Experience

Zicklin School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Adjunct Instructor in Real Estate Finance and Investing at Zicklin Business School, Baruch College for junior and senior students. Adjunct Instructor in Real Estate Finance and Investing at Zicklin Business School, Baruch College for junior and senior students.



M&T Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Manager, Senior Vice President – Commercial Real Estate

  • 2017 - 2022

  Maintained 2 high-profile roles, including managing team of 7 working with clients on project financing. Issued approximately $600M in loans annually. Solicited new business, worked with existing clients, and renewed or extended loans. Spearheaded efforts to network with industry and organized 2 industry events with panel discussion and 200+ attendees. Recognized for building relationships between bank and clients. Led department compliance for $8B portfolio comprised of approximately 500 loans of all asset types, including reporting and data analytics. Oversaw team of 7 managing compliance process that achieved on-time completion all months. Motivated both teams, instilling sense of accomplishment, efficiency, and pride. Championed $250M deal coming out of pandemic.

• Team Leader [2013 – 2017]; Senior Lender [2011 – 2013]

  • 2011 - 2017

  Solicited, managed, and maintained client relationships and oversaw $1.3B portfolio. Structured complex construction loans, as well as bridge loans, acquisition financing, and lines of credit. Worked largely with top-tier investors and developers bank’s historic middle market operating model. Secured business from leading real estate clients, including Rudin Management, Global Holdings, Time Equities, and others. Served as engaging mentor and leader to support team development and growth.



Newman Investment Trust & Asset Advisory Services

• Principal – Real Estate Development

  • 2006 - 2011

  Worked on various projects, including the following: • Knickerbocker Lofts – New Rochelle, Principal: Project financed by M&T. Partnered with Ginsburg Development Companies [GDC, Martin Ginsburg] with accountability for design, development, sales, financial reporting, and oversight of construction renovation, and property management of 45-unit residential building. Repaid M&T senior debt and returned original equity; sold partnership interest in 2011. • GDC, Financial Advisor: Consulted on mixed-used office, residential and retail redevelopment in downtown Bridgeport, CT. • Oaktree Capital: Conducted due diligence for billion-dollar real estate investment fund on its consideration of $100M Rockland County-based senior housing development.



Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner – Residential Conversions, Project Development, and Approvals

  • 1996 - 2007

  Led completion of luxury projects, including conversions, developments, joint ventures, and land dispositions. Led completion of luxury projects, including conversions, developments, joint ventures, and land dispositions.



Time Equities, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Director of Acquisitions and Finance

  • 1985 - 1990

  Hired and managed 15-person department that acquired investment properties, including residential conversions, office buildings, and industrial complexes. Managed cash flow, financing of working capital, and individual project financing. Launched new Texas office to acquire and manage rental properties and recruited staff. Received limited partnership interest in all company investments. Hired and managed 15-person department that acquired investment properties, including residential conversions, office buildings, and industrial complexes. Managed cash flow, financing of working capital, and individual project financing. Launched new Texas office to acquire and manage rental properties and recruited staff. Received limited partnership interest in all company investments.



Chemical Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lending Officer – Real Estate Division

  • 1982 - 1985

  Participated in 6-month credit training program for entry-level employees. Assigned as real estate analyst and promoted to bank officer managing individual NYC client lending, including Durst family, Mendik, and Time Equities. Participated in 6-month credit training program for entry-level employees. Assigned as real estate analyst and promoted to bank officer managing individual NYC client lending, including Durst family, Mendik, and Time Equities.