Our Team

Board of Directors

Alison Taffe

Director

Ryan Reid

Director

Kadeen Mairs

Founder and Chairman

Trevene McKenzie

Director

Mentor

Christopher P. Yeung

Mentor

Mentor

Christopher P. Yeung is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of FirstRock Private Equity Limited (FRPE). In this role, he provides executive leadership over the portfolio companies’ holdings and is responsible for the achievement of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives, as identified by the Board of Directors. Mr. Yeung has over 14 years of experience in finance and banking, specializing in debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory, financial analysis, treasury, and asset management. He holds a BSc in Financial Economics from Centre College, USA, and an MBA (distinction) in Banking and Finance from the University of West Indies, Jamaica. He also completed the Executive Education Program in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Harvard Business School. He currently serves as a director for My Ocean Limited, Optimum Distributors, Ultra Financier Limited, Dolla Guyana Inc and Simple Advisory Limited.

Management Team

David Henriques

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

David Henriques is the Chief Executive Officer of Ultra Financier Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dolla Financial Services Limited. At Ultra, David has direct oversight of sales, operations and business development and has led the Company to a tremendous year end, closing with a loan book of over $800m. David previously served as the General Manager of ATL Automotive Group with direct oversight of the Porsche Brand. He has over 15 years of experience in the sales industry with 4 years’ experience at the executive level where he led a team in building a world-renowned brand in Jamaica. As the General Manger in charge of the Porsche Brand, David oversaw multiple locations, controlled costs and was able to exceed sales expectations in a new market. David earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Western Ontario (UWO). David is focused on relationship building and creating a tailor-made customer experience geared towards increasing sales and brand loyalty as he believes these are the key pillars for any organization’s success.

Management Team

Mario Brown

VP of Sales

VP of Sales

Mario Brown was promoted to the Vice President of Sales for Ultra Financier in 2023. Previously, Mr. Brown held the position of Country Manager at Dolla and assumed responsibility for the Dolla portfolio after its acquisition of M-Twentyfour Investments Limited of which he is a founding member and the Operations Manager. Under his leadership, Dolla Financial has grown its loan portfolio exponentially to over J$2.5Bn and is recognized for its contribution to the small business community. Mr. Brown started as a bank teller at the National Commercial Bank and was later promoted as a Business Development Representative. This experience gave him valuable insights into entrepreneurship, management, and sales culture. Mr. Brown is a Justice of the Peace and holds a Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance with Distinction from the University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of the West Indies with a major in Marketing

Kadeen Mairs

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Kadeen Mairs serves as a Director & the Chief Executive Officer of Dolla Financial Services Limited. He also serves as Director of Dolla Financial (Guyana) Inc., a subsidiary of Dolla Financial Jamaica and Chairman of Dequity Capital Management Limited, an associate stake shareholder of Dolla Financial Jamaica. Mr. Mairs has over 14 years of experience in the financial sector with 6 years at the executive level; working within the Credit Unions, Commercial Banks, Investment Banks, Venture Capital Company and Founding of former Microfinance Institution M24 Investments. He is designated as a Certified Expert in Microfinance by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany; he has received Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Montego Bay Community College with a major in Management and pursued a Master of Business Administration with major in Marketing from the University of the Technology Jamaica.

Kenroy Kerr

Interim CEO

Interim CEO

Kenroy Kerr is the Interim CEO at Dolla Financial Services Limited, where he oversees the company's day-to-day administration and operations in accordance with the company's business model. His professional career spans over 13 years of progressive experience in banking and finance, having joined the Bank of Nova Scotia in 2008 where he worked for almost ten years in various capacities. Following his years with the bank, Kenroy was appointed to the position of Head of Credit and Risk at Dolla Financial Services Limited. His leadership has been instrumental in the development of new loan products that contributed to increased loan growth, and strategies that lowered non-performing loans and optimized the quality of the loan portfolio. Kenroy holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (distinction) with a specialization in Organisational Development from Aston University, Birmingham, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a major in accounting (honours).

Trevene McKenzie

Chief Financial Officer

Trevene McKenzie, Chief Financial Officer

Trevene McKenzie is the Chief Financial Officer of Dolla Financial Services Limited. She joins the team with a wealth of knowledge in financial management, planning, reporting, and analysis garnered from working across various industries such as banking/finance, outsourcing, and telecoms. As the Chief Financial Officer, she provides leadership and oversight for Dolla’s finances as well as monitoring performance against strategy and budget. Previously, Ms. McKenzie was Head of Finance for Technical and Networks at Digicel Group. She has over 10 years of experience in the accounting field. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics. She is an associate member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

Kahlilah Thompson

Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Kahlilah Thompson is the Operations Manager of Dolla Financial Services Limited. She is responsible for the day-to-day operational activities in the Branch Network, company procurement, monitoring and enhancing information Technology and continual customer experience improvement. Ms. Thompson worked as Dolla Financial Services' Human Resources Manager for over 5 years. Ms. Thompson has over 20 years of experience in the industries of Business, Banking and Hospitality. She possesses a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Technology in Jamaica

Kurt McKenzie

Head of Credit and Collections

Head of Credit and Collections

Kurt McKenzie is the Head of Credit and Collections at Dolla Financial Services Limited where he heads and streamlines all processes concerning arrears and delinquency. He is subscribed to ACA International; an association of collectors and credit professionals where he does industry related, ongoing online enhancement courses aimed at improving collection strategies and techniques. Prior to entering the microfinance industry, he led a diverse team in the capacity of supervisor for payroll accounting at a leading BPO firm; Xerox, now Conduent. He holds a degree from The University of Technology, where he majored in Production and Operations.

Kevin Laws

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Kevin Laws is the Senior Accountant of Dolla Financial Services Limited. Mr. Laws manages the accounting department, reports to the Board of Director, and maintains the financial compliance of the company. He has over 21 years accounting experience in varying sectors including distribution and hospitality industry. Mr. Laws previously worked as an Accountant for Jamaica Pegasus Limited and currently a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

Kurt McKenzie

Collection Manager

Collection Manager

Kurt McKenzie is the Collection Manager at Dolla Financial Services Limited where he heads and streamlines all processes concerning arrears and delinquency. He is subscribed to ACA International; an association of collectors and credit professionals where he does industry related, ongoing online enhancement courses aimed at improving collection strategies and techniques. Prior to entering the microfinance industry, he led a diverse team in the capacity of supervisor for payroll accounting at a leading BPO firm; Xerox, now Conduent. He holds a degree from The University of Technology, where he majored in Production and Operations.

Kevin Laws

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Kevin Laws is the Senior Accountant of Dolla Financial Services Limited. Mr. Laws manages the accounting department, reports to the Board of Director, and maintains the financial compliance of the company. He has over 21 years accounting experience in varying sectors including distribution and hospitality industry. Mr. Laws previously worked as an Accountant for Jamaica Pegasus Limited and currently a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

Mario Brown

Country Manager

Country Manager

Mario Brown is the Country Manager at Dolla Financial Services Limited. He is primarily responsible for establishing Dolla’s physical footprint and the attainment of the growth and delinquency targets of the organization which are established by the Chief Executive Officer in keeping with the organization's mission and vision. Mr. Brown assumed responsibility for the Dolla portfolio after its acquisition of M24 investments of which he is a founding member. He was the Regional Manager and under his leadership, Dolla Financial has grown exponentially with over J$3 Billion in loans disbursed to the microfinance sector and has assisted more than 5,000 Jamaicans. Mario’s journey to Dolla took him through the commercial banking sector. In 2011, he joined National Commercial Bank as a teller and was promoted to credit officer in 2012. He joined M24 Investments at its inception as Operations Manager. This experience gave him valuable insights into entrepreneurship and management which he would later implement at Dolla. Mr. Brown holds a Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance with Distinction from the University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of the West Indies with a major in Marketing.

Tricia Nicholas

Governance and Compliance Manager

Governance and Compliance Manager

Tricia Nicholas is the Group Governance and Compliance Manager of Dolla Financial Services Limited. She leads the group's Corporate Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Unit and oversees the Compliance and Risk Management programs. As a part of the Executive Team, Miss Nicholas works closely with the Board and Senior Management to facilitate strategic growth, good corporate governance, risk management, controls, and compliance. She has over eighteen (18) years of professional experience in Governance and Corporate Law and over eight (8) years in Commercial and Litigation law as a Senior Legal Secretary. Miss Nicholas is the company’s Nominating Officer and oversees Dolla’s compliance and risk management programs. She is the Company Secretary for its subsidiary, Ultra Financier Limited. In addition, Miss Nicholas acts as the Recording Secretary for the Company and its subsidiaries. Miss Nicholas also holds experience in Administration, Office Management and Human Resources. She previously worked as the Legal Assistant and Team Leader for Nicholson Phillips law firm. She was the Company Secretary for the charitable organisation BACK2LIFE Foundation. Miss Nicholas is an International Compliance Association Associate Member and was awarded as a Certified Risk and Compliance Practitioner. She holds a Level 5 – International UK Diploma in Business Management from The Association of Business Executives. She is pursuing the Financial Crime and Compliance MBA with Bangor University, which will allow her to gain a Master in Business Administration and the professional designation of Financial Intelligence Specialist.

Chad D. Wynter

Head of Legal Governance and Compliance

Head of Legal Governance and Compliance

Chad D. Wynter is the Head of Legal Governance and Compliance at Dolla Financial Services Limited. He has oversight of the legal operations of the group of Companies as and is responsible for the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2020. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws Degree with Honours in 2018 and thereafter went on to obtain his Legal Education Certificate (LEC) from the Norman Manley Law School. Mr. Wynter was admitted to practice in Jamaica in December 2020. He was a member of the litigation department at Livingston, Alexander & Levy, Attorney-at-Law and represented the interests of several international and local corporations. Mr. Wynter joined the Dolla Team in June 2023.

Melissa Whyte

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Melissa Whyte is a highly skilled HR professional with expertise in recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management. With a proven track record, she brings valuable insights and leadership to her role. Melissa's strong interpersonal skills allow her to build positive relationships with employees and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment. She is adept at attracting top talent, implementing effective HR strategies, and driving employee satisfaction. With a passion for continuous improvement, Melissa stays updated on industry trends and best practices, ensuring she delivers impactful solutions. Her combination of education, experience, and dedication make her an asset in driving organisational success through effective people management. She holds a degree in Business Management from Mercyhurst University and a Masters in Business Administration with an HR emphasis from the Mona School of Business and Management. Melissa also believes in giving back and as such she is a member of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains.

Tashoni Ellis

Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

Tashoni Ellis is the Marketing Manager at Dolla Financial Services Ltd. She joins with over a decade of experience in marketing and sales with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion and designing innovative and creative strategies. She is responsible for creating and accelerating the company’s marketing strategy and brand recognition across the region. She is focused on driving the company’s vision to be the go-to financial solution provider and market leader in the provision of unique financial services, at world class standards. Prior to joining Dolla Financial, Ms. Ellis was a part of the JN Group where her most recent role was Assistant Manager- Marketing Specialist at JN Money Services Ltd. In this role, she had direct oversight for executing marketing strategies and achieving sustainable sale’s growth for Canada and the Caribbean. Ms. Ellis holds an MBA from the University of South Wales in the UK. She also holds a bachelor’s degree with a Major in Marketing and minors in Economics and Management Studies from the UWI.

Alison Taffe

DIRECTOR

Alison Taffe serves as Director for Dolla Financial Services Limited. She is a Financial Consultant with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, spanning areas such as credit, relationship management, and operations. Over 10 years with an international bank and 15 years with a local financial conglomerate. 

She is a results-driven professional with proven expertise in core operations and fulfilment across the financial industry [Banking, Wealth, Insurance]. Proven leader in strategy development and execution, embedding digital, CX, KPIs, and operational risk management. Over the years, Taffe has developed skills in Operational Management, Operational Design, Operational Risk Management, Process Re-engineering, M&A Integration, Strategy Design and Execution. 

Ryan Reid

DIRECTOR

Ryan Reid is the Chairman, Group CEO and Co-Founder of FirstRock Group. He has 13 years of experience in the real estate and financial sectors (8 years at the executive level in the financial sector); formerly had responsibilities of leading sales, services, accounting, investments, and corporate finance teams. Ryan is a director of multiple private sector companies. Ryan read for his BSc in Banking and Finance and his MBA in General Management with the University of the West Indies and the University of Wales, respectively. He also studied at the Wharton Business School with a focus on Distressed Asset Investing. He is a member of the First Angels Investor Group and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He is also a Justice of the Peace for the Parish of St. Andrew 

Kadeen Mairs

Founder and Chairman

Kadeen Mairs serves as Director of Dolla Financial Services Limited. He also serves as Director of Dolla Financial (Guyana) Inc., Chairman of Ultra Financier Limited, subsidiaries of Dolla Financial Jamaica Limited and Chairman of DeQuity Capital Management Limited, that maintains associate stake shareholder of Dolla Financial Jamaica Limited. Kadeen has over 13 years of experience in the financial sector with 6 years at the executive level; working within the Credit Unions, Commercial Banks, Investment Banks, Venture Capital Company and was founding member of the former Microfinance Institution, M-Twentyfour Investments Limited. He is designated as a Certified Expert in Microfinance by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany; he has received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Montego Bay Community College, with a major in Management and has pursued a Master of Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the University of the Technology Jamaica. Kadeen is also the recipient of the Private Equity and Venture Capital certificate from Harvard Business School. 

Trevene McKenzie

DIRECTOR

As Dolla’s CFO and Director or Ultra Financier, Trevene McKenzie brings extensive expertise to the table, offering leadership and oversight across financial management, strategic planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Her journey began with a diverse range of experiences across multiple industries, including banking and finance, business process outsourcing, public sector, and most recently, telecommunications with Digicel Group. At Digicel, she served as Technical Financial Controller in 2019 and subsequently as Head of Finance for Technical and Networks in 2021. Ms. McKenzie holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from the University of Technology, Jamaica, complemented by a Certificate in Forensic Accounting. She was a successful candidate of the CPA exams and is an esteemed member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ).