Our Team | First Southwest Bank

Rosy Aburto McDonough
Executive Director

Sam Corkern
Deputy Impact and Operations Manager

rebeca snowden
Programs Manager

Naya Rodriguez
Senior Lending Specialist

Yani Rodriguez
Lending Specialist

Who We are

Committed to community.

At FSWCF, we believe in the power of collaboration. By working hand-in-hand with local communities, we're dedicated to nurturing the growth and prosperity of rural Colorado.

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Rosy Aburto McDonough
Executive Director

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Rosy has extensive experience as an independent business consultant in financial, strategy and business development, and procurement/certification state-wide. She comes to FSWCF from the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) where she was the Executive Director. Prior to her role at HCC, she served as the Director of the Minority Business Office of Colorado at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).

McDonough is credited for developing the statewide vision for OEDIT focused on supporting small minority- women- and veteran-owned businesses. Under her leadership, staff implements the strategic plan, continuously meeting and exceeding established annual performance measures and impact goals.

Rosy received her bachelor’s degree in actuarial science (applied mathematics) at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City. Her graduating dissertation was Risk Management. Rosy completed an MBA with emphasis in Finance and International Business at the University of Colorado at Denver. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and as a result has owned several businesses throughout her life. Her latest initiative, a credit reporting agency serving the mortgage lending and property management industries nation-wide in the U.S., and various Latin American markets. Her banking experience includes community development, specialty/minority markets, corporate relations, credit analysis, lending, and business banking.

Rosy was born and raised in Mexico providing her with a deep sense of biculturalism. She spends most of her free time with her three girls and husband. Her home is a tri-lingual and culturally diverse household with languages and diverse interest in Chinese and Latin cultures and traditions.

Jeannie Beier
Director of Lending

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Jeannie Beier brings over 25 years of invaluable experience in the financial industry to her role as Director of Lending. With a proven track record of success and a passion for driving innovation in lending practices, Jeannie is a strategic leader who consistently delivers exceptional results.

Throughout her career, Jeannie has demonstrated a deep understanding of lending principles, risk management, and customer-centric strategies. Her expertise spans across various sectors of the financial industry, including commercial lending, consumer lending, and mortgage lending.

As Director of Lending, Jeannie is poised to lead our lending division to new heights, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

FSWCF will allow me to help small entrepreneurs follow their dreams, as I have by becoming Director of Lending. It is an honor to be serve the small business of Southwest Colorado, and to ensure their generational wealth will endure the test of time.

Jeannie was born and raised in Omaha Nebraska. She met her husband and moved to Virginia. Once her husband Nate retired from the US Navy they moved to Florida and then to Pueblo West Colorado. They have 3 beautiful daughters, 3 crazy dogs, and a heckle of chickens. Outside of work, Jeannie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering in her community.

Sam Corkern
Deputy Impact and Operations Manager

Samantha “Sam” Corkern brings a unique blend of agricultural insight, operational expertise, and community development passion to her role as Impact and Operations Manager at First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF). Raised in rural Colorado among generations of farmers and ranchers, Sam developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities.

Her diverse academic background, including degrees in Business Administration and Human Services, coupled with an MPA from Cornell University, provides a solid foundation for overseeing FSWCF’s operational improvements and impact-tracking initiatives.

At FSWCF, Sam leverages her analytical skills, operational expertise, and passion for community development to measure and report on the impact of the organization’s grants and loans. Her professional experience spanning local government, the legal field, international NGOs, and tech startups equips her with a comprehensive view of public, private, and non-profit sector dynamics. This diverse background, combined with her longstanding involvement in agricultural youth programs, reinforces her belief in the power of equipping individuals and communities with the right tools and support to overcome obstacles.

In her free time, Sam enjoys spending time with her husband, a fellow Colorado native, and their two dogs, exploring all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.

rebeca snowden
Programs Manager

Rebeca is a bilingual-bicultural professional with a strong background in program management, leadership, education, and community development.

Originally trained and working as an architect in El Salvador for nearly a decade, she brings a unique perspective to her work in the U.S., where she has spent the last 18 years supporting Spanish-speaking communities through culturally responsive services. Her experience includes close collaboration with non-profits, schools, and community partners, always centering the voices and strengths of the communities she serves. With certifications in 12 adult education curricula, she has led programs that empower families to navigate systems, overcome barriers, and access vital resources. Most recently her work with new entrepreneurs has helped launch several cohorts of startups in Colorado, as well as strengthening partnerships with several key stakeholders and business development organizations.

Rebeca is excited to contribute to the mission of FSWCF, supporting rural entrepreneurship in Colorado, and is deeply committed to fostering education, networking, and meaningful growth with businesses of all stages and industries.

Naya Rodriguez
Senior Lending Specialist

Naya was born and raised in the San Luis Valley, although she also has family rooted in Durango, Mexico. She has nine and a half years of banking experience and spent more than seven years working in consumer and commercial lending, ultimately aiding in the success of numerous small businesses in Colorado.

She is passionate about small businesses and entrepreneurship because they are the heart of our communities: small businesses are what make our day to day lives, whether you are going for ice cream, having dinner, or going to the gym for a workout. Through her position as the Lending Specialist, she will provide guidance to entrepreneurs on the various funding programs, process and underwrite applications, and manage our existing portfolio of FSWCF loans. Outside of work hours, she enjoys spending time with her son, riding her motorcycle, wrapping automotive vehicles, taking long walks outside, and singing.

Yani Rodriguez
Lending Specialist

Yani is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico. She moved to Durango, CO when she was 7 years old. She attended school in the Durango School District 9-R and graduated from Durango High School in 2014. After high school, she had an opportunity to work for a local bank as a teller, and after two years moved over to the mortgage department.

The local bank was bought out by another bank, and she decided to make the move to the last locally-owned bank in Durango, First Southwest Bank (FSWB). She started as a Loan Assistant in Commercial Lending in May 2019 and assisted in tellering as needed. She then joined First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF) in 2022 as the Entrepreneur Success Coordinator. She is a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipient and has had the opportunity to work and attend school. In becoming a DACA recipient, she has gained knowledge in this area and has been able to help others in the community. Aside from working and helping the Latin community, she loves camping, spending time at the lake on sunny days and working on getting her Bernedoodle’s certification to become a service dog.