MATTHEW WELLS, CCIM

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(580)352-8638c abixhk@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

Eighteen years of professional experience developing a uniquely advanced

and diverse range of commercial real estate investment, development and

management related knowledge, experience and ability that enables me to

consistently exceed expectation. Proven leadership ability and a

significant contributor with a storied history of quickly becoming a "go-to

/ utility" guy for my superiors. Strong work ethic, integrity and

professional demeanor.

Education

Wichita State University - Bachelor of Business Administration Finance and

Real Estate 1993

Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation 2008

Ten Years Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Development, Construction

Management (Dirt-Guy)

. Directly responsible for Market Research, Trade Area Identification,

Site Acquisition, Due Diligence, Entitlement, Permitting and all Pre-

Construction processes for Retail, Light Industrial, Hotel, Self

Storage and Telecommunication facilities on a national basis. Directly

accountable for contract / lease negotiations, project feasibility,

return on investment, cost control, time management and overall

success of the project.

. Assembled and managed development teams of Engineers (civil,

structural, environmental), Architects, Real Estate and Construction

Professionals on multiple complex and challenging projects

simultaneously within multiple municipal jurisdictions throughout the

country. Accomplished / Seasoned Project Manager

. Exhibited a very strong financial, analytical decision making ability

combined with tremendous project management skill set that produced

better than expected returns and performance. Utilized superior

investment analysis and due diligence knowledge to mitigate risk and

problem solve.

Six Years Commercial Real Estate Appraisal, Underwriting, B-Piece Analysis,

Securitization (CMBS)

. CMBS B-Piece Analyst and Underwriting Team Lead in the overall

securitization of commercial mortgages originated throughout the

country for PNC Bank, Blackrock Securities, Midland Loan Services

. Performed investment and risk analysis for origination and acquisition

of conduit and direct lending as well as presentation to credit

committees and senior level executives for decision-based investment.

. Modeled historical financial performance against existing market

conditions of multiple property types including hotels, multifamily,

industrial, retail, self-storage and various unique owner-user type

facilities.

. Demonstrated a strong financial investment analysis skill set combined

with a thorough due diligence and market research ability to provide

accurate and meaningful information for investment decision making.

. Appraised more than 300 residential and agricultural properties and

more 100 commercial properties including the full spectrum of retail,

multifamily, industrial, office, petroleum marketing (C-Store), etc.

. Performed Property Tax Appeals for individuals and corporations and

completed a six month contract representing the County Assessor as an

Informal Hearing Officer during the appeals process. Also installed

CAMA Database systems and trained County Assessor personnel under Jim

Clemenshaw..

Two Years Commercial Asset / Property Management, Construction

. Managed a large portfolio of office, neighborhood and stand-alone

retail, convenience store and industrial properties owned by an

individual in Wichita, KS as well as three to five residential

properties of my own.

. Performed lease negotiations, vendor management, tenant-finish, rent

collections, make-ready construction and various administrative duties

including database installation, implementation and management.

Work History

11/08 - Present Residential REO Investment - Inspection / Preservation,

Rental / Flip.

08/08 - 11/08 Director of Real Estate (Short Term - 3months) - Pate

Holdings Tuscaloosa, AL

01/07 - 08/08 Project Manager Hotel Development & Construction - Value

Place Hotel Group Wichita, KS

09/03 - 01/07 Owner Commercial Brokerage - K-7 CRES, LLC (Self-

Employed)

02/00 - 05/02 Project Manager Telecom Construction & Development -

Sprint PCS Chicago, IL

1994 - 2003 Real Estate Appraiser / Consultant - MJAZ Real Estate

Services / Integra Realty Resources

1997 - 1999 CMBS Underwriter / B-Piece Analyst - Midland Loan Services

(PNC Bank) - Kansas City, MO

1993 - 1994 Commercial Property Manager - Ruffin Properties - Wichita, KS

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