OUR PEOPLE

Tom leads Park 49’s Capital Markets team, skillfully placing deals outside our Direct Loan program with trusted external capital partners, leveraging long-standing relationships. A CPA and Fordham Business School graduate, he draws on extensive experience as a former banker at top U.S. financial institutions. Tom’s sharp financial acumen and strategic insight drive precise deal structuring and informed decision-making, bolstering Park 49’s tailored financing solutions. Known for fostering enduring trust with clients and partners, he upholds the firm’s commitment to excellence in every transaction.

Blaine drives Park 49’s growth, originating and structuring financing solutions for developers and investors throughout the US. A Morehouse College graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance, he began his career at Deloitte Consulting, advising Fortune 500 clients nationwide on strategy and operations. He later applied this expertise to operating a boutique consulting firm for over a decade. Blaine’s passion for the real estate sector started early and was built through hands-on involvement managing multifamily properties in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for creative problem-solving and building trusted client relationships, he supports Park 49’s mission to deliver precise, relationship-driven financing solutions.

Kelly is a key member of Park 49’s capital markets team, specializing in sourcing and structuring capital for commercial real estate transactions. With eight years of experience beginning in a marketplace startup, she led investor communications and fundraising for the seed round, building a broad network of capital partners. Kelly has structured capital across more than 50 deals, successfully bringing in family offices, private credit providers, and lenders. Kelly possesses a Master’s degree from Saint Luis University and has proven execution skills. Renowned for connecting clients with the right capital partners efficiently, she strengthens the firm’s commitment to delivering tailored financing solutions.

Erin leads Park 49’s investment strategy within the Capital Markets team, leveraging her expertise to evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities for the firm. She is a Georgetown graduate with fluency in Chinese. Erin’s sharp financial acumen and disciplined investment approach enable her to pinpoint high-potential real estate opportunities and develop tailored strategies for their execution alongside strategic partners. Renowned for her precision and dedication to aligning investments with Park 49’s long-term objectives, she drives value creation and cultivates lasting relationships to advance the firm’s goals.

Lia provides critical real estate market insights and leads Park 49’s CRE asset acquisition and disposition advisory assignments. A distinguished expert in real estate transactions and a licensed real estate agent, she holds a CFA designation and brings extensive experience as an analyst at major banks and pension funds. Lia’s comprehensive financial acumen and deep industry knowledge greatly enhance Park 49’s ability to navigate complex real estate markets and deliver results to clients. Renowned for empowering clients with actionable insights, she drives strategic success in every advisory engagement, advancing the firm’s commitment to excellence.

Jon serves as Park 49’s in-house legal advisor, providing critical insight into navigating complex contracts and agreements with clients and partners. Holding a real estate broker license, he enhances the firm’s asset acquisition and disposition advisory services. A seasoned professional with experience as general counsel for a Fortune 500 company and a New York University education, his expertise is bolstered by proficiency in Japanese. Jon’s legal aces and strategic counsel ensure robust guidance for intricate real estate transactions. Renowned for safeguarding client and partner interests with precision, he reinforces Park 49’s commitment to seamless, trusted deal execution.

Mario, as Principal of Park 49, oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations, driving strategic and operational excellence. As a seasoned commercial real estate financing expert and former banker at leading global banks, he brings extensive experience in deal management and complex deal structuring. With a proven track record in transactions exceeding $1.5 billion, Mario’s expertise ensures precision in high-stakes real estate financing. Renowned for orchestrating seamless, high-value deals, he upholds the firm’s commitment to fostering enduring client relationships and solid transaction outcomes.

Tom serves as an external advisor to Park 49 on optimizing deals requiring equity solutions, drawing on his extensive background to guide large-scale real estate financing transactions. Formerly head of development at one of the world’s largest real estate developers, he possesses deep expertise in complex project financing.