Our People

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March 06, 2023

Lynn Berger

Lynn Berger serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for Griffin Capital Company. Ms. Berger is tasked with managing Griffin Capital’s long-standing intermediary partnerships across the Wealth Management Channel to include Griffin’s relationships with Family Offices, Multi-Family Offices, Registered Investment Advisors, Wire-Houses and Broker-Dealers.
January 01, 2023

Danny Snell

Mr. Snell serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Griffin Capital Company, LLC and oversees all accounting, tax, reporting, treasury, and related functions.
December 07, 2022

Louis Leeds

Louis is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, negotiating and closing multifamily acquisition opportunities for the eastern half of the United States.  He brings more than 22 years of multifamily investment management experience and has been responsible for acquiring more than 23,800 apartment units nationally with an aggregate value of more than $6.1B.  Additionally, he plays an integral role in devising and executing Griffin Capital’s multifamily investment strategies.

Prior to joining Griffin Capital, Louis held executive-level positions with some of the nation’s largest multifamily investment managers, including Capmark Investments, The Hunt Companies, JRK Property Holdings, Resource REIT, and Lend Lease.

Louis holds a M.S. in Real Estate Finance and Development from New York University, an MBA in Finance from LaSalle University, and a BA in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh.

November 08, 2022

Don G. Pescara

Mr. Pescara has over 30 years of commercial real estate and finance experience, with over $500 million of transaction volume.
June 10, 2022

David C. Rupert

Mr. Rupert has over 35 years of commercial real estate and finance experience, with over $10 billion of transaction volume on four continents.
June 08, 2022

Alex Moratorio

Mr. Moratorio serves as the Chief Information Officer for Griffin Capital Company, LLC where he is responsible for overseeing all technology and application platforms, as well as leading digital transformation initiatives to streamline business operations.

Prior to joining Griffin Capital in 2016, Mr. Moratorio served as the Senior Vice President, IT for American Residential Properties [NYSE:ARPI], which was subsequently acquired by American Homes for Rent [NYSE:AHR].

Mr. Moratorio has over 25 years of real estate and financial services experience and holds a B.A. from the University of California at Irvine.

June 08, 2022

Brenda Tello

Ms. Tello is a Vice President – Asset Management for Griffin Capital Company, LLC and is responsible for asset management oversight of the multifamily portfolio. She also aids in the acquisition and disposition of investments, investor reporting, and development with institutional joint venture partners.

Prior to joining Griffin Capital in 2020, she was Assistant Vice President – Asset Management for American Realty Advisors. Prior to that, she was an Asset Manager for Passco Companies, LLC.

Ms. Tello has over a decade of hands-on multifamily asset management experience. She holds a B.S. from the University of Southern California – Marshall School of Business.

June 08, 2022

Ivy Madden

Mrs. Madden serves as head of Investor Relations for Griffin Capital Private Equity, LLC and manages the daily subscription and closing process, partners with the division’s fund administrator on the implementation of effective processes, client services and compliant record keeping, and oversees post-closing communications to ensure timely and accurate reporting and distributions for investors and financial advisors.

Mrs. Madden joined Griffin Capital Company, LLC in 2005 as a Transaction Coordinator and was responsible for processing and closing the firm’s 1031 Exchange transactions. During her tenure, Mrs. Madden has held a range of positions and has been an integral part of the firm’s growth and successes.

With over 16 years of industry experience and a diverse knowledge background, Mrs. Madden has been acutely involved in the development of the Griffin Capital Private Equity, LLC division and actively participates in several of the firm’s committees. She holds a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

June 08, 2022

Debi Sambuchi

Debi Sambuchi serves as head of Marketing for Griffin Capital Company and is responsible for managing and executing strategies to expand the Company’s brand awareness among its key constituents including investors, financial advisors and their broker-dealers and registered investment advisors. Mrs. Sambuchi also oversees the digital marketing initiatives across various media platforms.

Mrs. Sambuchi joined Griffin Capital in 2005 as a Transaction Coordinator and assisted in marketing the firm’s 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust transactions. During her tenure, Mrs. Sambuchi has evolved through several marketing positions and has become an integral part of the firm’s ability to adapt and succeed in various sectors.

With over 16 years of industry experience, Mrs. Sambuchi has been intimately involved in the development of the Company’s direct real estate divisions and is an active member in several of the firm’s committees. She holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut.

June 08, 2022

Scott Street

Mr. Street is a Senior Vice President – Operations and Due Diligence for Griffin Capital Company, LLC and is primarily responsible for overseeing the due diligence relations, fund development and marketing functions of Griffin Capital Private Equity, LLC.

Prior to joining Griffin Capital in 2018, Mr. Street served in several capacities for KBS Capital Markets Group, the last of which was Director of Product and Due Diligence.

Mr. Street has over a decade of real estate and financial services experience. He is a CFA® charterholder and holds a B.A. from the University of California at Santa Barbara

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