Experience

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  Berkenkamp Realty Group, LLC

  • Harrison, NJ

  • President

    • 2008 - Present
    • Harrison, NJ

    ExperienceThe firm serves as a platform for principal investing in the development of multi-family residential property and redevelopment opportunities, the acquisition of discounted debt positions and capital raising. A notable redevelopment example is a transit-oriented multi-family project located a few blocks from the Harrison PATH station in Harrison, New Jersey. The project entails the construction of +345 apartment units and a parking garage. BRG sourced the opportunity, conceived of the redevelopment plan, worked with the municipality to craft a redevelopment zone specifically for the project, was designated the Redeveloper, obtained all necessary approvals, built and directed a team of architects, engineers and other consultants to design the project and brought in a joint venture partner prior to closing on the acquisition.

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  Pinnacle Companies LLC

  • Montclair, NJ

  • COO / EVP Finance & Investments

    • 2005 - Jun 2010
    • Montclair, NJ

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  Credit Lyonnais / Calyon

  • New York, NY

  • Director and Head of Real Estate Syndications

    • 2000 - 2005
    • New York, NY

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  Emmes Capital LLC

  • New York, NY

  • Executive Vice President

    • 1997 - 2000
    • New York, NY

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  ORIX USA Corporation

  • New York, NY

  • Senior Vice President - National Head- Real Estate Finance Group

    • 1989 - 1997
    • New York, NY

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  Eastdil Realty, Inc

  • New York, NY

  • Vice President, Eastdil Asset Group

    • 1984 - 1988
    • New York, NY

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  Continental Illinois National Bank

  • Chicago, IL

  • Lending Officer

    • 1982 - 1984
    • Chicago, IL