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Jack M. Cohen is a seasoned commercial real estate expert with 34 years of experience in lending, consulting, and leadership. He has held various roles, including CEO, Chairman, Managing Director, and Advisory Board Member at prominent firms. Cohen has a strong background in finance, recapitalizations, and direct lending, with expertise in real estate economics, coaching, and mentoring. He has worked with several notable companies, including ArrowMark Partners, Hillcrest Finance LLC, Grand Ventures Fund, Darkknight Ventures, LLC, Ascot Enterprises, Stronghill Capital, Shirlaws Group, and 3650 REIT. Cohen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Claremont Men's College and a Master's Degree in Construction Management from Stanford University.

Experience

  • ArrowMark Partners
    • United States
    • Managing Director
      • Jul 2023 - Present
      • United States

      ArrowMark Commercial Real Estate is a Balance Sheet Lender - $1m-$100m+

    • Advisory Board Member
      • Feb 2018 - Present

  • Grand Ventures Fund
    • Grand Rapids, MI
    • Advisor
      • Aug 2017 - Present
      • Grand Rapids, MI

  • Darkknight Ventures, LLC
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • CEO
      • Dec 2016 - Present
      • Chicago, Illinois

      Darkknight Ventures, LLC is an advisory and investment firm focused on accelerating the success of entrepreneurial operating entities. We help firms grow more value, faster, while having the most fun.

    • Advisory Board Member
      • Feb 2016 - Present

  • Stronghill Capital
    • Austin, Texas Area
    • Chief Innovation Officer
      • Jan 2020 - Jul 2023
      • Austin, Texas Area

    • Partner
      • 2015 - Jul 2023

      Focusing on funding growth capital for SME's.

  • Academic Approach
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Dec 2014 - Jan 2023
      • Greater Chicago Area

  • 3650 REIT
    • Chicago
    • Vice Chairman
      • Apr 2018 - Jan 2021
      • Chicago

      A national commercial real estate lending, investment and services platform providing both long-term lending commitments and shorter-term bridge debt and equity capital.As a portfolio lender, the 3650 REIT name signifies the number of days in a 10-year loan – and our corresponding commitment to hold loans on our balance sheet and provide high-touch service to our sponsor relationships each and every day through to maturity.

    • Chairman
      • 1981 - Oct 2015
      • Chicago

      I began my career with Cohen Financial in 1981 as a loan originator before taking the lead of the firm as CEO, a title I held for twenty five years. I have essentially been the Chief Strategy Officer, leader, manager and producer. During my 34 years at Cohen Financial, offices, as well as lines of businesses were created, grown, closed and even sold. I recapitalized the firm six times between 1998 and 2013.

Education

  • 1978 - 1980
    Stanford University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering
  • 1978 - 1980
    Stanford University
    Master’s Degree, Construction Management
  • 1975 - 1978
    Claremont Men's College
    Bachelor’s Degree

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Industry Focus. “Commercial Real Estate”

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