Senior-Level Advocacy. Certainty in Execution.

At Pathfinder CREF, we believe that complex transactions require more than just a database of lenders—they require the steady hand of seasoned principals. With a collective track record exceeding $5 Billion in closed transactions, our leadership stays personally involved in every deal from the initial term sheet to the final funding.

We don’t pass our clients off to junior analysts. You work directly with the decision-makers who have spent over four decades cultivating proprietary capital relationships and navigating volatile market cycles.

  • 40+ Years

    Market Expertise

  • $5B+ Closed

    Transaction Volume

  • 15+ Partners

    Institutional Capital Sources

Principals & Senior Leadership

At Pathfinder CREF, our strength lies in a unified bench of seasoned experts operating across our regional hubs. Every client benefits from our collective $5B+ in transaction experience and the direct, senior-level advocacy of our entire national team.

Executive Team

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Brian Robbins

Brian Robbins

Chief Executive Officer

Brian Robbins

Chief Executive Officer
Leading Pathfinder CREF's strategic vision and growth across institutional capital markets. Decades of experience closing complex commercial real estate transactions nationwide.
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CA

Christine Abdelkerim

Chief Operating Officer

Christine Abdelkerim

Chief Operating Officer
Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring seamless execution across all transactions. Committed to delivering a consistent, high-touch client experience from start to close.
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Jonas Nadler

Jonas Nadler

Vice President of Originations and Underwriting

Jonas Nadler

Vice President of Originations and Underwriting
Driving new business development and loan origination across California and national markets. Specializing in identifying and structuring the right capital solutions for every deal.
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MA

Mary Arenas

Director of Loan Servicing

Mary Arenas

Director of Loan Servicing
Managing the full lifecycle of loan servicing with precision and care. Ensuring borrowers receive proactive support and clear communication throughout the life of every asset.
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Pathfinder Origination Team

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Silvia Venegas

Silvia Venegas

Vice President

Silvia Venegas

Vice President
Bringing deep market expertise and a client-first approach to every transaction. Dedicated to delivering strategic financing solutions across California's commercial real estate markets.
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Bruce Stirling

Bruce Stirling

Vice President

Bruce Stirling

Vice President
Specialist in complex and broken deal structures requiring creative capital stacking. Full lifecycle advisory from origination through asset exit.
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Bruce Stirling

Gary Braun

Vice President

Gary Braun

Vice President
Seasoned commercial real estate finance professional with a track record of structuring and closing complex transactions for owners and investors across national markets.
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JB

John Bunch

Vice President

John Bunch

Vice President
Results-driven capital markets professional focused on building lasting lender relationships and delivering certainty of execution from initial quote through final funding.
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Leonidas Loo

Leonidas Loo

Vice President

Leonidas Loo

Vice President
Driven capital markets professional with a sharp eye for deal structure and lender strategy. Focused on delivering the right financing solutions for clients across complex commercial real estate transactions.
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Leonidas Loo

Francisco Robbins

Associate

Francisco Robbins

Associate
Supporting deal origination and client relationships across Pathfinder CREF's growing portfolio. Committed to delivering responsive service and precise execution on every transaction.
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Bruce Stirling

Andre Tello

Associate

Andre Tello

Associate
Focused on supporting the team's capital markets efforts with attention to detail and a strong client service mindset. Bringing energy and commitment to every stage of the lending process.
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Why Experience Matters

  • Deep-Tier Access: Our principals have "first-call" status with Life Insurance companies and private debt funds.

  • Problem Solvers: We specialize in "broken" or complex deals that require creative capital stacking.

  • Lifecycle Advising: We don't just close the loan; we advise our clients through the entire life of the asset.