and American Airlines. Sharon graduated from Drake University with a degree in Advertising. In her free time she enjoys golf, traveling and cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chad Bradford is a Chief Accounting Officer at ELEVATE CREDIT, INC.. He has worked as Senior Manager at KPMG; Chief Accounting Officer at Homeward Residential, Inc.; and Senior VP:Finance/Chief Acctg Ofcr at ELEVATE CREDIT, INC.. Chad attended Texas A&M University between 1989 and 1993, Naveen Jindal School of Management - UT Dallas between 1994 and 1996, and University of Texas System.

Fintech leader with experience in the UK + US. Passionately providing the best products possible, leading technology teams, and solving business problems.

Jason has been with Elevate since 2003. He has held various senior roles prior to his appointment as COO in 2014. In 2019, he was named CEO. In this role, Jason is focused on operational and financial performance -- including the development and implementation of the firm's strategic priorities. He also oversees Elevate products, customer acquisition and servicing activities. Prior to joining Elevate, Jason managed a $225 million loan portfolio and generated more than $400 million in new loans for Guaranty Bank, a $2 billion consumer and commercial bank. Jason graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance. In his free time, Jason is an avid fly fisherman and bleeds maroon.