John has over 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry as a capital advisor, investor and development partner, having advised and been involved with debt and equity transactions throughout the US. Over the years, John has brought his extensive industry background to the capital markets, leading developers and investors to structure and capitalize well in excess of $2 billion in commercial real estate ventures.
As President, John has vast experience in structuring various scenarios throughout the capital stack including all types of construction, bridge, value-add and permanent financing on commercial properties along with highly complex structured financing including mezzanine, preferred and JV equity placements. John is a recognized specialist in the area of hotel finance and his expertise has been instrumental in guiding and advising his clients through the diverse stages of the real estate cycle.
John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of San Marcos, CA.