Ackerman & Co. has announced the appointment of Jonathan Rice as Executive Vice President of Capital Markets, a move that significantly bolsters the firm's capital markets platform. Rice, who joins from CBRE where he spent over two decades, brings a wealth of experience in arranging debt and equity financing. His role will focus on providing a broad spectrum of capital solutions for Ackerman's in-house investments and third-party clients, including permanent financing, construction financing, and value-add financing across various property types such as hospitality, retail, mixed-use, industrial, and office.
Rice expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting the potential to integrate his structured finance expertise with Ackerman's owner-developer investment platform to create new opportunities. His collaboration with Ackerman's Investments team, including Evan Ziegler and Leo Wiener, is expected to enhance the firm's ability to secure financing for high-profile projects. Wiener praised Rice's deep relationships and impressive transaction track record, particularly in Atlanta's commercial real estate sector, as invaluable assets to the firm.
Prior to joining Ackerman, Rice held significant positions at CBRE and Insignia/ESG Capital Advisors, among others, amassing over $10 billion in transactions throughout his career. Notable projects include financing for Ponce City Market, SkyHouse multifamily towers, and the Salesforce Tower in Buckhead. His expertise in arranging complex financing solutions for landmark projects underscores the strategic importance of his hiring for Ackerman & Co. as it seeks to expand its capital markets offerings and investment portfolio.
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