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This list showcases the top United States based Vice President operating in the Real Estate space. If you think a Vice President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.us.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Yoonkee Sull
Vice President of ICONIQ Capital
Yoonkee Sull currently works as the partner for ICONIQ Growth. He previously worked at Citi as the Analyst
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About ICONIQ Capital: ICONIQ Capital is a privately-held investment firm that serves some influential families and organizations.
Aaron Ru
Vice President of RET Ventures
Aaron Ru is a Vice President at RET Ventures.
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About RET Ventures: RET Ventures is an industry backed early-stage VC helping build the real estate industry’s cutting edge technology providers.
Alec Page
Vice President of RET Ventures
Alec joined RET Ventures in 2017 from the Leveraged Finance group at BofA Merrill Lynch in New York, where he worked on debt capital financings for corporate issuers and private equity funds. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago.
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About RET Ventures: RET Ventures is an industry backed early-stage VC helping build the real estate industry’s cutting edge technology providers.
Malik Nabulsi
Vice President of H.I.G. Capital
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About H.I.G. Capital: H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management.
Alex Caluza
Vice President of H.I.G. Capital
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About H.I.G. Capital: H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management.
Vice President of H.I.G. Capital
Navneet Alag is the vice president at H.I.G. Capital.
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About H.I.G. Capital: H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management.
Paula Mathews
Executive Vice President of SmartStop Asset Management
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About SmartStop Asset Management: A diversified real estate company .
Larry Godec
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of First American
Larry Godec is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of First American Financial. In that capacity, Godec oversees the strategic architecture, business process management, applications development, data center operations, infrastructure and core technologies that support the business. Godec started with First American in 1999 as the Chief Information Officer for First American Tax Service Company located in Dallas, Texas. In 2001, he moved to the corporate office in Santa Ana, California as the Chief Information Officer for First American Title Insurance Company. Godec has more than 25 years of experience in all facets of information technology. Prior to First American, Godec held senior technology management positions at Nissan North America and Dr Pepper/Seven-up. Godec has a B.S. in Mathematics from Colorado State University. He has been involved in numerous professional and community organizations including Southern CA CIO Forum, CIO Executive Governing Board, Society of Information Managers, Data Administration Management Association and Software AG International Users Group, where he served as president for two years.
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About Avasant, First American: First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
Mark E. Rutherford
Senior Vice President, Human Resources of First American
Mark Rutherford joined First American in June 2008 as senior vice president of Human Resources. In this role, he leads a team of professionals who support more than 15,000 employees in the U.S. and abroad. A seasoned human resources leader, Rutherford has extensive experience in the functional components of HR, including organizational design, strategic planning, compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, executive coaching, and leadership development. Prior to joining First American, Rutherford was a principal of Baypoint Partners, a Southern California-based consulting firm, where he worked with a diverse set of clients from industries that include technology, software, manufacturing, consumer products, mortgage banking, and data information. His background also includes serving as vice president, Human Resources for global storage company Quantum Storage Solutions Group and as senior director, Human Resources at Western Digital Corporation. Rutherford holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia, as well as a master’s degree in organization development.
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About First American: First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
Michelle Kley
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer of Maxar Technologies
Michelle Kley was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of SSL MDA Holdings, Inc., in July 2016. She is based in our office in San Francisco. Ms. Kley joined SSL in January 2012, serving as Associate General Counsel, Vice President, Legal at SSL. Previous to joining SSL MDA, Ms. Kley worked as a Corporate Associate for several top-tier law firms in San Francisco, including Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati P.C. and Morrison & Foerster LLP. Ms. Kley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology (with honors) from Sonoma State University and a J.D. degree from University of California Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall). Ms. Kley is admitted to practice in the State of California and District of Columbia.
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About Maxar Technologies, Virgin Galactic: Maxar Technologies provides integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence.
Jeremy Kranz
Senior Vice President & Head of Tech Investing of GIC
Kranz is the global head of technology investing and Senior Vice President at GIC. He manages direct and fund investments across the VC, late stage, growth and buyout stages.
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About GIC, GIC: GIC is a global long-term investor that manages Singapore’s foreign reserves.
Jens Brenninkmeyer
Vice President of TPG
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About Sixth Street, TPG: TPG is a private investment firm that manages capital across a family of funds.
Akash Pradhan
Vice President of TPG
Akash Pradhan works across TPG Capital and TPG Growth focusing on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) investments, and is based in San Francisco. He previously worked in TPG Capital’s TMT group from 2013-2015. Akash has been or is currently involved with TPG’s investments in Box, DreamBox, GreenSky, Renaissance Learning, and Zscaler. Prior to joining TPG, he worked at merchant bank Raine in New York. Akash holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from UC Berkeley.
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About TPG: TPG is a private investment firm that manages capital across a family of funds.
Dod Fraser
Vice President of Opendoor
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About Opendoor: Opendoor is an operator of an online real estate marketplace used to streamline the sales process of home buying and selling.
Robert Probst
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ventas
ROBERT F. PROBST joined Ventas in October of 2014 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Ventas, Mr. Probst served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Beam, Inc., where he was a key player in establishing the former unit of Fortune Brands as a standalone publicly traded spirits company in 2011.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
John Cobb
Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of Ventas
JOHN D. COBB currently serves as Ventas’s Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer from 2010 to 2013. During Mr. Cobb’s tenure, he and his team of investment officers developed key customer relationships and facilitated Ventas’s growth through more than $22 billion in accretive mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Ventas, Mr. Cobb served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Senior Lifestyle Corporation, where he led the strategic direction of a 9,000+ unit retirement company with over 3,400 employees. Before that, Mr. Cobb held various positions with GE Healthcare Financial Services, a division of General Electric Capital Corporation, with the last being Senior Managing Director.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Brian Wood
Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Officer of Ventas
BRIAN K. WOOD currently serves as Ventas’s Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Officer, after serving as Senior Vice President, Tax from 2007 to 2012, and as Vice President, Tax from 2000 to 2007. From 1991 to 2000, he served as Vice President, Tax for Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: KND), where his areas of concentration were taxation, accounting and insurance. From 1985 to 1991, Mr. Wood was a tax manager with Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Wood is a member of NAREIT, where he is a member of the Government Relations Committee. He is also a member of the Tax Executives Institute, Inc. and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Nick Jacoby
Senior Vice President of Asset Management of Ventas
Nick Jacoby currently serves as Senior Vice President, Asset Management at Ventas. Mr. Jacoby focuses on Ventas’s triple-net property assets (NNN). Before serving as Senior Vice President, Asset Management, Mr. Jacoby was Vice President, Asset Management from 2012 to 2015, an Asset Manager from 2009 to 2012 and Financial Analyst from 2005 to 2009. Prior to joining Ventas, Mr. Jacoby worked as a Financial Analyst at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Joseph Lambert
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of Ventas
Joseph Lambert serves as our Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, after serving as Vice President, Associate General Counsel in 2012, Vice President, Transactions Counsel from 2009- March, 2012 and Senior Transactions Counsel from 2006- March, 2009. From 2000 to 2006, he was an associate at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, focusing on real estate transactions for a wide variety of private and publicly-traded clients. He is admitted to the Bar in Illinois and is a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel and NAREIT.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Edmund Brady
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Ventas
Edmund Brady, III joined Ventas in June of 2014 as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to joining Ventas, Mr. Brady served as President of the human capital-focused management consulting practice at EMB3 Advisory Services LLC. Mr. Brady previously served as Managing Director and Chief People Officer for Stroz Friedberg, LLC. Prior to that, Mr. Brady worked for Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc., where he most recently served as Partner and Chief People Officer and a member of the firm’s Leadership Committee.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Christian Cummings
Senior Vice President of Asset Management of Ventas
Christian Cummings currently serves as Senior Vice President, Asset Management at Ventas. Mr. Cummings focuses on Ventas’s seniors housing operating portfolio (SHOP) and enterprise-wide dispositions. Before serving as Senior Vice President, Asset Management, Mr. Cummings was Vice President, Asset Management from 2007 to 2015, Manager of Financial Reporting from 2004 to 2007 and an Analyst from 2002 to 2004.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Gregory Liebbe
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Ventas
Gregory R. Liebbe currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at Ventas, an S&P 500 company. Mr. Liebbe leads all aspects of Ventas’s accounting function including internal and external financial reporting, acquisitions, and dispositions. Before serving as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, Mr. Liebbe was Vice President, Accounting from July, 2011 to August, 2015; Director, Accounting from February, 2011 to July, 2011 and Manager, Accounting from February, 2007 to July, 2011.
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About Ventas: Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT),
Keith Baum
Vice President of Pivotal Group
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About Pivotal Group: Pivotal Group is a leading investment and development company with primary concentration on all real estate asset classes.
Will Olivares
Vice President of Corigin
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About Corigin: Corigin is a private real estate investment firm that specializes in owning, operating and developing multifamily assets.
Vanessa Clayton
Vice President of Legal & HR of Homie
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About Homie: Homie is the future of home buying and selling. Customers save thousands of dollars—we’re not focused on commissions. #wegotyourback
Jennifer Tyson
Senior Vice President of HappyCo
Jennifer (Llacera) Tyson is the Senior Vice President at HappyCo.
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About HappyCo: HappyCo is taking traditional paper based processes out of the dark ages.
Sandeep Bharatwaj
Senior Vice President of D. E. Shaw & Co.
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About D. E. Shaw & Co.: The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm.
Rose-Louise Kealey
Senior Vice President of D. E. Shaw & Co.
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About D. E. Shaw & Co.: The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm.
Ricardo Garcia
Vice President of Engineering of LeaseLock
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About LeaseLock: LeaseLock is an insurance technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to eliminate security deposits.
Norman Jetmundsen, Jr.
Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Vulcan Materials Company
Norman Jetmundsen is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Jetmundsen joined Vulcan after a twenty-year career with Bradley, Arant, Rose & White, where he was a partner.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Ejaz Khan
Vice President, Controller and Chief Information Officer of Vulcan Materials Company
Ejaz Khan is the vice president, controller, and chief information officer of Vulcan Materials Company. Beginning in 1979 as a personnel systems specialist, Mr. Khan has held a number of positions in several of the Company’s divisions during his thirty years with Vulcan. Mr. Khan has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from Wharton School of Business.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Christina Alvord
Vice President, Corporate Planning and Performance Improvement of Vulcan Materials Company
Ms. Alvord serves as the vice president of corporate planning and performance improvement. Ms. Alvord joined Vulcan in August 2016. Prior to joining Vulcan, Ms. Alvord held various executive management positions across the United States at GE Aviation, including president of both GE Aviation-Unison Industries and GE Aviation-Middle River Aircraft Systems. She most recently served as general manager, engine component repair and general manager, turbine airfoils center of excellence in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Alvord earned her MBA from Harvard University. She has Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Kevin Halcomb
Vice President, Tax of Vulcan Materials Company
Kevin Halcomb is vice president of tax for Vulcan Materials Company. Since joining Vulcan in 2009, Mr. Halcomb has served in several tax positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining Vulcan, he spent the first ten years of his career as a consultant in Ernst & Young’s business tax services practice. Mr. Halcomb is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in tax accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Charles Lockhart
Vice President, Compensation and Benefits of Vulcan Materials Company
Charley Lockhart is vice president of compensation and benefits for Vulcan Materials Company with responsibility for administration of the executive compensation, retirement and health and welfare programs of the Company. Mr. Lockhart rejoined Vulcan in 1985 as benefits manager after serving as vice president in the trust division of a large regional bank. Mr. Lockhart had previously served in the Vulcan corporate employee benefits office from 1979 to 1982. Mr. Lockhart holds a B.S. Degree in Finance from the University of Alabama, an M.B.A. from Samford University and is a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (C.E.B.S.). He is a member of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, the Southern Employee Benefits Conference, and the Alabama Compensation Association.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Wes Burton, Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer of Vulcan Materials Company
Wes Burton joined Vulcan Materials Company in May 2011 as vice president and treasurer. Prior to joining Vulcan, Mr. Burton was most recently a management consultant with the Enterprise Performance Management Strategy practice group of Accenture LLP, managing director for Marsh USA, Inc. and senior vice president and treasurer at Saks Incorporated. Mr. Burton began his career with fourteen years of corporate finance experience at two different banks, covering the building products, business services, and retail industry sectors. Mr. Burton earned a B.S. degree in management (business/finance) from Georgia Tech.
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About Vulcan Materials Company, Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Larry Miller
Vice President, Human Resources – Construction Materials of Vulcan Materials Company
L Miller joined Vulcan Materials Company as VP Human Resources in 2000.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
James Averitt
Vice President, Risk Management of Vulcan Materials Company
Jim Averitt is Vice President of Risk Management for Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Averitt joined Vulcan in 1984 and has served in a variety of Risk Management positions of increasing responsibility. Mr. Averitt earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Montevallo. He has also achieved the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation from the American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters. Mr. Averitt has served as an officer of the Alabama Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, and is a member of the Alabama Chapter of CPCU. Mr. Averitt also serves on the Marsh Client Advisory Council. He has formerly served as Chairman of the Product Liability Committee of the Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance, on the Tort Litigation Group of the Chemical Manufacturers Association, and the FM Global Risk Management Executive Council.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Mary Carlisle
Vice President, Business Development of Vulcan Materials Company
Ms. Carlisle serves as the vice president of business development. Ms. Carlisle joined Vulcan in May 2006. Ms. Carlisle has held various leadership roles within the Company’s accounting and finance departments. In her most recent role, she served as vice president of finance for the Southern and Gulf Coast Division. Ms. Carlisle earned her MBA from the University of Alabama. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Jim Hettinger
Executive Vice President of Guaranteed Rate
Jim Hettinger heads up a number of Guaranteed Rate departments that are involved in multiple aspects related to a borrower’s loan file. From closing to post-closing quality control, Jim oversees it all. He is constantly striving to improve efficiencies, quality, and personnel. Among the specific departments under his watch are Closing, Post-Closing, Servicing, Shipping, Final/Trailing Docs, Government Insuring, Escrow Release, and Quality Control. Jim is a self-reliant soul, a proud father and Chicagoan, a fan of cooking, Cubs and college football, well-suited for the challenges that greet him every day.
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About Guaranteed Rate: Guaranteed Rate provides mortgage lending services such as home loans and home mortgage refinancing services.
Kasey Marty
Executive Vice President of Guaranteed Rate
Kasey J. Marty manages business risk and product development for Guaranteed Rate’s Secondary Marketing department. He started with the company in 2004 as a loan officer, moved up to branch manager and then transitioned to his current role in 2011, establishing a track record of phenomenal growth and creativity along the way. As the point man for relationship building with agencies, aggregators and insurers, he is the key player in advancing new business opportunities.
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About Guaranteed Rate: Guaranteed Rate provides mortgage lending services such as home loans and home mortgage refinancing services.
Matt Harmon
Executive Vice President of Guaranteed Rate
Matt Harmon is responsible for processing and production management within Guaranteed Rate’s retail branches across the country. He also oversees the company’s Appraisal, Co-op and Condo Departments. When Matt is not in the office, he can be found at the helm of his boat, treating his family and friends to pleasure cruises on the waters of Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. His life and work philosophies overlap according to an essential principle that has guided many throughout the ages. “I live by the Golden Rule, here and outside of work,” says Matt, a Roman Catholic who is actively involved with his church and community. “Treat others how you’d like to be treated. What I’ve always loved about Guaranteed Rate and Victor’s vision is the focus on helping people, and not just the customer. Whether it’s great employee benefits and the rooftop deck or the GR Foundation and all the volunteer activities we do, this is a company that really treats people the right way.” However, Matt cites the focus on customer satisfaction as the element that truly sets the company apart. “We’re different than any other company in the mortgage space because of a singular focus on how we impact the customer. People here are taught early on that we do things differently, that we don’t operate according to what other companies are doing or ‘how it’s always been done’. We have a specific model, a set of core values that binds us together every day. When we get into work we’re all fighting for the same cause: to be the best in class in processes, products, and especially service.”
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About Guaranteed Rate: Guaranteed Rate provides mortgage lending services such as home loans and home mortgage refinancing services.
Scott Ubersox
Executive Vice President of Guaranteed Rate
Scott Ubersox, Executive Vice President of Real Estate, oversees the national portfolio of more than 190 Guaranteed Rate offices around the country. His team is responsible for the establishment of new locations as well as supporting all existing branches. He also manages the team that handles various construction projects at each branch location and oversees improvements at the corporate offices. Among the most fulfilling of these was the rooftop deck at the Chicago headquarters. Additionally, Scott’s team is responsible for managing vendor relationships, ensuring they’re consistent with Guaranteed Rate’s core business values.
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About Guaranteed Rate: Guaranteed Rate provides mortgage lending services such as home loans and home mortgage refinancing services.
Erica Hill
Vice President Global Supplier Diversity and Inclusion of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group, CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Laurence Midler
Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CBRE Group
Laurence H. Midler is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for CBRE. Until early 2014, Larry also served as the company’s Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing the Ethics and Compliance Program, which was initiated in late 2004, and he is the executive in charge of Global Risk Management, Internal Audit and Corporate Responsibility efforts for the firm. Prior to joining CBRE, Mr. Midler served as General Counsel to Micro Warehouse, Inc., prior to the acquisition of its North American businesses in 2003 by CDW Corporation. Following the sale, Mr. Midler served as sole director, President and CEO and led the process of selling the company’s European operations and winding up the company’s affairs. Earlier, Mr. Midler was an associate at Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, in their New York City office. Mr. Midler is active in giving back, both through work and in his personal time. At CBRE, Mr. Midler established a pro bono program, under which the CBRE Legal Department offers legal services to Goodwill Industries of Southern California, on whose advisory board Mr. Midler serves. He also spends time supporting other non-profit organizations including Bridge to Skate and the Jewish Grad Student Initiative, and he and the Midler family hosts the Alex Midler Roll-a-Thon, an annual skateboarding event that raises money to benefit organizations seeking a cure to childhood leukemia.Mr. Midler holds a Juris Doctor degree from the New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, from the University of Virginia.
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Ajay Malhotra
Vice President, Advisory & Transaction Services of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Bob Bruning
Vice President Supply Chain & Sourcing of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Michael Frost
Vice President & First Vice President of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Jon Faulkenberg
Executive Vice President of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
John Perlik
Vice President of Debt & Structured Finance of CBRE Group
John Perlik is the Vice President – Debt and Structured Finance of CBRE .
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About Capstone Financial Solutions, CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Dan Lyne
Senior Vice President of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Dan Lyne
Senior Vice President of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Todd D Jones
Senior Vice President & Director of Institutional Sales of Boston Financial Investment Management
Mr. Jones joined the firm in 2012 as a Senior Vice President where he serves as a senior member of the Production. Mr. Jones is responsible for identifying and securing institutional capital for all Boston Financial multi-investor and proprietary fund offerings. In this capacity, he oversees the fund marketing and sales activities of the firm, as well as the day to day management of all broker-dealers representing Boston Financial. Previously, Mr. Jones served as Vice President and Manager of Institutional Sales at PNC Financial Services Group where he was primarily responsible for marketing its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) investment funds. During his tenure at PNC, Mr. Jones was involved in raising more than $2.5 billion of investor capital and was instrumental in expanding the group’s investor base by creating over 25 new relationships. Prior to joining PNC in 2005, Mr. Jones served as an Assistant Vice President with National City Bank where he was responsible for managing and advising a large portfolio of clients on a wide range of credit and treasury management products. Mr. Jones received a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Louisville and holds a Master of Business Administration from Bellarmine University where he graduated Beta Gamma Sigma.
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About Boston Financial Investment Management: Boston Financial Investment Management is a real estate investment management company.
Rocio Luhring
Senior Vice President of Asset Management of Boston Financial Investment Management
Ms. Luhring is a Senior Vice President and leads the Asset Management team at Boston Financial. She oversees the asset management and compliance function for over $8.5 billion in tax credit equity investments. Assets under management include 1450 properties nationwide in both owned and third-party managed investments. Ms. Luhring has been a member of the firm’s Investment Committee since 2009. Ms. Luhring joined Boston Financial in 2000 and brings 20 years of real estate and affordable housing experience to her role, including 18 years of LIHTC experience. Prior to joining Boston Financial, Ms. Luhring was a Senior Asset Manager at Boston Capital. Prior to Boston Capital, she served as a housing consultant and Deputy Director of Property Management at a Boston-based community development corporation (CDC). Ms. Luhring received a B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master’s of Business Administration from Boston College.
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About Boston Financial Investment Management: Boston Financial Investment Management is a real estate investment management company.
Jeffrey D. Rahn
Senior Vice President of Boston Financial Investment Management
Jeffrey D. Rahn is a Senior Vice President with Boston Financial Investment Management’s Capital Transactions Group (CTG) and is responsible for dispositions and refinancings of the company’s multifamily tax credit investments. Under his supervision, the CTG has been involved in the disposition or refinancing of over 1,000 investments resulting in distributions of $600 million to BFIM affiliated tax credit funds. He has over thirty-five years of diversified experience in many facets of the real estate industry, including asset management, capital transactions and property management. Prior to assuming responsibility for his current role in 2003, Mr. Rahn was responsible for Lend Lease’s institutional multifamily asset management group and prior to that Boston Financial’s Tax Credit Asset Management Business Unit. Mr. Rahn received an MBA from DePaul University and a BS in Accounting from Eastern Illinois University. He was the 2008 President of the Real Estate Finance Association in Boston and 2009 Finance Committee Chairman for the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
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About Boston Financial Investment Management: Boston Financial Investment Management is a real estate investment management company.
Armando Perez
Executive Vice President of Investment Management of Boston Financial Investment Management
Mr. Pérez is the Executive Vice President responsible for Investment Management. He directs asset management, fund management and client reporting activities for Boston Financial’s tax credit equity investments in more than 1,600 properties nationwide. Mr. Pérez also is responsible for third-party asset management services and for the strategic management of Boston Financial’s proprietary Information Technology platform. Mr. Pérez brings 30 years of real estate and affordable housing experience to his role, including 24 years of LIHTC experience. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pérez was an Asset Management Officer at the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Mr. Pérez received a B.A. from Columbia University; earned a Master’s in Regional Planning from Cornell University on a Cornell Graduate Fellowship; and completed the MIT Center for Real Estate’s Minority Developers Executive Program. Mr. Pérez is a member of the Cornell Real Estate Council and has served on the board of directors of several non-profit housing and community organizations in Boston.
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About Boston Financial Investment Management: Boston Financial Investment Management is a real estate investment management company.
Sarah J Laubinger
Executive Vice President of Production of Boston Financial Investment Management
Sarah Laubinger joined Boston Financial in 1997 and has over 18 years of syndication experience including sourcing, structuring, underwriting and closing nearly $2 billion in low income housing and historic tax credit equity. Ms. Laubinger currently co-leads Boston Financial’s equity syndication efforts with Greg Voyentzie. Together, they have joint responsibility for the strategic direction of the Production group, including the identification and marketing of new capital sources, the structuring and pricing of new fund offerings, and the selection of property-level investments. Ms. Laubinger has been a member of Boston Financial’s Senior Management Team and Investment Committee since 2005. As such she has been instrumental in helping establish Boston Financial as one of the largest firms in the tax credit industry. Sarah is a Board Member of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition and member of the Real Estate Council of Boston College. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
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About Boston Financial Investment Management: Boston Financial Investment Management is a real estate investment management company.
Gregory P. Voyentzie
CEO & Executive Vice President of Production of Boston Financial Investment Management
Mr. Voyentzie joined Boston Financial in 1999 and has over 22 years of experience in the affordable housing business. Mr. Voyentzie currently co-leads Boston Financial’s equity syndication efforts with Sarah Laubinger. Together, they have joint responsibility for the strategic direction of the Production group, including the identification and marketing of new capital sources, the structuring and pricing of new fund offerings, and the selection of property-level investments. Prior to joining Boston Financial, Mr. Voyentzie represented LIHTC investors at Ernst & Young and was a manager in the Real Estate Accounting practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Voyentzie holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.
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Jerrold H Abrahams
Executive Vice President of Boston Financial Investment Management
Jerry Abrahams is a Managing Director in the ORIX Municipal and Infrastructure Group and is also an Executive Vice President for Boston Financial Investment Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX USA. In this dual role, Mr. Abrahams ensures that Boston Financial receives the resources it needs to meet the needs of its investor and developer clients. Based in New York, Mr. Abrahams has led ORIX USA’s efforts in investing in low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) and the renewable tax credits in recent years. He also sits on the Boston Financial Capital Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Abrahams has extensive experience in municipal finance, renewable energy and tax credit investment. Prior to joining ORIX USA, he spent 20 years at Citi, holding a variety of positions in capital markets and public finance, including running the municipal division’s Structured Products Group and acting as Co-Head of Municipal Syndicate. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Mr. Abrahams is an adjunct professor at the New York University Wagner School of Public Policy where he teaches a graduate-level course in municipal finance and tax credit financing.
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About Boston Financial Investment Management: Boston Financial Investment Management is a real estate investment management company.
Jerrold H Abrahams
Executive Vice President of Boston Financial Investment Management
Jerry Abrahams is a Managing Director in the ORIX Municipal and Infrastructure Group and is also an Executive Vice President for Boston Financial Investment Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX USA. In this dual role, Mr. Abrahams ensures that Boston Financial receives the resources it needs to meet the needs of its investor and developer clients. Based in New York, Mr. Abrahams has led ORIX USA’s efforts in investing in low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) and the renewable tax credits in recent years. He also sits on the Boston Financial Capital Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Abrahams has extensive experience in municipal finance, renewable energy and tax credit investment. Prior to joining ORIX USA, he spent 20 years at Citi, holding a variety of positions in capital markets and public finance, including running the municipal division’s Structured Products Group and acting as Co-Head of Municipal Syndicate. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Mr. Abrahams is an adjunct professor at the New York University Wagner School of Public Policy where he teaches a graduate-level course in municipal finance and tax credit financing.
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Brian McDade
Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Simon Property Group
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Mark Silvestri
Executive Vice President – Corporate Real Estate of Simon Property Group
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Thomas Ward
Senior Vice President – Investor Relations of Simon Property Group
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Andrew Juster
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Simon Property Group
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Barney Quinn
Executive Vice President – Leasing of Simon Property Group
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David Campbell
Senior Vice President – Finance of Simon Property Group
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Kevin McGowan
Vice President Of Product Management of HqO
Kevin McGowan is the Vice President of Product Management at HqO.
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About HqO: HqO helps building owners and property teams thrive with technology that engages tenants and creates the most value for their assets.
Kyle Butts
Head Of Strategic Relations and Vice President of Sales of CINC
Kyle (“KB”) joined CINC in 2014 and is responsible for sustaining and evolving key relationships within the CINC community and other strategic partnership opportunities. KB began his career in radio as an Account Executive and on air personality, and later became Manager of West Coast Sales at Turner Broadcasting. A native of Los Angeles, KB is a die-hard Lakers, Raiders, and Dodgers fan; with love for the Braves and Atlanta United. KB is a graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing.
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Steve Murnin
Head Of Client Services and Senior Vice President of CINC
Steve is responsible for the client experience at CINC. This includes onboarding, training, MasterMinds, CINC Summit, and the daily experience of each CINC family member. Steve’s background includes changing the culture of a Fortune 300 real estate related organization with over 2,200 sales executives by identifying, creating, developing, and implementing “value ad” sales solutions. Steve has 40 years of experience in real estate and over 25 years in technology sales and service. Steve and his wife Lori have been married for forty years. The have three wonderful daughters and six amazing grandchildren.
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Christopher Nelson
Vice President & Chief Information Officer of Beacon Roofing Supply
Christopher Nelson joined Beacon in July 2006. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Information Systems & Supply Chain, for Dan River, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bedding products. Christopher was with Dan River since 1996. Prior to that, Mr. Nelson was with Price Waterhouse as a Management Consultant. Christopher received a BS in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Global Executive MBA with honors from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School.
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Brendan Daly
Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer of Beacon Roofing Supply
Brendan Daly joined us as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer in November 2013. Prior to joining Beacon, he was the Vice President of Supply Chain-Americas for Zodiac Pool Systems based in California. Brendan prior experience includes working for Cooper Industries, The Stanley Works and General Electric, all in supply chain roles. Brendan has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy.
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David Hall
Regional Vice President of Cassady Pierce-McClure Johnston of Beacon Roofing Supply
David Hall is responsible for the overall operations of the Cassady Pierce and McClure Johnston branches in Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia, as well as North Coast Pittsburgh. David joined Beacon in September 2005 as a Branch Manager and has demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to significantly improve branch operations. He was promoted to Regional Manager in January 2008 and Assistant Vice President for Cassady Pierce in 2012. Prior to working for Beacon, David was with Allied Building Products as a Commercial Sales Manager. He has also worked for Gateway Country Store and was a District Manager for Foot Locker. David attended Utica College of Syracuse University.
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Brian Gibson
Regional Vice President of Best Distributing of Beacon Roofing Supply
Brian Gibson was promoted to Regional Vice President in January 2013 and is responsible for the overall operations of Best Distributing Company. Brian joined Best Distributing after graduating from college in an Outside Sales role in February of 1996. Since then Brian has had a strong career progression within Best Distributing. He was promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the Charlotte Branch in April 1999 and Branch Manager of the Raleigh Branch in September 2001. Brian was named a Residential Product Manager in August 2006. Brian is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
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John Tierney
Regional Vice President of North Coast Roofing Systems of Beacon Roofing Supply
John Tierney is responsible for the overall operations of North Coast as well as the Shelter Distribution locations in IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, and WV. Prior to joining Beacon in 2007, he was the managing partner of North Coast in Kentucky. He held the positions of Branch Manager and Regional Manager, before his promotion to Regional Vice President in July 2013. John has over 20 years of experience in the roofing industry working in the sales and distribution sector. John has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Murray State University.
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Bill Sarvis
Regional Vice President of Roof Depot of Beacon Roofing Supply
Bill Sarvis is responsible for the overall operations of the Roof Depot branches in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. Prior to joining Beacon in 2012, he spent 20+ years at Lowes in various positions including Regional Vice President of their Southeast Region. Bill graduated from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC with a B.S. in Business Administration.
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Mike Lyle
Regional Vice President of North Texas of Beacon Roofing Supply
Mike Lyle is responsible for the overall operations of our North Texas / Dallas market. Prior to joining Beacon in October, 2015, Mike was Senior Vice President Central Division at Roofing Supply Group. Mike brings nearly 40 years of experience in the roofing industry and has held every conceivable title within the roofing industry including driver, estimator, manager, salesperson, collections and founder/owner.
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Daniel Worley
Regional Vice President of The Roof Center of Beacon Roofing Supply
Daniel Worley was promoted to Regional Vice President in January 2013 and is responsible for the overall operations of The Roof Center. Daniel began his career in roofing distribution with The Roof Center in 1985 in Counter Sales at the Bethesda location. He quickly grew his career within The Roof Center as he moved to Outside Sales and assuming the role of Branch Manager for Bethesda, Rockville and Alexandria. Daniel was the Region Operations Manager in 1998. In 2008 he became a Region Manager and in 2011 was name Director of Steep Slope Roofing while continuing to be a Region Manager. Daniel attended the University of Maryland.
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About Beacon Roofing Supply, The Roof Center: Beacon Roofing Supply is a distributor of roofing materials and building materials.
Alan Shamblin
Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety of Beacon Roofing Supply
Alan Shamblin joined Beacon in April 2014 as the Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety based in Herndon, Virginia effective April 28, 2014. He is responsible for leading all facets of safety, risk and DOT compliance for the business. Prior to joining Beacon, Alan was the Vice President of Risk, Safety & Transportation for Safway Group Holding LLC since 2006. While at Safway, Alan was responsible for the overall strategic and day-to-day management of the company’s risk management, safety and transportation functions for international and domestic locations. In 2002, Alan joined Hughes Supply Inc., a distributor of construction repair and maintenance products, as the Director, Safety and Risk. Prior to Hughes, Alan held increasing roles of responsibility with Hubbard Construction Company and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Alan has his MBA and Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
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Jeffrey Metz
Regional Vice President of Quality Roofing Supply of Beacon Roofing Supply
Jeffrey Metz is responsible for the overall operations of Quality Roofing Supply. He was promoted to Regional Vice President in October 2010. He was previously Assistant Regional Vice President of Quality. Jeff began his career with Beacon in May 2000 and had over 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles prior to his promotion to Regional VP.
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Ross Cooper
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Beacon Roofing Supply
Ross Cooper joined us in July 2006. Prior to joining us, Ross was with Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. since 1999. From 1996 to 2006, Ross served as outside general counsel to Building Suppliers Corporation, LLC, an organization of roofing and construction materials wholesale distributors. Ross received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University and a J.D. from George Washington University Law School.
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David Wrabel
Vice President of Credit of Beacon Roofing Supply
David holds a B.S. in Business, Finance, from the University of Connecticut.
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Gerard Hill
Regional Vice President of Beacon Sales of Beacon Roofing Supply
Gerard Hill is responsible for the overall operations of Beacon Sales Company. He joined Beacon in 2001 and has held several key positions including Sales Director and Assistant Vice President before his promotion to Regional Vice President in October 2007. Gerard has over twenty years experience in the roofing industry, working in both the distribution and the contracting sectors of the business. Gerard has a degree in Economics from Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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Nick L. Place
Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Bridgewater Bank
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About Bridgewater Bank: Bridgewater Bank is a full-service commercial bank where answers came quickly, opportunities were plentiful, and the culture was optimistic.
Jeffrey D. Shellberg
Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer of Bridgewater Bank
Jeffrey Shellberg is a founder of the Company and founding director of the board. He has worked in the regulatory and commercial banking industry for over 30 years. As Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Jeffrey Shellberg is responsible for all aspects of the Bank’s credit policies and risk management systems. Prior to 2013, Jeffrey Shellberg oversaw the lending division in addition to his responsibilities as Chief Credit Officer. He currently chairs the loan and appraisal committees and plays an integral role in credit actions on the Bank’s largest lending relationships. He serves as the primary contact with all regulatory agencies. Jeffrey Shellberg’s extensive experience in community banking includes strategic planning, policy formation, risk management, asset and liability management, as well as external/internal audit. Prior to joining Bridgewater Bank, Jeffrey Shellberg was Senior Vice President of Klein Bank and began his banking career at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1985, where he worked for 15 years. He is a frequent guest panelist at commercial real estate forums across the Twin Cities. Jeffrey Shellberg received his B.S. from Iowa State University and is an alumnus of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, Boulder.
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Jennifer Orser
Vice President, Head of Marketing and Ecommerce of HELIX
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About HELIX: HELIX RE is a platform for creating and delivering digital twins for buildings.
Jack Williamson
Founder & Vice President of Peoples Home Equity
Prior to Peoples Home Equity, Jack started United Capital Lending in 1998 after he saw a need for a local mortgage company that had a wide array of mortgage products but also had an emphasis on customer service. With the firm belief that the quality of the employee is more important than the quantity of employees, UCL flourished. In 2008, Jack joined forces with Aaron Wimsatt, and since that time Peoples Home Equity has continued to leverage quality over quantity into strong and continued growth.
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About Peoples Home Equity: Peoples Home Equity, Inc. is dedicated to the simple goal of helping Americans achieve the dream of responsible home ownership.
Jeffrey Trahan
Vice President & Treasurer of John Deere
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About John Deere: John Deere manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery.
Pierre Guyot
Senior Vice President John Deere Power System of John Deere
Pierre Guyot is Vice President, Global Supply Management and Logistics, a position he has held since May 2014. He is responsible for the leadership of all global supply management and logistics activities for the company. Following positions in purchasing and operations at Peugeot in England and France, Guyot joined John Deere in 1998 as Manager, Assembly at the Saran factory in France. In 2002, he was appointed Operations Manager at Deere’s Arc-Les-Gray factory. In 2004, Guyot was named Director, Supply Management – Ag Equipment in Mannheim, Germany. Immediately prior to his current role, Guyot served as General Manager for the Saran factory, beginning in 2007. Guyot earned a mechanical engineering degree from École Centrale de Lille and an industrial economics degree from École Nationale Supérieure du Pétrole et des Moteurs (IFP School). Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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Gregory Noe
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of John Deere
Gregory R. Noe is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, International, for Deere & Company, a position he has held since July 2014. Noe leads Deere’s law services supporting the company’s operations and growth initiatives outside the United States and Canada as well as intellectual property teams globally. Noe joined Deere & Company in 1993. He most recently served as Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, a position he held since December 2008. Prior to his position as Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Noe held the position of Associate General Counsel, Special Litigation. Before that, Noe was Manager, Far East Operations, Construction and Forestry Division. In 2004, Noe was assigned to the Deere European Office in Mannheim, Germany, where he was responsible for providing legal services to various international Deere business units, including John Deere India, John Deere South Africa, and John Deere South America. Over his career, he has worked with product liability litigation, trade regulation, and legal support for overseas and partnership businesses. Noe received his bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Notre Dame in 1988 and a juris doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1991. He is a member of the American Corporate Counsel Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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Renee Mailhot
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of John Deere
Renee Mailhot is Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Deere & Company, a position she has held since May 2015. She leads the Center for Global Business Conduct (CGBC), which is responsible for reinforcing Deere’s enduring commitment to how it does business and ensuring a sustainable focus on its core values of Integrity, Quality, Commitment, and Innovation throughout Deere’s global operations. Mailhot joined Deere & Company in 1991 in the Human Resources Department in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the former Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division, where she also served in various roles in Marketing & Sales. She later returned to the Human Resources function, where she has held roles of increasing responsibility, including manager, Employee Development for Region 2; manager, Recruiting and Staffing for North America; and manager, Global Job Evaluation. In 2011, Mailhot was named Regional Human Resources Director for Latin America. In this role, she was a key member of the leadership team for Region 3. In 2013, she was appointed director, Talent Management. Most recently, she has served as director, Global Employee Communications. Mailhot earned a B.S. in psychology from Michigan State University and an M.A. with a concentration in human resources from North Carolina State University. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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Nick Constantino
Vice President – Strategic Accounts of MRI Software
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Marc DiCapua
Sr. Vice President, Global Services of MRI Software
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Neal Zamore
Senior Vice President, Global Digital Customer Experience of Avis Budget Group
Neal Zamore is the SVP Global Digital Customer Experience for Avis Budget Group, where he is charged with creating a uniform digital strategy and customer experience for Avis and Budget brands globally. Neal’s first role at Avis Budget Group was Vice President, Consumer Marketing & CRM, where as the General Manager for North America Avis, Budget, Budget Truck, and Payless brands he created digital, mobile, and traditional marketing programs that built the brand footprint while optimizing profitability and cutting conversion costs. Prior to joining Avis Budget Group, Neal was Vice President, Strategic Marketing Initiatives for Cigna. In just one year, he created several first-ever tools and strategies including an enterprise campaign management system, a purchase predictability model, and a new website to increase brand footprint and maximize retail marketing penetration. Previously, Neal spent three years at Allianz Global Investors, where as Senior Vice President, Director, eSolutions & Client Intelligence, he elevated their lead generation systems to a state-of-the-art portal and launched an award-winning public website which maximized efficiencies and drove sales growth. Earlier, as Vice President, Director of eCommerce & Distribution Technology for Oppenheimer Funds, Neal managed the strategy for the company website, email channels, and CRM. During his eight-year tenure, he developed the industry’s #1 financial advisory website and email newsletter and #2 shareholder website. Neal honed his skills in online and interactive marketing through several earlier roles with increasing responsibility at Arthur Anderson, Met Life, and GE Capital. He also founded two web design and data management companies at the beginning of his career. Neal earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently lives in New Jersey.
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About Avis Budget Group: Avis Budget Group offers professionals and individuals with vehicle rental and sharing services.
Ohad Zeira
Vice President Fleet Ventures of Avis Budget Group
Ohad Zeira is the director of consumer IoT at [Verizon Communications](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/verizon), a broadband and telecommunications company. He also serves as an advisor at [Internet of Things Consortium](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/internet-of-things-consortium#/entity). Prior to that, he served and carried out his services as the head of WeMo at [Belkin International](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/belkin-international#/entity). Zeira is also known to have specialized in many fields such as consumer-driven design, outside-in innovation, new venture structuring, acquisitions, foresight, emerging technology marketing, licensing and negotiation, technology partnerships, and profit and loss management. Being a degree holder in operations research, which was obtained from [Cornell University](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cornell-university#/entity), Zeira also holds a master’s degree in strategy and finance from [UCLA Anderson](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ucla-anderson-school-of-management#/entity). Zeira resides in New York, United States.
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Buddy Altus
Vice President Sales Support & Distribution of Avis Budget Group
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Jeff Kaelin
Vice President Product Development of Avis Budget Group
Jeff Kaelin has been involved with the transportation industry for more than 25 years. Since joining Avis Budget Group in 1994, he has held various roles with increasing responsibility across operations, information technology, customer experience, strategy, marketing and most recently, product development within the innovation organisation. Jeff’s current focus is helping to shape Avis Budget Group’s position in the evolving mobility landscape through the development and growth of the Company’s rapidly growing Global Connected Car and Self Service Products. These products deliver new capabilities transforming customer experiences, rental operations and brand positioning delivered through global cross-functional teams.
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John Perisich
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Primoris Services Corporation
John Perisich has been senior vice president and general counsel of Primoris since February 2006. Prior to that, he served as vice president, general counsel and Secretary of Primoris. Mr. Perisich joined ARB in 1995. Prior to joining Primoris, Mr. Perisich practiced law at Klein, Wegis, a full service law firm based in Bakersfield, California. He received a B.A. degree from UCLA in 1987, and a J.D. from the University of Santa Clara in 1991.
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About Primoris Services Corporation: Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States
Annie Hanna Cestra
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Annie was named Chief Operating Officer of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in 1986, after 12 years of serving as Treasurer and guiding the fiscal policies of the company from the beginning of its remarkable expansion. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgian Court College and a Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Annie currently holds a Real Estate Broker and an Insurance license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Her current responsibility is to direct the administrative operations of Howard Hanna Real Estate and its ancillaries. This involves developing and implementing policies and procedures that serve the needs of the Corporation, the licensees and management to ensure professional standards of consistency and integrity. Annie is a member of the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission and has been since 2003. In December 2007, then Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell appointed Annie Chair of the Real Estate Commission. She also has served as a Director of the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh’s Executive Committee and a delegate to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.
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Kristine M Burdick
Executive Vice President & General Manager of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
With Howard Hanna since 2004, Kristine (Kris) M. Burdick has been in the residential real estate business for more than 20 years with a proven track record of success. In her current role as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Ohio Region of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Kris is responsible for overseeing business and operational efforts for the company throughout the state. Shortly after joining Howard Hanna in 2004, Kris was promoted to Manager of the Akron office. In that role, she supervised more than 85 sales associates. For five years, Kris grew the office while winning Howard Hanna awards that included “Top Ohio Office” and “Top Regional Office.” In 2010, Kris joined the Ohio South Regional management team as Regional Sales Manager and Vice President. Her focus was on strategic market growth, development, profitability of sales offices, and identification of new office locations. She facilitated the expansion and growth of the region, which included more than 300 sales associates and 12 office locations.
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Kelly A. Silver
Executive Vice President of Marketing of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Kelly A. Silver brings extensive experience of marketing communications to Howard Hanna including television, print, e-marketing and brand management for both domestic and international markets. She also has over 20 years with BBDO, the world’s most awarded advertising agency. Her work was dedicated to the Chrysler Corporation and its brands Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. She was directly involved in major initiatives including global brand expansion to Europe and Asia. A native of Detroit, Kelly relocated to Pittsburgh in 2010 to assume her role at Thermo Fisher. She is a graduate of the University of Detroit.
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M. Jean Hayes
Vice President & Director of Purchasing & Operations of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
M. Jean Hayes began her career in real estate in 1980, achieving recognition as a Million Dollar Producer in her first year in the business. In 1987, Jean worked in the Marketing department, and created the Printer Pieces coding system that is still used today. Currently, she is the Vice President and Director of Purchasing and Operations. Jean became the Director of Purchasing and Operations in 1990, and Vice President in 1996.
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Dennis D. Drennan
Vice President & Regional Manager of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Dennis D. Drennan’s career has run the gamut during his more than 40 years in the real estate business, and in the process, he developed a valuable set of skills. He has served as a Regional Vice President for a franchised company, overseeing 300 of its Midwest offices; he was the first to bring another franchise to the state of Ohio in 1982; and he owned his own franchise company in Canton for 12 years. Dennis has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of the real estate transaction. He loves the challenge and the people, but he most enjoys the team aspect of the business, and a team victory over an individual victory.
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