Our Team

Jason H. Freskos, President

As President of Sequoia Mortgage Capital, Mr. Freskos is responsible for the daily operations of the firm. He is instrumental in driving the strategic initiatives of the company and also heads the underwriting department.

Mr. Freskos is a 2nd generation mortgage banker and graduated from San Francisco State University in 1993 with Bachelor of Science Degrees in Finance, Banking, and Real Estate. In 1995 he became a licensed California Real Estate Broker and began making private money loans. He has since originated hundreds of private loans totaling well over $100,000,000. Mr. Freskos is an active trust deed and real estate investor owning millions of dollars of income properties throughout California.

Mr. Freskos is a board member of the Marin Education Fund, a non-profit group dedicated to helping children afford and achieve post-secondary education. He is also a member of the San Francisco Yacht Club and is the owner of the yacht, Lazy Lightning. He enjoys racing and cruising with his family in the waters of the San Francisco Bay and beyond.

Robert M. Petersen, Executive Vice-President

Mr. Petersen is responsible for directing the staff in carrying out the strategic initiatives of the company. He also serves on the Board of Directors and is instrumental in all aspects of lending.

Mr. Petersen graduated from San Francisco State University in 1993 with Bachelor of Science Degrees in Finance, Banking, and Real Estate. He is a Certified Senior Advisor and is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate as an Agent. Mr. Petersen is an active investor in both loans and real estate and owns investment property throughout the Bay Area.

Mr. Petersen is a 4th generation Bay Area resident and includes in his real estate portfolio the home his great-grandfather built in 1912. He enjoys regular hikes with his dog Keisha, backcountry camping, mountain biking and motorcycles.