The Center by Lendistry Expands Board Leadership to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Impact

New board members bring expertise in economic development, capital deployment, and community investment

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:19pm

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The Center by Lendistry, a nonprofit organization supporting diverse small businesses, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: John Keisler, CEO of Sunstone Management; Jennifer Quevedo, Senior Vice President of Loan Originations at California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC); and OC Isaac, Chief Lending Officer at TruFund. These new board members bring complementary expertise in economic development, capital deployment, and community investment, which will help The Center execute on its strategic priorities and continue building pathways to wealth for the entrepreneurs and communities it serves.

Why it matters

The Center by Lendistry has emerged as a national leader in equitable small business support, delivering technical assistance, administering large-scale relief programs, and advancing innovative approaches to disaster recovery and economic resilience. The addition of these three new board members will further strengthen the organization's governance and position it to scale its impact and advance its mission to close the wealth gap by anchoring small businesses and the communities where they do business.

The details

The new board members bring deep expertise in their respective fields. John Keisler has decades of experience advancing inclusive economic growth through public-private partnerships and entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Jennifer Quevedo contributes expertise in structuring mission-driven capital and advancing equitable investment in historically underserved communities. OC Isaac offers experience in expanding access to capital and designing impactful lending programs that support underserved small businesses.

  • The Center by Lendistry announced the new board appointments on April 15, 2026.

The players

The Center by Lendistry

A nonprofit organization that supports diverse small businesses through education, technical assistance, and access to competitive financing. Its mission is to close the wealth gap by anchoring small businesses and the communities where they do business.

John Keisler

CEO of Sunstone Management, with decades of experience advancing inclusive economic growth through public-private partnerships and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

Jennifer Quevedo

Senior Vice President of Loan Originations at California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC), contributing expertise in structuring mission-driven capital and advancing equitable investment in historically underserved communities.

OC Isaac

Chief Lending Officer at TruFund, offering experience in expanding access to capital and designing impactful lending programs that support underserved small businesses.

Tunua Thrash-Ntuk

President and CEO of The Center by Lendistry, who has led the organization's emergence as a national leader in equitable small business support.

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What they’re saying

“The addition of John, Jennifer, and OC to our Board comes at an important time for The Center. Each brings deep expertise in economic development, capital deployment, and community investment. Their leadership will help us execute on our strategic priorities and continue to build pathways to wealth for the entrepreneurs and communities we serve.”

— Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, President and CEO of The Center by Lendistry

“I am honored to join the board and work to further the important work it does. The Center's mission aligns perfectly with Sunstone's core values of entrepreneurship, investment and community – making our community a better place to live and do business in equitably.”

— John Keisler, CEO of Sunstone Management

“The Center's work sits at the intersection of capital access and community impact, exactly where I believe the most meaningful change happens. I'm honored to join the Board at such a pivotal moment and look forward to contributing to strategies that move resources to the entrepreneurs and communities who need them most.”

— Jennifer Quevedo, Senior Vice President of Loan Originations at California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC)

“I'm honored to join The Center's Board of Directors at a time when expanding access to capital and opportunity is more important than ever. At TruFund, we've seen how innovative, mission-driven financing can unlock growth for small businesses and revitalize communities. The Center's work to support entrepreneurs and advance equitable economic development aligns deeply with that mission, and I look forward to contributing to its continued impact.”

— OC Isaac, Chief Lending Officer at TruFund

What’s next

The Center by Lendistry will continue to execute on its Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, focusing on expanding small business growth, advancing generational wealth, leading equitable disaster recovery, and strengthening organizational capacity to scale impact nationally. The new board members will play a key role in guiding the organization's strategic priorities and initiatives.

The takeaway

The expansion of The Center by Lendistry's board with these three experienced leaders in economic development, capital deployment, and community investment underscores the organization's commitment to driving equitable small business growth and closing the wealth gap. Their expertise will be invaluable as The Center works to scale its impact and support entrepreneurs and communities across the country.