Executive Team
Sterling's executive leadership combines deep legal, philanthropic, financial, and operational experience to guide the firm and support its long-term client relationships.

James W. Lintott, Esq.
Jim earned his JD from Stanford in 1989, and has worked with high net worth clients for over 35 years.

Roger D. Silk, Ph.D.
Roger received his Ph.D. from Stanford, and after a two year stint at the World Bank, he has advised high net worth clients and their advisors for over three decades.

Paul Beckner
Paul earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business, was CEO of a major policy organization, and has advised high net worth families for the past two decades.

Giovanni (Gio) Kotoriy
Gio graduated from Notre Dame University, and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the US Army before beginning his career advising high net worth families about twenty years ago.

George Loudenslager
George received his B.S. degree in finance, went to Coopers and Lybrand, and was CFO of a commercial real estate firm before joining Sterling.

Katherine Silk
Katherine earned her BA and MA degrees from Stanford, and is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA).

Henry Ginna
Henry graduated from University of Chicago, and attended Yale for graduate school. Before joining Sterling, Henry held positions at Yale, and at one of the largest non-profit institutions in the country.
A client-centered team with specialized expertise
The layout separates executive leadership from the broader key member roster so visitors can quickly understand both the firm's senior leadership and the talented professionals who support day-to-day delivery.
"Strong client service is built on thoughtful leadership, dependable operations, and a team that understands complexity."
Key Members

Ahlam Ali
Client Support Associate

Alyssa Ballerini
Client Engagement Manager

Austin McLaughlin
Director

Celest Bekker
Client Services Associate

Christina (Chris) DeWaard
Client Support Manager

Demetricus Jefferson
Project Manager

Isabel Vander Stoep
Analyst, Client Services Associate

Jan Najera
Project Manager

Jane Kim
Client Support Associate

JC Chang
Client Services Director

Jennifer Falconer
Associate Asset Manager

Jessica (Jessie) Morrison
Client Services Associate

Katie Ingersoll
Client Services Director

Kendra Harvey
Director

Kirtana Sathishkumar
Trust Administration Associate

Lisa Torres
Office Manager

Mark Houser
Client Services Manager

Matthew (Matt) Tylenda
Information Technology and Cybersecurity Manager

Molly Swales
Client Services Associate

Shannon Poach
Director

Stacy Yoo
Assistant to the Chairman

Sylvia Ruiz
Client Support Associate

Tim Kim
Client Services Director

Wendy Reinoehl
Client Services Manager