MEET THE FOUNDERS
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Darrell Hornbacher
Darrell Hornbacher is Founder and President of Midas Financial Company. Darrell successfully owned a dozen businesses in his 37-year career, culminating with the creation of Midas back in 2004. Midas Financial is a 20+ year old financial services firm that assists companies in obtaining capital both traditionally and also in the alternative markets. Midas is known for their ability to break down the individual “DNA” of each deal in order to determine the course of action that is in the best interest of each specific client. Darrell is considered a nationally recognized expert on the subjects of business funding and personal credit, and currently has three published books on the topics.
Darrell currently resides in Gilbert, AZ. When he isn’t spending time with his wife Blair and daughters, Morgan and Harper, he enjoys enjoys golfing, cooking, and entertaining for friends, family, and business associates.
MANAGING PARTNER
Blair Porter-Hornbacher
Blair Porter Hornbacher graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Maryland in 2001. Her studies included Political Science, Spanish, and Business; as well as a year of study at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain. Since entering the workforce, Blair has had much success in the Financial Services arena. She has concentrated primarily in sales and business services, including branding and building social media platforms. In 2008, Blair joined the Midas Financial Company as Marketing Director and took an equity stake in the company soon thereafter. She is currently a Managing Partner of Midas Financial Company and Midas Venture Studio.
Blair lives in Gilbert, AZ with her husband, Darrell, and their two daughters. She adores her family more than anything. Outside of managing two companies, Blair enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and a nice glass of wine.
NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Wes Gumeringer
Wesley J Gumeringer is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a degree in Marketing and a Minor in History. And he has over 25 years experience in both Insurance and Finance; owning several businesses in both spaces.
Many of these businesses Wes successfully started from the ground up, which helped him develop a clear understanding of the complex credit and financial needs of business owners. Wes is also a foremost authority in the area of personal credit, giving him an edge in the creative financing space.
Wes currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona and is an avid golfer and sports fan.