Thomas Ryan - Commercial Real Estate Showcase

Tom has provided consulting services for Bellemead Development Corporation and Matrix Development Corporation, two of New Jersey''s premier developers, with regard to their real estate needs. He has extensive golf course real estate and development experience which began with a 1,106 acre deal for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia. Tom was responsible for financing and zoning approvals and for coordinating legal, architectural, marketing and additional capital formations.

Tom consummated a joint venture with Montrose Capital of Durham, NC, Beatrice Bishop Estate, Dave Thomas (Wendy''s), Ted Field (Marshall Fields) and J.B. Fuqua.

In 1991, Constellation Bancoporation requested assistance with the implementation of procedures to classify under performing assets and formulate individual "exit strategies" that would maximize return. He has assisted Ramapo Bank, First DeWitt Bank, Sovereign Bank, Bank of New York and Summit Bank with problem loan matters.

Tom is a licensed New Jersey real estate salesperson and also has performed expert witness testimony relating to real estate bankruptcy and construction lending practices. He is also active with the North Jersey Alzheimer''s Association and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Education

Rutgers, The State University Graduate School of Business MBA in Finance
Villanova University - A. B. in Economics
Stonier Graduate School of Banking - Degree Program

Background & Experience

Mr. Ryan''s finance background enables him to analyze a deal by understanding the real estate market as well as the financial implications/pitfalls of a transaction. Tom''s many years of experience allows him to recognize transactional problems before they occur and keep the transaction on track.
Professional Affiliations & Designations
Turnaround Management Association (TMA), IOREBA, NAIOP, NJ Mortgage Banker''s Association (2nd VP)

Significant Transactions

4/04 - Lease - Morristown, NJ - 15,000 sq. ft. to Peapack Gladstone Bank.

10/03 - Sale - Office building, East Hanover, NJ - 233,000 sq. ft. including 62 acres.

6/03 - Lease - International Paper, Elizabeth, NJ - 115,000 sq. ft. - Ten year deal.

9/02 - Sale of Universal Folding Box Corporation, Hoboken, NJ - 140,000 sq. ft. - In excess of $4,200,000.

11/01 - Lease - Marschall Warehouse Company, Teterboro/South Hackensack, NJ - 650,000 sq. ft. (four buildings) - Tenants include Federal Express, Sara Lee and Organize It All.

11/01 - Sale - Roots Estate, Summit, NJ - 15,000 sq. ft. - $2,500,000.

4/01 - Lease - Roots Estate, Summit, NJ - 15,000 sq. ft.

3/01 - Lease - 122,000 sq. ft, Springfield N.J. to building supply distributor.

9/00 - Lease - The Sports Authority, Atlanta, GA - 304,000 sq. ft.

5/00 - Lease - ProLogis to Chamberlain Group - 60,000 sq. ft. building, Carlstadt, NJ. Less