Aaron Racino
During his time with PPC LOAN, Aaron has worked with hundreds of current and aspiring small business owners to accommodate their various business financing needs. He relies on his experience to help his clients through not only the lending process but also lends his insight and advice to clients that might be navigating an acquisition for the first time. With a background in sales, Aaron truly knows the importance of tailoring products to suit the needs of his customers and takes a hands-on approach to ensure an enjoyable experience from underwriting throughout the life of the loan.
Aaron graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2015 with a double major in Finance and Banking & Financial Institutions and joined PPC LOAN the same year. Initially, Aaron began working in the insurance lending program helping Allstate agents with agency acquisitions in addition to assisting implement new lending niches to further support the financing needs of small business owners. Aaron now devotes his time to assisting independent Financial Advisors finance mergers, acquisitions, and internal succession plans.
Originally born and raised in Austin, TX, Aaron currently resides in The Woodlands, TX with his wife and their two children. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys spending time with his friends and family, watching sports, hunting, playing golf, and traveling.
Ty Roemer
As a Senior Relationship Manager, Ty focuses his efforts on PPC LOAN’s Allstate and Advisory Lending Programs. Ty provides professional, educated, and friendly service to ensure a smooth and simple experience for our customers, delivering the best level of care and attention while meeting their individual needs. In addition, he is responsible for managing key relationships with industry leaders and referral sources for PPC LOAN.
Through his tenure with PPC LOAN, Ty has evaluated 100s of M&A transactions, phased successions, and business debt refinances giving him a wealth of knowledge in the subject and to provide sound advice for his clients.
Ty is a 2016 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance and minor in Economics. Originally from Salado, TX, Ty currently resides in Magnolia, TX with his wife and son. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, cheering on his fightin’ Texas Aggies, hunting, and fishing.
Kevin Brown
As a Relationship Manager at PPC LOAN, Kevin works with small business owners across the financial services industry to help them meet their financing goals. He knows that every deal has its own story and takes pride in making the process as smooth, transparent, and stress-free as possible.
Kevin graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2020 with a double major in Finance and Banking & Financial Institutions. He started his career at PPC LOAN the same year, first working in the Allstate Insurance lending program, where he helped agents with acquisition financing. Over the years, he’s branched out to support financial advisors and other professionals within PPC’s specialty lending programs.
Originally from Plano, TX, Kevin now calls Willis, TX home, where he lives with his wife and their three pets. When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him out on the golf course, watching sports, spending time with friends and family, or planning his next trip with his wife.
Paula Gagne
Paula recently joined PPC Loan as a Credit Analyst bringing over 30 years of complex, commercial loan underwriting experience in the banking industry, including advisor finance lending. With her background, Paula applies her gained expertise in analyzing intricate financial statements, assessing trends, industry data and structuring loans with the intention of maximizing business growth and minimizing risks. Paula is dedicated to partnering with relationship managers and company associates in achieving their business goals and delivering service to the client’s satisfaction.
Paula grew up in New England and is an alumnus of Boston College. She moved to the south to enjoy the warm weather and that southern hospitality. She is a proud mother of one daughter, who is a soon-to-be law school graduate. Outside of work, Paula is an avid health/exercise enthusiast and animal lover. Her free time is spent with her family and friends in the Sunshine State of Florida.