Meet the team
Kwesi Rogers
President and CEO
Kwesi Rogers is a seasoned factoring and secured lending executive with over 32 years of experience helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to grow. As President and CEO of KORE Capital Corporation, he has led the company to 300% growth in 2023.
Previously, he served as President and CEO of Federal National Commercial Credit (FNCC), successfully leading its sale to White Oak Global Advisors in 2018. A dedicated advocate for small businesses, Kwesi has also served on various advisory boards, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Small Business Regulatory Fairness Enforcement Act advisory board.
His leadership and expertise continue to drive growth for both his clients and the small business community.
In his spare time, Kwesi is a dedicated golfer always looking for a chance to hit the links. He also cheers for his favortie football team—but only if they win.
Tiffany Rogers
Office Manager
Tiffany Rogers has been the Office Manager at KORE Capital since February 2020, playing a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. With a strong commitment to client service and team support, she fosters an environment of professionalism, efficiency, and respect. Tiffany takes pride in assisting both clients and colleagues, striving to create a workplace culture that reflects KORE’s core values.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching, bringing a unique blend of organizational skills, leadership, and dedication to her role.
Beyond work, she enjoys the outdoors, running, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. She’s also active in her church community and loves a good karaoke night.
Mary McConnell
Vice President of Operations
Mary McConnell joined KORE Capital in April 2024 as Vice President of Operations, bringing over 36 years of experience in accounting and finance and 11 years in factoring and asset-based lending. A detail-oriented professional, she is dedicated to enhancing operational processes to better serve clients and ensure transactional accuracy.
Certifications & Achievements:
Asset-Based Lending
Field Examiner
Account Manager
Collateral Analyst
Business Accounting
Computer Accounting
Associate Degree in Applied Science – Accounting
Recipient of the Federal Reserve Eagle Eye Award
Outside of work, Mary enjoys duckpin bowling, golf, entertaining guests, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Melanie Brown
Portfolio Manager
Melanie Brown joined KORE Capital in 2025 as a Portfolio Manager, bringing expertise in client management, credit assessment, and financial structuring. Working closely with the Operations team, she evaluates clients’ creditworthiness, analyzes accounts receivable, and develops tailored financing solutions to help businesses maintain liquidity and optimize working capital.
Melanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the College of Charleston in 2013. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and making memories with her family.
Daniel Morales
Collateral Analyst
Daniel Morales is a dedicated and detail-oriented Collateral Analyst at KORE Capital Corporation with a solid foundation in business and investments. A graduate of Towson University, Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Investments. His academic background has provided him with a keen understanding of financial analysis, risk management, and strategic decision-making—skills that he applies daily in his role.
With a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency, Daniel is adept at assessing collateral risk and ensuring that each funding request is thoroughly reviewed. He works closely with clients to provide the necessary insight and support for their asset-based lending and factoring needs. His approach is both analytical and customer-focused, as he believes in fostering strong relationships while delivering precise and reliable results.
In his free time, Daniel is passionate about staying active. He enjoys working out and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he hones his discipline, focus, and problem-solving skills—qualities that he brings into his professional life.
Tara Shelton
Collateral Analyst
Tara Shelton is a Collateral Analyst at KORE Capital, bringing a wealth of experience in retail management, logistics coordination (13 years), and commercial lines insurance underwriting (7 years). Since joining KORE in June 2024, she has been committed to delivering efficient and professional financial services to clients.
Tara obtained her Maryland Insurance Property & Casualty License.
Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time with her family, reading, shopping, and duckpin bowling.
PHONE
301.307.5091
info@korecc.com
Location
6701 Democracy Blvd #300 Bethesda, MD 20817
hours
M-F 8:00 - 5:30PM
