Melinda O’Connor Brings Financial Precision and Leadership to ARDRI

ARDRI, a technology-driven Non-QM and Business Purpose lender, is proud to highlight the exceptional contributions of Melinda O’Connor, Accounting Manager, who has been a foundational force behind the company's financial operations since joining last year.

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The Financial Force Behind ARDRI — Meet Melinda O’Connor, ARDRI’s Accounting Manager and the strategic mind powering our financial operations. With over 30 years of accounting expertise—15 in mortgage lending—Melinda is building a smarter, scalable future from the ground up. From her early role in helping a startup grow into a $200M+ monthly lender, to now shaping ARDRI’s transparent, data-driven financial systems—Melinda leads with integrity, insight, and impact.

Melinda O’Connor brings over 30 years of accounting experience, including 15 in mortgage lending, to her role as Accounting Manager at ARDRI. A UCLA graduate, she earned her degree Magna Cum Laude with a major in Accounting and a minor in Business, building a foundation of precision and innovation.

“Melinda’s attention to detail and leadership have made a meaningful impact on how we manage and scale our operations,” said Steve Nadon, President of ARDRI. “Her ability to combine technical expertise with strategic foresight is instrumental in helping ARDRI deliver on its promise of innovation and integrity.”

Her journey in the mortgage industry began in 2011 at Athas Capital Group, where she played a key role in the company's exponential growth—from a modest startup with six employees and zero originations to a powerhouse that funded over $200 million monthly with a staff of more than 300.

At ARDRI, Melinda is developing a modern, scalable accounting system that provides clear loan-level KPIs, transparent reporting, and the financial insight necessary to support growth. Guided by her core values of ethics and empowerment, Melinda fosters a collaborative, high-integrity team culture where every member feels valued and aligned around a shared mission to support ARDRI's continued success.

“What excites me most about being at ARDRI is the opportunity to help grow a business from inception,” said Melinda. “I’m driven by the chance to build a strong accounting and finance foundation for a forward-thinking platform and to bring insight through accurate data and transparent processes.”

As ARDRI continues to redefine the mortgage lending landscape with intelligent technology and a client-first mindset, Melinda O’Connor’s leadership ensures the financial engine driving that innovation remains accurate, efficient, and built to last.

About ARDRI

ARDRI is a technology-forward non-QM and Business Purpose mortgage lender dedicated to simplifying the complexities of modern lending for TPO mortgage brokers. By integrating intelligent technology with a client-first approach, ARDRI delivers efficient, accessible financing solutions designed for today's dynamic mortgage landscape.

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“Melinda’s attention to detail and leadership have made a meaningful impact on how we manage and scale our operations,” said Steve Nadon, President of ARDRI.