New York, New York, United States
A 30-year real estate professional, Christopher Kelly has extensive experience in commercial real estate credit and institutional asset management. Currently serving as the Managing Director - Head of CRE Lending at Amherst Capital Management (“ACAM CRE”), Chris oversees all facets of Amherst’s real estate credit business. As a founding member, Chris is responsible for the development and execution of ACAM CRE’s middle market lending strategy as well as the development and management of ACAM CRE’s institutional client base. Chris is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a former board member for the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association. He is a member of various real estate organizations including CREFC, ULI, MBA, ICSC and WREAA. Chris is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events including: AmeriCatalyst, Bank of New York Investor Conference, CBRE Institutional Investors, CREFC, IMN, Massey Knakal, Markets Group, New York University, PREA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Urban Land Institute and WREAA.
Managed national debt origination business targeting all sectors of the commercial real estate market • Developed and executed on various debt investment strategies in response to dynamic market conditions and corporate mandates. Responsible for all aspects of management of the largest business segment at CapitalSource, including budgeting, reporting, staffing and origination plan execution • Grew commercial real estate lending franchise and expanded origination footprint to encompass six offices and 35 persons • High-level involvement in due diligence associated with $6.2BB purchase of Fremont Investment and Loan in 2008. Critically responsible for the underwriting, valuation, survailence and asset management of a $1.9BB loan (the iStar note) acquired in conjunction with Fremont acquisition • Responsible for due diligence and closing on $115MM acquisition of small balance mezzanine lending business in 2005. Responsible for integration and direct management of business including eight person origination team • Voting member of Structured Finance Credit Committee from 2005-2008 and Member of CapitalSource Leadership Council and Business Unit Leaders Committee
Responsible for all aspects of national origination of large loans, mezzanine and fixed-rate conduit loans secured by all types of commercial, hospitality and multifamily assets • Founding member of CDC Mortgage Capital group • Participated in the creation and expansion of business unit by successfully marketing new platform to institutional borrower sponsors and growing origination volume • Key member in the development of strategic growth initiatives for mezzanine and fixed rate financial products. • Originated loans earmarked for balance sheet or sale through the capital markets or institutional channels