Experience

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  Black Bear Capital Partners

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Senior Managing Partner

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Black Bear Capital Partners (“BBCP”) is a leading boutique commercial real estate firm specializing in structured debt and equity advisory on a national scale and across all major property types. Our partners and talented team of professionals bring over 50 years of combined experience in owning, developing, financing and operating real estate across multiple asset classes. Our core philosophy is simple; to truly understand our clients’ real estate needs, obtain the most competitive custom-tailored capital solution and to ensure a timely and cost-effective closing process.With our 50 years of combined experience in the commercial real estate industry, we have forged long-standing relationships with hundreds of lenders and equity investors ranging from local, regional and national banks, life insurance companies, conduit lenders, the agencies, REIT’s, family offices and private funds.At Black Bear, we grab the market by the horns.

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  Black Bear Asset Management

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior Managing Director

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Greater New York City Area

    Founded in 2008 by Arthur D. Bellini and William Fung, the primary business of Black Bear Asset Management LLC ("BBAM") is to manage client and proprietary capital through value and growth-oriented investments in real estate and real estate-related assets across the United States. The firm's investment strategy seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns from current income and capital appreciation by investing in property and debt-driven opportunities in commercial real estate. Our approach adheres to BBAM's investment philosophy of risk control, consistent performance and stringent financial analysis. BBAM’s team of talented professionals has expertise in many facets of the real estate market including finance, development, land use, leasing, construction, building operations, and law.

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  Meridian Capital Group

  • Senior Vice President

    • May 2004 - Jul 2018