Joel Hanson
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Credentials
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CCIM
CCIM InstituteJan, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wellabe
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United States
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Real Estate Investment Manager
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Oct 2020 - Present
Recruited to re-engineer and implement a new commercial real estate investment strategy within the broader investment portfolio which requires repositioning of the existing commercial mortgage portfolio and creation and implementation of two new commercial mortgage origination and servicing platforms. Oversee and manage both the commercial mortgage and alternative real estate investment portfolios/strategies with a combined representation of 20% of total invested assets of the organization. Develop new lending/investment strategies which are customized to each investment attribute such as whole loans, participating loans with third-party institutional investment partners, and alternative strategies related to commercial real estate investing nationwide. ✔ Achieved success in effectuating a new and efficient commercial real estate investment platform by pairing a rich industry knowledge of investment analysis with a strength in building sustainable relationships with diverse audiences. ✔ Leveraged a strong personal network with numerous investment professionals nationwide to immediately implement a successful correspondent-based platform, which resulted in significant growth in commercial mortgage originations. ✔ Took the initiative to develop and implement a niche commercial lending program sponsored by Executive Leadership for non-core property types which was designed to support one insurance company subsidiary by providing debt and equity capital while enhancing insurance product sales through client distribution channels. ✔ Strategically developed a new origination and servicing platform relationship with another institutional investor resulting in the immediate and successful transfer of loan servicing of a significant number of existing core commercial mortgages, setting the stage for ongoing origination efforts. Show less
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Hanson Commercial Finance & Consulting
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West Des Moines, Iowa
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President/Founder
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Jul 2017 - Oct 2020
Tailored client investment options on both the local and global level by understanding client needs and matching them to the appropriate debt/equity source which best satisfies the client strategy. Managed marketing and networking efforts with 20+ varied capital sources which provided clients with efficient access to a diversified capital base. Established strong industry networks in all aspects of commercial real estate debt and equity and demonstrated a robust and diversified knowledge with which to assist clients with capital needs. Identified market opportunities and threats of commercial real estate investing and lending in the macro/micro economic cycles by continually conducting market research for the benefit of client’s commercial investment strategies. ✔ Generated significant results despite a global pandemic by matching clients with both international and domestic-based equity capital sources to fund development projects totaling over $60M involving non-traditional property types in secondary/tertiary markets. ✔ Paved the way toward current position by providing 11+ months of periodic pro bono consulting with an institutional insurance company related to its commercial mortgage platform. Show less
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Bankers Trust
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United States
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Vice President - Commercial Mortgage Loan Broker
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Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
✔ Collaborated effectively through personal relationships within an extensive network of well-established Mortgage Bankers who represented firms nationwide to help facilitate long-term lending opportunities for bank clients. ✔ Facilitated multiple 3rd-party lender take-out loans for existing bank loans which provided lending options for clients to meet their strategic needs, while also assisting the bank in its diversification efforts within the commercial mortgage loan portfolio. ✔ Collaborated effectively through personal relationships within an extensive network of well-established Mortgage Bankers who represented firms nationwide to help facilitate long-term lending opportunities for bank clients. ✔ Facilitated multiple 3rd-party lender take-out loans for existing bank loans which provided lending options for clients to meet their strategic needs, while also assisting the bank in its diversification efforts within the commercial mortgage loan portfolio.
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Athene Asset Management LLC
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Investment Director
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May 1998 - Dec 2015
✔ Earned honors as the top producer year-over-year by originating the greatest volume of high-quality commercial mortgage loans totaling in excess of $4B. ✔ Played a pivotal role in the building of a $7B high-quality commercial mortgage portfolio and successfully managed all problem loan workouts to satisfactory outcomes with minimal losses. ✔ Recognized by peers nationwide as a well-respected industry influencer and a “preferred lender”. ✔ Represented the company through participation in professional panels as well as speaking engagements, conferences, and events. Show less
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Wells Fargo
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Credit Analyst
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Mar 1994 - May 1998
Responsible for the credit analysis and approval/rejection recommendations of commercial lease applications sourced from vendors throughout the US. Responsible for the credit analysis and approval/rejection recommendations of commercial lease applications sourced from vendors throughout the US.
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Education
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1987 - 1992
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance and Financial Management Services -
1996 - 1998
Drake University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Services Marketing
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