Director

Capital Markets - Chicago

Current Role

Michael is responsible for managing the origination, analysis, and placement of real estate investments in the Midwest region and throughout the United States. In addition, he is responsible for expanding relationships with life insurance companies for the firm.

Joined Cohen Financial in April, 2009

Past Experience

Over 35 years of commercial real estate finance experience

Prior to joining Cohen Financial, Michael served as senior vice president at Capmark Financial Group responsible for originating debt and equity financing for all property types. He also served as national coordinator for key lender relationships, including ING. Prior to this position, Michael was senior vice president, director, principal and head of production at Mid-North Finacial Services, Inc. Michael has also held positions with Salk, Ward & Salk, Inc., as exectuve vice president and chief operating officer and with J.S. Grant Mortgage Company as first vice president and director.

Education

Francis W. Parker School (Chicago)
BS from the University of Wisconsin (Madison)
JD from Loyola University (Chicago)
Courses I and II –American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers

Other Affiliations

Harold Eisenberg Foundation –Mentor
Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association –President (1987)
DePaul University, School of Music, Board of Advisors
Rush Neuroscience Institute, Leadership Committee
Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Illinois
Licensed Attorney, State of Illinois
 

Cohen Financial is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Multi Housing Council, and the CRE Finance Council (Formerly CMSA).