Our Management Team

Robyn Barrett
Managing Member

A Phoenix native, Robyn Barrett has seen the landscape of the Valley’s business community fluctuate with the natural ebb and flow of the economy. As a managing member of Factors Southwest, LLC, (dba FSW Funding) an independently owned and operated factoring firm, she helps small to mid-sized business-to-business companies secure funding that may not otherwise be available. By giving them access to the capital needed to grow, she is helping to shape Arizona’s business community. With a knack for numbers, Barrett took her grandfather’s old adage that, “the two things people cannot avoid are dying and paying taxes,” to heart and chose a career in accounting. With a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a CPA license, she embarked on what has been a 20-year journey through the world of finance.

Barrett’s first official role in accounting was at Restaura, Inc. in Phoenix, a food contract management company and subsidiary of the Greyhound Corporation, where she was responsible for monthly close and analysis as well as external reporting of payroll information. Three years later, she left the company to take on larger-scale accounting pursuits at The Dial Corporation, the first of two Arizona-based public companies in her portfolio.

While at The Dial Corporation, Barrett served in an array of accounting and management functions. From preparing and analyzing budgets for the company’s two chief products – Dial Bar Soap and Liquid Dial Soap – to working with the organization’s marketing and advertising executives on increasing gross margin, identifying efficient allocation of marketing dollars and implementing new financial analysis software, she was instrumental in the company’s growth.

After six years at The Dial Corporation, Barrett ventured into the world of corporate finance at FINOVA Capital Corporation, a Phoenix-based publicly traded commercial lender. It was at FINOVA that Barrett was first exposed to the struggles many small and mid-sized companies experience when trying to secure funding. Over the course of five years, her talents for financial budgeting and forecasting, marketing analysis, customer relations, business development and financial negotiations were recognized with a series of promotions and awards. During her tenure at FINOVA, Barrett held numerous positions including: senior finance manager, senior marketing analyst, senior credit underwriter and vice president of marketing. After leaving FINOVA in 2000, she went on to serve as vice president of marketing and business development at ZoomLot Corporation before taking her destiny into her own hands.

In 2001, Barrett founded Scottsdale-based Factors Southwest, LLC. With nine years of experience in factoring and commercial finance, she has the knowledge and know-how to help small businesses secure financing and be poised for success.

Barrett holds a master’s degree in business administration from Grand Canyon University and is an active member of numerous industry organizations including: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA); Turnaround Management Association (TMA); Risk Management Association (RMA); International Factoring Association; Commercial Finance Association, and the Association for Corporate Growth. She is also a member of the Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson Chambers of Commerce.

She resides in Paradise Valley with her husband Eric Rinestone and their two children: Sonia and Alan.

Haze Walker
Director of Sales

Haze Walker joined FSW Funding as director of sales to focus on the expansion of marketing and new business. Walker commands a deep understanding of the banking and lending industry as a result of the variety of positions she has held during her career. Prior to joining FSW Funding, Walker was the vice president of strategic alliances for Rexford Funding, where she developed and launched strategic marketing plans for national sales teams, as well as factoring for small to mid-sized businesses. Walker has over 22 years of experience in banking and specialty financing solutions with extensive expertise in asset-based lending and risk assessment. She also has experience in account management, sales and marketing, customer service, and quality control. Walker serves as secretary and program chair on the board of directors for the Turnaround Management Association and is an active member of the Risk Management Association.

With strong alliances in the banking and finance community, Walker works tirelessly with financial institutions that are unable to provide clients with financing to offer alternative funding solutions that will allow companies to maintain and obtain business.

Anthony Fortunato
Vice President of Operations

Tony Fortunato’s 15-year career in factor financing includes extensive experience in underwriting, portfolio management and financial analysis. As Vice President of Operations for FSW Funding he is dedicated to providing optimal financial solutions to the company’s increasing client base throughout the U.S.

Fortunato began his career after college at Bayview Funding in San Jose, Calif., as an Account Administrator and quickly rose to the position of Business Development Officer. He then relocated to Utah joining Summit Financial Resources where he was hired as Assistant Vice President. After two years in Utah, Fortunato returned to Arizona to help launch Landmark Business Capital LLC. Prior to joining FSW Funding, Fortunato worked for Bibby Financial Services serving as vice president of underwriting. Fortunato attended Arizona State University where he studied business management at the W.P. Carey School of Business. He is an active member of the Commercial Finance Association and the International Factor Association.

Fortunato brings FSW Funding clients an in depth knowledge of finance and experience working with companies in a wide variety of industries.

Factors Southwest - Phoenix, AZ

Our Management Team