Highly accomplished commercial real estate banking leader with deep experience managing large-scale portfolios, driving production, and leading high-performing teams across major markets. Proven track record of originating and structuring complex CRE transactions, scaling platforms, and delivering consistent revenue and deposit growth.

Recognized for strong credit expertise, full-cycle deal execution, and the ability to balance production leadership with disciplined risk management. Experienced in working with institutional sponsors, middle-market clients, and complex capital structures across diverse asset classes.

Career Highlights

Production & Portfolio Growth

• Consistently high-producing banker, originating ~$150MM+ annually in CRE loan commitments
• Managed and scaled portfolios ranging from $300MM to over $1.5B in total exposure
• Generated $400K+ in arranger and syndication fees
• Drove consistent deposit growth averaging ~$25MM+ annually

Leadership & Platform Management

• Led regional CRE business line overseeing ~$1.5B loan portfolio and delivering ~$30MM in annual contribution margin
• Managed and developed teams of bankers, analysts, and support staff across multiple markets
• Recruited talent and participated in selective leadership development programs
• Successfully navigated organizational change, including integration during a major merger

Client & Market Expertise

• Managed institutional client relationships generating $15MM+ in annual revenue
• Extensive experience with institutional and middle-market real estate developers and investors
• Coverage across major markets with strong business development and relationship management capabilities

Credit & Transaction Execution

• Executed $900MM+ in new loan originations and $400MM+ in renewals within a single platform
• Oversaw $800MM+ portfolio of credit exposure, maintaining strong credit quality
• Structured and executed complex transactions across construction, term lending, and syndicated facilities
• Experience across on- and off-balance sheet executions including agency, CMBS, life company, and debt fund placements

Special Situations & Risk Management

• Managed $200MM+ distressed CRE portfolio early in career
• Reduced exposure by $100MM+ through restructurings, repayments, and asset sales
• Rehabilitated $70MM+ of credit relationships and returned them to performing status
• Executed complex note sales and restructures across multi-asset, multi-market portfolios

Professional Experience

Regional / National Banking Institutions
Senior Commercial Real Estate Leadership Roles
• Led CRE platform with responsibility for ~$1.5B portfolio, production, and team leadership
• Drove new loan origination, deposit growth, and client acquisition across key markets
• Oversaw execution of complex CRE transactions across multiple asset classes

Relationship Management & Production Roles
• Originated and managed institutional CRE client relationships generating $15MM+ in annual revenue
• Produced high-volume loan originations, renewals, and capital markets transactions
• Maintained credit quality across $700MM–$800MM+ portfolios of construction, term, and structured loans

Underwriting & Portfolio Leadership
• Managed underwriting teams covering $3B+ in diversified CRE loans
• Ensured adherence to credit policy, underwriting standards, and risk management practices
• Improved efficiency and consistency across multi-office platforms

Early Career – Credit & Workout Roles
• Managed distressed portfolios totaling $200MM+ in CRE exposure
• Executed restructures, foreclosures, and note sales across diverse asset types
• Built foundation in credit analysis, underwriting, and portfolio management through formal training programs

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Professional Involvement

• Active member of real estate and industry organizations
• Ongoing involvement in community and nonprofit initiatives

Core Competencies

Commercial Real Estate Lending • Portfolio Management • Credit Risk Analysis
Loan Structuring & Syndications • Capital Markets Execution
Business Development • Team Leadership & Talent Development
Distressed Asset Management • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion