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SEATTLE
                                                      NEW YORK
                                                        CHICAGO
                                                    LOS ANGELES
                                                         DALLAS
                                                   PHILADELPHIA
                                                           MIAMI




REAL ESTATE CONSULTING AND RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
                                                www.columbiaccg.com
COLUMBIA CAPITAL OVERVIEW
Columbia Capital Consulting Group provides real estate consulting solutions and risk management advisory services
nationally. Columbia Capital helps financial institutions, investors, special servicers, advisors, insurers, builders and
other clients, assess critical issues impacting the value and liquidity of assets, loans and portfolios, and works with
clients to develop and execute optimal resolution or investment strategies. With its deep banking capabilities and
experience, Columbia Capital offers complementary risk assessment and management advisory services. Columbia is also
an FDIC-registered contractor.

Since 2009, Columbia Capital and affiliates completed over 115 Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendation
Reports and administered construction contracts for $175 million of assets.

Columbia Capital provides independent, cost-effective and client-focused real estate consulting services including:
•    Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendations - Assessment and documentation of asset status and
     development of strategic resolution and recovery options.
       –   All asset classes including land, residential and commercial development; multifamily, affordable housing, office,
           retail, industrial, hospitality and condominium properties.
       –   Due diligence, market research, financial modeling and analysis, and valuations, among other customized
           services.
•    Contract Administration for Construction Completion
•    Transaction Coordination - Disposition, recapitalization, and transaction coordination.
•    Receivership Services
•    Servicing, Special Servicing and Asset Management
•    Loan Restructuring Services
•    Risk Management Advisory - Assessment and management of portfolio level risk.
       –   Banking, risk management, capital adequacy analysis, strategic planning, and Board advisory services




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ASSESSMENT REPORTS
Columbia Capital Consulting Group’s Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendation Reports uncover issues which may affect the
value of an asset and the best course of action to pursue for maximum recovery. With our combined knowledge of banking, real estate
finance, investment and brokerage, development and construction, and marketing we are able to identify and evaluate assets and
recovery options. Our reports help our Clients minimize the time spent on Buyer due diligence, allow them to make informed
decisions, maximize recovery on sales of distressed assets and provide a credible, third party assessment that assists Clients in working
with regulators, b d and i
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capitalization.


    ASSET ASSESSMENT               Asset Assessment Report                                      Strategy and Recommendation Report
                                   Asset Status Review                                          Assess and Critically Evaluate Loan and Asset
                                       •   Under development/construction                       Resolution and Recovery Alternatives
   Public Records                          –     Entitlements                                  Market Perception of Value:
                                            –     Assessments and mitigation fees                   •    Real estate principal approach
   Asset Status                            –     Development                                       •    Prepare analyses supporting recommendation(s)
                                            –     Construction improvements                     Provide Recommendation(s) to Hold, Workout or Position
   Loan Collateral Review             •   Income-producing assets                              for Sale
                                            –     Operational review                                •    Recommendation(s) support decision making
   Market Research
                                            –     Lease review                                           process for Client
   Title Review                            –     Income versus mark-to-market
                                                                      k        k                    •    Evaluate of alternative courses of action
                                                                                                            l      f l                    f
                                     •       Identify issues that any owner will need to
                                             address
                                   Loan Collateral Review
      STRATEGY &                       •   Provide complete and reliable due diligence file
    RECOMMENDATION                         supporting the resolution or investment
                                   Market Review
   Loan Resolution and                •   Determine current market i
                                           D t     i          t     k t inventory, assess
                                                                             t
    Recovery Alternatives                  supply and demand
                                       •   Identify specific competitive factors impacting or
   Asset Resolution and                   enhancing value
    Recovery Alternatives                 Title Review
                                       •   Verify Lender collateral
   Market Perception of Value         •   Compare legal descriptions on the deed(s) of
                                           trust with the legal description on the title
   Hold, Workout or Sell



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CUSTOMIZED REPORTS
    Columbia Capital Consulting Group is able to provide Customized Reports to meet the individual needs of our Clients. Columbia Capital
    recognizes that the information necessary for one asset may differ from another asset and that the timing and budget for due diligence
    and market information can be a critical factor in determining next steps. Columbia works with Clients to determine the critical factors
    to include in a report scope of work. Custom reports may vary from basic asset information to in-depth asset, market and financial
    analysis.

                                       EXAMPLES:                                           • Title Review
      CUSTOM REPORTS
                                                                                                    –    Verify Lender collateral
                                       Custom Limited Scope Report                                  –    Compare legal descriptions on the
Any combination of                     • Asset Status Review                                             deed(s) of trust with the legal
information:                               –    Under development/construction                           description on the title Assess and
                                                                                                               p
                                                                                                         Critically Evaluate Loan and Asset
    Public Records Review                          • Entitlements                                       Resolution and Recovery Alternatives
                                                    • Assessments and mitigation fees      • Market Perception of Value
    Asset Status Review
                                                    • Development                                   –    Real estate principal approach
    Loan Collateral Review                         • Construction improvements                     –    Prepare analyses supporting
    Ma et ev ew
     Market Review                      Title Review to verify Lender collateral
                                                              y                                          recommendation(s)
    Title Review                                                                                   –    Determine current market inventory,
                                       Custom Asset Strategy Report                                      assess supply and demand
    Loan Resolution and               • Asset Status Review                                        –    Identify specific competitive factors
     Recovery Alternatives                                                                               impacting or enhancing value
                                               –    Under development/construction
    Asset Resolution and                      –    Income-producing assets                • Provide Recommendation(s) to Hold, Workout or
     Recovery Alternatives                     –    Identify issues that any owner will      Position for Sale
    Market Perception of Value                     need to address                                 –    Recommendation(s) support decision
                                       • Loan Collateral Review                                          making process for Client
    Hold, Workout or Sell                                                                          –    Evaluate of alternative courses of
                                               –    Provide complete and reliable due
                                                    diligence file supporting the                        action
                                                    resolution or investment




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RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
Columbia Capital provides a full range of risk management advisory services to regional and community banks, with a focus on credit, 
compliance, and enterprise risk management. We assist boards and management in evaluating their loan portfolios, assessing reserve 
adequacy, meeting regulatory requirements, strengthening credit processes, enhancing consumer and BSA/AML compliance risk controls and 
in designing effective audit programs. In addition, we have extensive experience in the creation of enterprise‐wide risk management 
capabilities. Columbia Capital’s professionals assist management and the Board in special situations.  Our Credit Advisory expertise includes 
extensive experience in valuations of loan portfolios being sold or purchased and is well suited to providing third party due diligence on 
potential new business initiatives, new product roll outs and full scale bank acquisitions.   Columbia Capital also has extensive expertise in 
dealing with regulatory issues including compliance with informal enforcement actions such as Memorandums of Understanding as well as 
formal enforcement actions‐‐Formal Agreements, Cease and Desist Orders, and Prompt Corrective Action notices.  Our expertise includes 
Board oversight processes, loans and credit, OREO management, strategic and business plans, investments and liquidity, capital 
management, consumer and BSA/AML compliance, and interest rate risk.  
                                   Credit Advisory Services                                    Standard Regulatory Compliance Services
                                   •     Review and diagnostic of underwriting standards       •     Establishment or enhancement of Enterprise Risk
                                   •     Customized processes and procedures for lending             Management function
     RISK MANAGEMENT                     platforms                                             •     Review and diagnostic of consumer and BSA/AML
                                   •     Industry benchmarking, Database management                  compliance programs
         ADVISORY                                                                              •     Stress testing of compliance function
                                   •     Credit scoring models, Credit training
                                   •     Loan file review, Appraisal processes
                                                   review                                      •     Establishment of comprehensive, risk based audit
                                                                                                                          p          ,
     Credit Advisory              •     Allowance for loan loss adequacy and methodologies          programs
                                                                                               •     Enhancement of Board reporting for compliance and audit
      Services                     •     Review and diagnostic of OREO management
                                                                                               •     Compliance due diligence for potential bank acquisitions
     Regulatory                   Special Situation Credit Advisory Services                  Special Situation Regulatory Compliance Services
      Compliance Services          •     Loan sale advisory, Loan purchase advisory            •     Evaluation and diagnostic of informal and formal
                                   •     Portfolio valuations                                        enforcement actions
                                   •     Assessment of potential risk and return of new loan   •     Establishment of action plans for Boards and management
                                         products and markets                                  •     Evaluation of liquidity and capital alternatives
                                   •     Bank acquisitions                                     •     Establishment or enhancement of strategic plans or
                                   •     Capital raising advisory                                    business plans
                                                                                               •     Processes and procedures to test ongoing compliance
                                                                                                     with regulatory actions
                                                                                               •     Establishment of streamlined Board reporting
                                                                                               •     Evaluation of organizational design and personnel



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SERVICES
Columbia Capital Consulting Group’s cost-effective, results-oriented client services include:

                                  Asset Stabilization
        CONTRACT                   • Preserve entitlements by extending active permits and applications
      ADMINISTRATION               • Coordinate the conversion or release of bonds
                                   • Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations
                                                              local,
   Asset Management               • Coordinate asset management, such as winterization, erosion control and site security
                                  Construction and Project Completion
   Stabilization of Value         • Complete partially constructed projects and buildings
                                   • Coordinate architects, designers and engineers to complete design and permitting
   Permitting and                 • Provide representation with agencies and jurisdictions to obtain approvals and permits
    Entitlements                   • MManage general contractors and consultants needed t complete construction
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   Construction and               • Coordinate final inspections and project close-out procedures
    Project Completion            Asset Repositioning
                                   • Assist in development of value accretion construction initiatives
   Asset Repositioning            • Manage general contractors and consultants needed to complete construction


                                  Management of Real Estate Brokerage
       TRANSACTION                 • Select real estate brokerage
       COORDINATION                • Negotiate brokerage contract terms
                                  Assist in the Development of Asset Marketing Plans
   Management of Real
         g                         • Create asset marketing strategies
                                                           g        g
    Estate Brokerage               • Work in conjunction with real estate brokerage to develop marketing materials
                                   • Monitor status of the asset marketing plans and sales campaign
   Asset Marketing Plans         Transaction Oversight
   Transaction Oversight          • Participate in the Buyer selection process
                                   • Address Buyer inquiries through the feasibility period
                                   • Provide assistance to Client’s attorney to facilitate the transaction closing
                                                           Client s



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SERVICES
Columbia Capital offers comprehensive Restructuring Services to lender and borrower clients which leverage
Columbia's core capabilities in assessment and strategy consulting services. Columbia's Restructuring services include:


                                 •   Cash flow, liquidity entity asset and liability analyses
                                          flow liquidity, entity,
                                 •   Value and claim recovery analyses under liquidation, deed in lieu, foreclosure, and
          RESTRUCTURING              restructure scenarios
                                 •   Evaluate economic position, rights and remedies of various stakeholders; identify
                                     the business implications and leverage points of key agreements
        Analysis                •   Identify assets to keep and where to concentrate restructuring efforts
                                 •   Identify loan restructuring and/or extension i
                                     Id tif l         t t i         d/      t i issues i l di pay d
                                                                                         including     downs, escrows,
        Strategy                    cash controls, A:B note splits, provisions for new money
        Implementation          •   Develop strategies to preserve value, cut losses, save costs, improve operations
                                     and solve tax issues
                                 •   Develop business case for restructuring, modifying or extending loans
                                 •   Prepare term sheets and negotiate restructuring as appropriate
                                        p                         g                   g    pp p
                                 •   Implement restructuring plan



         LOAN SERVICING &
         SPECIAL SERVICING
                               Loan Servicing & Special Servicing
                                  Performing loans
       Performing loans          Impaired loans
       Impaired loans            Fixed or variable rates for all loan types
                                  Dispute resolution
       Collection                Collection



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SERVICES
Columbia Capital offers Receivership Services in order to further assist our clients with their recovery strategy.
Columbia’s Receivership services are led by Frank Sakelaris.



                                     Custodial Receiverships
                                         Facilitate oversight of operations during pending foreclosure, trustee’s sale or forfeiture
    RECEIVERSHIPS
                                         Manage income-producing real estate assets
                                         Manage asset stabilization activities
                                     General Receiverships
   Custodial Receiver
                                         Grant authority to take property possession with ability to liquidate the loan/asset
   General Receiver                     Assess underlying real estate collateral and provide business plan for loan/asset
                                          resolution
                                         Manage incomplete or halted construction projects to prepare loan/asset for sale
                                         Manage broker selection process, asset marketing and disposition process
                                                                   process         marketing,
                                     Benefits of a Receivership
                                         Achieve control of the asset
                                         Minimize liability issues which occur in transition to ownership and title possession
                                         Create mechanism for advancing funds secured by senior lien positions on property
                                         Allow for asset sale free and clear of li
                                          All   f            l f      d l      f liens and encumbrances
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THE COLUMBIA DIFFERENCE
Columbia Capital provides comprehensive, single-source solutions for due diligence, valuation and
resolution needs.
  • Holistic versus directed approach
      – Assess all data points before making a recommendation to the client
      – No limiting factors or ‘point in time’ boundaries
  • Thorough, diligent research
      – Ask the right questions and obtain all the relevant data
      – With loans, review both collateral and asset values
      – Diverse team of real estate and capital market professionals analyze individual aspects of each
         loan/asset
  • Complete due diligence package
      – Result of work is a reliable due diligence report/file
      – Serves as a feasibility study for owners, sellers and buyers reducing p
                              y     y           ,               y           g potential for re-trading at
                                                                                                     g
         closing table

Clients receive practical and unbiased solutions without an agenda.
 • Assessment of current market value
      – As is value including outstanding cost considerations
          As-is
      – Real estate ‘principal’ approach
 • Assessment of multiple exit strategies and recovery options
      – Recommended option for existing market conditions and implications for selecting alternatives




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NATIONAL COVERAGE
 Columbia Capital offers our clients independent consulting and services on a national scale without the conflicts encountered in brokerage
 firm engagements or the geographical limitations of local and regional consulting companies. Columbia Capital is headquartered in Seattle
 with nationwide Client Services Group coverage centered in New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Columbia
 Capital is led by a seasoned team of banking, investment banking, and property consulting professionals and is solely focused on providing
 best-in-class client consulting, assessment, strategy, and execution services to institutional, corporate and professional services.


HEADQUARTERS                                                                                                          NORTHEAST (New York)
2722 Colby Avenue, Suite 515
                                                                                                                      Ken Spears
Everett, WA 98201
                                                                                                                      Managing Director – Client Services
(425)367-6200
                                                                                                                      (973) 868-9481
info@columbiaccg.com
                                                                                                                      kspears@columbiaccg.com
                                                                                                                      Harry Mizrahi
NORTHWEST                                                                                                             Chief Operating Officer
                                                                                                                      (212) 362-1993
(Seattle/Portland)
                                                                                                                      hmizrahi@columbiaccg.com
Ronald Cathcart
Chief Executive Officer
(425) 367-6217
rcathcart@columbiaccg.com
                                                                                                                      MID ATLANTIC
                                                                                                                      MID-ATLANTIC (Philadelphia)
Roberta Fuhr                                                                                                          Bud Moscony
Director - Client Services                                                                                            Director - Client Services
(425) 367-6218                                                                                                        (425) 367-6200
rfuhr@columbiaccg.com                                                                                                 bmoscony@columbiaccg.com
                               WEST
Melanie Clark
Director of Production
                               (Los Angeles)
(425) 367-6216                 Scott Mayer
mclark@columbiaccg.com
mclark@columbiaccg com         Director - Client Services                                                             SOUTHEAST (Miami)
                               (310) 567-8503
Luke Thornton                                                                                                         Harry Mizrahi
                               smayer@columbiaccg.com
Project Manager                                                                                                       Chief Operating Officer
(425) 367-6212                                                                                                        (212) 362-1993
lthornton@columbiaccg.com                                                                                             hmizrahi@columbiaccg.com
                               SOUTHWEST (Dallas)           MIDWEST (Chicago)            MIDWEST (Chicago)
Dan Carlson                    Tim Lanier                   Frank Sakelaris              George Marquisos             Walter Cook
Real Estate Analyst            Director - Client Services   Director – Client Services   Director – Client Services   Risk Management Advisory
(425) 367 6213
      367-6213                 (214) 533 3368
                                     533-3368               (630) 416-3311
                                                                  416 3311               (847) 417-2684
                                                                                               417 2684               (310) 600-5428
                                                                                                                            600 5428
dcarlson@columbiaccg.com       tlanier@columbiaccg.com      fsakelaris@columbiaccg.com   gmarquisos@columbiaccg.com   wcook@columbiaccg.com




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COLUMBIA TEAM
Ronald Cathcart – Chief Executive Officer
Ron’s has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry. He began his banking career at RBC where he held numerous positions
in consumer, commercial and investment banking lending and where he ultimately assumed the position of Chief Risk Officer, Personal and
Commercial Banking. Subsequently, he moved to JP Morgan Chase where he assumed the role of Chief Risk Officer, Retail and then to CIBC
where he held a similar role. In 2006 he was appointed by the Board to the role of Chief Enterprise Risk Officer for Washington
Mutual.
Mutual Here he had oversight responsibility for credit, market operational risk compliance regulatory relations, internal audit and
                                                 credit market,              risk, compliance,           relations
insurance. He left WaMu in early 2008 to form Columbia Capital, six months before its sale to JP Morgan. Ron’s invaluable risk management
experience and his thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, uniquely position him to provide Risk Advisory services to
Columbia’s clients. Under his leadership, the experienced and professional team which he has assembled are able to offer practical,
working solutions to the challenges currently facing both bank executive officers and board members. Ron holds an A.B. in English from
Dartmouth College and an M.B.A in Finance from The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business. He currently resides in
Seattle.
Harry Mizrahi – Chief Operating Officer
With a 25-year career in investment banking and corporate and structured finance, Harry is integral in the development and management
of Columbia Capital’s operations and national expansion. He has advised financial institutions, corporate clients and federal and state
government agencies on real estate loans, assets and portfolios through positions as Managing Director, Structured Real Estate, at Ambac
Assurance Corp., Principal at Eastbridge Ventures, Chief Operating Officer at American Spectrum Realty, Director at Salomon Brothers’ and
Salomon Smith Barney’s Real Estate Investment Banking Groups, and Partner at Eastdil Realty. His experience also encompasses
                Barney s
international finance, including the acquisition bid for Canary Wharf Group plc, a £6 billion property company. Harry has a B.A in History
from Northwestern University, an M.B.A in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and was an M.P.A
candidate at Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Melanie Clark – Director of Production
Melanie leads Columbia Capital’s Asset Assessment, Contract Administration and Transaction Coordination team. Her experience managing
real estate development projects through the design, entitlement construction and completion processes allows her to provide the insight
                                                design entitlement, construction,
necessary to solve even the most complicated real estate issues. With years of progressive experience in land development entitlement,
permitting and construction project management prior to joining Columbia Capital, Melanie has effectively managed land use development
projects from feasibility analysis through construction, worked with professional engineers on specifying design parameters for projects,
including site grading and infrastructure systems, and was responsible for the timely delivery of millions of dollars of residential
development in the Northwestern region. Working with other members of Columbia Capital’s senior management, Melanie developed and
implemented the company’s Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendation reports, processes, and procedures. She has comprehensive
expertise in research, document review, preparation, editing and production. Melanie manages key staff involved in research, report
production, and project completion.


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COLUMBIA TEAM
William Rich – Executive Vice President
William (Bill) brings a strong financial management and strategic planning background to Columbia Capital. Bill is a CPA by profession with
additional credentials in business valuation (ABV - Accredited in Business Valuation; and CVA - Certified Valuation Analyst) and management
accounting (CMA – Certified Managerial Accountant). Bill has an MBA with a concentration in Management and Finance. He has several
years of experience much of it involved in the turnaround and disposition of struggling divisions and subsidiaries of large publicly held
companies such as Allegheny International, Henry Schein, Inc., and as the CFO of SMC Corporation. During the past nine years, Bill has b l
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his own successful turnaround consultancy and developed long standing relationships with the special assets and workout groups of several
regional and national banks. Bill also has advised business owners on Exit Strategies and methods to enhance business value. Bill’s
experience and relationships are very well suited to the clients and services offered by Columbia Capital.
Ken Spears, Managing Director – Client Services
Ken brings over 25 years of experience in real estate investment banking, performing/distressed debt acquisitions and sales, workouts and
capital market activities to Columbia Capital. Ken has executed in excess of $7 billion in real estate transactions. Most recently, he held
the position of Senior Vice President at Savills LLC, the New York division of Savills plc, a full service real estate investment bank
headquartered in London. Ken was co-head of its Strategic Advisory Group where he was responsible for debt financing, equity raising,
recapitalizations, note sales, restructuring/workout/ bankruptcy advisory and valuations, advisory, sales and creditor’s committee advisory
services for borrowers and debtors. Prior to Savills, Ken spent 22 years in the commercial real estate finance group at Salomon Brothers,
Inc., which became Citi Markets & Banking via merger. Ken has a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. in Finance
from the University of Chicago
                       Chicago.
Roberta Fuhr, Director – Client Services
Roberta has been a real estate banking professional for 27 years holding positions in appraisal, construction lending, permanent and bridge
loan financing, loan workout and team management. During her career, Roberta has worked within the world of small community banks,
mid-sized regional banks and large national banks—providing rich diversity in credit cultures and real estate lending perspectives. Her
longest and most enriching career experience was with Key Real Estate Capital as National Group Manager for Homebuilder Lending. Most
recently, R b t provided R l E t t Ri k M
      tl Roberta       id d Real Estate Risk Management consulting services t community b k R b t h a B h l of S i
                                                         t      lti      i   to          it banks. Roberta has Bachelor f Science d   degree
in Business Finance from California State University, Los Angeles. She is a member of RMA (Risk Management Associates), a Past President
of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Seattle & Sound, and 2010 Chair of CREW Network Foundation.
Walter Cook, Risk Management Advisory
Walter has held executive leadership positions in domestic and international financial institutions and has extensive experience in
commercial banking, asset management and securities brokerage. He is a proven Chief Executive Officer recognized for turnaround of
distressed and underperforming financial services companies. Walter has a M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from Harvard University, a
M.A.L.D in International Monetary Economics from Tufts University and a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from Duke University.


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COLUMBIA TEAM
Tim Lanier, Director – Client Services
Tim Lanier is a commercial real estate executive with over 20 years experience in development, investment, leasing, marketing and
management positions including positions with national developers Forest City Enterprises and Steiner + Associates focusing on large
mixed-use properties ranging from $300M to $600M. Tim operated his own company developing retail properties, redeveloping
older malls and providing consulting services to investment groups. His expertise ranges from strategic planning, market research
                                                            groups                                      planning         research,
due diligence, acquisition, predevelopment, equity partnerships, private and public funding, proforma/budget forecasting/cash
flow analysis, leasing, marketing, development, consultant management, design, construction, asset management and sales. Tim
holds a BA/Thesis Degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University, and is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers.
George Marquisos, Director – Client Services
Acting as point person on both for-profit and non-for-profit projects, including, multi-family residential, retail, tenant build-out,
healthcare, student h i
h lth         t d t housing, restaurants and childcare, G
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                                                                   has become an expert i th d
                                                                                       t in the development process starting f
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feasibility, due diligence, acquisition, financing, entitlements, design development, construction management, sales and leasing,
and property management. George has an advanced degree in economics and a previous 15-year career in the financial markets.
George now brings his skills and personal dedication to the Columbia Capital team with the goal of providing Midwestern clients
with the most comprehensive asset analysis and construction services available.
Frank Sakelaris, Director – Client Services
Frank has over 25 years of experience in real estate and business. He is a multifaceted business executive with an extensive
background in consulting finance, real estate, business operations, acquisition and dispositions. Frank has worked with Lenders and
Owners on work-outs, restructurings, foreclosures, receiverships and litigation. He has served as a Court appointed Receiver for
over 30 receiverships. Frank received a M.B.A from Loyola University and a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University. He is a
Certified Public Accountant with a CCIM Designation and an Illinois Real Estate Broker.
Scott Mayer, Client Services – Director
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Scott is an accomplished real estate executive and attorney with experience throughout the United States. Scott has been involved
in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate as a partner in a San Francisco law firm, and as a principal and the general
counsel of a national real estate firm. He has managed the acquisition, sale and development of multi-tenant and single tenant
projects totaling approximately 1.9 million square feet, been involved in contract negotiations, underwriting, due diligence,
entitlements and closings for over $250 million in acquisition and construction financing, and has managed the leasing of over 1.5
million square feet for retail, government and office projects. Scott received a Master of Law degree with honors in Tax from
Golden Gate University, his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and his B A from the University of California Berkeley
              University                                                      B.A.                       California, Berkeley.




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COLUMBIA TEAM
Bud Moscony, Director – Client Services
Bud brings over 30 years of real estate expertise to Columbia Capital, including 15 years with Fortune 300 and Fortune 1000
companies. Bud has served in various leadership roles in sales, operations, and legal compliance, including President - Title Division
for Eagle National Bank; Vice President and Corporate Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company; and Vice President and
Corporate Counsel at Toll Brothers, Inc. Bud is a current board member of the Real Estate Services Providers Organization
(RESPRO), based in Washington DC., which represents affiliated businesses before federal and state policymakers. He is also an
active member of the Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania attorney bars.
Luke Thornton – Project Manager
Luke Thornton has over 25 years experience in construction and land development. Luke effectively utilizes his construction
knowledge and field experience to assess, stabilize and complete projects. Luke has thorough knowledge of construction project
scheduling, estimating, budgeting and project management and has successfully managed completion of over $548 million in land
development projects. He is an experienced Construction Manager capable of providing contractor and consultant oversight
throughout the life of a development project.
Dan Carlson – Real Estate Analyst
Dan Carlson received a Masters in Real Estate from Cornell University and is an experienced analyst with the ability to generate
complex analysis and spreadsheets of real estate for acquisition and disposition p p
    p        y          p                               q                p        purposes. Dan’s experience includes working as a
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Financial Analyst for a national real estate development firm and a brokerage firm that dealt with all types of residential and
commercial projects where he was responsible for analyzing market valuations, project costs, debt and equity structures, and
assessing overall project feasibility. Dan also worked for First American Title in Ketchum, Idaho in many capacities, including Title
Officer, Head of Customer Service, and Database Manager and is extremely insightful in regard to title-related matters.
Janette Towler – Administration and HR Manager
Janette s
Janette’s extensive administrative and bookkeeping experience allows her to manage day to day operations for Columbia
Capital. Her attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an invaluable asset. Janette's strength is organizational planning with
emphasis in management reporting and information flow. Her knowledge of computer software compliments her extensive
experience in document management, cloud computing and desktop publishing. Janette is from San Diego, California. Her studies
focused on Business Administration.




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COLUMBIA CAPITAL CONTACTS

       Ronald Cathcart                        Harry Mizrahi                          Melanie Clark                           William Rich
    Chief Executive Officer               Chief Operating Officer                Director of Production                Executive Vice President
        (425) 367-6217                        (212) 362-1993                         (425) 367-6216                         (541) 419-3249
 rcathcart@columbiaccg.com
     h         l bi                     hmizrahi@columbiaccg.com
                                        h i hi      l bi                        mclark@columbiaccg.com
                                                                                  l k     l bi                         brich@columbiaccg.com
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         Walter Cook                            Ken Spears                            Roberta Fuhr
                                                                                                                             Scott Mayer
  Risk Management Advisory                   Managing Director                  Director – Client Services
                                                                                                                       Director – Client Services
        (310) 600-5428                         (973) 868-9481                        (425) 367-6218
                                                                                                                            (310) 567-8503
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  wcook@columbiaccg.com                  kspears@columbiaccg.com
                                           p                 g                  rfuhr@columbiaccg.com
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                                                                                                                      smayer@columbiaccg.com
                                                                                                                      smayer@columbiaccg com

           Tim Lanier                       George Marquisos                        Frank Sakelaris                           Dusty Allen
   Director – Client Services            Director – Client Services             Director – Client Services                  Board Director
         (214) 533-3368                       (847) 417-2684                         (630) 416-3311                         (702) 604-5267
   tlanier@columbiaccg.com             gmarquisos@columbiaccg.com             fsakelaris@columbiaccg.com               dallen@columbiaccg.com


        Luke Thornton                           Dan Carlson                         Janette Towler                          Bud Moscony
       Project Manager                            Analyst                     Administration & HR Manager             Director – Client Services
        (425) 367-6212                         (425) 367-6213                        (425) 367-6211                        (425) 367-6200
 lthornton@columbiaccg.com              dcarlson@columbiaccg.com               jtowler@columbiaccg.com               bmoscony@columbiaccg.com



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PRESENTATION AGREES TO KEEP ITS CONTENTS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL AND AGREES TO USE THE CONTENTS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING A BUSINESS TRANSACTION
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Columbia Capital Profile

  • 1. SEATTLE NEW YORK CHICAGO LOS ANGELES DALLAS PHILADELPHIA MIAMI REAL ESTATE CONSULTING AND RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES www.columbiaccg.com
  • 2. COLUMBIA CAPITAL OVERVIEW Columbia Capital Consulting Group provides real estate consulting solutions and risk management advisory services nationally. Columbia Capital helps financial institutions, investors, special servicers, advisors, insurers, builders and other clients, assess critical issues impacting the value and liquidity of assets, loans and portfolios, and works with clients to develop and execute optimal resolution or investment strategies. With its deep banking capabilities and experience, Columbia Capital offers complementary risk assessment and management advisory services. Columbia is also an FDIC-registered contractor. Since 2009, Columbia Capital and affiliates completed over 115 Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendation Reports and administered construction contracts for $175 million of assets. Columbia Capital provides independent, cost-effective and client-focused real estate consulting services including: • Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendations - Assessment and documentation of asset status and development of strategic resolution and recovery options. – All asset classes including land, residential and commercial development; multifamily, affordable housing, office, retail, industrial, hospitality and condominium properties. – Due diligence, market research, financial modeling and analysis, and valuations, among other customized services. • Contract Administration for Construction Completion • Transaction Coordination - Disposition, recapitalization, and transaction coordination. • Receivership Services • Servicing, Special Servicing and Asset Management • Loan Restructuring Services • Risk Management Advisory - Assessment and management of portfolio level risk. – Banking, risk management, capital adequacy analysis, strategic planning, and Board advisory services 2
  • 3. ASSESSMENT REPORTS Columbia Capital Consulting Group’s Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendation Reports uncover issues which may affect the value of an asset and the best course of action to pursue for maximum recovery. With our combined knowledge of banking, real estate finance, investment and brokerage, development and construction, and marketing we are able to identify and evaluate assets and recovery options. Our reports help our Clients minimize the time spent on Buyer due diligence, allow them to make informed decisions, maximize recovery on sales of distressed assets and provide a credible, third party assessment that assists Clients in working with regulators, b d and i ith l t boards d investors. C l bi ’ reports support post-contract, pre-closing price negotiations and d bt and equity t Columbia’s t t t t t l i i ti ti d debt d it capitalization. ASSET ASSESSMENT Asset Assessment Report Strategy and Recommendation Report Asset Status Review Assess and Critically Evaluate Loan and Asset • Under development/construction Resolution and Recovery Alternatives  Public Records – Entitlements Market Perception of Value: – Assessments and mitigation fees • Real estate principal approach  Asset Status – Development • Prepare analyses supporting recommendation(s) – Construction improvements Provide Recommendation(s) to Hold, Workout or Position  Loan Collateral Review • Income-producing assets for Sale – Operational review • Recommendation(s) support decision making  Market Research – Lease review process for Client  Title Review – Income versus mark-to-market k k • Evaluate of alternative courses of action l f l f • Identify issues that any owner will need to address Loan Collateral Review STRATEGY & • Provide complete and reliable due diligence file RECOMMENDATION supporting the resolution or investment Market Review  Loan Resolution and • Determine current market i D t i t k t inventory, assess t Recovery Alternatives supply and demand • Identify specific competitive factors impacting or  Asset Resolution and enhancing value Recovery Alternatives Title Review • Verify Lender collateral  Market Perception of Value • Compare legal descriptions on the deed(s) of trust with the legal description on the title  Hold, Workout or Sell 3
  • 4. CUSTOMIZED REPORTS Columbia Capital Consulting Group is able to provide Customized Reports to meet the individual needs of our Clients. Columbia Capital recognizes that the information necessary for one asset may differ from another asset and that the timing and budget for due diligence and market information can be a critical factor in determining next steps. Columbia works with Clients to determine the critical factors to include in a report scope of work. Custom reports may vary from basic asset information to in-depth asset, market and financial analysis. EXAMPLES: • Title Review CUSTOM REPORTS – Verify Lender collateral Custom Limited Scope Report – Compare legal descriptions on the Any combination of • Asset Status Review deed(s) of trust with the legal information: – Under development/construction description on the title Assess and p Critically Evaluate Loan and Asset  Public Records Review • Entitlements Resolution and Recovery Alternatives • Assessments and mitigation fees • Market Perception of Value  Asset Status Review • Development – Real estate principal approach  Loan Collateral Review • Construction improvements – Prepare analyses supporting  Ma et ev ew Market Review  Title Review to verify Lender collateral y recommendation(s)  Title Review – Determine current market inventory, Custom Asset Strategy Report assess supply and demand  Loan Resolution and • Asset Status Review – Identify specific competitive factors Recovery Alternatives impacting or enhancing value – Under development/construction  Asset Resolution and – Income-producing assets • Provide Recommendation(s) to Hold, Workout or Recovery Alternatives – Identify issues that any owner will Position for Sale  Market Perception of Value need to address – Recommendation(s) support decision • Loan Collateral Review making process for Client  Hold, Workout or Sell – Evaluate of alternative courses of – Provide complete and reliable due diligence file supporting the action resolution or investment 4
  • 5. RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY Columbia Capital provides a full range of risk management advisory services to regional and community banks, with a focus on credit,  compliance, and enterprise risk management. We assist boards and management in evaluating their loan portfolios, assessing reserve  adequacy, meeting regulatory requirements, strengthening credit processes, enhancing consumer and BSA/AML compliance risk controls and  in designing effective audit programs. In addition, we have extensive experience in the creation of enterprise‐wide risk management  capabilities. Columbia Capital’s professionals assist management and the Board in special situations.  Our Credit Advisory expertise includes  extensive experience in valuations of loan portfolios being sold or purchased and is well suited to providing third party due diligence on  potential new business initiatives, new product roll outs and full scale bank acquisitions.   Columbia Capital also has extensive expertise in  dealing with regulatory issues including compliance with informal enforcement actions such as Memorandums of Understanding as well as  formal enforcement actions‐‐Formal Agreements, Cease and Desist Orders, and Prompt Corrective Action notices.  Our expertise includes  Board oversight processes, loans and credit, OREO management, strategic and business plans, investments and liquidity, capital  management, consumer and BSA/AML compliance, and interest rate risk.   Credit Advisory Services Standard Regulatory Compliance Services • Review and diagnostic of underwriting standards • Establishment or enhancement of Enterprise Risk • Customized processes and procedures for lending Management function RISK MANAGEMENT platforms • Review and diagnostic of consumer and BSA/AML • Industry benchmarking, Database management compliance programs ADVISORY • Stress testing of compliance function • Credit scoring models, Credit training • Loan file review, Appraisal processes review • Establishment of comprehensive, risk based audit p ,  Credit Advisory • Allowance for loan loss adequacy and methodologies programs • Enhancement of Board reporting for compliance and audit Services • Review and diagnostic of OREO management • Compliance due diligence for potential bank acquisitions  Regulatory Special Situation Credit Advisory Services Special Situation Regulatory Compliance Services Compliance Services • Loan sale advisory, Loan purchase advisory • Evaluation and diagnostic of informal and formal • Portfolio valuations enforcement actions • Assessment of potential risk and return of new loan • Establishment of action plans for Boards and management products and markets • Evaluation of liquidity and capital alternatives • Bank acquisitions • Establishment or enhancement of strategic plans or • Capital raising advisory business plans • Processes and procedures to test ongoing compliance with regulatory actions • Establishment of streamlined Board reporting • Evaluation of organizational design and personnel 5
  • 6. SERVICES Columbia Capital Consulting Group’s cost-effective, results-oriented client services include: Asset Stabilization CONTRACT • Preserve entitlements by extending active permits and applications ADMINISTRATION • Coordinate the conversion or release of bonds • Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations local,  Asset Management • Coordinate asset management, such as winterization, erosion control and site security Construction and Project Completion  Stabilization of Value • Complete partially constructed projects and buildings • Coordinate architects, designers and engineers to complete design and permitting  Permitting and • Provide representation with agencies and jurisdictions to obtain approvals and permits Entitlements • MManage general contractors and consultants needed t complete construction l t t d lt t d d to l t t ti  Construction and • Coordinate final inspections and project close-out procedures Project Completion Asset Repositioning • Assist in development of value accretion construction initiatives  Asset Repositioning • Manage general contractors and consultants needed to complete construction Management of Real Estate Brokerage TRANSACTION • Select real estate brokerage COORDINATION • Negotiate brokerage contract terms Assist in the Development of Asset Marketing Plans  Management of Real g • Create asset marketing strategies g g Estate Brokerage • Work in conjunction with real estate brokerage to develop marketing materials • Monitor status of the asset marketing plans and sales campaign  Asset Marketing Plans Transaction Oversight  Transaction Oversight • Participate in the Buyer selection process • Address Buyer inquiries through the feasibility period • Provide assistance to Client’s attorney to facilitate the transaction closing Client s 6
  • 7. SERVICES Columbia Capital offers comprehensive Restructuring Services to lender and borrower clients which leverage Columbia's core capabilities in assessment and strategy consulting services. Columbia's Restructuring services include: • Cash flow, liquidity entity asset and liability analyses flow liquidity, entity, • Value and claim recovery analyses under liquidation, deed in lieu, foreclosure, and RESTRUCTURING restructure scenarios • Evaluate economic position, rights and remedies of various stakeholders; identify the business implications and leverage points of key agreements  Analysis • Identify assets to keep and where to concentrate restructuring efforts • Identify loan restructuring and/or extension i Id tif l t t i d/ t i issues i l di pay d including downs, escrows,  Strategy cash controls, A:B note splits, provisions for new money  Implementation • Develop strategies to preserve value, cut losses, save costs, improve operations and solve tax issues • Develop business case for restructuring, modifying or extending loans • Prepare term sheets and negotiate restructuring as appropriate p g g pp p • Implement restructuring plan LOAN SERVICING & SPECIAL SERVICING Loan Servicing & Special Servicing  Performing loans  Performing loans  Impaired loans  Impaired loans  Fixed or variable rates for all loan types  Dispute resolution  Collection  Collection 7
  • 8. SERVICES Columbia Capital offers Receivership Services in order to further assist our clients with their recovery strategy. Columbia’s Receivership services are led by Frank Sakelaris. Custodial Receiverships  Facilitate oversight of operations during pending foreclosure, trustee’s sale or forfeiture RECEIVERSHIPS  Manage income-producing real estate assets  Manage asset stabilization activities General Receiverships  Custodial Receiver  Grant authority to take property possession with ability to liquidate the loan/asset  General Receiver  Assess underlying real estate collateral and provide business plan for loan/asset resolution  Manage incomplete or halted construction projects to prepare loan/asset for sale  Manage broker selection process, asset marketing and disposition process process marketing, Benefits of a Receivership  Achieve control of the asset  Minimize liability issues which occur in transition to ownership and title possession  Create mechanism for advancing funds secured by senior lien positions on property  Allow for asset sale free and clear of li All f l f d l f liens and encumbrances d b 8
  • 9. THE COLUMBIA DIFFERENCE Columbia Capital provides comprehensive, single-source solutions for due diligence, valuation and resolution needs. • Holistic versus directed approach – Assess all data points before making a recommendation to the client – No limiting factors or ‘point in time’ boundaries • Thorough, diligent research – Ask the right questions and obtain all the relevant data – With loans, review both collateral and asset values – Diverse team of real estate and capital market professionals analyze individual aspects of each loan/asset • Complete due diligence package – Result of work is a reliable due diligence report/file – Serves as a feasibility study for owners, sellers and buyers reducing p y y , y g potential for re-trading at g closing table Clients receive practical and unbiased solutions without an agenda. • Assessment of current market value – As is value including outstanding cost considerations As-is – Real estate ‘principal’ approach • Assessment of multiple exit strategies and recovery options – Recommended option for existing market conditions and implications for selecting alternatives 9
  • 10. NATIONAL COVERAGE Columbia Capital offers our clients independent consulting and services on a national scale without the conflicts encountered in brokerage firm engagements or the geographical limitations of local and regional consulting companies. Columbia Capital is headquartered in Seattle with nationwide Client Services Group coverage centered in New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Columbia Capital is led by a seasoned team of banking, investment banking, and property consulting professionals and is solely focused on providing best-in-class client consulting, assessment, strategy, and execution services to institutional, corporate and professional services. HEADQUARTERS NORTHEAST (New York) 2722 Colby Avenue, Suite 515 Ken Spears Everett, WA 98201 Managing Director – Client Services (425)367-6200 (973) 868-9481 info@columbiaccg.com kspears@columbiaccg.com Harry Mizrahi NORTHWEST Chief Operating Officer (212) 362-1993 (Seattle/Portland) hmizrahi@columbiaccg.com Ronald Cathcart Chief Executive Officer (425) 367-6217 rcathcart@columbiaccg.com MID ATLANTIC MID-ATLANTIC (Philadelphia) Roberta Fuhr Bud Moscony Director - Client Services Director - Client Services (425) 367-6218 (425) 367-6200 rfuhr@columbiaccg.com bmoscony@columbiaccg.com WEST Melanie Clark Director of Production (Los Angeles) (425) 367-6216 Scott Mayer mclark@columbiaccg.com mclark@columbiaccg com Director - Client Services SOUTHEAST (Miami) (310) 567-8503 Luke Thornton Harry Mizrahi smayer@columbiaccg.com Project Manager Chief Operating Officer (425) 367-6212 (212) 362-1993 lthornton@columbiaccg.com hmizrahi@columbiaccg.com SOUTHWEST (Dallas) MIDWEST (Chicago) MIDWEST (Chicago) Dan Carlson Tim Lanier Frank Sakelaris George Marquisos Walter Cook Real Estate Analyst Director - Client Services Director – Client Services Director – Client Services Risk Management Advisory (425) 367 6213 367-6213 (214) 533 3368 533-3368 (630) 416-3311 416 3311 (847) 417-2684 417 2684 (310) 600-5428 600 5428 dcarlson@columbiaccg.com tlanier@columbiaccg.com fsakelaris@columbiaccg.com gmarquisos@columbiaccg.com wcook@columbiaccg.com www.columbiaccg.com 10
  • 11. COLUMBIA TEAM Ronald Cathcart – Chief Executive Officer Ron’s has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry. He began his banking career at RBC where he held numerous positions in consumer, commercial and investment banking lending and where he ultimately assumed the position of Chief Risk Officer, Personal and Commercial Banking. Subsequently, he moved to JP Morgan Chase where he assumed the role of Chief Risk Officer, Retail and then to CIBC where he held a similar role. In 2006 he was appointed by the Board to the role of Chief Enterprise Risk Officer for Washington Mutual. Mutual Here he had oversight responsibility for credit, market operational risk compliance regulatory relations, internal audit and credit market, risk, compliance, relations insurance. He left WaMu in early 2008 to form Columbia Capital, six months before its sale to JP Morgan. Ron’s invaluable risk management experience and his thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, uniquely position him to provide Risk Advisory services to Columbia’s clients. Under his leadership, the experienced and professional team which he has assembled are able to offer practical, working solutions to the challenges currently facing both bank executive officers and board members. Ron holds an A.B. in English from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A in Finance from The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business. He currently resides in Seattle. Harry Mizrahi – Chief Operating Officer With a 25-year career in investment banking and corporate and structured finance, Harry is integral in the development and management of Columbia Capital’s operations and national expansion. He has advised financial institutions, corporate clients and federal and state government agencies on real estate loans, assets and portfolios through positions as Managing Director, Structured Real Estate, at Ambac Assurance Corp., Principal at Eastbridge Ventures, Chief Operating Officer at American Spectrum Realty, Director at Salomon Brothers’ and Salomon Smith Barney’s Real Estate Investment Banking Groups, and Partner at Eastdil Realty. His experience also encompasses Barney s international finance, including the acquisition bid for Canary Wharf Group plc, a £6 billion property company. Harry has a B.A in History from Northwestern University, an M.B.A in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and was an M.P.A candidate at Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government. Melanie Clark – Director of Production Melanie leads Columbia Capital’s Asset Assessment, Contract Administration and Transaction Coordination team. Her experience managing real estate development projects through the design, entitlement construction and completion processes allows her to provide the insight design entitlement, construction, necessary to solve even the most complicated real estate issues. With years of progressive experience in land development entitlement, permitting and construction project management prior to joining Columbia Capital, Melanie has effectively managed land use development projects from feasibility analysis through construction, worked with professional engineers on specifying design parameters for projects, including site grading and infrastructure systems, and was responsible for the timely delivery of millions of dollars of residential development in the Northwestern region. Working with other members of Columbia Capital’s senior management, Melanie developed and implemented the company’s Asset Assessment and Strategy & Recommendation reports, processes, and procedures. She has comprehensive expertise in research, document review, preparation, editing and production. Melanie manages key staff involved in research, report production, and project completion. 11
  • 12. COLUMBIA TEAM William Rich – Executive Vice President William (Bill) brings a strong financial management and strategic planning background to Columbia Capital. Bill is a CPA by profession with additional credentials in business valuation (ABV - Accredited in Business Valuation; and CVA - Certified Valuation Analyst) and management accounting (CMA – Certified Managerial Accountant). Bill has an MBA with a concentration in Management and Finance. He has several years of experience much of it involved in the turnaround and disposition of struggling divisions and subsidiaries of large publicly held companies such as Allegheny International, Henry Schein, Inc., and as the CFO of SMC Corporation. During the past nine years, Bill has b l h ll h l h d h f h ll h built his own successful turnaround consultancy and developed long standing relationships with the special assets and workout groups of several regional and national banks. Bill also has advised business owners on Exit Strategies and methods to enhance business value. Bill’s experience and relationships are very well suited to the clients and services offered by Columbia Capital. Ken Spears, Managing Director – Client Services Ken brings over 25 years of experience in real estate investment banking, performing/distressed debt acquisitions and sales, workouts and capital market activities to Columbia Capital. Ken has executed in excess of $7 billion in real estate transactions. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Vice President at Savills LLC, the New York division of Savills plc, a full service real estate investment bank headquartered in London. Ken was co-head of its Strategic Advisory Group where he was responsible for debt financing, equity raising, recapitalizations, note sales, restructuring/workout/ bankruptcy advisory and valuations, advisory, sales and creditor’s committee advisory services for borrowers and debtors. Prior to Savills, Ken spent 22 years in the commercial real estate finance group at Salomon Brothers, Inc., which became Citi Markets & Banking via merger. Ken has a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago Chicago. Roberta Fuhr, Director – Client Services Roberta has been a real estate banking professional for 27 years holding positions in appraisal, construction lending, permanent and bridge loan financing, loan workout and team management. During her career, Roberta has worked within the world of small community banks, mid-sized regional banks and large national banks—providing rich diversity in credit cultures and real estate lending perspectives. Her longest and most enriching career experience was with Key Real Estate Capital as National Group Manager for Homebuilder Lending. Most recently, R b t provided R l E t t Ri k M tl Roberta id d Real Estate Risk Management consulting services t community b k R b t h a B h l of S i t lti i to it banks. Roberta has Bachelor f Science d degree in Business Finance from California State University, Los Angeles. She is a member of RMA (Risk Management Associates), a Past President of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Seattle & Sound, and 2010 Chair of CREW Network Foundation. Walter Cook, Risk Management Advisory Walter has held executive leadership positions in domestic and international financial institutions and has extensive experience in commercial banking, asset management and securities brokerage. He is a proven Chief Executive Officer recognized for turnaround of distressed and underperforming financial services companies. Walter has a M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from Harvard University, a M.A.L.D in International Monetary Economics from Tufts University and a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from Duke University. 12
  • 13. COLUMBIA TEAM Tim Lanier, Director – Client Services Tim Lanier is a commercial real estate executive with over 20 years experience in development, investment, leasing, marketing and management positions including positions with national developers Forest City Enterprises and Steiner + Associates focusing on large mixed-use properties ranging from $300M to $600M. Tim operated his own company developing retail properties, redeveloping older malls and providing consulting services to investment groups. His expertise ranges from strategic planning, market research groups planning research, due diligence, acquisition, predevelopment, equity partnerships, private and public funding, proforma/budget forecasting/cash flow analysis, leasing, marketing, development, consultant management, design, construction, asset management and sales. Tim holds a BA/Thesis Degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University, and is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers. George Marquisos, Director – Client Services Acting as point person on both for-profit and non-for-profit projects, including, multi-family residential, retail, tenant build-out, healthcare, student h i h lth t d t housing, restaurants and childcare, G t t d hild George h b has become an expert i th d t in the development process starting f l t t ti from feasibility, due diligence, acquisition, financing, entitlements, design development, construction management, sales and leasing, and property management. George has an advanced degree in economics and a previous 15-year career in the financial markets. George now brings his skills and personal dedication to the Columbia Capital team with the goal of providing Midwestern clients with the most comprehensive asset analysis and construction services available. Frank Sakelaris, Director – Client Services Frank has over 25 years of experience in real estate and business. He is a multifaceted business executive with an extensive background in consulting finance, real estate, business operations, acquisition and dispositions. Frank has worked with Lenders and Owners on work-outs, restructurings, foreclosures, receiverships and litigation. He has served as a Court appointed Receiver for over 30 receiverships. Frank received a M.B.A from Loyola University and a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University. He is a Certified Public Accountant with a CCIM Designation and an Illinois Real Estate Broker. Scott Mayer, Client Services – Director y Scott is an accomplished real estate executive and attorney with experience throughout the United States. Scott has been involved in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate as a partner in a San Francisco law firm, and as a principal and the general counsel of a national real estate firm. He has managed the acquisition, sale and development of multi-tenant and single tenant projects totaling approximately 1.9 million square feet, been involved in contract negotiations, underwriting, due diligence, entitlements and closings for over $250 million in acquisition and construction financing, and has managed the leasing of over 1.5 million square feet for retail, government and office projects. Scott received a Master of Law degree with honors in Tax from Golden Gate University, his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and his B A from the University of California Berkeley University B.A. California, Berkeley. 13
  • 14. COLUMBIA TEAM Bud Moscony, Director – Client Services Bud brings over 30 years of real estate expertise to Columbia Capital, including 15 years with Fortune 300 and Fortune 1000 companies. Bud has served in various leadership roles in sales, operations, and legal compliance, including President - Title Division for Eagle National Bank; Vice President and Corporate Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company; and Vice President and Corporate Counsel at Toll Brothers, Inc. Bud is a current board member of the Real Estate Services Providers Organization (RESPRO), based in Washington DC., which represents affiliated businesses before federal and state policymakers. He is also an active member of the Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania attorney bars. Luke Thornton – Project Manager Luke Thornton has over 25 years experience in construction and land development. Luke effectively utilizes his construction knowledge and field experience to assess, stabilize and complete projects. Luke has thorough knowledge of construction project scheduling, estimating, budgeting and project management and has successfully managed completion of over $548 million in land development projects. He is an experienced Construction Manager capable of providing contractor and consultant oversight throughout the life of a development project. Dan Carlson – Real Estate Analyst Dan Carlson received a Masters in Real Estate from Cornell University and is an experienced analyst with the ability to generate complex analysis and spreadsheets of real estate for acquisition and disposition p p p y p q p purposes. Dan’s experience includes working as a p g Financial Analyst for a national real estate development firm and a brokerage firm that dealt with all types of residential and commercial projects where he was responsible for analyzing market valuations, project costs, debt and equity structures, and assessing overall project feasibility. Dan also worked for First American Title in Ketchum, Idaho in many capacities, including Title Officer, Head of Customer Service, and Database Manager and is extremely insightful in regard to title-related matters. Janette Towler – Administration and HR Manager Janette s Janette’s extensive administrative and bookkeeping experience allows her to manage day to day operations for Columbia Capital. Her attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an invaluable asset. Janette's strength is organizational planning with emphasis in management reporting and information flow. Her knowledge of computer software compliments her extensive experience in document management, cloud computing and desktop publishing. Janette is from San Diego, California. Her studies focused on Business Administration. 14
  • 15. COLUMBIA CAPITAL CONTACTS Ronald Cathcart Harry Mizrahi Melanie Clark William Rich Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Director of Production Executive Vice President (425) 367-6217 (212) 362-1993 (425) 367-6216 (541) 419-3249 rcathcart@columbiaccg.com h l bi hmizrahi@columbiaccg.com h i hi l bi mclark@columbiaccg.com l k l bi brich@columbiaccg.com bi h l bi Walter Cook Ken Spears Roberta Fuhr Scott Mayer Risk Management Advisory Managing Director Director – Client Services Director – Client Services (310) 600-5428 (973) 868-9481 (425) 367-6218 (310) 567-8503 g wcook@columbiaccg.com kspears@columbiaccg.com p g rfuhr@columbiaccg.com g smayer@columbiaccg.com smayer@columbiaccg com Tim Lanier George Marquisos Frank Sakelaris Dusty Allen Director – Client Services Director – Client Services Director – Client Services Board Director (214) 533-3368 (847) 417-2684 (630) 416-3311 (702) 604-5267 tlanier@columbiaccg.com gmarquisos@columbiaccg.com fsakelaris@columbiaccg.com dallen@columbiaccg.com Luke Thornton Dan Carlson Janette Towler Bud Moscony Project Manager Analyst Administration & HR Manager Director – Client Services (425) 367-6212 (425) 367-6213 (425) 367-6211 (425) 367-6200 lthornton@columbiaccg.com dcarlson@columbiaccg.com jtowler@columbiaccg.com bmoscony@columbiaccg.com www.columbiaccg.com THIS PRESENTATION CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF COLUMBIA CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (THE "COMPANY"). ANY RECIPIENT OF THIS PRESENTATION AGREES TO KEEP ITS CONTENTS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL AND AGREES TO USE THE CONTENTS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING A BUSINESS TRANSACTION WITH THE COMPANY (THE "PURPOSE"). SUCH RECIPIENT AGREES NOT DISCLOSE THIS PRESENTATION EXCEPT TO OTHER MEMBERS OF ITS ORGANIZATION WHO (1) HAVE A NEED TO KNOW THE CONTENTS HEREOF FOR THE PURPOSE AND (2) AGREE TO KEEP THIS PRESENTATION CONFIDENTIAL ON THESE TERMS TERMS. 15