Management Team

Stacy is the Chief Executive Officer for Financial Asset Services, Inc. Stacy works in tandem with Senior Management on all planning, forecasts, compliance, financial strategies, and procedural matters that impact the firm.

Stacy joined FAS in 1997 and has held all lead Operations positions throughout her tenure at FAS before being named CEO in 2005. Her in-depth knowledge of the industry and focused approach has lead FAS in exceptional growth and success.

Committed to a slogan of “Welcome to Simple,” Stacy has continued to ensure clients of FAS have a positive, user friendly experience. She reviews the platforms making sure every aspect of the system is self-explanatory, eliminates user error and does not need an in-depth tutorial to commence use.

Under her leadership, FAS has joined two nationally recognized women business enterprises. FAS is a member of the Women Business Enterprise National Counsel (NWBENC) and National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC).
Stacy attended the University of Oregon, Eugene where she acquired her Bachelor of Science degree. She holds a Real Estate Broker’s license in the state of California.

Stacy, her husband Scott, daughter, and son call Laguna Beach, California home. Stacy is an avid runner. On the weekends, you can find Stacy in Big Bear Lake, hiking in the summer months and skiing in the winter months.

Rod Surratt is the Chief Financial Officer of Financial Asset Services, Inc. He is responsible for oversight and direction of corporate finances and is FAS’ broker of record. Rod works directly with the firms’ Chief Executive Officer on internal controls and the Director of Risk Management on national licensing, analytics and compliance matters.

Rod started his REO career by establishing a team of Fannie Mae professionals to provide one of the first custom REO and valuation systems. This system became one of the highest quality platforms on the market, providing its customers’ flexibility, quality control and exceptional service.

In the 1980s, Rod and his wife, Sue, ran REO Professionals, one of the largest REO companies in the nation and were also pioneer members of REOMAC. Rod and Sue became Prudential’s number one real estate team in the nation.

Financial Asset Services, Inc. was founded and incorporated in 1997, focusing not only on meeting the individualized needs of our customers, but providing innovative in-house technology that allows FAS to exceed our customer’s specifications resulting in saving them both time and money.

Rod has a Bachelor’s degree at California State University, Fullerton with graduate studies in accounting and business administration from the University of California, Irvine and holds a Real Estate Broker’s license in the state of California.

Rod and Sue enjoy time with their grandchildren, scuba diving and travel.

With three decades of extensive experience in the financial services and mortgage industry, Sue, in 1997, co-founded Financial Asset Services, Inc. She provides the Board of Directors with informed perspective into strategic and operational opportunities and competitiveness.

Throughout her career, Sue has worked extensively with numerous agencies, including RTC, HUD, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, along with private financial institutions.

Sue has been widely recognized for providing superior client operations management and customer service, improving company efficiencies and increasing market share. Over two decades, her involvement has guided Financial Asset Services, Inc through several economic boom and bust cycles.

In 1988, Sue co-founded REO Professionals (REO Pros) and was responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications for the company. She supervised the planning and development of all corporate marketing initiatives, along with the content of flow of all outbound communications. Under Sue’s leadership, she developed and launched REO Pros from a local state of California company to a nationwide leader in the development of non-traditional services to mitigate losses associated with non-performing loans.

Prior to obtaining her real estate license in 1979, Sue managed and led the day-to-day operations of a large real estate corporate law firm for 10 years.

Along with Rod, Sue spends time enjoying their grandchildren, along with boating and scuba diving at remote locations.

James Keith is the National Sales Director for Financial Asset Services, Inc. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the sales team. As the firms’ National Sales Director, James works closely with the Valuations, REO, Compliance and Technologies departments to ensure the highest level of service for our clients.

James comes to FAS with over two decades of financial services experience. His tenure includes high profile management positions at well-established firms. His sales, operations and executive background were valuable as the Market Director for firms such as JP Morgan Chase and Washington Mutual Bank.

James has worked in diverse and challenging markets, from California to Chicago to Atlanta. While at Chase, his group set high benchmarks for audits and integrity, while maintaining the highest levels of production. At Washington Mutual, his group opened 50 new locations in Chicago and 200 throughout Illinois state. He was also chosen on multiple occasions to provide presentations to current and potential investors for high profile firms such as, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS Global, Fidelity Management & Research, Janus and T. Rowe Price.

James has a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Wesleyan University with a concentration in Economics and also holds a graduate degree from University of Virginia’s CBA program.

James, his wife and three children call Southern California home. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. James can be found surfing the beaches throughout southern California and volunteering with his family at numerous events.

Mars Solis serves as the Valuations Operations Manager at Financial Asset Services, Inc. and is an integral member of the company’s leadership team. Having advanced through multiple departments within FAS, she has developed a well-rounded understanding of appraisal management, client relations, and the operational processes that support exceptional service.

During her tenure with FAS, Mars has held a variety of key roles that have strengthened her expertise across the organization. She previously managed the Account Management team, overseeing order flow and supporting client onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for new clients. She also worked with the Accounting Department to improve internal processes before serving as Operations Manager Assistant, where she partnered closely with clients, lenders, and appraisers to resolve complex issues and maintain high service standards.

Today, Mars oversees the day-to-day operations of the Valuations Department, leading internal teams while collaborating with executive management to ensure efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction. She is a trusted resource for clients, appraisers, lenders, and consumers, drawing on her extensive industry experience to provide timely solutions and exceptional customer service. Her areas of expertise include appraisal management operations, regulatory compliance, vendor management, quality control, and client relations.

Mars is known for her collaborative leadership style, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering outstanding service. She takes pride in building strong relationships with clients and business partners while helping Financial Asset Services continue to provide responsive, high-quality appraisal management solutions nationwide.

Outside of work, Mars enjoys spending time with her family, reading suspense and thriller novels, and watching horror films.

Adriana Macavei is the REO Manager at Financial Asset Services, Inc. [“FAS”], where she is responsible for managing clients’ assets according to investment preferences and goals.  She has been with FAS for nearly two decades and over that time she has partnered closely with third party real estate agents, contractors, service providers and attorneys to create a streamline process to best serve our clients.

Along with her extensive knowledge of the REO platform, she also has a strong understanding of valuations and marketing strategies. Under her tenure, her passion for innovation has helped her work with the company’s IT team to implement FAS’ internal REO system to maximize value from the platform. Under her leadership, she has created documentation and training materials for staff.

Prior to joining FAS, Adriana worked as a software developer in Romania, where she earned a master’s degree in computer science. She also holds a California Real Estate license.

Adriana and her husband have two adult children, and she enjoys spending time with them as often as possible. She loves gardening, reading, knitting, crocheting, and spending time at the beach. She also enjoys visiting her family in Romania and traveling to new places.