Alan Ramirez serves as the director of strategic lending at the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF), where he brings more than 15 years of experience in commercial lending. In this leadership role, Ramirez oversees the organization’s loan production and deployment strategy, ensuring capital reaches underserved small businesses across the state. His fluency in Spanish enhances his ability to connect with and support a diverse client base. Ramirez’s commitment to community development extends beyond his work at CEF. He was appointed to the Community Development Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, where he represents fellow Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and advocates for the needs of small business entrepreneurs.