Russell David Dennis

About Russell David Dennis

I guide purpose-driven individuals, small business leaders, and mission-focused organizations through times of transition, reinvention, and expansion—helping them move from stuckness to clarity, from uncertainty to purposeful momentum.Whether through commercial finance consulting, transformational coaching, spiritual practice, or strategic facilitation, my work is anchored in a single commitment: empowering people to rise. With over 15 years of experience in business, leadership, and the healing arts, I help clients navigate both the external demands and internal shifts that come with meaningful growth—always with integrity, insight, and impact.I specialize in:• SBA and commercial real estate funding• Strategic planning and visioning• Transformational coaching and spiritual mind treatment• Nonprofit and business consultingMy approach is integrative—combining the analytical with the intuitive, the financial with the spiritual—because sustainable success begins with alignment.I am also a professionally trained and credentialed speaker, holding the Competent Communicator designation from Toastmasters International (August 2016) and a graduate of the National Speakers Association Colorado Speakers Academy (September 2016). I blend platform excellence with purpose-driven messaging to deliver talks that inspire action, spark clarity, and empower leadership across the business, nonprofit, and community sectors.

Experience

1. Commercial Finance Consultant

   Aspen Commercial Lending

   Jan 2020 — Present · US

   At Aspen Commercial Lending, I help business owners and real estate investors secure the capital they need to grow, stabilize, or reinvent. I specialize in SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate financing, and creative deal structuring that aligns with both vision and viability.What sets me apart is my integrative approach. I combine over 15 years of experience in business development and finance with transformational coaching and purpose-driven strategy. This allows me to serve not just as a funding consultant—but as a trusted thought partner to clients navigating high-stakes decisions and transitional periods in their professional or personal lives. SBA Loans (7a, 504, Express) Commercial Real Estate & Equipment Financing Business Acquisition & Expansion Capital Cash Flow Strategy & Structuring Coaching for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs

Education

• Husson University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting

  2000 — 2002

• Jones International University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2004 — 2006

• Husson University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Program Management
• Bookkeeping
• Tax Preparation
• Accounting
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Financial Analysis
• Market Research
• Business Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Mentoring
• Forecasting
• Grant Administration
• Analysis
• Training
• Consulting
• Advertising
• Strategy
• Policy
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Marketing
• Veterans Affairs
• Business Development
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Proposal Writing
• Financial Accounting
• Non-Profits
• Educational Leadership
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• General Ledger
• Small Business
• Tax
• Professional Mentoring