Gene founded Greenfield Partners, LLC in March 1997, and is responsible for managing the overall strategic direction of the Firm, including capital formation, investments, and asset management. Since inception, Greenfield-sponsored investment vehicles have secured equity commitments in excess of $5 billion from leading institutional and individual investors. The firm invests across property types, but typically focuses on thematic investment programs that anticipate secular changes in the property markets and underlying economy. The Firm’s current investment focus is capitalizing on massive disruption in the logistics markets.

Experience:
Prior to forming Greenfield in 1997, Gene was a founding partner and Managing Director of Starwood Capital Group, LLC, and served on Starwood's Investment Committee. In addition, Gene was a trustee of Starwood Financial Trust, the predecessor entity to iStar Financial, Inc (NYSE:SFI). Prior to helping form Starwood, Gene was an acquisitions officer at JMB Realty Corporation.

Gene is a Trustee of Bucknell University, and serves as Chair of the Investment Committee. He is also on the Board of Directors of The Appalachia Service Project.

Education:
MBA, University of Chicago
BS, Chemical Engineering, Bucknell University