CHICAGO — (July 7, 2025)

Lamina, the company redefining how financial institutions manage syndication and participation commercial loans, today announced two significant additions to its leadership team. The company welcomes Karen Slagle as Senior Product Specialist and Jeff Thormann as Head of Enterprise Accounts, who together bring decades of operational and sales leadership to a platform already transforming collaboration, transparency, and efficiency in syndication lending.

Slagle, a respected leader in commercial lending operations, brings unmatched experience from Capital Farm Credit, FIS Global, CoBank and MUFG Bank. Known for driving process improvements and system transformations, Slagle has led teams managing $18 billion in customer relationships and spearheaded high-impact initiatives, such as the SBA Paycheck Protection Program operations rollout. At Lamina, she will leverage her operational insight to help shape product development and ensure that the platform is aligned with and anticipates the needs of modern financial institutions.

Joining Slagle is Thormann, a fintech sales powerhouse who has helped scale top-tier companies including nCino, Moody’s and Smartbiz. Thormann’s expertise in leading enterprise-level sales and nurturing executive relationships makes him a vital force in bringing Lamina’s solution to more institutions looking to modernize syndicated and participated loan management.

“Bringing Karen and Jeff onto the team marks a pivotal step forward for Lamina,” said Corey Coscioni, Co-Founder of Lamina. “Karen brings deep operational leadership experience, while Jeff has a proven track record in scaling enterprise fintech solutions. Together, they strengthen our ability to build a platform that directly addresses the systemic challenges institutions face in syndicated and participation lending.” 

These strategic hires underscore Lamina’s continued momentum and focus on building a best-in-class solution for modern credit markets. With deep expertise across both operations and enterprise growth, Slagle and Thormann are uniquely positioned to help Lamina scale impact, deepen institutional partnerships, and deliver lasting value in an industry ready for transformation. 

About Lamina

Lamina, a West Monroe company, was formed to address a critical gap in the marketplace. Syndication and participation loans are riddled with challenges from origination to servicing—manual data entry, inefficient processes that drag out deal times and internal costs, and limited access to deals confined by existing relationships. Developed with over 20 years of expertise in banking and financial services, Lamina redefines how syndication and participation loans are managed, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and transparency at every stage. Built in collaboration with leading financial co-investors, Lamina is more than just a platform—it represents a shift toward a new industry standard. For more information, visit laminafs.com or follow on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/laminafs

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