Steven J. Sless Named COO of Trius Lending Partners

TOWSON, Md. (Dec. 14, 2022) – Trius Lending Partners, a leading private finance, commercial and hard-money lender for real estate investors, has expanded its executive leadership team. The firm – which was named the #1 fastest Growing Company In Maryland on the BBJ’s 2022 Fast 50 List and #372 on Inc.’s 2022 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies – added 20-year mortgage lending veteran, Steven J. Sless as Chief Operating Officer.

“We are privileged to have Steven Sless join Trius,” said CEO Josh Shein. “With his strong leadership abilities, and proven track record of achieving measurable success, I am confident we’ve chosen the ideal person who will take our growing organization to new heights. "

This leadership expansion comes after a year of significant growth for Trius. Sless will oversee all day-to-day activities, enabling Shein and Chairman Steve Bond to shift their efforts toward raising capital into the Trius Fund I, which offers investors the opportunity to diversify into real estate and focusing on Trius’ long-term vision. Helping Trius to scale production, enter new markets and become more efficient in every department, Sless plans to forge a more robust national sales team, bolster operational execution, and introduce marketing initiatives that drive the business forward.

“It’s long been my desire to have a C-suite position by age 40, and it’s humbling to have reached that milestone with a thriving organization that I have much admiration for and have followed for quite some time,” Sless said. “Trius has a great business model, talented people and a stellar reputation, and I look forward to being an integral part of the company’s expansion."

Named a Yahoo Finance Game Changer, Sless has become known for his marketing and branding savvy, progressive use of seminars and videos, consistent media presence and keynote speaking appearances. He spent the past three-and-a-half years with Primary Residential Mortgage Inc., starting as a division manager before being promoted to President of Reverse Mortgage Lending. During his tenure, the department achieved a 400 percent increase in sales volume.

At Trius, Sless will reunite with Shein, with whom he has collaborated professionally for more than 15 years. They first worked together in 2007 at Great Oak Lending Partners and soon after entering the reverse mortgage space, the company became one of the country’s fastest growing mortgage lenders. Subsequently, the duo worked together scaling multiple mortgage lending platforms which achieved Top 10 reverse mortgage lender status nationally.

Committed to giving back, Sless currently serves on the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter's Walk to End Alzheimer's Sponsorship Committee and is a past branding ambassador for the Maryland Senior Resource Network. He resides in Finksburg, Md., with his wife and their two daughters.

With $550+ million in loans funded since 2003, Trius Lending Partners is a leading private-money lender for real estate investors. The company finances residential investment properties, fix & flips, buy & holds, rehabs and commercial projects nationwide. For more information, visit TriusLending.com or follow @triuslending on social media.