"Project finance problem solver." Launched consulting practice to provide project/portfolio analysis and support to regional developers, property owners, financiers, and public agencies. Review sites/proposed projects based on market conditions, economic feasibility, and financial underwriting criteria. Identify project/financing challenges and recommend solutions. Client testimonials: “Greg provided an exceptional economic analysis of reuse/disposition strategies for a historic building and adjacent site that was a big help to my client in our overall economic development strategy. His market expertise is crucial in providing sound advice for public clients to proceed with confidence and realize private investment opportunities.” – Alisa Pyszka, President, Bridge Economic Development“Greg worked with us to refine our project budget and proforma, then quickly identified interested lenders. He exceeded our expectations.” – George Hale, CEO, WoodHill Homes“Greg’s perspective and expertise as a former banker has been very helpful to me as a developer. He delivered a set of proformas and preliminary budgets to compare development scenarios for my site, which helped me choose the right commercial project to pursue.” – Ken Hosac, President, Hosac Ventures, Boise"Your assistance on potential solutions on underwriting risk for a new warehouse development was quite helpful. I was impressed you responded so quickly and came upon a strategy that I had not considered.” – Mike Wells, Principal, Stratus Real Estate Developers, LLC"Greg's construction banking background gives him a valuable perspective. He's been helpful in assessing the development potential of sites from Oregon to Texas." – Eric Jacobsen, CEO, Jacobsen Development Group

Worked with loan officers and clients to coordinate construction lending activity across 19 states. Coached lenders, structured, analyzed and approved credit requests, addressed loan/collateral issues, and sourced loan opportunities. Project types included commercial and residential, from multifamily, to owner-occupied office and industrial buildings, to single family housing development. Served as interim group manager and assisted in coordinating group restructuring and redesigning loan product/processes.

Managed new loan origination and underwriting for $4 billion state-chartered bank. Portfolio included construction and term loans for apartment/mixed-use, retail, office and industrial properties in greater Portland and Seattle markets. • Managed 3-person, Portland-based lending team. Provided guidance to other lending units regarding real estate issues and opportunities.• Negotiated new loans and relationships with regional developers while transitioning from prior portfolio of workout loans. Reviewed project budgets, leases, contracts, financials, appraisals, etc.• Coordinated underwriting and presented loan opportunities to executive team for approval.• Monitored legacy term loans for covenant/audit compliance.• As Portfolio Manager during market downturn, coordinated loan workout, OREO disposition and risk management analysis/reporting. Worked with borrowers, credit management and outside counsel to structure and implement loan modifications or legal action to work down $200 million in subdivision, condominium, apartment, office, retail and land loan exposure across region.

Oversaw loan production, underwriting, administration and portfolio workout for three-state construction finance group under $40 billion national bank. Loans included site acquisition/improvement and construction of retail, subdivision, multifamily and commercial properties, with annual production volume averaging $100 million. • Oversaw team of up to 9 loan officers, underwriters and administrators in two offices, with responsibilities including hiring, budgeting/operations, HR and reduction in force.• Developed and implemented strategies to grow lending relationships and expand loan portfolio within risk and yield parameters by diversifying market sectors/geography. • During 2008-9 national portfolio liquidation effort, coordinated workout/disposition of real estate assets throughout the West with credit administration and legal counsel. • Team was consistently a national leader in portfolio quality 2002-07, per internal and OCC audits, and in yield/pretax income. Unit ROE typically in range of 25%. During 2008-9, unit was a top performer nationally in portfolio liquidation.• Roles during tenure included Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager and Market Manager.

Developed and implemented marketing strategy for startup general contractor under regional construction group as firm grew to $50 million in volume. • Established client relationships with private developers and facility managers at major technology and healthcare organizations. • Developed CM/GC proposals for commercial, residential and institutional projects in response to private and public RFPs.

Hired and managed industry reporter team covering construction project activity in 11 states for national market information service. • Developed relationships with major market data sources including developers, architects, contractors and government agencies.• During divisional restructuring, coordinated with HR, legal and executive teams to both reduce workforce and recruit throughout North America. • Collaborated with IT staff to implement new national database.• Roles during tenure included Construction News Reporter, News Manager and Field Operations Manager.