Coleman Movers & Shakers – Suria El Bietar, Seth Hallock, and Jason Torres

June 22, 2023

Delaney Sexton
Contributing Editor

Coleman Movers & Shakers – Suria El Bietar, Seth Hallock, and Jason Torres

Ameritrust CDC Introduces Suria El Bietar, Vice President of Business Development

Suria has been a licensed commercial real estate broker in Washington State and has worked in commercial real estate for the last 25 years. Suria has a passion for working with entrepreneurs and small businesses in assisting them with securing, optimizing and managing their most important business asset, their real estate. Her philosophy for a successful working relationship with her clients is rooted in listening and building strong relationships to help her clients meet their goals in a creative and results driven way. 

Suria started in real estate at Starbucks Coffee Company managing their international store expansion. She is co-founder of Pentavirate Global Investments, a Seattle-based investment firm with concierge-level investments and advisory to international investors. She enjoys sharing her love of travel with her children and friends. 

Ameritrust CDC Welcomes Seth Hallock, Vice President of Business Development

Seth is very excited to work with Ameritrust and partner with local financial institutions and business owners in what could be the business owners’ biggest purchase in their lifetime. He especially enjoys getting to know his clients, helping their business’ growth and success. His experience has been in owner-occupied and investor commercial real estate. Seth has over 15 years in the financial services industry, including extensive business lending and relationship management experience.

He attributes his success to 3 very simple concepts: the ability to talk to and relate with people, a strong desire to serve others and respecting everyone. Outside the office, Seth volunteers with the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club as a soccer, basketball, and baseball coach. When Seth is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing/watching sports.

Jason Torres Joins First Northern Bank as VP, Commercial Loan Officer

Torres brings nine years of experience in the financial services industry, which includes underwriting, risk management, credit analysis and business development.

Prior to this job, he served as senior credit analyst for business and tech banking for First Republic Bank in Walnut Creek. BH He holds a master’s of Business Administration from the University of the Pacific, Eberhardt School of Business in Stockton.

He has done volunteer work with Opportunity Junction, Habitat for Humanity, packing gift bags for young women in the foster system with Project Glimmer, and serving at local food banks. He enjoys cross-country cycling, and spending time with his family outdoors.