Jake Kramer is a senior managing director on the debt team and is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and managing the portfolio of commercial real estate debt.
Prior to joining the firm in 2023, Kramer was head of commercial real estate for American Equity Life Insurance Co. (NYSE: “AEL”) where he oversaw the origination and portfolio management of debt and equity investments including direct lending ($500MM+ annually) and JV partnerships. Kramer previously spent five years as senior vice president at Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: “STWD”) where he originated and structured commercial real estate debt investments. Prior positions include CMBS capital markets roles at Five Mile Capital and RBS Greenwich Capital.
Kramer earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University.
Bill Lewittes is head of loan origination for the debt platform and is responsible for sourcing and underwriting direct lending opportunities.
Prior to joining the firm 2010, Lewittes was responsible for the origination, analysis, underwriting, financing, deal structuring and execution of investment strategies for KA Real Estate’s student housing and multifamily portfolio. In addition, Lewittes actively participated in the due diligence and underwriting for Kayne Anderson’s medical office and seniors housing acquisitions. Prior thereto, he spent five years at Enterprise Asset Management, Inc., a New York City-based family office focused on real estate investments, where he oversaw investment activities and portfolio operations.
Lewittes earned a B.A. in Government from Lafayette College.