Ali Shah is a financial executive with extensive money management and leadership experience. Having studied finance at USC and worked for years in the competitive home lending industry, Shah has the business acumen necessary to succeed in the financial world. A natural leader, Mr. Ali Shah is able to effectively motivate teams of people to increase productivity and produce noticeable returns. Ali Shah believes in community, and takes pride in having helped thousands of Americans pursue their dream of home ownership. Mr. Ali Shah most recently worked as President of Optima Funding Mortgage Corporation, an Orange County home loan lender. Optima Funding is a direct lender with in depth industry knowledge and strong relationships with other financial firms. Ali Shah inculcated his passion for business and customer service to his management team at Optima Funding while serving as the corporation’s President. During his term as President, the company saw increased revenue and continual growth. Ali Shah also defined goals for his loan officers and ensured best practices and ethical standards were upheld. Ali Shah has partnered with several charitable organizations in an effort to improve the lives of those in need. Mr. Shah has given his time and energy to local and national causes, including the Red Cross and the Make-A-Wish foundation. Ali Shah has also worked with the Children’s Hospital of Orange County to help provide pediatric care to children. Ali Shah enjoys staying active. The finance professional routinely plays tennis and basketball in his free time and also practices Bikram yoga. A motorcycle enthusiast, Ali Shah takes his motor bike through scenic Orange County regularly. A loyal individual, one of Ali Shah’s favorite quotes reflects the value he places on character and friendship: choose your friends before you choose the road. Ali Shah lives in Orange County, California.