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Greater Pittsburgh Area

Brookwood is a private equity real estate investment firm that specializes in acquiring and managing value-add commercial real estate and related operating businesses on behalf of a select group of institutional investors, including endowments, pension funds and foundations, family offices and high net worth individuals. Since our founding in 1993, we have consistently employed an innovative and contrarian investment approach to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients.In our history we have invested over $1.8 billion of equity to acquire a portfolio of 200 commercial real estate properties, seven operating companies and 451 gas stations and convenience stores. Our $3.4 billion historical portfolio has spanned multiple asset classes, geographical markets and industries across the United States.

Ambridge, Pa

The Center for Serving Leadership (CSL) equips and coaches senior organizational leaders in the practices and disciplines that grow people and drive great results. Embedded within Newton Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of Newton Consulting, CSL offers Senior Leader Serving Leader Cohorts (currently in 9 cities), leads Senior Team Serving Leader Training programs for individuals, organizations and communities and certifies trainers to utilize the proprietary Serving Leader Guides.Personal responsibilities included Business Development and Revenue Generation, EBITDA, Resource Utilization and Realization and Cash Flow, Customer Satisfaction; Strategic Initiative Goal Attainment and Cross-Practice Revenue Generation.Executive Leadership Team Participation & Contribution. Attainment of Strategic Goals, including: Business Model Buildout, Service Offering Growth, and Geographic Expansion.Tactical Goals, including Business Plan Creation and Execution, Team Performance and IP/Practice Collateral Development.

Ambridge, Pa

Founded the International Headquarters for the unification of 112,000 Anglicans (1,000 individual congregations) across the United States, Canada and Mexico into a single ChurchPersonally responsible for all fundraising and capital formation for the organizationDeveloped comprehensive organizational strategies, systems, structures, policies, and operationsBuilt budget from 0 revenue to annual budget of $1.8 millionRecruited top-performing staff; facilitated staff development, budgeting and financial controlsSpearheaded organizational communications; created online presence and initiated vision for The Apostle (semi-annual publication with distribution of 10,000+)Established risk management resources and member benefits for all 1,000 member congregations including health care insurance and retirement planningReported directly to Archbishop (CEO) and Board of Directors of Corporation

Constructed new client base of 125+ accredited investors within 5 years of employment including high net-worth individuals, families, and wealth management groups Qualified potential investors, secured equity participation, facilitated client communications and maintained advantageous client relationshipsCollaborated with internal team and outside professional advisors to create sales, marketing and investment offering materials Optimized contact database to best manage investor and prospective investor data

Founding member and a top performing sales producer of what is now a $2 billion+ private investment firm. Brookwood investments specialize in value-add commercial real estate and related operating businesses on behalf of a select group of institutional investors, family offices and high net worth individualsBuilt substantial investor client base comprised of corporate executives, professionals, private business owners and other high net worth individuals. Opened and managed branch office for company in Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Student Body President, Executive Committee President, Member Beta Theta Pi

Education record

Activities and Societies: Played soccer, hockey & lacrosse. Vice President of Student Body