The Triumph Management Team

Steven Hausman – Chairman

One of Triumph Business Capital’s founders, Steve’s background includes corporate finance positions at major truck manufacturers, leasing companies and commercial finance institutions. Originally from New York, Steve received a B.A. and M.B.A from the University of Michigan, and is an IFA Certified Account Executive in Factoring (CAEF). Steve currently serves as Pitmaster of the Triumph BBQ Team and on the Advisory Board of Prison Entrepreneurship Program.

George A. Thorson – President & Chief Operating Officer

George has more than 36 years of experience in commercial finance including factoring, asset based lending, business evaluations, loan work out and field auditing. Prior to joining Triumph Business Capital, George was a principal in Collateral Risk Management, Inc. and Credit Support International. George continues to serve as an industry expert and peer educator for the International Factoring Association and the National Association of Credit Managers. George received a B.S. in Accounting from St. Cloud State University, and is an IFA Certified Account Executive in Factoring (CAEF).

Victoria Tierney – VP, Controller

Victoria has worked in accounting for over 30 years, including three years serving as Triumph Business Capital’s first controller. She received her B.S. in Accounting at S.U.N.Y. Oswego, and is a Certified Public Accountant and Texas Realtor.

Blaine Waugh – SVP, Business Development

Blaine brings over 20 years of factoring experience to the Triumph Business Capital sales team. He started his career with Riviera Finance, serving in various roles. In addition to leading Triumph’s sales team, he’s assumed a pivotal role in numerous strategic partnerships. Blaine graduated from Southern Methodist University earning B.A. degrees in History and Political Science. Having grown up in Cuernavaca, Mexico, he is fluent in Spanish and is active in helping people in that community.

Jason Mullican – VP, Channel Marketing

Jason Mullican brings 11 years of experience to the Triumph Business Capital team. As Vice President, Channel Marketing, Jason manages the Channel Marketing team and creates new business opportunities for the company. Jason started in the transportation industry at Comdata. He has received his Bachelor of Science in Finance. Jason enjoys participating in the philanthropic opportunities at Triumph, from working with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program to digging wells in El Salvador with Living Water International.

Jan Bellah – SVP, Operations

Jan has over 25 years in the factoring industry. In her current position, she oversees Triumph Business Capital’s portfolio operations, including most of our client-facing team members. Jan earned a B.S. in Business Administration from UT Dallas and is an IFA Certified Account Executive (CAEF).

Debbie Smith – VP, Operations

Debbie joined Triumph Business Capital in 2005 and currently serves as VP of Operations for non-recourse trucking clients. Prior to joining Triumph, Debbie served in the asset based lending group for Citi Group.

Kimberly Winters – SVP, Underwriting

Kimberly has been in the factoring industry since 2004. She currently manages all of Triumph Business Capital’s underwriting activities, including credit analysis of new business opportunities, portfolio risk analysis, client compliance and legal administration. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, she got to Texas as soon as she could. Kimberly has received her Certification for Account Executives in Factoring (CAEF).