Resume Book 2006
Resume Book 2006
Resume Book 2006
Supporting Sponsors:
Fidelity Real Estate Group
Hines
Macerich Company/Edward Coppola
Prentiss Enterprises
Participating Schools:
Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Chicago Graduate School of Business
Columbia Business School
Cornell University, Program in Real Estate
The Darden School, University of Virginia
Duke University
Harvard Business School
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern
Michigan Business School
NYU Stern School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Texas, McCombs School of Business
UCLA Anderson School of Management
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of Southern California
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Berkeley
University of California at Berkeley
Haas School of Business
EXPERIENCE
2003 – 2006 National Equity Fund New York, NY
Asset Manager
• Developed strategies to improve financial performance, management operations and
compliance with affordability restrictions for $168 million housing portfolio.
• Facilitated a $39 million investment in 230 housing units through analyzing
underwriting assumptions and developers’ current properties.
• Provided financial projections to local housing agency to facilitate the disposition of
properties at the end of Low Income Housing Tax Credit compliance periods.
• Convinced partner of $18 million housing portfolio to improve weaknesses in its
property management operations and prepared performance benchmarks to evaluate
progress.
• Presented analysis to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to
resolve financial and operational concerns regarding a 1,200-unit housing project.
ADDITIONAL Professional Skills and Certifications: ARGUS, DYNA, Assisted Housing Manager
(Section 8) Compliance Certification and Tax Credit Compliance Certification.
MOSHE MICHAEL BARDA
2299 Piedmont Ave., Apt. #615, Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 590-6495 barda@haas.berkeley.edu
2002 – 2004 SADOT & CO., LAW OFFICES Tel Aviv, Israel
Top law firm, renowned for its real estate and commercial law expertise and elite clientele
Advocate and Attorney at Law, Real Estate and Commercial Division Junior Manager
• Led the Commercial Division. Supervised transactions totaling $100 million.
• Oversaw complete, day-to-day handling of complex building, combination, sale and rental transactions.
Analyzed and negotiated all aspects of every contract.
• Managed land rezoning, from the initial planning stage, through monitoring the plan in the approval
proceedings and ending with the registration of consolidation and parcellation proceedings.
1999 – 2002 DAN HAY, BROTFELD & CO., ADVOCATES Tel Aviv, Israel
One of Israel's most unique and best known law firms
Advocate and Attorney at Law
• Negotiated five of the largest transactions ever made in Israeli sports, totaling $10 million. Resulted in
unprecedented income to the office.
• Pro Bono: provided legal counsel to the "Let the Animal Live" movement. Accomplished a passage of a new,
modern bill for the protection of animal's rights.
• Received cumulative salary promotions of 300% based on performance evaluations.
ADDITIONAL
Activities: Berkeley Real Estate Club, Finance Club, Challenge for Charity
Interests: golf
Juan de Yturbe
2161 Allston Way Apt. 205
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 334-4995
e-mail: juan_de_yturbe@haas.berkeley.edu
EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 Merrill Lynch Mexico City, Mexico
Analyst, Investment Banking
• Produced the financial model and marketing materials for Inmobiliaria Fumisa’s US$245mm
securitization of Mexico City’s International airport commercial spaces.
• Developed marketing materials for pitch to SABMiller; participated in creating valuation
model and performed due diligence for SAB Miller’s acquisition of Cerveceria Bavaria.
• Created financial model, marketing materials for Corredor Sur’s US$150mm bond issue in
Panama; Point person in all transaction activities; represented ML Mexico and ML NYC in
negotiations with client. Coordinated and led ML and client side in Investor and Rating
Agency meetings. Traveled/presented with client on roadshow for US investors.
• Created valuation and leverage buyout model to analyze the best financial alternative for
Comex to bid and fund the acquisition of Professional Paint Inc, a US paint manufacturer.
• Created roadshow materials for Pemex’ US$1.75bn perpetual bond issue, the largest bond
ever issued by Pemex and the first perpetual bond issued by a non-financial institution in the
world. Coordinated work among Pemex, and ML offices in Mexico, NYC and Tokyo.
ADDITIONAL
Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English; conversational in French
Interests: Biking; sailing, surfing, international travel and golf
JACOB B. HEITLER
2424 Spaulding Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(720) 635-7376
jacob_heitler@haas.berkeley.edu
Yale University
Bachelors in Applied Mathematics (concentration Computer Science), May 2000
• 1st Place in Yale Mechanical Design Studio Robotics Competition, 1997
• Distinction in Major, Yale Applied Mathematics Department, 2000
EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 Heitler Development, Inc Denver, CO
Project Manager
Acquisitions
• Located and analyzed multi-family acquisition opportunities including market
rate, Section 42 tax credit, and Section 8 deals
• Managed acquisition of $8M (114 units) apartment complex including
identification of investors, financial analysis, due diligence, and closing process.
Affordable Housing Development (Park Avenue HOPE VI)
• Conducted financial planning for $22M (124 unit) mixed-income multi-family
development with complex multi-layered financing including Low Income
Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), construction and permanent debt, and grants.
• Managed the application process for LIHTCs for which the project was allocated
the maximum allowable allocation of $11M.
• Consulted in development process on architectural and engineering decisions.
Renovation Supervision & Asset/Property Management
• Supervised capital improvements on multi-family product including $1M
renovation of 56 units and various projects on a 145 unit loft style building.
• Upgraded property management accounting software to Yardi Voyager, requiring
major audit of accounting system.
ADDITIONAL
Interests: Hiking, Camping, Skiing/Boarding, Rock Climbing, Ultimate Frisbee,
Squash, Golf, Juggling, Swing Dancing, and International Travel
Joshua S. Joseph
520 Sixth Street, #18
San Francisco, CA 94103
650-773-5192
joshua.joseph@mba.berkeley.edu
Tufts University
BA English cum laude and BA Child Development cum laude, May 2002
EXPERIENCE
5/2006-9/2006 Restaurant James Randall (Los Gatos, California)
General Manager, Partner
Opened the restaurant, specializing in “California Comfort Food,” on 6/20/06
Developed, executed, and continually refined the business strategy for the restaurant
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration, Concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship June 2008
• Rath Foundation Scholarship Recipient
EXPERIENCE
GILFILLAN CALLAHAN ARCHITECTS, INC. Rolling Meadows, IL
Project Manager June 2002 – Aug 2006
• Supervised multi-functional teams of engineers, designers and contractors. Forecasted and monitored manpower
needs, project costs and profitability. Reported schedule progress and project cost to client.
• Led project teams to design and produce construction documents on a $38MM construction project. Monitored
construction change orders in order to realize a project savings of $ 5MM.
• Coordinated public referendum campaign in order to raise $45MM of construction financing.
• Negotiated contracts and service fees that defined scope of services, established project phasing, and determined
man-hour requirements.
• Developed PR material and lead internal sales efforts; Created firm graphic standards and assisted principals in
developing brand strategy
ADDITIONAL
• Registered Architect: Council of Architecture, India; LEED Accredited Professional: US Green Bldg Council
• Member – Urban Land Institute; Associate Member: American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• Fluent in Bengali; conversant in Hindi and Urdu
• Past Board Member: Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
• Past Board Member: University of Illinois Chicago Architecture Alumni Association
• Volunteer Mentor: ‘Intern Development Program’ - US Council for Architectural Registration Boards
• Interests include auto racing, traveling, music and chess
VINEET J. SEKHSARIA
5050 S. Lake Shore Drive, Apt. 401 • Chicago, IL 60615, USA
+1.216.235.0400 • vsekhsar@ChicagoGSB.edu
EDUCATION ______
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration, Concentrations in Finance and Strategic Management Sep 2005 - Jun 2007
• GMAT : 750 (99th percentile); Dean’s Honor List for all quarters; Selected to be an Admissions interviewer
• Recipient of Deloitte Consulting Graduate School Fellowship; Member of the Inv. Banking & Private Equity Groups
EXPERIENCE
RED FORT CAPITAL ($300M India-focused Real Estate Private Equity) Mumbai, India
Summer Associate Aug 2006 - Sep 2006
• Evaluated over $45M in investments in residential condo development in Tier II cities; liaised with developers; conducted
site visits; sourced primary comps, absorption rates and mortgage origination data; built detailed valuations models
• Researched and built an investment thesis for extended-stay housing in India; analyzed the $25M buyout of a non-
operational sea-facing hotel in Mumbai and its potential conversion to a premium extended-stay property
Business Analyst, Strategy & Operations Practice Summer 2001, Aug 2002 - Jun 2004
• Advised one of the largest office REITs on strategic sourcing across their portfolio of Midwestern properties
− Led negotiations with vendors to reduce 10% of property operating and repair/maintenance expenses
• Assisted a Fortune 100 high-tech manufacturer to develop a turnaround strategy and avert bankruptcy
− Forecasted free cash flow under various scenarios, prepared detailed competitive analyses, and presented to CEO
− Coordinated simultaneous efforts of cross-functional teams to identify $1.4B in cash generation opportunities
• Designed a model to optimize surgery scheduling at a hospital’s 42-bed operating room; bed utilization increased by 10%
• Rated top 5% of analyst class. Mentored new analysts on financial modeling; participated in analyst hiring decisions
ADDITIONAL
• Worked for 7 years with several non-profits to influence socio-economic development in India
− Founded a college chapter of Association for India’s Development (AID); raised $11,000 to support earthquake relief
− President of Asha for Education, Cleveland; raised $50K+ annually to fund infrastructure for schools in rural India
• Member of the Urban Land Institute. Avid squash player. Aspiring to break 95 in golf
JORGE ZEBADUA
233 E. Wacker Drive, Apt. 2001
Chicago, IL 60601 Tel: (312)848-3159
e-mail: jzebadua@ChicagoGSB.edu
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL
• Trilingual: Spanish (native), French (Fluent) and English (Fluent).
• Avid sports practitioner (Golf, tenis, sky, scuba & soccer)
• Community service in EUDES, a non profit,concerned with helping HIV Patients. Helped them evaluate a new possible
location. Nov 2002- May 2003.
Sharon S. Zeng
1607 East 50th Place, Apt #14A, Chicago, IL 60615
szeng@ChicagoGSB.edu Mobile: HK (852)-6840- 9766 / US 1- (773) 860-8066
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
AIF CAPITAL (1 billion under management Pan-Asian private equity firms) Hong Kong
Summer Associate – Private Equity June 2006 – Aug 2006
• Selected 6 projects of business plans from Pan-Asia deal flows before referring to investment officers
• Evaluated strategic private equity investment for $30M in Energy company and performed market research and
analysis to successfully convince the Investment Committee of deal merits
• Identified unique investment opportunities in Alternative Energy sectors and thus improved the IRR from 12% to
30% and mitigated deal risk
• Analyzed and directed variety of investment structures including initial capital outlays, follow-on funding and
warrant transactions; Conducted management interviews as part of the due diligence process on various investment
Selected life-deals:
-$100M for A Real Estate and Construction Company over 1,334,000 Sq/m.land-bank
-$30M for A Utility company
PANSKY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY GROUP (Leading IT Solution Provider in China) Beijing, China
Deputy General Manager – Business Development Aug 2003 - Mar 2005
• Negotiated $30M funding from The Carlyle Group
-Built several DCF models used for defense analysis; presented strategic alternatives to company board
-Participated in deal closings; co-authored transaction documents and term sheets
• Conducted buy-side valuation for a $20 million local business software provider
-Completed comparable company analyses and premium analyses
-Identified acquisition opportunities with a market value of up to $12M for company affiliate ZhongTian
• Rotated through the Corporate Finance and Business Development departments
-Performed due diligence to structure $5 million 3-revolving credit facility and a $16 million 2-year term loan
Sales Manager – Government Institutional Sales Group Mar 2001 - Jul 2001
• Established and maintained core relationship with the Chinese Ministry of Finance of the PRC
• Successfully implemented tax system (CTAIS) to 20 provinces; managed 40% of the National Tax Revenue ($320B) in 01’
• Motivated cross-functional teams to provide prompt technical and management support for the CTAIS system
ADDITIONAL
• Passionate real estate investor for over 4 years
- Personally acquired 24,000 Sq.yd of land; assisted local State Court and Morgan Stanley in acquiring NPLs(03’)
- Assisted Hines (China) in analysis of Real Estate in the residential market in 2nd-tier cities (03’)
- Assisted Lenovo Real Estate by creating a vendor building budget for developer, and raw materials(05’)
- Familiar with Argus Real Estate software analysis
• National swimming athlete: swim across the Yangtse River
KRISTIN ZIMMERMAN
5140 South Hyde Park Blvd., Apt. 20C, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 330-8397; kzimmerm@ChicagoGSB.edu
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration September 2005 – June 2007
• Concentrations in Finance and Accounting
• Selected as Investment Banking Group Co-Chair, Captain of the GSB’s National Real Estate Challenge Team
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science January 1997 – December 2002
• Class Valedictorian with 4.0 GPA; ranked 1st of 4801 students
• Employed full-time while attending university
EXPERIENCE
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INC. New York, NY
Investment Banking Summer Associate June 2006 – August 2006
• Developed LBO/DCF models for the divestiture of a $16BN consumer products company
• Prepared sales presentations for client coverage meetings and bake-offs, including the restructuring proposal
for a $1BN cross-border logistics company.
• Interacted directly with clients, other advisors and counter-parties, including negotiating confidentiality
agreements, reviewing transaction contracts and managing the sell-side auction process
CHEROKEE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED London, UK
Real estate opportunity fund with over $1BN under management January 2003 – June 2005
Senior Analyst (as of June 2004) / Analyst
• Co-managed a 10-person team to close three transactions in Europe totalling over $50M of investment value
− Supervised all aspects of due diligence and deal execution, including deal origination, financial
modelling, transaction structuring, legal analysis, tax optimization, negotiation with sellers/partners and
investment recommendations directly to senior executives
• Developed and recommended a strategic business plan adopted by company management for the expansion of
the firm into new European markets. Implemented country-specific initiatives and cultivated relationships
with localized deal partners
• Negotiated a unique public/private partnership with the City of Offenbach, Germany, to redevelop a strategic
disused property with a project cost of $100M. JV structure became company template for other transactions
• Managed a high-profile UK development project with oversight of 18 team members and a total budget of
$25M. Renegotiated the development plan and timeline to maximize return and minimize risk leading to an
increase in site value of $15M
• Organized a joint venture partnership with senior executives at Pirelli Real Estate to source and execute
regeneration projects in Italy
• Implemented on- and off-shore tax structuring mechanisms for general office and project-specific functions
• Spearheaded efforts to investigate private sector investment opportunities in Africa. Elicited support from
African leaders and senior governmental officials
• Ranked top of peer group in annual review process two years in a row
ADDITIONAL
• Competed successfully for eight years as a professional rider through Grand Prix level on the American
equestrian show jumping circuit. Coached numerous students to national championships
• Travelled in over 30 countries. Highlights include glacier heli-hiking in New Zealand, backpacking through
Cambodia and exploring the ancient temples at Lalibela, Ethiopia
• Conversant in German and French; basic knowledge of Italian and Russian
Columbia
Columbia University
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2005-2007 COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL New York, NY
MBA Candidate, Real Estate and Finance
• GMAT Score: 710 (96th Percentile)
• Honors: Recipient of McCrea Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Leadership
• Leadership: Co-President, Real Estate Association (REA); Co-Captain, REA Case Competition Team
EXPERIENCE
Present GE REAL ESTATE, Strategic Capital Group New York, NY
Summer/School Year Associate with deal team that originates highly structured financing
solutions for opportunity funds and other institutional clients involved in large, complex transactions.
• Responsible for sizing and structuring senior debt, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity for large
individual assets and portfolios of assets that typically require future funding for re-positioning/lease-up.
• Construct DCF/Direct Cap valuation models and make IRR/ROE projections utilizing ARGUS, Dyna
and Excel models; conduct detailed market due diligence, including evaluation of third party reports.
• Complete all approval recommendations; coordinate underwriting and closing functions for asset level
financing and equity investments in large opportunity funds.
2006 MORGAN STANLEY REAL ESTATE, Investment Banking Division New York, NY
Summer Associate in the firm’s real estate investment banking and principal investing group.
• Performed comprehensive valuation (DCF) and return analyses for potential hotel acquisitions on behalf
of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds (MSREF); evaluated potential REIT acquisitions for MSREF.
• Completed sub-portfolio valuations (DCF/Direct Cap), defeasance analysis, and TILC projections as
member of buy side advisory team in a $5 billion public to private MBO (over 1,000 properties).
• Assisted in capital raising activities for a $750 million private fund specializing in CMBS, RMBS, and
whole loan investments in the US, Europe and Asia; prepared financial models and offering memoranda.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member of Urban Land Institute and Junior Achievement; Enjoy golfing, skiing, wine tasting and
international travel; Strong interest in urban redevelopment and smart growth initiatives.
Jason Obenhaus, CFA
42 West 75th St, Apt. 1B
New York, NY 10023
917-750-1137
JObenhaus08@gsb.columbia.edu
EDUCATION:
2006 – Present COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL New York, NY
MBA Candidate, Finance and Real Estate, May 2008
Member: Real Estate Association, Investment Banking Club
AVP of Finance - Real Estate Association
GMAT: 750 (99th Percentile)
EXPERIENCE:
2005 - 2006 FIELDSTONE PRIVATE CAPITAL GROUP New York, NY
Associate
As a member of a small investment banking team focused on Energy and Infrastructure
project finance and Native American / First Nation economic development primarily in
North America
• Forecasted financial performance to assess debt carrying capacity and optimal
capitalization of companies
• Performed financial analysis and valued companies and securities
• Wrote reports describing and evaluating investment opportunities in the primary
market
• Worked with bond salesmen and clients to research and model various secondary
market opportunities for investment consideration
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Member of New York Society of Security Analysts
• NASD Registered Representative
• Basic understanding of Spanish
• Enjoy community service, reading, and golf
MICHAEL RIDLOFF
220 East 65th St., Apt 12F
New York, NY 10021
917-533-4558
Mridloff07@gsb.columbia.edu
EDUCATION
2005-2007 COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL New York, NY
MBA, Concentrations in Real Estate and Finance, May 2007; Deans List (Spring 2006)
GMAT: 710 (96th percentile)
Leadership/Activities: Real Estate Association (VP of Site Tours, 2005 and 2006 team to the
McCombs Annual Real Estate Challenge), Private Equity and VC Club, T.A. Real Estate Finance
EXPERIENCE
Summer O’CONNOR CAPITAL PARTNERS New York, NY
2006 Associate, Real Estate Private Equity
• Evaluated potential investments by analyzing market conditions, including asking rents, absorption
and vacancies, development budgets, cash flow projections, financing options and financial returns
• Conducted due diligence by performing site inspections, interviewing local market brokers, and
reviewing purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and tenant leases
• Analyzed over 2.9 billion in transactions, and assisted in negotiations and conducted due diligence
for over $1.4 billion in transactions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proficient in ARGUS Conversational in Hebrew, basic knowledge of Spanish, German and Dutch
Enjoy traveling (spent time with host families in Israel, Japan and Germany), history, reading and sports,
including tennis and golf
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315 W. 82nd St. #2A
New York, NY 10024
(415) 377-8650
etam08@gsb.columbia.edu
EDUCATION
2006–2008 COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL New York, NY
MBA, Finance & Real Estate Concentration (Intended)
Elected: AVP Mentorship – Real Estate Association, AVP Finance – Greater China Society
Member: Investment Banking, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Rugby Football
GMAT: 730 (97th Percentile)
1996-2000 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Berkeley, CA
BA, Molecular and Cell Biology - Genetics
Alumni Scholar, President – Lambda Phi Epsilon Delta Chapter
EXPERIENCE
2006 BEAR STEARNS Dallas, TX
Contractor, Production & Acquisitions Operations
• Identified profitability metrics of flow and bulk sellers of residential loans, and developed scorecard
for 400+ sellers for EMC Mortgage CEO and Bear Stearns executives
2001–2006 ACCENTURE San Francisco, CA
Manager, Financial Services - Strategy
• Earned top 5% (“Exceptional”) rating of all consultants in financial services west client group
• Bear Stearns: Developed target operating model for loan production and acquisition operations of
bulk and flow channels
• Accenture: Played critical role in developing post-closing business process outsourcing (“BPO”) asset
• Created industry loan fulfillment cost model and developed BPO model showing savings of over 30%
per closed loan file
• Assisted in developing firm-wide credit fulfillment BPO strategy
• 1st National Bank of Arizona: Sold market share analysis consulting project directly to Mortgage CEO
of 1st National Bank of Arizona, resulting in $100K+ revenue and 52% margin; assisted in selling
operations assessment and systems implementation consulting project, resulting in $2M+ annual
revenue and 48% margin
• Analyzed alternative agency (“Alt-A”) industry utilizing MBA, HMDA, and Fitch reports, detailing
$6.8B in loan volume opportunities
• Developed business case and sensitivity analysis for originations system implementation, outlining
cumulative net cash flow of $41M and IRR of 63% due to productivity gains and cost savings
• Led business architecture group, consisting of 5 teams and 25+ dedicated resources
• Analyzed post-acquisition wholesale loan fulfillment operations and developed and implemented
streamlined processes across different branches
• Other Clients: Assisted in deal shaping for Royal Bank of Canada, New Century, National City, Absa,
and Western Union
Consultant, Financial Services – Strategy
• Received training in shareholder valuation analysis and competitor analysis
• Wells Fargo: Reviewed mortgage lending credit practices and identified gaps in product and pricing
offerings across different lines of business
• Analyzed loan originations and servicing market data to identify specific areas of opportunity for
market penetration, resulting in $3B+ in potential loan volume
• Other Clients: Providian (now Washington Mutual Card Services), CSAA
Analyst, Financial Services
• Washington Mutual: Test lead and subject matter expert for mortgage lending calculations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Conversational in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Visio
• Interests include rugby, basketball, softball, and snowboarding
Cornell
Cornell University
Publications A. Jayaraman, A. S. Chiao, J. Padin and R. T. Yang, "Kinetic Separation of Methane/Carbon Dioxide by
Molecular Sieve Carbons," submitted to Separation Sciences and Technology
ARTSPACE, Non-Profit Real Estate Developer for the Arts, PS 109 Project New York, NY
• Launched sustainable building initiative; evaluated how to apply green building strategies
on an affordable live-work project; submitting for green subsidies worth up to $2.5MM
2002-2004 BAA & STRATEGIC PROJECT SOLUTIONS, $8B Heathrow T5 Project London, UK
Construction Logistics Consultant
• Led consulting team charged to reduce work stoppages due to lack of critical materials;
rolled-out Internet-enabled procurement system used to execute 4,000+ site deliveries
• Increased site piling installation 50% to achieve a critical schedule milestone by
supervising organizational and “lean” pile-factory floor improvements
• Reduced drawing lead time on $1B Civils phase 85% with positive impact on project
schedule by analyzing design process and implementing an innovative 3D design system
Personal ULI Young Leader; taught skiing to disabled children with “Ski-for-All”; Phi Kappa Sigma
Fraternity; speak basic French; enjoy travel, rowing, architectural and life drawing
DANIEL LENTZ
215 Center St, Ithaca, NY 14850
607-351-7812 dyl9@cornell.edu
Personal • Youth group leader and volunteer soccer coach with inner-city youth in Trenton, NJ
• Founder of volunteer organization pairing undergraduate mentors with at-risk youth in Austin, TX
• Spent summer of 1997 serving in various volunteer organizations in inner-city New York
• Ithaca Homeless and Housing Task Force, volunteer
REZA TABATABAI
418 N. CAYUGA RD · ITHACA, NY 14850,
CELL: 805.452.8591 · EMAIL: rt79@cornell.edu
EMPLOYMENT:
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Member of Real Estate Club and Marketing Club.
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2006 NVR, Inc. Fairfax, VA
Large public homebuilding and mortgage company with market capitalization of roughly $3B.
Summer Associate, Land Acquisition
• Evaluated land acquisition opportunities through pro-forma cash flow analysis, site feasibility
assessment, lot price valuation, and deal structure determination.
• Prepared in-depth financial analysis and market data to guide the renegotiation of several large land
option contracts totaling roughly $200MM in contract value.
• Developed 16-county Market Analysis Report forecasting annual entitlements and market share
expectations for NVR subsidiaries Ryan Homes and NV Homes. Report will be used by CFO and
Corporate Planning Division to set five-year lot acquisition and market share goals.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Member of Urban Land Institute.
• Youth basketball coach for McLean Youth Basketball (2002-2004).
• Avid golfer and sports enthusiast.
JEFFREY EASON GALANTI
437 Moseley Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • 434-825-1905 • galantij07@darden.virginia.edu
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• GMAT Score: 720
• Member – Darden Real Estate Club
• Member – Darden General Management and Operations Club
• Mentor – Darden Career Services Mentoring Program
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2006 C.W. Hurt Contractors and Virginia Land Company Charlottesville, VA
Local developer responsible for many large-scale developments in the Charlottesville and Albemarle
County markets.
• Created and analyzed new concepts for existing company properties
• Ran feasibility analyses using pro formas and other valuation techniques
• Worked with landowners to discuss terms for acquisitions of new parcels
• Conducted research on properties to determine division rights, tax status, easements and other
relevant development criteria
• Negotiated with relevant government officials on items ranging from tax credits to zoning rights
Project Engineer
• Established new system for tracking profitability on $3 million to $10 million projects
• Personally set schedule, bought materials and negotiated with general contractors on an urban
renovation project that achieved 38% gross profit
• Set and managed conformance to schedule requirements for various simultaneous projects
• Tracked project spending and budget constraints, making corrections where necessary in manpower
and resource allocation
• Made purchasing decisions relating to construction materials, tools and equipment
• Enforced subcontractors’ adherence to construction schedules and to the specific subcontract
requirements
• Coordinated with project managers to reduce project costs through sharing of assets such as excess
materials, reusable equipment and tools
PERSONAL
• Proficient in Spanish
• Avid runner and biker
PATRICK CLIFFORD GRANEY IV
1026 Huntwood Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22901 • (703) 786-9648 • GraneyP07@darden.virginia.edu
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Selected as the sole First Year student to represent Darden in the 4th Annual Real Estate
Challenge at the McCombs School of Business in Austin, TX
• Membership: Real Estate Club; Private Equity Club; Entrepreneurial and Venture Capital Club;
Finance Club; Outdoors Club
EXPERIENCE
2006 Petroleum Products, Inc. / One Stop, Inc. Distribution / C-Store Operations Charleston, WV
Intern, Strategic Planning & Finance
• Developed comprehensive strategic planning and sensitivity forecasting model for convenience
store chain with 45+ locations throughout West Virginia
• Recommended, modeled and outlined key strategic planning initiatives for the chain including
store rebuilds, divestitures, acquisitions and additional revenue and cost cutting opportunities
• Created a “retained gallons” acquisition model to assist CEO in determining value, return on
investment and negotiation strategy for a potential acquisition of a competitor
2001 - 2005 Trammell Crow Company (TCC) Commercial Real Estate Washington, DC
Associate, Corporate Advisory Services Group
General Achievements
• Executed 53 transactions valued in excess of $182.5 million for 36 clients resulting in $4.2
million in revenue
• Key clients included Bank of America, Bryan Cave LLP, Jackson Kelly, Tax Analysts,
American Express, American Postal Workers Union and The College Board
Project Management
• Managed several teams of architects, lawyers, construction managers and brokers to complete
client transactions
• Spearheaded Washington Hospital Center Fundraising Committee raising $50,000 from clients,
competitors, vendors, employees and the general public for the hospital’s courtyard renovation
Marketing / Business Development
• Identified, targeted and contacted specific high potential prospective clients
• Developed network throughout the real estate community to acquire insight on the market,
competitors, vendors and potential client and employee prospects
• Negotiated profitable fee arrangements with clients and client’s vendors
• Created flexible map marketing tool with vendor to assist in winning and implementing business
• Authored several RFP proposals for department resulting in significant business
• Organized several successful client entertainment events to strengthen relationships
Client Service
• Analyzed and presented detailed economic, market and building related issues to clients
• Served as key contact for clients and prospects before, during and after the transaction process
• Negotiated lease and sale letters of intent and contracts
OTHER
• House Captain for Darden’s Christmas in April community service project
• Maintain Real Estate License in DC, MD, VA, WV
• UVA Class of 2000 Five Year Reunion Fundraising Committee - Green Party
• Youth Lacrosse Coach: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 & 2004
• Runner for NBC during the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia
• Hatchery Run Homeowners Association – Chairman of the Fishery Committee, member of the
Architectural Review Committee
BRANDON M. LEE
5440 Hilltop St. • Crozet, VA 22932 • 434-806-4013 • LeeB07@darden.virginia.edu
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Elected VP of Real Estate and Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Clubs; member of Consulting Club.
• Elected as Outreach Representative; Christmas in April House Captain
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2006 Woodside Homes, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT
National residential land developer and home builder
Intern- Land Acquisition and Development
• Negotiated and executed acquisition of four parcels of land as part of an assemblage for a 200-acre
community development.
• Negotiated with ARMY Corp of Engineers to obtain extremely favorable ratios for wetland
mitigation which increased expected profits by $200,000.
• Created marketing material for a $10.5M investment offering of prime residential development.
• Performed financial analysis and gave determinations on several potential land acquisitions.
PERSONAL
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Regional Mission Leader, supervising over 180 full-time volunteers, Washington D.C. (1996-1998).
• Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer Scoutmaster (2001-2004), Eagle Scout.
• Play saxophone and piano; enjoy soccer, skiing, and extreme jeep driving.
MICHAEL JAYSON LIPSEY
977 Seminole Trail, #116 • Charlottesville, VA 22901 • 704-582-9250 • lipseym08@darden.virginia.edu
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2008
EXPERIENCE
2001-2006 Parkway Properties, Inc.
Parkway Properties, Inc. is a self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in operations,
acquisition, ownership, management, and leasing of office properties.
Asset Manager (2006) Charlotte, NC
• Responsible for the asset management of 1.6 million square feet of office buildings valued over $147
million
• Created and directed implementation of strategic plan for North and South Carolina portfolio
• Oversaw and managed 26 real estate professionals ranging from building engineers to regional
managers
• Involved in strategic asset acquisition and disposition decisions for the North and South Carolina
portfolio
• Reported directly to Executive Vice President and Senior Asset Manager
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• GMAT 720
• Member of Real Estate and Finance Clubs
EDUCATION
DUKE UNIVERSITY, The Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC
Master of Business Administration, May 2007. GPA: 3.90. Awarded Fuqua Merit Scholarship. GMAT: 750.
Dean’s List, 2006. Career Development VP for Real Estate Club. Admissions Volunteer. Finance Club.
Concentration in Finance.
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2006 CYPRESS REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, Austin, TX
Summer Associate
Real estate private equity firm specializing in urban redevelopment projects
• Analyzed and made recommendation for selection of a property management company for a $27
million property, saving $68,000 per year.
• Created financing package and participated in discussions with neighborhood group, land
planners, and builders for a $41 million mixed-use project.
• Coordinated due diligence and analysis for acquisition of a retail center and adjacent tracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Texas real estate broker’s license. Fuqua intramural basketball and football. Struggling golfer, passionate wake boarder
and traveler. High school All-American in swimming.
PATRICK W. ENGLISH
2211 Hillsborough Road, Apartment 4113 • Durham, NC 27705
(646) 831-0173 • patrick.english@fuqua.duke.edu
EDUCATION
DUKE UNIVERSITY, The Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC
Master of Business Administration, May 2008. Activities and affiliations include Finance Club, Real Estate Club,
Social Impact Club, Distinguished Speaker Series, and Admissions Volunteer.
EXPERIENCE
2002-2006 MORGAN STANLEY & COMPANY, INC., New York, NY
Trader, Institutional Equities Division, Jan. 2004 – June 2006
• Traded both NYSE-listed and Nasdaq OTC equity securities in a variety of industries,
including financial services, basic materials, transportation, defense, energy, utilities, and
semiconductors.
• Received and ensured the execution of trading orders for institutional clients in the industrial
sector on a daily basis, maintaining a top three position in market share throughout duration.
• Wrote a daily summary of macroeconomic developments, trading trends, research, pertinent
news, and original trading ideas for distribution to both clients and internal sales force.
• Increased revenue for small cap trading desk by over 30% on a team of eight traders.
• Selected to participate in recruiting efforts for both undergraduates and associates.
• Obtained NASD Series 7, 55, and 63 licenses.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Hired in Summer 2006 as Technical Advisor for an off-Broadway play titled “Burleigh Grimes,” a noir
comedy about Wall Street trading (http://www.burleighgrimes.com).
• Avid international traveler, having visited over 20 countries in four continents.
• Other activities and interests include Fuqua Golf Club, Fuqua Hoops, Running (Member of New York
Road Runners Club), Scuba Diving, Skiing, and Volunteer Work.
JOSHUA N. PAYNE
1808 Meeting St. • Durham, NC 27705
310-488-6314 • jnp5@duke.edu
PROFILE
MBA candidate with four years of operations and strategy experience at a leading global semiconductor firm. Innovative
solutions-driven entrepreneur with extensive transaction skills and proven success managing cross-functional teams.
EDUCATION
DUKE UNIVERSITY, The Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC
Master of Business Administration, May 2008. Fuqua Merit Scholar. Selected as Marketing Director for Duke Start-Up Challenge,
Serving as Fuqua on Board Member at a local non-profit, Elected as VP of Careers for Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
Club, Private Equity Club, Business Technology Club, FuquaVision, Native American Student Alliance.
EXPERIENCE
2006 WISHY LLC, Santa Monica, CA
An Internet start-up focused on creating a dynamic blend of social networking and e-commerce through the use of wishlists.
Business Development Associate
• Crafted competitive landscape, industry analysis, marketing strategy, and global product positioning sections
of successful business plan yielding $200,000 in funding.
• Developed an integrated financial model for cash flow analysis and venture capital valuation.
• Analyzed financial and technical feasibility of implementing an in-house CRM system; Presented
recommendations to management team resulting in a significant initial investment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Passionate entrepreneur founding two small start-ups • Avid real estate investor managing multiple properties
• Technophile - enjoy building PC’s and tech innovation • Community leader involved in Big Brother program
• Travel enthusiast having visited over 30 countries • Completed 2004 San Francisco Half-Marathon
Harvard
Harvard Business School
education
2007 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL BOSTON, MA
Candidate for Master in Business Administration degree, June 2007. Elected Career Rep of Section I. Member of
the Real Estate Club and the Urban Land Institute; completed Argus software training.
experience
summer 2006 BAYMARK CONSTRUCTION VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Strategy & Marketing Intern
Baymark Construction has developed a 2,000 acre mixed-use property with housing, a marina, two championship
golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, retail space and three restaurants. Phase Two of the project will add a
resort component to the development, including a fishing pier, hotel, spa, beach club and additional restaurants.
• Created a preliminary marketing plan for the new developments
• Identified benchmark resorts and completed a competitor analysis
• Drafted a customer survey to determine preferences for future developments at the resort
community Instructed sailing at summer program for kids. Place HBS students in Boston-based nonprofit organizations.
Directed public service announcements to promote biking to work in Coronado, CA.
personal Enjoy cooking, wine, entertaining, dining out, theatre, traveling, tennis, racquetball, skiing, sailing and etymology.
Played Hamlet in a Chicago-area community theatre production of Hamlet.
Jaison M. Battle CPA
313 HBS Mail Center
Boston, MA 02163
jbattle@mba2007.hbs.edu
(213) 842-1224
experience
Summer 2006 CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC NEW YORK, NY
Real Estate Investment Baking – Summer Associate
Advised real estate and hospitality companies on a variety of financial and strategic matters including equity and
debt issuance, leveraged buyout, M&A, and recapitalization.
• Advised the Special Committee of GMH Community Trust, a student and military housing REIT on a potential
management buyout of the company and consideration of third-party offers. Performed pro forma due diligence
and underlying valuation analysis including Compco and Compaq, DCF, and Net Asset Value.
• Participated in reverse merger buy side advisory assignment for a private real estate investment group. Actively
involved in various aspects of the engagement including preparation of the pro forma consolidated GAAP
operating model, property due diligence, and drafting of the contribution agreement.
• Assessed the potential management buyout opportunity of a $1.2 billion multi-family REIT focused on acquiring
and developing properties in the Southeastern United States.
2001 – 2003 Staff Accountant – Directed daily fieldwork activities and executed substantive audit procedures for high risk areas.
Drafted financial statements and related footnote disclosures for both SEC registrant and private clients.
Summer 2000 Intern – Performed substantive financial audit procedures and internal control testing.
community Mentor/career counselor at L&L Group Home. INROADS Alumni. Participant, Riordan Fellows Program. Member,
Management for Leadership Tomorrow. Member, Urban Land Institute.
personal Enjoy basketball, boxing, mentoring youth, civil war history, Raider football. Manage a personal real estate portfolio
of three residential properties located in Southern California.
JOHN T. GREEN
11 Wainwright Street, #1
Boston, MA 02124
jgreen@mba2007.hbs.edu
(617) 680-4590
education
2004 – 2007 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL BOSTON, MA
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, June 2007. Real Estate Club, Symposium Chair. AASU, Career
Development Chair & Conference Planning Committee. Member of Venture Capital & Private Equity, Entrepreneurship
and Investment Clubs
experience
summer 2006 MACFARLANE PARTNERS SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Summer Associate - $2.2 Billion Real Estate Private Equity Fund
Evaluated investment opportunities, led due diligence and drafted acquisition submittals for Investment Committee/clients
• $150M Mixed-use Development: Worked closely with Chief Acquisition Officer and Senior Investment Manager to
negotiate deal terms and partnership structure. Performed financial and market analyses. Managed due diligence
• Selected to present project to major institutional client, a large public pension fund, alongside the Portfolio Manager
• Conducted research and authored white paper entitled, “Trends Changing the Face of Urban Retail”
community/ • Co-Founder/Senior Advisor of Brothers United Celebrating Knowledge & Success community service organization
professional • Virginia 2020: Public Service and Outreach Planning Commission; Office of the President, UVA
• Urban Land Institute, Young Leaders Group
personal Play five musical instruments. Enjoy working with kids, running, boxing, and traveling
LUKE INGLES
Box 723 HBS Student Mail Center,
Boston, MA 02163
lingles@mba2007.hbs.edu
(617) 233-6396
experience
2006 TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY DALLAS, TX
Summer Associate
Worked within the company’s real estate, private equity fund business assisting in the end to end evaluation of
acquisition targets across a broad range of office, residential and industrial property types.
• Undertook financial modeling for acquisition opportunities using Argus, excel and proprietary analysis
programs.
• Developed acquisition funding proposals for the Trammell Crow investment committee as well for external 3rd
party funding (debt and equity) providers.
• Responsible for conducting due diligence activities on contracted properties, including environmental, flood and
title review as well as analysis of market conditions, comparables and localized real estate trends
2002 - 2005 BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON (BAH) SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Associate (Promoted from Consultant)
Led teams of consultants and clients. Directed and conducted research and analysis to solve complex client issues
utilizing a hypothesis based approach. Presented findings to senior client management.
Strategic consulting engagements undertaken in multiple industries including financial services, oil and gas and
tourism across locations in Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Recent Consulting Assignments:
Product Transformation Strategy
• Led 8 person combined client / BAH team in developing the economics for a AU$500M product strategy
Post Merger Integration (PMI)
• Conducted detailed profitability and growth analysis of acquired business units to facilitate PMI budgeting
• Built a financial model to facilitate the financial integration of the acquired business into the clients backend
accounting system - the model facilitated the allocation of AU$2,000M in direct costs across the organization
community Long term member of the Australian State Emergency Service (first response to public calls for assistance during
natural disasters); Registered Justice of the Peace; Member Booz Allen Community Services Committee
personal Enjoy long-distance running and sailing. Avid international traveler.
QUAN T. NGUYEN
11 Peabody Terrace, #608
Cambridge, MA 02138-6213
qnguyen@mba2007.hbs.edu
(808) 375-4870
Experience
Summer 2006 CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC
SUMMER ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION NEW YORK, NY
Performed various valuation techniques for both public and private companies, including leveraged buyout analysis,
discounted cash flow analysis, merger consequences, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis.
• Partnered with an industrial real estate firm to analyze a $700M joint venture to take private an investment trust.
Created valuation model and presented it to Middle Eastern investors.
• Built financial model to analyze $1.5B acquisition of a financial guarantor.
2003 – 2004 DIRECTOR, BRIGADE COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER KIRKUK, IRAQ
Monitored operations of four maneuver battalions ensuring reports and orders are disseminated to the staff,
subordinate units, higher headquarters, and adjacent units.
• Battle tracked 148 raids and over 8,000 patrols providing reinforcements and coordinating medical evacuations.
• Directed a staff of 15 officers and 20 soldiers to synchronize efforts in support of units on the battlefield.
Personal Vietnamese (conversant). Completed Honolulu Marathon in 2001. Awarded Bronze Star, Combat and Expert
Infantrymen badges. Graduate of Army Ranger School. Enjoy basketball, scuba diving, and traveling.
SONG WONG
1200 Massachusetts Avenue #W57
Cambridge, MA 02138
swong@mba2007.hbs.edu
(510) 396-0231
education
2005 - 2007 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL BOSTON, MA
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007. Member of Asia Business, Entrepreneurship and
Real Estate Clubs.
1994 - 1998 CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY
Bachelor of Science degree, with distinction, in Hotel Administration. Concentration in Finance. Member of Phi
Sigma Pi (National Honor Fraternity). Active in Cornell Hotel Society, Hotel Ezra Cornell and Habitat for Humanity.
experience
Summer 2006 BOSTON PROPERTIES BOSTON, MA
Summer Associate, Finance & Capital Markets
Participated in most aspects of departmental responsibilities including acquisitions, tenant underwriting, financial
analysis and tax and accounting structures.
• Conducted buy-side due diligence for $45M single-asset office building transaction in San Jose, CA.
• Evaluated potential acquisitions using Argus real estate valuation software and Dyna real estate asset and portfolio
management software.
2002 - 2005 STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE SHANGHAI, CHINA
Manager, Development & Acquisitions
Contributed to conceptualization, development and execution of Starwood’s expansion strategy to grow portfolio and
maintain position as largest upscale/luxury international hotel company in China.
• Selected by executive management to help establish Starwood’s Development & Acquisitions presence in
mainland China; first non-native Chinese to be based in Starwood Shanghai office.
• Oversaw financial and investment analysis, participated in deal negotiations and drafted board memorandums for
management of new hotels and single-asset and portfolio acquisition opportunities throughout Asia, with a
geographic focus in North Asia and China.
• Contributed to signing of seven new hotel deals in 2004, increasing Starwood’s portfolio in Greater China by 50%
and generating forecasted stabilized annual income contribution of $7M. Signed deals include Sheraton Changsha,
Sheraton Haikou, Sheraton Ningbo, Sheraton Shenzhen, Sheraton Xiamen, W Hong Kong and Westin Beijing.
• Participated in road shows in five major cities throughout China to establish relationships with major government-
related and private sector businesses with existing and/or potential hotel interests.
• Trained new members of the team in Shanghai which grew from one to four staff in less than one year.
Special Projects:
• Represented Starwood Hotels in deal analysis and due diligence of acquisition of the Westin Tokyo for $500M (the
largest single-asset hotel transaction in Japanese history) by Starwood Capital and Morgan Stanley.
• Selected for special task force to evaluate opportunity for Starwood to enter mid-scale hotel market in China.
Manager, Development Planning SINGAPORE
Evaluated and recommended equity investments and management opportunities in Asia-Pacific to senior management
totaling potential annual income contribution to the company of over $30M.
• Performed market studies and financial analysis for potential hotel projects in city and resort areas to determine
Starwood’s interest in specific hotel projects and appetite for establishing a presence in unrepresented markets.
• Drafted board memorandums and prepared group strategy presentations for global executive meetings.
2001 - 2002 PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS SINGAPORE
Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance
promoted from Senior Associate, Corporate Finance
Advised various clients in South East Asia regarding mergers, acquisitions and divestments; completed valuations of
companies in diverse industries; prepared pitch books and participated in meetings for business generation.
1998 - 2000 HVS INTERNATIONAL SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Associate, Hotel Consulting
promoted from Consultant, Hotel Consulting
Conducted appraisals, market studies and feasibility analysis for lodging, event and mixed-use developments.
activities & Board Member for Children of Rural China Foundation (current); President of Cornell Club of S’pore (2002-2004);
service Volunteer for Riding for the Disabled (2002-2004); Volunteer for the S’pore Autism Resource Centre (2002-2003).
personal US citizen. Fluent in Mandarin. Proficient in French. Enjoy pottery, traveling, baking, dining, scuba diving.
Kellogg
Kellogg School of Management – 2006 National Real Estate Challenge Team
Selected Affordable Housing Developments Utilizing Low Income and Historic Tax Credit Equity
• Guyon Apartments – Chicago, Illinois: $20 million, 114-unit senior, independent living apartment building
• Matteson Glyn – Chicago, Illinois: $19 million, new construction senior, independent living apartment building
March 2002 – BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC Chicago, IL
September 2003 Investment Banking Analyst, Consumer & Retail Group
• Developed financial models for stand-alone entity valuation and analysis of various capital structures, financings, and
acquisitions/divestitures on ongoing financial performance, corporate credit, ownership, and sponsor returns
• Performed valuation analysis using comparable company trading and acquisition multiples, discounted cash flow
analysis, and leveraged buyout analysis
• Conducted due diligence, created management presentations, and participated in drafting of SEC documents
• Prepared in-depth market research and analysis of the food, beverage, and consumer products industries
Selected Strategic Advisory Transactions
• Advised Vestar Partners on its $1.1 billion sale of Michael Foods, Inc. to T.H. Lee Partners
• Advised a financial sponsor in its potential sale of a $350 million food company
OTHER INFORMATION
• Interests include offshore sport fishing, SCUBA diving, travel, weight training, golf, and flag football
• Member of Wash. Univ. - Alumni and Parents Admissions Program (APAP); Friends of the Chicago River - Junior
Board member; River Park at Diversey Condominium Association - Treasurer
• Ransom Everglades High School (Miami, FL): GPA – 3.91; SAT score – 1470; Captain of 1996 Football Team
C. TAYLOR MEYER
1616 Hinman-Apt. 5C Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 917.612.2253 cmeyer2007@kellogg.northwestern.edu
EDUCATION
2005-present KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Evanston, IL
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
• Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
• Majors in Finance, Real Estate, and International Business
• Member, Real Estate Club, Energy Management Club, Private Equity Club, Golf Club
1996-2000 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN
• B.A., Class of 2000, Majors: Economics and European Studies Minor: Business Administration
• Held elected positions within Sigma Nu Fraternity and Interhall Association
• Spent semester at University of Leeds, U.K.; summer intern on the LIFFE derivatives market
EXPERIENCE
SUMMER 2006 MORGAN STANLEY REAL ESTATE London, UK
Summer Associate
• Evaluated acquisition opportunities for both the MSREF and Special Situations III funds
• Led various pitches for banking clients, one resulting in the mandate of a £350 MM IPO
• Created investment committee report on UK homebuilding market for potential $50 MM public
equity investment in a basket of UK homebuilding companies
2003-2005 GLOBAL NET LEASE PARTNERS New York, NY
Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisitions
• Investment Analysis: Evaluated all acquisition and disposition opportunities for a private investment
program dedicated to single tenant real property and corporate investments. Analyzed over $1.7
billion worth of potential investments.
• Financial Analysis: Cash flow modeling and tax analyses for transactions (office, retail, industrial,
and car dealership properties), partnership modeling, joint venture modeling, and credit analysis on
tenants.
• Due Diligence/Execution: Led acquisition due diligence for $109 MM worth of transactions.
Reviewed and negotiated documentation with counsel including purchase and sale contracts and
loan/lease documents. Coordinated with various financing sources to arrange mortgage and/or
mezzanine financing for all transactions. Created marketing packages for $154 MM worth of
dispositions.
ADDITIONAL DATA
• Series 7 and 63 Qualified, completed CSFB Fixed Income and Derivatives Analyst training program
• Intermediate Spanish; proficient in use of ARGUS software and Bloomberg applications
• Enjoy golf, snow skiing, traveling, EPL soccer, college football, and reading
JULIANA K. PRIEST
1305 Maple Ave. #3W, Evanston, IL 60201
(312) 493-2596, jpriest2008@law.northwestern.edu
EDUCATION
2005-2008 KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT & EVANSTON, IL
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Candidate for Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate, June 2008
● Real Estate Club; Private Equity Club; JD-MBA Alumni Committee.
● Federalist Society, Board Member 2006-07, 2007-08.
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2005 JOSEPH FREED & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Real Estate Development PALATINE, IL
Summer Law Associate
● Worked on legal compliance issues for a large scale condo development project in Wisconsin.
● Completed analysis of zoning law applicable to a condo development in Michigan.
Summer 2000: YALE LAW SCHOOL, Legal Services, Landlord/Tenant Clinic NEW HAVEN, CT
Summer Fellow
● Assisted in the representation of tenant clients in City of New Haven Housing Court.
OTHER DATA
● Fluent in Spanish.
● C.R.E.W. Commercial Real Estate Women, Participant and Volunteer, 2002-2005.
● English as a Second Language Teacher, Dallas Public Library, Volunteer 2002-2004.
PETER M. TSAI
1575 Oak Avenue Apt. 34 Evanston, IL 60201
(415) 606 – 7383 ptsai2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu
EDUCATION
2006-Present KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Evanston, IL
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2008.
• Intended majors in Real Estate, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.
• Member of the UT Austin Real Estate Challenge
• Member of Real Estate Club, PEEK, Finance, and Holy Angels.
1997-2000 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, December 2000.
• Education Abroad Program at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
• Economics Tutor at the UC Berkeley Student Learning Center
EXPERIENCE
2003-2006 RREEF AMERICA LLC San Francisco, CA
Associate, Real Estate Development & Value-Added
Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Closings
• Modeled property cash flows and returns for potential industrial, office, retail, and multifamily acquisitions.
• Calculated project and portfolio level incentive fees to determine the distribution of proceeds to partner.
• Generated investment summaries and underwriting packages for 13 acquisitions totaling $653 million.
• Reviewed due diligence materials including ALTA, title, entitlements, environmental, and zoning reports.
• Negotiated deal terms with developers to finalize letters of intent, joint venture contracts, purchase and sale
agreements, and development management agreements.
• Performed hold/sell analysis for select assets, resulting in dispositions totaling $141 million.
Portfolio Management & Asset Management
• Composed institutional client’s Annual Plan and Quarterly Investment Reports.
• Authored equity memorandum for major institutional client, which became a template for future requests.
• Assisted in establishing portfolio-wide revolving line of credit used for project level bridge financing.
• Prepared financing packages for project level construction loans totaling $100 million in loan proceeds.
• Negotiated lease proposals with potential brokers, tenants, and developers to choose best leasing strategy.
• Reviewed monthly draws to monitor and evaluate multiple development and value-added projects.
2001-2003 BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES San Francisco, CA
Investment Banking Analyst, Real Estate Sector
Financial / Analytical Ability
• Performed financial analysis for public and private companies using precedent transactions, accretion /
dilution, discounted cash flow, leveraged buy-out, ability to pay, and net asset value analyses.
• Drafted private placement memorandum for a real estate operating and development company seeking to
raise $800 million in private equity.
• Specialized in the lodging, homebuilding, urban development, and travel & leisure industries.
Significant Transaction Experience
• Barceló Hotels & Resorts – Sole advisor for the $570 million acquisition of Crestline Capital Corporation.
• CNL Hospitality Properties – Sole advisor for the acquisition of selected assets of Strategic Hotel Capital.
• RFS Hotel Investors – Sole advisor for a $14.5 million common stock offering.
• Maguire Properties Inc. – Advisor for the $700 million initial public offering.
ADDITIONAL DATA
• Proficient in Argus, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Bloomberg, FactSet, and FirstCall.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.
• Avid reader of Chinese and Taiwanese history and philosophy.
• Enjoy taekwondo, volleyball, tennis, basketball, golf, skiing, and snowboarding.
• Volunteer tutor at Back-on-Track, a weekly mentoring and tutoring program for San Francisco youth.
• Volunteer camp counselor for Camp Okizu, a camp for cancer children and their families.
October, 2006
Jerrod L. Wigal
111 East Chestnut, #17B
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(773) 209-6482
jerrod_wigal@hotmail.com
Work Experience
Cushman & Wakefield Chicago, IL
Associate – Investment Sales, 2004-present
Worked on behalf of institutional investors in the sale of office properties throughout the
Midwest. Total transaction volume of approximately $2.1 billion to-date.
Prepared offering memoranda for distribution to potential investors. Built complex financial
models discounting future cash flows to derive the value of client assets. Analyzed lease data,
operating expenses, capital expenditures and future assumptions during due diligence and
modeling. Maintained continuous client contact to ensure accuracy of data.
Participated in all aspects of property marketing including property tours, comparing initial
bids, qualifying potential buyers and supporting buyer due diligence.
Zaragon Chicago, IL
Analyst, 2002 – 2004
Assisted in due diligence for acquisition, disposition and refinancing of office, mixed-use
and multifamily properties. Responsibilities included updating rent rolls, lease abstraction,
completing loan application documents and securing third-party reports.
Supported investor relations. Prepared investor packages on new investment opportunities.
Education
Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration candidate, May 2007
Intended majors in Finance, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship.
Co-President of the TMP Real Estate Club
September 2006
SANDEEP PATEL
839 Tappan Avenue, Apt. 1 • Ann Arbor, MI 48104
sandeepp@umich.edu • 678.517.6273
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Emphases in Finance and Corporate Strategy
• Elected Southern Club Admissions Liaison Officer and selected to serve as Student
Ambassador for Admissions Office
• Member of Finance, Real Estate, UMBSA, Golf, and Wine Club
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Champaign, IL
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, May 2001
• Served as President of Engineering College Leadership Council
• Recipient of Governor's Student Scholarship
• Elected VP of Indian Students Association
EXPERIENCE CREDIT SUISSE New York, NY
2006 Investment Banking Summer Associate, 2006-2006
• Completed extensive due diligence with company’s senior management in a $2.5 billion
participation to develop bidding strategy in a management-led buyout for a diversified
REIT.
• Conducted valuation using sum-of-the-parts, discounted cash flow, and comparable
company analysis to determine appropriate purchase price.
• Prepared and presented Credit Committee memo to senior bankers for approval of a
$1.1 billion term loan in the management-led buyout.
• Developed Investment Banking Committee memo for participation as a co-lead
manager for a $170 million follow-on common share offering for a leading REIT.
• Assisted senior managing directors on various pitches for homebuilding and upscale
lodging companies that highlighted the financial and strategic aspects of the business.
2001-2005 ACCENTURE Atlanta, GA
Consultant, 2003-2005
• Modeled and supervised a group risk rating application business case with aggressive
deadlines, generating additional revenues of $2.5 million per year.
• Developed a medical underwriting scenario model to identify patients with chronic
disease, translating to savings of $5 million in claims expenses.
• Performed due diligence for the client's application and related assets to validate
business continuity execution.
• Analyzed business operations model and costs to identify realignment of business
processes, resulting in revenues of $3 million and 20% in annual savings.
• Prepared a seventy-five page proposal highlighting Accenture's capabilities in the
healthcare IT strategy arena.
• Managed team of 12 analysts and consultants to research healthcare industry portal
trends and prepare final presentation for the CIO.
Analyst, 2001-2003
• Designed and developed the business architecture for an online consumer portal.
• Led cross-functional team of 6 consultants and clients to develop the business case for
utilization of new online portal.
• Researched and analyzed membership data to map requirements to business
capabilities for the provider and employer portal used by 12 million healthcare
consumers.
• Created development and code migration standards for a $20 million project, which
was later adopted by entire IT organization.
ADDITIONAL • Recent travels include trips to India, Malaysia, France, and Spain
• Interests include tutoring, wine tasting, college football, golf
September 2006
RACHAEL PRESTON
210 W. Summit St. • Ann Arbor, MI 48103
rachaelp@umich.edu • 240.476.5801
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Emphases in Real Estate Development and Finance
• Selected as Career Counselor for Office of Career Development
• VP Marketing, Real Estate Club; VP Marketing Southern Club
• Recipient of Merit-based Michigan Distinguished Leaders Award
SMITH COLLEGE Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2001
• Study Abroad Fall 1999 University of New South Wales, Australia
• Member Varsity Lacrosse Team 1998-2001, Captain 2001
EXPERIENCE ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT CORPORATION Washington, DC
Summer 2006 Summer Associate
• Modeled sources and uses for AWC sites in the exciting new Washington Nationals Ball
Park District including infrastructure costs, affordable housing, and other social policy
statutory requirements to recommend land values for a public-private mixed
development site
• Recommended an affordable housing policy for a new Washington, DC public
corporation resulting in a politically and financially viable solution
• Valued AWC social policy initiatives and statutory requirements to provide a
framework for selecting financing strategies and an organizational mission
2003-2005 BLACKHAWK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Washington, DC
Program Analyst, 2004-2005
• Managed Federal Aviation Administration hardware contracts and projects for FAA
client, evaluating vendor billing, deadlines, and quality to ensure maintenance of
critical weather sensing systems.
• Negotiated research grant statement of work to provide FAA client with desired
technology development in compliance with federal standards.
• Developed and leveraged a private industry relationship to partner in new techonology
development, saving client $20K.
• Supervised verification and auditing of maintenance contract budgets leading to
implementation of new tracking system.
Junior Analyst, 2003-2004
• Defined and managed deadlines during management of one year technology
development research project valued at $50K.
• Established leadership dynamic with academic team including students and professors
at remote location to ensure completion of research meeting client expectations and
federal requirements.
• Pursued training to develop critical database tracking sensor research and maintain
existing monitoring system of Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems.
ADDITIONAL • Habitat for Humanity Multidisciplinary Action Project: Recommended an
organizational strategy for domestic disaster relief based on ongoing experiences in the
Gulf Coast
• Manage financing and leasing of two investment properties in Washington, DC and
Ann Arbor, MI.
• Co-founder and member of Board of Directors of the DC Bocce League as featured in
the Washington Post summer 2006 www.dcbocce.com.
• Proud Philadelphia sports fan, golfer, and accomplished theme-party hostess.
October 2006
NAAZNEEN J RAHMAN
11270 Maple Valley Drive • Plymouth, MI 48170
naazneen_rahman@hotmail.com • 734.658.5475
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Emphases on Finance and Strategy.
• Elected President of the Michigan Real Estate Club.
• Club Membership- Real Estate, Finance, Consulting & Michigan Business Women.
• Elected as Ross Alumni Development Committee Section Leader.
College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Master of Architecture and Urban Design, June 1996
• Graduated with High Distinction (GPA 3.8/4.0)
ANNA UNIVERSITY Madras, India
School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning, May 1992
• Graduated with High Distinction (GPA 4.0/4.0)
EXPERIENCE JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Chicago, IL
Summer 2006 Investment Banking Associate - Real Estate Sector
• Advised multi-national, REIT (real estate investment trust) in $600 million sell-side
transaction of two minority-owned assets; executed projection models, descriptive
memorandums, management due-diligence sessions.
• Developed financial valuation and industry analysis for $1 billion buy-side transaction
of top 15 U.S. Home builder.
• Prepared DCF, accretion/dilution, and comparables analyses of $2 billion mortgage real
estate investment trust for presentation to management.
• Conducted LBO analysis of $3 billion shopping center REIT (real estate investment
trust), materials presented to financial sponsor groups.
1998-Present NSR REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC Plymouth, MI
Founder/Principal
• Own/Manage Real Estate Investment Company with investment portfolio of $500K;
R.O.I of 4% for CY04.
• Performed valuation analysis, managed capital improvements, analyzed operational
expenses, improved rents generating $11K in cash flow for CY04.
2004-2005 NORDSTROM SAMSON ASSOCIATES Farmington Hills, MI
Project Manager/Design Architect
• Developed financial model and business plan for engineering group procurement,
generating $4M.
• Led 12 person cross-functional team to respond to $210M RFP (request for proposal) for
3 retirement campuses, won project, driving $18M in revenue.
2002-2004 FANNING/HOWEY ASSOCIATES Novi, MI
Project Manager/Design Architect
• Analyzed financial budgets and created growth model for internal design group that
led to national recognition, generating $3M in marketing revenue.
• Performed a hold/sell analysis for local school district on $105M property supporting
the portfolio manager decision to sell the asset.
1996-2002 HAMILTON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES Detroit, MI
Lead Design Architect
• Led 12 person design team on $60M Arts High School in downtown Detroit, resulting in
first new high school in Detroit in over 25 years.
ADDITIONAL • Licensed Architect in United States, Great Britain and India.
• Watercolor and Charcoal artist; sold 12 pieces at local art fairs.
August 2006
BRIAN STEARNS
1101 Henry St. • Ann Arbor, MI 48104
stearnsb@umich.edu • 703.431.4755
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, April 2007
• Awarded Dean’s Fellowship, merit-based full tuition scholarship
• Selected as Career Counselor and Global Blue Mentor; Elected Section Treasurer
• Member of Finance and Entrepreneur and Venture Clubs; Selected as Director of
Education and Special Events for both Sports Business Association and Golf Club
• GMAT: 760, 99th Percentile
WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY Lexington, VA
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and East Asian Studies, June 2002
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Completed exchange and homestay program: Kansai Gaidai, Osaka, Japan, Fall 2000
EXPERIENCE UBS INVESTMENT BANK Chicago, IL
Summer 2006 Summer Associate, M&A and Midwest Coverage
• Performed valuation and merger consequences analyses for M&A opportunities,
including LBO and Reverse Morris Trust transactions, across industrial, renewable
energy, media and healthcare industries
• Provided takeover defense advisory to $2 billion construction equipment manufacturer,
with responsibility for assessing defense profile and establishing fair market valuation
through discounted cash flow and comparables analyses
• Advised $7 billion engineering and construction services company on capital raising
and cash management, including provision of equity shelf and credit revolver products
2002-2005 DELOITTE CONSULTING Washington, DC
Consultant, Strategy & Operations, 2004-2005
• Assisted Financial Services Southeast Region Lead Partner to develop a 3-year strategic
plan and growth model to attain over 300% revenue growth in region
• Developed competitive intelligence for $23 billion global credit card issuer to educate
U.S. business technology officers and assist in IT strategic planning. Chosen to lead
follow-on effort for Canadian card business
• Implemented balanced scorecard and business management model at $11 billion
national electricity generator to formalize data analysis and reduce complexity of
reported metrics (from over 200 to 30)
• Developed unique solutions and marketed Deloitte’s multi-disciplinary capabilities in
response to sales opportunities that resulted in over $15 million of new business
• Selected by firm leadership from among top 5% of experienced analysts and consultants
to train newly-hired business analysts
Business Analyst, Strategy & Operations, 2002-2004
• Managed vendor selection, contract negotiations, and financial business case for $800
million complete customer service outsourcing deal at national utility company
• Developed tariff scenario model to analyze over 2,000 power-supplying assets, resulting
in 7.5% reduction of annual energy spend at $71 billion cable company
• Collaborated with legal counsel to develop expert written testimony in support of
regulated utility’s request to increase rates and earn fair return on $78 million invested
in customer service enhancements
• Supported $26 billion post-merger integration of two aerospace and defense
manufacturers, identifying $30 million in annual synergy savings within internal
information systems group
Summer 2001 WALKER & DUNLOP REAL ESTATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Analyst, Debt Financing Bethesda, MD
ADDITIONAL • Avid skier, lacrosse player and golfer (6 handicap); outdoor enthusiast; homeowner
• Featured in "Whaddyado?", an educational children's television program on heroism
and coping with life-threatening situations
October 2006
NYU
New York University
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Henry Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street
New York, NY 10012
Additional: • Interests include golf, backpacking, traveling, music, and mountain biking.
DANIEL JOSEPH ENGLE
492Laguadia Place, Apt. 3A
New York, NY 10026
Tel: 415-867-6493
E-mail: daniel.engle@stern.nyu.edu
Summer
2001 A. F. EVANS COMPANY INC. San Francisco, CA
Internship
• Conducted market analyses and surveys for apartments and condos
• Acted as liaison to San Francisco and government agencies
• Organized financial records for tenant relocation
• Configured California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) closing binder
• Formulated reports for top management
Experience: PENN, SCHOEN, AND BERLAND ASSOCIATES (a WPP Group company) New York, NY
2004-2005 Director
• Consulted to two of the firm’s largest clients on a variety of strategic marketing and
communications initiatives, including customer relationship management, brand positioning,
messaging and advertising optimization, PR opportunities, and crisis communications.
• Managed over $2 million in consulting and research projects leading to project revenue growth of
more than 50%.
• Developed strong client relationships and presented strategic recommendations and implications to
senior management clients.
• Assessed and developed a U.S. market positioning strategy for a Global 100 client, resulting in
improved financial analysis of advertising spend impact and brand tracking metrics.
• Directed a 2004 presidential candidate analysis project, resulting in national press coverage by The
Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, PBS, CNBC, and CNN.
Additional: • Diploma of Jazz Performance, Tenor Saxophone, Malaspina University, Canada, 1996
ALLAN BENJAMIN SERVIANSKY
One Irving Place, Apt. V19B
New York, NY 10003
Tel: 305-710-1400
E-mail: allan.serviansky@stern.nyu.edu
Additional: • Real Estate Affiliations: ULI (Urban Land Institute), ICSC (International Council of Shopping
Centers), AAREPNY (African American Real Estate Professionals of New York)
• Communications: coursework in management communications, public & persuasive speaking
• Computer Skills: Argus, Murex, Open Link
• Interests: skydiving, dance (salsa/swing/Hip-Hop), weight training, travel
Stanford
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Education
Professional experience
Personal
EDUCATION
STANFORD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Stanford, CA
Candidate for MBA Expected June 2007
• Academic Committee, Christian Fellowship, Real Estate Club, Washington DC Study Trip
HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA
AB in Economics, cum laude June 1999
• VP of Harvard Entrepreneurs Club, Treasurer of Pforzheimer House, shooting guard on JV basketball team
EXPERIENCE
JAMISON SERVICES Los Angeles, CA
Acquisitions Analyst Summer 2006
Real estate acquisition and property management company with over 100 buildings and $3.5 billion in real estate assets
under management.
• Conducted financial analysis and due diligence for office building and office park acquisitions
• Evaluated private equity investment possibilities for company founder in various alternative industries
• Researched investment fund structures and assisted in drafting first private placement memorandum
• Reviewed budgeting parameters for similar property management businesses and developed budget parameters and
oversight procedures for Jamison
WORLD RELIEF Baltimore, MD
Director of Microfinance Institution Development 2003 – 2005
Strategic leadership: Defined and led implementation of strategy for programs serving 100,000 clients in 13 countries.
• Led initiative to form new holding company for mature microfinance programs
− Facilitated review of ownership options for $7MM microfinance division, representing 50% of WR net assets
− Led internal microfinance working group composed of executive team
− Recruited external microfinance advisory committee to assist in the process
• Co-led formalization of new microfinance network for three parent non-profit organizations and 17 microfinance
organizations serving 115,000 clients in 16 countries
− Authored concept documents articulating purpose, structure, and performance standards for new network
− Co-led global conference held in Nairobi, Kenya to launch new network
• Represented microfinance program division to the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and outside constituencies
− Presented at Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Conference panel on microfinance
− Spoke to interest groups about microfinance at Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Houston, New Haven, and Los Angeles
Microfinance Technical Advisor 2002 – 2003
Internal consulting and project management: Assistance and support to program managers in conflict-affected countries.
• Mozambique, Kosovo, Haiti, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Philippines, Liberia, Sierra Leone
− Managed team that conducted market research with 250 clients in six Mozambique provinces to reduce dropouts
− Co-wrote proposals that received over $1.5 MM in funding
− Facilitated strategic and business planning process for senior management teams
− Led implementation of management information system in Kosovo that introduced real-time portfolio tracking
SG COWEN & CO. San Francisco, CA
Analyst 1999 – 2001
Financial analysis and process management
• Developed models to determine financing feasibility of high yield debt offerings, leveraged buyouts, and mergers
• Synthesized due diligence, financial forecasts, and industry research into public offering documents
• Managed and coordinated deal team communication within the bank and with other deal participants
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Interests include exploring the intersection of for- and not-for-profit sectors, basketball, golf, travel, playing drums
• Proficient in spoken Korean
Ayesha M. Menon
680 Serra Street, Suite E382 y Stanford, CA 94305
(917) 656-8559 y menon_ayesha@gsb.stanford.edu
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford, CA
MBA Candidate, June 2008 2006 – 2008
• Clubs: Real Estate, Private Equity, Finance & Investment, Women in Management, Europe, Ski & Snowboard
Princeton University Princeton, NJ
Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude 1998 - 2002
• Concentration in Architecture; Thesis: “Kowloon Walled City, the making of an icon”
• Vice President, Terrace F. Club
Experience
Pragnya Investment Trust Hyderabad, India
Real Estate Private Equity Fund focused on South Asian markets 2006
• Worked with the team to evaluate new investment opportunities in various cities in India
• Supervised and mentored recent hires, teaching them skills specific to the evaluation of real estate investment
opportunities
• Traveled throughout India to monitor existing projects, and to meet with potential partners for new investments
New Mountain Capital New York, NY
Middle Market Private Equity Fund focused on defensive growth businesses 2004 – 2006
Associate
• Evaluated potential investments across many sectors, involving:
- In-depth industry research, including identifying and conversing with industry experts such as consultants,
managers, independent brokers, investment bankers, and leadership of industry associations
- Detailed, bottoms-up valuation analysis
• Conducted several industry “deep-dives” as part of annual idea generation process
• Work with a team to monitor portfolio company Apptis, Inc. Responsibilities include working closely with CFO
and CEO on tracking Apptis’s financial performance, mid-year reforecasting, and analyzing business growth
opportunities and exit strategies. Worked on the strategic acquisition of SETA, which closed in January 2005
Goldman, Sachs & Co, American Special Situations Group New York, NY
Analyst 2004
• Evaluated various potential investments secured by commercial and industrial equipment and assets
• Revalued Latin American portfolio of DVI’s assets (GS was DIP lender)
Goldman, Sachs & Co, Real Estate Investment Banking New York, NY
Analyst 2002 – 2004
• Responsibilities included: (a) financial valuations, i.e. LBOs, merger analysis, DCFs, comparable company
multiples analysis, deal comparisons, (b) extensive on-site due diligence, (c) drafting of internal committee
memoranda, SEC documents, sales force marketing materials and management presentations
• Underwrote a variety of property types as well as large portfolios of assets for the purpose of mortgage
financings
Noteworthy Transactions
• Advisor to Cerberus Capital Management on its $3.8bn leveraged buyout of LNR Property Corp., including a
$2.9bn committed financing package
• Sale of 50% JV interest in Ontario Mills, valued at $490mm, to JPMorgan Fleming
• $219mm mortgage financing for MBO of portfolio of industrial assets from Reckson Associates
• $500mm bought equity offering for Developers Diversified Realty
• $460mm CMBS issuance (+$105mm mezzanine financing) for CalWest Industrial Properties
Additional
• Languages: English and intermediate French
• Citizenship: US and UK
• Interest: traveling, teaching & mentoring children, furniture (building & designing), urban design, architecture,
investing, outdoor exercise, team sports, reading, ice cream
Bradley Ross Weinberg
7174 Trysail Circle • Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 368-6355 • brad.weinberg@raymondjames.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL
Real Estate Investment Banking Senior Analyst Fall 2003 – Current
• Created complex valuation models, performed property, financial and corporate due diligence, crafted client specific pitches,
and composed requisite internal commitment documentation and selling memoranda for 69 successfully completed REIT,
homebuilder and lodging C Corporation private and public Company transactions aggregating $11.4 billion, including:
o 29 preferred equity issuances raising $3.0 billion
o 13 initial public offerings/quasi-IPOs raising $3.7 billion
o 20 follow-on common equity offerings for aggregate proceeds of $2.7 billion
o 6 convertible and non-convertible debt issuances raising $1.6 billion
o 1 property portfolio acquisition for aggregate consideration of $523 million
• Senior analyst on the sole lead-managed $465.8 million initial public offering, $340.3 follow-on common equity offering and
$523 million property portfolio purchase for BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.; closely interacted with client’s senior management
from initial engagement through the pricing of the transaction; performed valuation analysis; prepared transaction roadshow
materials; performed property, tenant and financial due diligence; communicated with co-managers and syndicate desk;
assisted in drafting of S-11 filing and final prospectus
• Appointed 2005 & 2006 head of analyst recruiting for Raymond James Investment Banking, responsible for coordinating
campus visits and structuring interviews, creating departmental marketing materials, organizing final round weekend events,
establishing detailed recruiting budget, conducting interviews and evaluating candidates
AIM Capital Management Houston, TX
High Yield Buy-Side Summer Analyst Summer 2002
• Performed credit analysis and valuation for high yield debt issuances in cable, telecom and homebuilding industries
• Interacted with senior management on Company roadshows and provided investment recommendations for AIM High Yield
Fund, an approximately $800 million fund investing primarily in intermediate term BB or lower rated debt securities
Halliburton Houston, TX
Corporate Accounting Intern Summer 2001
• Restated December 2000 balance sheet and obtained auditor approval for release to SEC
• Streamlined and updated MD&A Excel templates for increased internal reporting functionality
TL Ventures Austin, TX
Venture Capital Intern Spring 2001
• Analyzed business plans of prospective clients in biotech and telecommunications industry
• Organized e-mail campaigns and print ads targeting clients in high-tech industry
EDUCATION:
McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration, High Honors May 2003
Major: Business Honors/Finance (15 hours of accounting completed)
GPA: 3.93 SAT: 1570 (800-M, 770-V) GMAT: 740
• Activities: Research Assistant for Finance department (Spring 2002), Honors Business Association (Four years),
Sigma Alpha Mu social fraternity (Four years), Peer Mentor, Business Golf Association (Co-founder,
Corporate Relations)
• Achievements: National Merit Finalist (Four year scholarship), University Honors (Four years received)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
• MS Office, Bloomberg, Factset, MergerStat; SDC Platinum, SNL DataSource, Thomson Analytics
Texas
The University of Texas at Austin
McCombs Team
Experience
Summer 2006 Sorin Capital Management New York, NY
Intern, Credit Group
• Evaluated current investment holdings to refine investment strategy for multi-strategy real estate focused
hedge fund
• Created surveillance model and asset management plan to track the performance of fund’s real estate
fixed income investments
• Analyzed potential investments, including whole loans, mezzanine loans, B-piece CMBS bond tranches
and large-loan floating rate investments
Additional • McCombs: Graduate Real Estate Society – President; Graduate Finance Society; Private Equity
Group; Texas MBA Hedge Fund Organization
• “Commercial Real Estate Heavy Hitter” - Dallas Business Journal, 2005
• State of Texas Real Estate Broker’s License
• Urban Land Institute Member
• Dallas Museum of Art: Associate Member
Joel Austin Elder
2215 Post Rd Apt 1096
Austin, TX, 78704
(571) 332-8047
Joel.Elder@mba07.mccombs.utexas.edu
03/99-03/03 Page Southerland Page L.L.P. Washington DC; Houston, and Austin, TX
Lead Project Architect
• Participated in business development; Created and delivered project progress presentations to clients
• Designed a mid-rise condominium project and directed team through documentation & entitlement
• Led a multidisciplinary team of 7 members on a series of projects for a children’s hospital with a
collective budget of $61MM; Effectively coordinated with consultants and negotiated with vendors
• Directed a diverse team of 12 members through the design and entitlement process of a high-tech
facility with a budget of $98MM; Collaborated with M+W Zander to successfully manage costs
06/96-03/99 Fentress Bradburn Architects, Ltd. Denver, CO
Associate Architect, Multimedia Department Director
• Launched and directed the firm’s multimedia department and successfully implemented its integration
• Developed feasibility study for Palmetto Point Resort in Honduras; Member on design team
10/95-06/96 OZ Architecture Denver, CO
Associate Architect
• Created construction documents and performed construction administration services on resort project
Additional • McCombs: Member of Graduate Finance Association, Graduate Real Estate Society and Graduate
Women in Business; McCombs Finance Challenge and NAIOP Real Estate Finance Challenge
• University of California at Berkeley: Awarded teaching and research assistantships
• Led a team of 20 in fundraising to benefit the Austin Area Food Bank; Team recognized by Mayor
• Professional: Licensed Architect, Texas; Member: NCARB, ULI and Real Estate Council of Austin
Todd L. Gosselink
1402 Karen Ave.
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 771-5942
Todd.Gosselink@mba07.mccombs.utexas.edu
Education The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Spring 2007
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Real Estate Finance; GMAT: 720; GPA: 3.7
Experience
Summer 2006 Trammell Crow Company Austin, TX
Analyst Intern
• Constructed multiphase development and acquisition pro formas
using ARGUS and Excel.
• Developed presentation materials used to secure management and
leasing activity of institutional office portfolio.
• Assisted senior management with underwriting and brokerage.
EDUCATION
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Los Angeles, CA
M.B.A., Real Estate & Finance June 2007
Leadership: Anderson Real Estate Association (AREA) Vice President of Education
Membership: Entrepreneurship Association, Asian Management Student Association
EXPERIENCE
THE KOR GROUP Los Angeles, CA
Applied Management Research Project October 2006 – March 2007
• [planned] Identify “second tier” municipalities in the greater Los Angeles area for possible large-scale mixed-use
development projects through the analysis of demographic and market data and the built form.
• [planned] Determine development opportunities in the identified municipalities and generate pro forma based upon
expected best use. This includes the calculation of residual land value, potentially for The KOR Group to acquire
the property at the conclusion of the Project.
ADDITIONAL
• Named a Knight of St Patrick in March 2000 for leadership, excellence in character, and exceptional contribution to
the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois and its students.
• Conversational fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
• Member of the Round Rock Community Choir (baritone/bass) from Spring 2002 to Spring 2005.
Jason Ghassemi [The Fifth Annual National Real Estate Challenge
McCombs School of Business,
The University of Texas at Austin]
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management - Fully Employed MBA Program - Class of 2009
UCLA Extension - Adobe Creative Suite graphic design implementation - Fall/Winter 2005
UCLA - B.A. in Business/Economics with a minor in Italian Language - Class of 2000
[Triplex/Renovation Project]
3032 Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica 2004 - 2005
- Property condition and business proposition were initially challenged by Rent Control issues
- Legally removed Rent Control jurisdiction, vacated the property, and renovated
- Exited the property at a 3.5 X return on invested capital in one year
Employment
[Marketing Communications]
Barrington Associates Investment Bankers, 2005 - Present
A Division of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
(NYSE: WFC)
- Responsible for all public relations, marketing communications, and business development collateral
- Designer, writer, and producer of industry reports, marketing materials, and Firm presentations
- Leverage experience in journalism to write press releases, speeches, and presentations
Intangibles }
[Creative thought] - fresh ideas and perspectives have driven real estate and professional career
[Finance experience] - experienced in analyzing data and financials to asses value propositions
[Graphic design capabilities] - extensive creative software knowledge and design experience
[Effective communicator] - published author, speech writer, and presentation creator
[Presentation skills] - significant experience in presentations and public speaking
jason.ghassemi.2009@anderson.ucla.edu 310.869.7204
BENJAMIN HEMMINGER
905 Hartford Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 385-0199
Cell: (925) 297-9710
Benjamin.hemminger.2008@anderson.ucla.edu
PACIFIC MARKET
Founder July 01 – February 03 Laie, HI
• Founded and operate online retail auction business specializing in Hawaiian apparel
• Created and operated all aspects of a small business that produced over $50,000/year
TENANTMIX.COM, INC
Manager, Profile Development August 99 – April 01 Bethesda, MD
• Helped establish and manage TenantMix.com, an Internet company that enabled real estate
developers to find suitable retail tenants
• Created and maintained database system which increased productivity company-wide
• Managed a 13-person research team that assembled a database of real estate criteria of over
6,500 U.S. retail companies
• Conducted telephone interviews with commercial real estate professionals to determine retail
companies’ expansion plans and site preferences
ACCOMPLISH • Designed, marketed, and managed Lawswap.com, an online book exchange currently used by
MENTS thousands of law school students nationwide.
• Published historical research paper, Fall 1998 in Insight, BYU’s honor student publication,
EXPERIENCE
March 2005 - Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
December 2005 Commercial Real Estate Services – Associate
Sale-Leaseback Transaction: Represented DMJM H&N in sale of 6-acre corporate headquarters with 15-year
leaseback. Researched development potential, modeled leaseback scenarios, produced marketing materials.
Highest and Best Use Analysis: Advised Strategic Hotel Capital on land use alternatives for excess surface
parking near Burbank Hilton. Consulted city officials, researched relevant FAA restrictions.
Acquisition Consulting: Advised an Australian REIT, Macquarie Capital, on cash flow assumptions
associated with $900 million joint venture with Maguire Properties.
Investment Sale Disposition: Represented Archon Group, in the sale of 117,000 sf office building in
Hollywood to CBRE Investors. Produced discounted cash flows and Offering Memorandum.
June 2003 - Cube Concepts LLC d.b.a. Snaps™ Long Beach, CA
March 2005 Overseas Manufacturing Startup – General Manager
Launched patented home and office modular storage system for distribution through various retail channels.
Worked closely with designers and attorneys to secure intellectual property before managing transition to
full-scale production in China, involving five factories in several provinces.
Drafted and delivered sales presentations to domestic and international retailers, securing an order from
Office Depot for over 1,000 stores in North America.
Summer 2002 Deutsche Bank AG New York, NY
Summer Seminar – Participant
Summer 2002 Common Cause Washington, D.C.
Political Lobby (Campaign Finance Reform) – Intern
Summer 2000 JP Morgan Chase & Co. Los Angeles, CA
Private Wealth Management – Intern
EDUCATION
2006 - Present UCLA Anderson School of Management – MBA Class of 2008 Los Angeles, CA
1999 - 2003 Stanford University – Class of 2003 Palo Alto, CA
Graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with concentration in American Politics. Additional
coursework included economics, management science, computer science, psychology, and Chinese.
GMAT: Total - 700, Verbal - 41, Quantitative - 44, AWA - 6.0.
1995 - 1999 Cate School – Class of 1999 Carpinteria, CA
Inducted into National Cum Laude Society. Named 1999 Santa Barbara Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Awarded
Silver Medal for outstanding graduating senior. SAT: Total - 1490, Verbal - 690, Math - 800.
PERSONAL
Stella Middle Charter Academy: Member of the real estate committee for top-performing charter middle school in Downtown
Los Angeles, charged with securing high school site for the 2006-2007 school year.
Urban Land Institute & International Council for Shopping Centers: Member and regular participant in community forums,
panel discussions, and regional conferences.
Real Estate Salesperson: Licensed by California Department of Real Estate, 7/2005.
Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA: Member of the Young Friends group, composed of young professionals, driven to
generate funding and increase exposure through activities such as mixers, silent auctions, fashion shows, and golf tournaments.
Cate School Alumni Council: Member of Los Angeles area council to engage local alumni in social and charitable events.
Birthright Israel (Hillel): Summer 2001participant in student discovery program to the Middle East.
Stanford University Men’s Lacrosse Team: 3-year starting attackman, assists leader, and team financial officer for the 2001
National Championship Runners-Up.
Sigma Chi Fraternity: Chapter representative to Inter-Fraternity Council, Rush Chairman, and Social Chairman of Stanford’s
oldest housed fraternity, winner of eleven Peterson Significant Chapter Awards.
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Great Plains, Parts & Vendors, ARGUS.
Foreign Language: 5 years of Chinese language instruction in high school and college. Proficient in conversational Spanish.
GREG T. LITTLE
1826 Overland Ave. #5, Los Angeles, CA 90025
T. (310) 633-4899
gregory.little.2008@anderson.ucla.edu
EXPERIENCE
MACQUARIE BANK LTD SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Manager September 2004 – Present
Third investment professional of a highly entrepreneurial private equity fund-of-funds business.
Contributed to the development and marketing of new fund products resulting in growth of funds under management
from $600 million to $1.8 billion.
Conceptualized and recruited three-person US-based team to build Macquarie’s international investment capabilities.
Executed all aspects of review for Australian and Asian private equity investments, including screening, manager
interviews, track record analysis, negotiation of terms, and investment committee presentation.
Closely involved in 24 total approved investments exceeding $500 million.
Led co-investment opportunities resulting in more than $10 million invested in deals with combined transaction value in
excess of $1 billion.
Researched and priced bids to buyout of mature private equity portfolios exceeding A$50 million
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Bachelor of Science Degree, Management Science, 2000
Minor in European History; Focus in Computer Science
Provost Honor List
UNIVERSITY OF LUND, SWEDEN
Study Abroad Program, Fall 1998
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Traveled throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan and Costa Rica.
Led a charity fundraiser for the San Diego Coalition for the Homeless.
Enjoy tennis, soccer, golf, surfing, reading and travel.
GREG T. LITTLE
1826 Overland Ave. #5, Los Angeles, CA 90025
T. (310) 633-4899
gregory.little.2008@anderson.ucla.edu
Selected Experience:
Co-investment in the $230 million buyout of a New Zealand glass company.
Co-investment in the pending $400 million buyout of a Chinese construction equipment company.
Co-investment in a $900 million public-to-private buyout of an international real estate services firm.
$6.2 million investment in the secondary purchase of a portfolio of funds from an Asian institutional investor.
$4 million equity investment in a $70 million financing round for an expansion-stage data storage company.
UNC
University of North Carolina - (Kenan-Flagler)
ADDITIONAL Five years residential and commercial construction experience; One year consumer credit
DATA experience; Certified Planner (AICP); Urban Land Institute, member; PADI Certified
SCUBA diver; Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya (’95-’97)
J. BRANNEN EDGE III
928 Edgewater Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-8220
brannen_edge@uncbusiness.net
EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA Chapel Hill, NC
KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master of Business Administration, expected May 2007.
Dual Concentration in Finance and Real Estate. Elected as Section Representative.
Member of Finance, Real Estate and General Management Clubs.
Volunteer for Admissions Visitation Program. Selected as Peer Career Counselor.
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, May 1999, magna cum laude.
Board of Visitors. Judicial Council. President, Student Ambassadors.
EXPERIENCE MORGAN STANLEY INVESTMENT BANK: REAL ESTATE GROUP New York, NY
Summer 2006 Summer Associate Prepared valuations, pro-forma models, commitment committee approval
documents, and presentation materials for both banking and investing projects.
• Served as lead associate for $170M follow-on equity offering for Ashford Hospitality Trust.
• Managed financial model for new $570M fund currently being developed by
Morgan Stanley’s real estate investing group.
• Initiated new program to improve performance of the MS Special Situations fund by
enhancing the capabilities of operating companies within the fund.
ADDITIONAL -Completed most demanding military training offered: Ranger, Jumpmaster, Sapper, Airborne.
DATA -Received Bronze Star for actions in combat; deployed to nine countries; secret clearance.
-Lived in Europe for five years; conversant in Italian; traveled to 26 countries.
-Golfer, skier, basketball player, cyclist (rode three stages of Tour de France), Habitat for
Humanity volunteer, wine enthusiast.
RICHARD M. KIMBLE
129 Mallard Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
703.965.8048 ♦ richard_kimble@uncbusiness.net
PROFILE Six plus years of experience in analyzing and structuring debt and equity components of
commercial real estate. Background includes performing due diligence and investment analysis on
all major types of commercial real estate. Consistently outperformed peers in terms of generating
and earning contract based incentive fees. Continual recognition for excellence in teamwork,
leadership, and analytical reasoning.
2000 – 2004 Underwriter – Performed due diligence analysis for CMBS purchasers and served as a consultant
to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its Mark-to-Market Program
as a Participating Administrative Entity (PAE).
• Successfully restructured FHA insured debt on 24 properties totaling 2,571 units that achieved
a projected $27.5 million savings to HUD. Managed multiple stakeholders including equity
owners, tenants, lenders and contract oversight and audit administrators.
• Performed underwriting, site evaluation, and quality control on all major property types during
43 consulting assignments that included over 1,250 commercial properties throughout the U.S.
• Developed a disposition and value add analysis for a 1534-unit multifamily portfolio.
Performed acquisition analyses and broker valuations for hotels, bank branches, and raw land.
• Generated and earned the most contract-based incentive fees for all RER underwriters and
analysts in 2002, 2003, & 2004.
1999 - 2000 Junior Real Estate Analyst – Assisted senior analysts and underwriters with market research on
real estate properties through broker calls, site inspections, and appraisal reviews.
ADDITIONAL Currently assisting family with the development of raw land for a residential subdivision in
DATA Loudoun County, Virginia. Active team sport participant, golfer, and former triathlon competitor.
Proficient in Argus. Urban Land Institute YLG member.
PRESTON MEYER
218 Towne Ridge Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919.280.9590 ♦ pmeyer@uncbusiness.net
ADDITIONAL Visited China and Thailand to study real estate investment in emerging markets.
DATA Licensed general contractor, Urban Land Institute member, tennis club champion,11-
handicap golfer. Enjoy home remodeling.
KYLE J. WOODLEY
620 Park Place ♦ Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(206) 251-4709 ♦ Kyle_Woodley@uncbusiness.net
ADDITIONAL Interests include: Skiing, golfing, running, mountain biking, and travel. Spent summer
DATA of 2002 and 2006 traveling in Southeast Asia.
Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
Worked on almost a dozen residential remodels in Portland, Oregon in the past 10
years.
USC
University of Southern California
LUSK CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE
Marshall School of Business
School of Policy, Planning, and Development
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Researched and analyzed deal feasibility with regards to both market conditions and financial performance for
residential development projects within Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Team successfully acquired over $250M
of property.
• Surveyed and analyzed sales and market data for over 100 new home communities in the Southern California
region.
• Produced an all encompassing “Land Acquisition Due Diligence Report” in coordination with team for each of the
7 approved communities.
• Presented marketing and financial conclusions in both formal and informal meetings on a regular basis to all
levels of executive management, including Area President, Regional President, and CEO.
• Submitted Letters of Intent on over $200M of property while managing broker relationships.
• Built a revenue model specific to urban development analysis that became the standard template used throughout
K. Hovnanian’s Southern California Region.
• Created extensive presentation materials illustrating the company’s successful acquisitions record in an effort to
attract powerful investors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Interests: Skiing and International Travel
MATTHEW K. BROOKSHIER
9000 Vanalden Ave. #149 • Northridge, CA 91324 • 818-357-9444 • brookshi@usc.edu
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Master of Real Estate Development May 2007
• National Real Estate Challenge Finance Case Competition (one of six students to represent USC)
University of Michigan Business School Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Business Administration – Cum Laude (top 10% of class) May 1997
Baylor University Waco, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration (Dual Major: Finance and Economics) May 1991
EXPERIENCE
Athena Tile & Imports, Inc. Northridge, CA
Owner 2003 – 2006
Raised funds and acquired a downtrodden flooring company. Successfully built it into one of the most profitable and highly-
regarded tile stores in the San Fernando Valley.
• Built and executed a business plan for turning around an underperforming business resulting in a doubling of revenues
and a three times increase in profitability.
• Won a contract for nearly $1 million to sell ceramic tile to the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports.
• Successfully put together a debt and equity deal to purchase a multi-million dollar business.
Fairfield Residential San Diego, CA
Investment / Market Analyst 2002 – 2003
Developed financial and market analysis packages for national multi-family developer.
• Exposed to the entire life cycle of development from acquisition to development to disposition.
• Developed investment analysis packages used for signing equity partners in multi-family projects nationwide.
• Spearheaded effort to identify new, emerging markets. Report identified Las Vegas, NV as a market to target in 2002.
• Led effort to develop reliable and consistent method for tracking key market factors impacting real estate development.
This methodology was adopted companywide for selecting target markets.
PacketAir Networks San Diego, CA
Vice President of Marketing 2000 – 2002
Created the detailed business plan and model for this start-up wireless data company, raising over $3 million in equity
investment after the technology “bust”.
• Forged strategic alliances with key public and private companies, founding a consortium to deploy wireless technology
in downtown San Diego properties.
• Primary spokesperson, presenting at conferences as well as taking interviews with both media and industry analysts.
Qualcomm, Inc. San Diego, CA / Moscow, Russia
Senior Business Manager 1997 – 2000
Responsible for putting together complex business deals in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Personally responsible for
75% of deals signed in this market.
• Responsible for underwriting over $50 million in deals. Lead negotiator on entire deal from start to finish.
• Responsible for ensuring each project’s success despite issues associated with operating in a foreign country.
• Developed financial analyses for wireless development equity and debt investments by Qualcomm. Successfully
presented three multi-million dollar deals to investment committee.
• Managed multi-year, multi-million dollar construction projects for the rollout of wireless networks. Responsible for
overall project coordination, direct customer support and ultimate responsibility for the project’s financial performance.
Anderson Consulting (Accenture) Dallas, TX
Senior Consultant 1991 – 1995
Senior-level consultant for management and technology consulting engagements for this worldwide consulting firm.
• Responsible for managing portions of multi-year, multi-million dollar development projects for Fortune 500 companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Modeling in Excel and Argus • Languages: Basic Russian language skills
International Experience: Europe, Russia, Africa, Asia, Australia and Middle East
William Ryan Dunlap
2328 Beachwood Drive #3, Los Angeles, CA 90068 • (415) 948-1076 • william.dunlap.2007@marshall.usc.edu
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Computer Skills: Excel, Argus, CoStar, Bloomberg, Oracle and SAS database interaction, Ibbotson Portfolio Analysis
M. RYAN KOMPPA
th
223 35 Street • Newport Beach, CA 92663 • 303-513-0485 • komppa@usc.edu
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
AIMCO Denver, CO
Senior Analyst / Strategy Consultant March 2003 – November 2004
Conducted high level operational and strategic analysis and consulting work. Designed and implemented comparative
performance measurement systems incorporating rent, occupancy, market conditions, and competitor performance.
• Results presented by senior management to board members, dubbed by the Chairman and CEO, Terry Considine: “one
of the two key insights on the business I’ve seen over the past year”
• Utilized results to identify and support corrective action at previously unknown underperforming assets, with a revenue
potential over $50M in the DC market alone
• Conducted an analytical performance assessment of business operations using Six Sigma methodology to identify key
factors impacting performance. Results presented to senior management and used as a basis for strategic planning
• Conducted operational reviews of three $150M+ regional operating centers (ROCs)
o Conducted 50+ interviews of community managers, sales, and staff at 30+ properties across the U.S.
o Jeff Adler, EVP of Property Operations, critiqued work as “incredibly insightful and helpful” and moved to
implement as a company wide effort
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Professional Affiliations: Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, ICSC
Computer Skills: Advanced Financial Modeling in Microsoft Excel and Argus
J. SCOTT MCKEON
2116 Warfield Avenue • Redondo Beach, CA 90278 • (310) 400-4591 • jmckeon@usc.edu
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration & Master of Real Estate Development May 2007
• Participant in National Association of Industrial and Office Properties USC/UCLA Real Estate Challenge.
• Chosen as Team Captain for University of Texas at Austin National Real Estate Challenge.
• Member of Graduate Real Estate Association.
EXPERIENCE
Stream Realty Partners Dallas, TX
Summer Associate Summer 2006
Responsible for driving new marketing and leasing strategies for 4 key commercial properties in greater Dallas area.
Supported Director of Development on 24-acre redevelopment project.
• Drove repositioning recommendations for Chase Tower, the firm’s signature skyline office building.
• Directly responsible for sourcing and closing 6,500SF lease to Ferrari dealership in the Chase Tower Rotunda.
• Initiated discussion with Trammell Crow Residential for joint-venture on redevelopment project.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
International: Volunteer Missionary: Dominican Republic; fluent in Spanish. Study Abroad: Jerusalem, Israel.
Community: Redondo Beach Softball League, SVU Alumni Association, LDS Church Youth Group.
Volunteer: Boy Scouts of America: Venturing Crew Advisor; Eagle Scout.
Interests: Family, music, surfing, motorcycles.
Spencer L. Rose
505 Manhattan Beach Blvd. #7, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 • (310) 947-4128 • spencer.rose.2007@marshall.usc.edu
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, School of Policy, Planning, and Development Los Angeles, CA
Master of Real Estate Development May 2007
• Recipient, Borstein Scholarship, 2005-06
EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Affiliations: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Urban Land Institute (ULI), USC Graduate Real
Estate Association (GREA)
• Computer: Excel, ARGUS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Visio
• Interests: golf, tennis, running, reading and travel
Wharton
The Wharton Team
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate; Major in Real Estate and Finance 2005 - 2007
• Active member of Real Estate Club and Private Equity Club. Member of Operations Committee of Rebuilding Together.
• Selected Graduate Teaching Assistant: Real Estate Finance and Investments.
• Co-founded real estate development company, Wright Estate, L.P., which focuses on land development in Pennsylvania and
has made a $3.3MM acquisition of 366 acres of land.
• GMAT – 750 (90%M, 97%V).
EXPERIENCE
Petrus Partners, Ltd. New York, NY
Summer Associate Summer 2006
• Created complex partnership structure for a $7MM JV recapitalization of a Goldman Sachs partnership which owned a
leasehold interest in a parking structure and developed cash flow model with a six-part waterfall.
• Performed due diligence on a $26.75MM acquisition of a 263,216 sf Class A office portfolio in Greensboro, NC as part of a
disposition from a REIT. Audited historical expenses, performed property inspection, abstracted leases, and developed
financial model in Argus and Excel. Resulted in $300k price adjustment from Seller.
• Advised fund management on potential disposition of a portfolio investment, $12MM flex property in Phoenix, AZ,
performing valuation analysis and market research. Recommendation of retaining the property was adopted.
• Evaluated and modeled in Argus and Excel over fifty investment opportunities valued in excess of $1B.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Skills: Argus, Series 7 & 66 Licensed, basic Spanish competency.
• Leadership/ Community Service: Streetwise Partners: 2002 –2005.
Acted as Mentor and then Program Officer for career mentoring program that serves adults in the New York City area who
seek career and computer skills to help them enter the workforce.
• Interests: Skiing, Hiking, Travel, and Reading.
JED M. BRAWLEY
2028 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 917.847.9171 -- Email: Jed.Brawley.wg07@wharton.upenn.edu
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL and THE LAUDER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate, Major in Financial & Operational Risk Management 2005 - 2007
Master of Arts in International Studies Candidate, Western Europe and French Concentration
• Active member of the Investment Management, Private Equity, Real Estate, Rugby (elected officer) and Wine Clubs.
• Awarded Lauder Foundation Fellowship, a merit-based award; Summer Language Immersion in Paris.
• International Volunteer Project in Benin, Africa to provide microfinance and small business consulting.
• Captain of Wharton’s 2006 National Real Estate Challenge team; only 1st year MBA selected to team in 2005.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Concentration in Finance and M.I.S.; Minor in Economics May 2001
• Chosen as McIntire Investment Institute Portfolio Analyst (1997-2001): Student-run, $300,000 investment portfolio.
• Member of Chi Phi Fraternity (1996-2001): Elected Treasurer and managed over $100,000 in funds.
EXPERIENCE
CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. Frankfurt, Germany
Associate Summer 2006
Cerberus is a global private investment firm with approximately $16B of funds under management. Analyzed equity investments
in European corporations and made investment recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Involved in all aspects of the investment process: assessed potential acquisition opportunities, prepared detailed financial
models and valuations, managed due diligence activities, structured and coordinated potential investments and financings.
• Developed strategic and operating initiatives, evaluated profitability among multiple business lines, and formulated acquisition
structures in order to maximize tax-efficiency.
• Key transactions included the evaluation of a €1.2B acquisition of a government-owned real estate operating company in
Scandinavia; and a €300M acquisition in a spin-off of the real estate division of a large European energy conglomerate.
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate – Major in Real Estate 2005-2007
• Awarded Joseph Wharton and Diane and Robert M. Levy Fellowships for integrity, leadership, academic and professional excellence.
• Visiting Board Member, Wharton Non-Profit Board Leadership Program. One of 12 students selected to receive leadership and
governance training while serving on the board of the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, the nation’s oldest tuition-free art school.
• Teaching Assistant, Real Estate Finance and Investment for Professor Lynne Sagalyn. Selected based on class performance. Position
involves teaching a real estate finance primer and assisting in development of an exercise underwriting urban real estate investments.
• Active member of Urban Land Institute, Wharton Private Equity, Real Estate and Golf Clubs. Co-led Los Angeles Real Estate Trek (’06).
SCHOOL OF DESIGN, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Master of City and Regional Planning Candidate – Major in Urban Design and Development 2004-2007
• Awarded Department of City and Regional Planning Chair’s Merit Scholarship.
• Part of student team to receive a Certificate of Merit from the American Planning Association for a commercial corridor/riverfront
redevelopment plan containing retail market and parking studies and phased design and development guidelines.
• Research Assistant (’04-’05), Professor Lynne Sagalyn on the evolution and impact of historic preservation tax credits.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN, HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA
Career Discovery Program Architecture Certificate 2002
BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI
Bachelor of Arts with Honors – Majors in International Relations and Hispanic Literature 1996-2000
• GPA 3.7/4.0. Honors thesis on Spanish foreign direct investment in Argentina. Junior year abroad in Salamanca, Spain.
EXPERIENCE
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. New York, NY
Summer Associate – Urban Investment Group (Merchant Banking Division) 2006
• Modeled equity, preferred equity and mezzanine investments to underwrite residential and mixed-use projects involving renovation/new
construction in urban markets of NY, NJ and CA. Total development costs ranged from $50-120M.
• Performed on-site market research and prepared detailed comparables and pipeline analyses for projects in emerging and established
markets of NY, NJ and PA. Information used to evaluate project feasibility and developer assumptions regarding product and price points.
• Prepared and presented deal summaries, including project overview, assumptions, investment structure, return and breakeven analyses,
budgets and maps for UIG/REPIA Investment Committee review. All deals received preliminary or final approval.
• Developed presentations on San Francisco and Los Angeles for-sale/rental housing markets. Presentations used by Managing Director in
panel discussions and meetings to build momentum for UIG investments on the West Coast.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Summer Associate – Facilities and Real Estate Services 2005
Division manages development/redevelopment, capital planning, leasing and operations for university-owned real estate assets.
• Evaluated developer credentials, deal structure, pro-formas and designs in RFP responses for a $50M student housing/retail development.
Side-by-side comparisons and return analyses presented to Selection Committee. Project to break ground in 2007.
• Assessed supply/demand and comparables, modeled financials for conversion of a campus property into a boutique hotel. Director of
Development used analysis to discuss feasibility internally and with potential partners. Project under consideration.
• Prepared presentation for Real Estate Steering Committee on acquisition of an $18M portfolio of 258 apartments for condo conversion.
Transaction approved as part of strategy to expand $15M Neighborhood Preservation and Development Fund.
ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK New York, NY
Program Coordinator – The City Bar Justice Fund 2002-2004
Legal association providing pro bono representation, information and advocacy to over 25,000 persons annually.
• Administered program to resolve landlord/tenant issues of 9/11-affected small businesses. Conducted legal clinics on commercial leasing
and 9/11 aid programs. Found volunteer attorneys to recover $2M in property insurance claims, grants and loans.
• Launched pilot program to consult to low-income entrepreneurs on business structure, commercial leases, contracts and licenses.
• Represented the Association at inter-agency/public meetings. Developed partnerships and led workshops with CDCs and EDCs.
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION New York, NY
Research Assistant – Historic House Trust of New York City 2002
• Researched public and museum archives regarding prior property restorations and land use as part of historic preservation efforts.
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE New York, NY
Program Coordinator – Refugee Resettlement Department 2000-2001
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of ARGUS.
• Traveled to Eastern and Western Europe, Central and South America. Enjoy historical non-fiction, running, sailing, sketching, golf.
IAN A. COHEN
2317 Delancey Street, Apt 1R, Philadelphia, PA 19103
917-748-2232 (Cell) / 215-525-3303 (Home)
iancohen@wharton.upenn.edu
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SAIS), JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY 2007
Dual-Degree MBA and MA of International Affairs Candidate, Cumulative GPA (SAIS): 3.7
Concentrations in Real Estate, International Economics and Asia/China Studies
• Member, Wharton 2006 National Real Estate Challenge Team; Co-leader (2006), Wharton NY Real Estate Trek; Member
(2005-2006), Wharton Real Estate Club; VP of Alumni Relations (2005), SAIS Finance Club
BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI
BA, Major in International Relations, Cumulative GPA: 3.7 2000
• Elected to Brown University Finance Board; Brown Outdoor Leadership Leader and Leader Trainer; Fraternity President
EXPERIENCE
MORGAN STANLEY REAL ESTATE Hong Kong, SAR
Summer Associate – Real Estate Investment 2006
• Analyzed investments in public and private Asian developers and REITs for Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds (MSREF)
and Morgan Stanley’s real estate Special Situations Fund
• Developed model for $34 million investment in public securities of a large Asian REIT which was subsequently executed
• Analyzed $150 million investment in convertible bonds for Chinese mall-owning entity
• Created analysis for $50 million investment in public securities of Hong Kong-listed Chinese developer
• Performed comparable company analysis and researched projects and markets in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China
STANLEY & PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY Shanghai, China
Manager – Real Estate Investment Department 2004
• Managed several teams of 3-5 Chinese analysts and staff preparing market research for major international clients
• Executed due diligence and negotiation with team for proposed $25 million investment in Shanghai residential development
• Built financial models and wrote research reports for projects assessed by international banks and private equity funds
• Initiated and co-managed the introduction of “Institutional Investor Services Group” including formation of four-member
team, authorship of business plan, process definition, and execution of research and financial modeling
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PREMAS Shanghai, China
Financial Analyst – Research and Advisory Group 2003
• Hired as sole analyst responsible for market research and financial modeling for the largest proposed foreign real estate
development in China, Waitanyuan, which was subsequently invested in by The Rockefeller Group
• Authored investment report pertaining to Chinese practice and policy regarding joint-venture, foreign exchange, taxation,
legal and general market issues utilized by The Rockefeller Group in their decision to invest in Shanghai
• Built discounted cash flow model for $800 million, 40 building, multi-use project including hotel, mall/retail, residential and
office and presented to potential investors and real estate developers
THE RELATED COMPANIES New York, NY
Financial Analyst – Restructuring, Refinance and Dispositions Group 2001 – 2002
• Managed and negotiated numerous sales and refinancings of multi-family affordable housing properties comprised of 400
units throughout United States. Generated net proceeds of $12 million. Responsibilities included lender and buyer
negotiation of contract terms, return analysis, debt restructuring, and government and investor approvals
• Performed profit analysis, carried out due diligence, and supervised underwriting process for sale and refinancing of multi-
family housing properties comprising 1,300 units generating proceeds of $20 million
OTHER EXPERIENCE
• Financial Security Assurance (FSA), Inc., Corporate Finance, Structured Finance, Associate, Summer 2005
• AT Kearney, Consultant, Global Business Policy Group, Spring Semester 2005
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Language: Proficiency Qualification in Mandarin Chinese
Accomplishments: Climbed two “Seven Summits” - Denali in North America and Mt. Elbrus in Europe; Completed three
marathons; Visited 23 of 34 provinces and special administrative regions in China
Software: Proficient in ARGUS commercial real estate valuation software, Bloomberg and Microsoft Office
Activities: Coach and Crisis Author, DC Student Outreach; Player/Coach, Cohort J Flag Football Team
JOSHUA D. MORRIS
2031 Locust Street #401, Philadelphia, PA 19103
917-710-0436
joshua.morris.wg08@wharton.upenn.edu
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate; Majors in Real Estate and Finance 2006 – 2008
• Nominated for 2006 National Real Estate Challenge - only first year student selected to represent Wharton
• Analyst, Wharton Investment Management Fund (a $750,000 small cap value fund); Volunteer for the 2006 Wharton
Investment Management Conference
• Selected as Panel Manager for “Brand Extension in Private Equity” Panel for the 2007 Wharton Private Equity Conference
• Active member of Wharton’s Real Estate, Investment Management, Private Equity, and Wildmen Hockey Clubs
EXPERIENCE
BAYNORTH CAPITAL Boston, MA
Associate 2004 – 2006
Investment professional at a $900 million real estate private equity fund that was formerly part of Harvard
University’s Endowment; Reported directly to Chip Douglas, Charlie Wu, Charlie Flint, and Clancy Casey
• Acquired 26 properties encompassing over 5 million square feet, whose value exceeds $650 million
• Devised acquisition structure, negotiated term sheets, loan documents and joint venture agreements, performed underwriting,
financial modeling, and due diligence
• Managed over $750 million of existing investments, including overseeing all strategic and financial decisions
• Selected transactions included negotiating a $36 million Joint Venture with Foresite Realty and agreeing to develop a $55
million Private Residence Club on Main Street in Park City, UT
J.P. MORGAN New York, NY
Analyst, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Group (CMBS) 2002 - 2004
• Executed 10 securitizations totaling $9 billion. Created marketing and legal documentation and performed statistical analyses
• Overhauled marketing documentation thereby increasing accuracy and value of information presented to potential investors
• Evaluated more than 20 large loan origination opportunities, including 3 successful originations totaling $1.2 billion.
Performed credit analysis and drafted credit committee memorandums
• Co-created third party CMBS securitization platform, including developing analytics and prospecting for potential clients
• Selected transactions include co-originating a $1 billion financing that enabled Hometown America to acquire Chateau
Communities and underwriting GE Financial Assurance’s $822 million CMBS securitization, our first third-party underwriting
J.P. MORGAN New York, NY
Application Delivery Summer Internship Program, Values at Risk Systems (VARS) Summer 2001
• Built a software application, using Excel and VBA, that was used by the firms credit risk managers in their VARS calculation
CLASSGRABBER Austin, TX
Founder and CEO 2001 – 2002
• Designed and marketed an innovative class registry management software application product that has been rolled out to 7
universities and has over 6,000 users
• Created the business model and managed a team of marketing interns that promoted the successful launch of ClassGrabber
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Interests: Backcountry skiing, UT and NY Giants football, UConn basketball, weightlifting, golf, travel, and reading
• Investing: Manage personal investment portfolio employing a deep value approach
• Positions: University of Texas Real Estate Finance and Investment Center, Associate Council Member; Boston Scholars
Program, Mentor and Board of Affiliates Member; Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Ben Gurion Giving Society and Kadimah
Young Leadership Program
JOSEPH D. SPECTOR
111 South 15th Street, Apt. 1807 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
(646) 872-6607 • spectord@wharton.upenn.edu
EDUCATION