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Testimonials

"I've had nothing but a pleasant experience with the Encore company. I am not sure how, but Sandra and other employees seem to sense and share our urgency when things need to be funded ASAP!! Thank you for all you have done !!"

"Working with Robinn Mikalic at Encore Funding has been a fantastic experience! She is incredibly proactive and always on top of everything. Not only did they provide the capital we needed to scale our business, but Robinn constantly reaches out to offer additional assistance and support. Her dedication and attention to detail are unmatched. It's clear she genuinely cares about our success. Highly recommend Robinn and her team!"

Our Team

Not only does our team have a history of working together – we’ve built a legacy of quick, secure financing to help government contractors succeed. Meet the passionate people behind our personal, 5-star service.

Joel Adelman

Chief Executive Officer

A third-generation entrepreneur, Joel founded Advance Partners, an organization dedicated to funding small businesses in the staffing market. In two decades, the company lent over $15 billion in working capital, and was acquired by Paychex in 2015. Joel has started Encore Funding to continue his philosophy of an “entrepreneur serving entrepreneurs” with a goal of providing financial support to established companies that don’t meet the strict requirements of conventional lending.

Chad Eberly

General Manager

Chad oversees the firm’s day-to-day client growth and is exceptional at building true partnerships. He's creative and solution-oriented to serve our client's best interests. Prior to Encore, Chad spent seven years with PwC in their Risk Assurance group auditing and advising clients on business process and IT controls. As a Manager, Chad served clients in the financial services industries including banking and capital markets, alternative investments, fintech and mortgage lending.

Danny Goldstein

Chief Operating Officer

Known as Encore’s “jack of all trades,” Danny oversees technology, operations and facility planning for the company. He also supports key activities related to client relationships and deal review. Danny previously held several leadership roles at Advance Partners and Blue Coral. His experience in sales, technology, and developing credit and funding divisions has helped shape the knowledge and expertise of the Encore team. Danny holds a B.S.B.A in Finance and Marketing from The Ohio State University. He is critical member of our executive team who helps drive the directive and fulfillment of Encore’s mission.

Lisa Huff

Director of Finance and Treasurer

Lisa has a hand in all aspects of the business. She oversees accounts payable, policy and procedure development, budgeting and more. Lisa shares Encore’s highest priority in client services and ensures accuracy, timeliness, and superior service for all clients. Before joining Encore, Lisa led the accounting team as the Controller at Advance Partners for 21 years, then, took on the Accounting Manager role at The Quality Thread & Notions Company.