A Coleman Conversation: Construction Fund Managers
April 29, 2026
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
A Coleman Conversation: Construction Fund Managers
In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Stephanie Taylor, Founder and CEO of Construction Fund Managers, and Ryan (Red) Morrin, who leads production and operations, to discuss their launch of a nationwide construction funding advisory firm serving SBA, USDA, and conventional lenders. Stephanie explains how more than a decade in construction monitoring and lender support led her to build a more flexible, responsive company focused on direct communication, tailored service, and practical problem-solving. Together, Stephanie and Red outline how Construction Fund Managers helps protect lenders through construction document review, budget analysis, contractor capability evaluations, and more — while also serving as a hands-on partner when projects face cost overruns, borrower-contractor conflict, or market volatility.
Topics Covered:
✓ Why Stephanie Taylor and Red Morrin launched Construction Fund Managers to provide lenders with more responsive, customized construction funding support
✓ How the company serves SBA, USDA, and conventional lenders nationwide across projects ranging from tenant improvements to multimillion-dollar ground-up construction
✓ Why contractor experience is one of the biggest risk factors in construction lending, and how weak contractor capability can create major problems before a project begins
✓ How Construction Fund Managers helps lenders identify red flags, including draw requests that are ahead of actual work completed on-site
✓ How contingency planning helps lenders manage current construction cost volatility, including tariffs, material pricing uncertainty, and renovation-related unknowns
✓ Why lien waivers and funds control are critical to protecting the lender’s position and preventing mechanics liens from disrupting project completion