The Road Ahead: Embracing Growth and Opportunity

I'm thrilled to announce that I've rejoined LendingOne as Director of Middle Markets in the Private Lending Group, where I’ll be focusing on growth in the middle-market SFR portfolio sector. Many thanks to Matt Neisser for inviting me back—I'm excited to contribute to our team’s growth and success.

Reflecting on recent milestones, there’s been a lot of meaningful progress:

I launched The Small Balance Intersection this summer, a daily LinkedIn newsletter on commercial real estate and lending, which is quickly approaching a community of 1,400 readers. I’m incredibly grateful for the support it’s received.

Additionally, I co-founded the Academy for Commercial Lending, set to launch this January with two longtime colleagues, Art "Ski" Swiatkowski and Enrique Gomez. Our mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive training for residential brokers transitioning into commercial lending and those new to the industry. We aim to foster a connected, supportive community of commercial brokers and lenders equipped to succeed, and I’m eager to see the positive impact this Academy will have.

I also authored my first national mortgage-related article in 20 years, which will be published in January in Scotsman Guide.

Lastly, on a personal note, I recently became a "Grandpa"! This milestone has deepened my appreciation for legacy and giving back, fueling my commitment to the lending industry and supporting the next generation.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey.