Manager Real Estate

C. GREGORY NEWMAN

**** ******* *****, *******, ** 30339 **************@*****.***

770-***-**** Mobile

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

> Expertise in commercial real estate, institutional real estate

financing and investments, including commercial mortgage origination,

equity/mezzanine investments, capital markets and underwriting

> Entrepreneurial, a proven "deal maker" with the ability to identify

and generate highly profitable business opportunities. Unparalleled

performance record in attracting new clients and ensuring long-term

relationships

> Comprehensive approach, solidified by 25+ years of experience,

includes due diligence, strategic business analysis, and the ability

to ensure successful negotiations, establish credibility with all

stakeholders and provide excellent client services

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

iSTAR FINANCIAL, INC., Atlanta, GA

2007 - 2010

Senior Vice President - Investments

Managed a portfolio of non-performing and REO investments. Prepared

recommendations in order to maximize the return of capital.

. Generated the re-underwriting of nine (9) condominium, three (3)

apartment and four (4) land loans in southeast, value estimated at

$800MM

. Advised asset management initiatives in valuations, restructuring,

foreclosing and dispositions of multiple investments in the southeast

. Expedited valuing and selling loans and REO assets in the southeast

and Florida. Since September of 2008, closed thirteen (13)

transactions, valued $180MM

Vice President - Regional Manager - Investments

. Initiated a $36MM condo construction loan with a national developer in

North Carolina

. Marketed iStar investment platform to existing client, brokerage and

developer groups

FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, Atlanta, GA

2002 - 2007

Vice President - Southeast Region Manager

Supervised teams of loan officers and underwriters generating Fremont's

commercial mortgage, lending programs throughout the southeast. Directed

marketing initiatives as well as the origination, structuring and

underwriting for commercial mortgage loan investments up to $100MM.

. Increased loan volume annually from $100MM to over $800MM in three

years

. Facilitated the production of $2.6B in loans over five years

. Awarded top producing office status in southeast region, 2004 ($500MM)

. Secured bank participants for loans over $100MM

. Advised, approved all marketing strategies and origination plans for

regional initiatives

HODGES WARD ELLIOTT, Atlanta, GA

2001 - 2002

Vice President - Capital Markets

Developed financing arm of a boutique hotel brokerage firm selling on

average over $1B annually

. Created $25MM financing portfolio for two hotels by identifying

opportunities in various hotel financing programs

. Directed multiple sales teams on complex financing, leverage and

pricing structures

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HELLER REAL ESTATE, Atlanta, GA

1986 - 2000

Senior Vice President - National Relationship Manager

Identified, cultivated prospective clients, enhanced existing client

relations resulting in new, multiple transactions in various markets

nationally; successful engagements included brokerage firms and developers,

resulting in repeat business.

. Established a mezzanine/equity program with a national commercial real

estate developer for office and industrial developments

. Managed a mezzanine/equity program with a national, multi-family

developer for apartment projects nation-wide

. Negotiated a capital markets program with a pension fund advisor to co-

invest 75% in Heller's equity deals greater than $6MM. Closed two

$9MM deals, hotel and condominium projects

Senior Vice President - Southeast Originations Manager

Managed multiple teams of investment officers and underwriters responsible

for Heller's commercial mortgage lending programs in the southeast region.

. Directed the origination, structuring and underwriting for commercial

mortgage loan investments up to $30MM and equity investments up to

$6MM

. Managed the origination network of investment officers and

underwriters production averaged $150MM annually

. Established two satellite offices in Nashville and Boca Raton

Vice President - Senior Investment Officer

Originating, structuring and negotiating commercial real estate loans and

mezzanine investments

. Successfully marketed Heller's debt and equity programs to the

mortgage brokerage community and built solid relationships resulting

in repeat business

. Structured and closed 50+ investments totaling over $750MM

. Instrumental in creating the equity investment program enabling Heller

to invest in commercial and multi-family properties

. Consistently achieved financially "solid deals" generating the highest

volume and lowest foreclosure rates

. Received the Chairman's Club Award for Top Producer in 1990,1991, 1993

and 1994

Assistant Vice President - Asset Manager

Managed the Southeast workout portfolio ($100MM) including restructures,

foreclosures and dispositions

GE Real Estate Equities, Atlanta, GA Investment Manager

1985-86

1ST National Bank, Palm Beach, FL Financial Analyst

1984-85

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Finance, 1984

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Associate of Arts Degree, 1982

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

University of Florida - Real Estate Advisory Board

Urban Land Institute - Full Member, Small Scale Development

Council

International Council Shopping Centers - Member, participant in

national/regional conferences

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