Chief Operating Officer
Lance Pederson has been with Fairway America since its inception in 2008 as the successor to Fairway Commercial Mortgage.As Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Pederson brings an extensive background in leadership, management, IT, operations, and marketing.
Prior to joining Fairway, he was co-founder and CEO of Convergence Networks, a cutting-edge IT managed services provider which was recognized as one of the fastest-growing and best places to work in Oregon. In growing this startup company to several million in revenue, Mr. Pederson learned many critical lessons in running a business and how to operate a successful company. From financial modeling to project management to hiring and managing the right people, Mr. Pederson was deeply involved in all aspects of the successful growth of Convergence. He is a passionate learner and teacher, enjoying articles, books, and discussions on management, marketing, and operational excellence with peers and colleagues.
Mr. Pederson has an in-depth knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other business process improvement frameworks. These strengths along with a deep understanding of technology make him a vital member of Fairway’s leadership team.
Mr. Pederson has been involved in Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs, since 2005. He has served on the chapter board as the Communications Chair, Accelerator Chair, and was the President in 2008-2009.
Mr. Pederson lives in Tigard, Oregon with his wife and four children.
