- Experienced Regional Advisors — Professionals with extensive commercial lending backgrounds across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado.
- Deep Understanding of Competitive Markets — Especially in Texas, where speed, precision, and strong lender relationships are essential.
- Tailored Financing Strategies — Deal structures aligned with property type, borrower goals, and current lender appetite.
- Efficient, Organized Process — Clear communication, streamlined submissions, and reduced friction during underwriting.
- Support for CRE and Small Business Needs — Multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality, and business‑capital solutions.
- Local Insight + National Reach — Market‑specific guidance backed by a broad network of lending partners.
Southwest Region
Phillip Lamar
Senior Vice President (see bio)
Philip Lamar serves as Senior Vice President for Southern Capital Funding Network’s Southwest Region, where he is responsible for expanding SCFN’s presence, developing strategic relationships, and connecting business owners, investors, developers, and professional referral partners with creative commercial financing solutions.
A seasoned banking and business development executive, Philip brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in commercial banking, lending, business development, community development, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth. His experience includes owning and operating a successful mortgage company in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as well as serving as Vice President at Bank OZK, where he played a key role in launching and building a new banking division from the ground up.
This diverse experience gives him a strong understanding of both the needs of borrowers and the considerations that influence lending decisions. At SCFN, Philip takes a relationship-driven approach to helping clients identify financing solutions. He works closely with commercial realtors, bankers, financial advisors, business owners, investors, and developers to understand their objectives and connect them with appropriate capital solutions through SCFN’s extensive lending network.
Philip holds an MBA from John Brown University and is bilingual, with extensive experience working across cultures and international environments. He is focused on building trusted referral partnerships and expanding SCFN’s commercial financing opportunities throughout Texas and the broader Southwest market while delivering the responsive, relationship-centered service that distinguishes SCFN.
Please contact Philip with any commercial real estate lending or business funding requests via email at plamar@southcapfunding.com.
Houston Metro
Joshua Green
Business Development Manager (see bio)
Joshua Green serves as a Business Development Manager with Southern Capital Funding Network, supporting borrowers, investors, and referral partners throughout the Houston Metro market. He specializes in connecting clients with tailored commercial real estate and business financing solutions, ensuring a clear, confident, and well guided experience from initial conversation through closing.
With more than 14 years of sales leadership, territory growth, and client focused relationship management, Joshua brings a strong, result-driven perspective to the lending process. His background spans automotive finance, commercial account management, retail sales leadership, and high volume business development, giving him a deep understanding of customer needs, operational workflows, and revenue driven strategy.
Joshua has held key roles with organizations including Western Funding, White Water Express Car Wash, AutoNation, Group 1 Automotive, and Waitr. He has managed full sales cycles, expanded territories through strategic prospecting, developed new dealer and commercial relationships, and consistently exceeded growth targets. His experience includes onboarding new partners, training teams, delivering consultative financial solutions, and building long term relationships that generate referrals and repeat business.
Known for his professionalism, integrity, and strong communication skills, Joshua is committed to helping business owners secure the capital they need to grow, scale, and strengthen their operations. His hands on leadership style, market awareness, and customer centric approach make him a trusted advisor throughout the Houston Metro region.
Whether you are acquiring commercial property, funding new construction, or expanding your business operations, Joshua welcomes the opportunity to learn about your objectives and connect you with the right capital solution.
For commercial real estate lending or business funding inquiries, please contact Joshua at joshua.green@southcapfunding.com.
Houston
Abdoul Sow
Business Development Manager (see bio)
Abdoul serves as a Business Development Manager with Southern Capital Funding Network, supporting borrowers, investors, and referral partners throughout the Houston and east-Texas markets.
Mr. Sow is a seasoned finance professional with more than 15 years in the lending industry. After earning his bachelor’s degrees in economics and finance from Ohio State University, he began his career at JP Morgan Chase and later held consulting roles with Citibank, Bank of America, and KPMG.
Throughout his career, he has built extensive experience across commercial and mortgage lending and, more recently, the renewable energy sector. Beyond his professional career, Abdoulaye is an active community leader and dedicated human rights advocate. Outside of work and advocacy, he enjoys spending quality time gardening with his children and is a passionate, lifelong soccer fan.
Please contact Abdoul at Abdoul.sow@southcapfunding.com for any commercial real estate lending or business capital funding questions or requests.