Executive Profiles

Sheryl is co-founder of Pacific Crest and has more than 25 years of experience in mortgage banking. As President and CEO, Sheryl oversees all departments of the company.

She is a past president of the Washington Mortgage Lenders Association, and a past director of Seattle Mortgage Bankers Association and Fannie Mae Advisory Board.

Sheryl was born, raised and continues to reside with her husband in the Seattle area.  She attended the University of Washington and is a graduate of the MBA's School of Mortgage Banking.

Sheryl Nilson
Direct: (425) 670-9601
Email: snilson@paccrest.com*

Cindy joined Pacific Crest Savings Bank in 2003 as Senior Vice President of the Banking Division. She focuses on risk management and her responsibilities include overseeing deposit operations, compliance, and regulatory relations.

Cindy came to Pacific Crest after thirteen years with Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, where she was a Financial Examiner Supervisor for the Division of Banks.

Cindy is a Washington native; she graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree in Finance and Accounting and graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School with honors. She is also active with the Seattle Symphony; singing with the Seattle Symphony Chorale since 1994 and singing with choirs across Europe and Asia.

Cindy Funaro
Direct: (425) 670-9661
Email: cfunaro@paccrest.com*  

Wayne has been with Pacific Crest since November 1998. As Chief Financial Officer, Wayne supervises the daily operations of the Accounting Department and HR/Payroll. He is responsible for all financial aspects of the company.

Prior to Pacific Crest, Wayne was Sr. Accountant with Cascade Bank from 1986 through 1998.

Wayne graduated in 1985 from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received a Major in Accounting and a Minor in Business.

Wayne is married with two children and resides in Monroe.

Wayne Bull, Jr.
Direct: (425) 670-9617
Email: wbull@paccrest.com*