Meet the TCC Team
Carol Hansen
Founder, CEO, and Partner
Carol Hansen is a transformative leader who embodies the ethos of “Promise, Deliver, Always,” a motto that guides her both in life and in her executive leadership. Her creative financing solutions empower customers to achieve and exceed their stated goals. Carol is committed to delivering on promises, driving innovation, and fostering meaningful change in the communities she serves.
Eric Gorka
President and Partner
Eric Gorka is the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Partner at Tatonka Capital Corporation, a role he has held since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, Eric is a creative executive specializing in commercial and municipal lending, with experience in turnarounds, startups, and receiverships. His expertise in these areas has established him as a leader who drives substantial growth in challenging environments.
Charlie Brown III
Managing Director
Charlie Brown is a veteran financial-services executive with 20+ years of CEO-level leadership in complex, regulated environments. A two-time bank founder and turnaround CEO, he has led acquisitions, recapitalizations, and high-growth strategies that increased enterprise value. As Managing Director at Tatonka Capital, he brings disciplined due diligence, stakeholder alignment, and calm execution to charter school facilities projects.
Kathy Mecom
Project Manger
Executive Assistant
Kathy Mecom is a Project Manager and Executive Assistant for Tatonka Capital, coordinating complex charter-school facility and financing projects. She manages stakeholders, schedules, construction draws, and budget tracking with calm precision. With eight years in school administration plus strong communications and design expertise, she translates project needs into clear action.