Shaza Andersen
Director/Board Member at FORGE GROUP, INC.
Profile
Shaza L.
Andersen is the founder of WashingtonFirst Bank, which was founded in 2004.
She served as the Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2004 to 2014.
Ms. Andersen is also the founder of WashingtonFirst Youth Foundation and Trustar Bank.
Currently, Ms. Andersen holds several positions.
She is the Chief Executive Officer at Trustar Mortgage LLC since 2023.
She is also a Director at Inova Health System Foundation, Forge Insurance Co., Washington Redskins Leadership Council, The Global Good Fund, Forge Group, Inc., National Association of Women Business Owners, and a Member of the Virginia Department of the Treasury since 2014.
She is a Member of the Executive Board at Ryan Kerrigans Blitz For The Better Foundation.
Ms. Andersen has held former positions as well.
She was the Chief Executive Officer of WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. from 2009 to 2011.
She also served as Vice Chairman at Sandy Spring Bank.
Additionally, she was a Non-Independent Director at Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
She has also served as a Director at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, The International Women's Forum, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Junior Achievement, Inc., Youth for Tomorrow-New Life Center, Inc., and Century National Bank (Zanesville, Ohio), where she held the position of Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President.
She is also a Member of Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.Ms. Andersen completed her undergraduate degree at George Mason University.
Ms. Andersen is also the founder of WashingtonFirst Youth Foundation, Trustar Bank.
Shaza Andersen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| FORGE GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Washington Redskins Leadership Council
 Washington Redskins Leadership Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Washington Redskins Leadership Council is a non-profit organization. | Director/Board Member | - |
Inova Health System Foundation
 Inova Health System Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Inova Health System Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates hospitals and provides healthcare services including emergency care, home care, nursing, mental health and blood donor services. The organization operates Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. It also provides outpatient surgery operations. The company was founded in 1956 and is located in Falls Church, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Trustar Bank
 Trustar Bank Regional BanksFinance Trustar Bank is a community bank conceived to meet the banking needs of businesses and individuals. The company was founded by Shaza L. Andersen and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA. | Founder | - |
Ryan Kerrigans Blitz For The Better Foundation
 Ryan Kerrigans Blitz For The Better Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ryan Kerrigan's Blitz For The Better Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Richmond. The foundation's mission is to provide opportunities, support, and resources to children and families. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Forge Insurance Co.
 Forge Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Founded in 1938, Forge Insurance Co. is a subsidiary of Forge Group, Inc. (Pennsylvania). The company is based in Washington. The American company offers commercial auto insurance for a variety of vehicles including light trucks, vans, cars, SUVs, taxis, and limos at competitive rates. | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-30 |
The Global Good Fund
 The Global Good Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Global Good Fund is a non-profit social impact accelerator that invests in people to ignite positive impact and lasting social change. The private company is based in Washington. The organization offers fellowship and other nonprofit programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of innovators who are focused on solving complex issues. The Global Good Fund has supported over 200 entrepreneurs across 40 countries, creating 3,000+ permanent jobs and effecting positive change for more than 10,000,0000 people around the world. The organization also provides customized small business coaching and technical assistance, leadership development programs, and advisory services for other organizations through its consulting practice. The Global Good Fund's sister organization, the Impact Fund, is a venture capital fund that invests in mission-driven companies, with a focus on those led by people of color and women. The American company was founded by Carrie Rich. Carrie Rich has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Virginia Department of the Treasury | Director/Board Member | - |
National Association of Women Business Owners
 National Association of Women Business Owners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-08-07 |
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Training of Shaza Andersen
| George Mason University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| SANDY SPRING BANCORP, INC. | Finance |
| FORGE GROUP, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc.
 WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for WashingtonFirst Bank. The company's lending activities include commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial and residential real estate construction loans, residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. It operates through three segments: Traditional Commercial Banking, Mortgage Banking Business, and Wealth Management Business. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Finance |
Century National Bank (Zanesville, Ohio)
 Century National Bank (Zanesville, Ohio) Major BanksFinance Century National Bank is a financial institution based in Zanesville, OH. As a bank, they offer personal and business banking services, including checking, mortgages, loans, and investing. Century National Bank (Zanesville, Ohio) also provides a variety of calculators to help customers quickly crunch the numbers that matter to them. In addition, the bank offers insights, education, and information on the latest financial trends. Century National Bank also educates customers on how to protect their hard-earned money from scams, particularly those targeting college students. | Finance |
Inova Health System Foundation
Inova Health System Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Inova Health System Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates hospitals and provides healthcare services including emergency care, home care, nursing, mental health and blood donor services. The organization operates Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. It also provides outpatient surgery operations. The company was founded in 1956 and is located in Falls Church, VA. | Health Services |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
 Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta provides financing, community development grants and other banking services. It offers credit products, including advances, such as adjustable rate credit, fixed rate credit, and daily rate credit advances, as well as callable, hybrid, convertible, capped and floored, and expander advances; and irrevocable standby letters of credit. The company also provides community investment services, such as Affordable Housing Program, which provides direct subsidy funds or subsidized advances to members to support the financing of rental and for-sale housing for very low and moderate-income individuals and families. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
The International Women's Forum
 The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021. | Commercial Services |
Sandy Spring Bank
 Sandy Spring Bank Regional BanksFinance Sandy Spring Bank engages in the provision of commercial banking, retail banking, and mortgage and trust services. It also offers personal, insurance, and wealth management services. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Olney, MD. | Finance |
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | |
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Association of Women Business Owners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership. | Commercial Services |
| Junior Achievement, Inc. | |
| Youth for Tomorrow-New Life Center, Inc. | |
| WashingtonFirst Youth Foundation | |
Washington Redskins Leadership Council
Washington Redskins Leadership Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Washington Redskins Leadership Council is a non-profit organization. | Commercial Services |
| Virginia Department of the Treasury | Government |
WashingtonFirst Bank
 WashingtonFirst Bank Regional BanksFinance WashingtonFirst Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Reston, VA. The company was founded by William Clyde Oldaker and Shaza L. Andersen. | Finance |
The Global Good Fund
The Global Good Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Global Good Fund is a non-profit social impact accelerator that invests in people to ignite positive impact and lasting social change. The private company is based in Washington. The organization offers fellowship and other nonprofit programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of innovators who are focused on solving complex issues. The Global Good Fund has supported over 200 entrepreneurs across 40 countries, creating 3,000+ permanent jobs and effecting positive change for more than 10,000,0000 people around the world. The organization also provides customized small business coaching and technical assistance, leadership development programs, and advisory services for other organizations through its consulting practice. The Global Good Fund's sister organization, the Impact Fund, is a venture capital fund that invests in mission-driven companies, with a focus on those led by people of color and women. The American company was founded by Carrie Rich. Carrie Rich has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
Ryan Kerrigans Blitz For The Better Foundation
Ryan Kerrigans Blitz For The Better Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ryan Kerrigan's Blitz For The Better Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Richmond. The foundation's mission is to provide opportunities, support, and resources to children and families. | Commercial Services |
Trustar Bank
Trustar Bank Regional BanksFinance Trustar Bank is a community bank conceived to meet the banking needs of businesses and individuals. The company was founded by Shaza L. Andersen and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA. | Finance |
Trustar Mortgage LLC
 Trustar Mortgage LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Trustar Mortgage LLC is engaged in mortgage services. It offers loans and lending services. The company is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Finance |
Forge Insurance Co.
Forge Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Founded in 1938, Forge Insurance Co. is a subsidiary of Forge Group, Inc. (Pennsylvania). The company is based in Washington. The American company offers commercial auto insurance for a variety of vehicles including light trucks, vans, cars, SUVs, taxis, and limos at competitive rates. | Finance |
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