Experience

Tempo Capital Group, LLC.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • 2015 - Present

  Tempo Capital Group is a Chicago based national real estate capital advisory firm specializing in the homebuilding industry. We are financiers to homebuilders and their projects. We understand the right capital source can make a huge difference, not only in cost savings, leverage and guarantee options, but in streamlined approvals and funding processes as well. What we do is help determine which capital source is the best fit, structure and terms for a particular builder & project, and then facilitate and negotiate the transaction. We understand things are always changing in this industry and there is a constant need to keep in tune with the current trends in capital. We closely monitor the debt & private equity markets, and know how builders can structure their deals favorably. We are determined to provide the most cutting edge, up to date capital. We find many builders don’t have time to cultivate the range of our capital relationships, they're glad to have our expertise and network in their corner.



A. Perry Homes

• United States
• Residential Building Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • 2013 - 2017

  Chief Financial Officer at A. Perry Homes, a Chicago based home building & architectural design firm, with offices in Chicago, Washington DC and Florida. Responsible for all the company’s financial and accounting activities, while providing strategic leadership, planning and oversight of the company’s financial resources. Chief Financial Officer at A. Perry Homes, a Chicago based home building & architectural design firm, with offices in Chicago, Washington DC and Florida. Responsible for all the company’s financial and accounting activities, while providing strategic leadership, planning and oversight of the company’s financial resources.



Berke Properties

• Real Estate

• President

  • 2004 - 2012

  Homebuilding, Development, Consultant Homebuilder & CFO consultant for multiple real estate development/construction companies. Investment adviser and financing lead for residential & commercial real estate. Homebuilding, Development, Consultant Homebuilder & CFO consultant for multiple real estate development/construction companies. Investment adviser and financing lead for residential & commercial real estate.



Berke Homes

• Real Estate

• CFO & Partner

  • 1989 - 2005

  Home Builders & Developers The premier Builder/Developer of subdivisions and projects on the North Shore and Greater Chicago area. Subdivisions were prestigious in nature and included building two homes for Michael Jordan during his playing days in Chicago. Procured debt & equity financing for multiple real estate development projects. Identified and analyzed potential acquisition & development opportunities to include cash flow modeling, proformas, property valuations, investment analysis, and joint venture structuring. Prepared narrative deal summaries and investment recommendations. Responsible for financial reporting and planning, monthly divisional reporting for internal and external purposes, budgeting & forecasting. Managed finance, accounting and treasury operations.



NBD/First Chicago Bank

• Financial Analyst

  • 1987 - 1989

  Evaluated companies and projects for loan consideration. Prepared reports with detailed financial information after interviewing corporate officers, performing project due diligence and reviewing financial documentation. Completed financial analyst training program. Evaluated companies and projects for loan consideration. Prepared reports with detailed financial information after interviewing corporate officers, performing project due diligence and reviewing financial documentation. Completed financial analyst training program.