Superior Execution.

CAREER SUMMARY
Rocky Hardin serves as CEO/CFO of Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Embree Construction Group, Inc., and Embree Development Group, Inc., and is a member of the Board of Directors of Embree Construction Group, Inc., Embree Development Group, Inc. and Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc.

Rocky joined Embree Group in 1986 and was immediately instrumental in licensing Embree to do business in all 50 states. Rocky works with financial institutions and other capital sources to procure financing and capital for all operational and development needs. He is also responsible for financial reporting, and state and federal tax compliance.

In addition to serving on Embree Group’s Board of Directors, Rocky serves on the Advisory Board of BBVA Compass Bank-Georgetown, the Board of Directors of the Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc., the Advisory Board of the College of Business Administration at Tarleton State University, and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Rocky graduated from Tarleton State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance and subsequently received his license from the State Board of Public Accountancy to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas in 1986. He has extensive experience in public accounting, private industry, federal and state taxation.

EDUCATION
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting and Finance

CAREER SUMMARY
Josiah Byrnes serves as President of Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., where he helps guide the formation and execution of diversified real estate capital structures and investment strategies for individual, institutional, and international investors, developers, and tenants.

Prior to joining Embree Capital Markets Group in 2010, Josiah served as a sales director with several national real estate syndicators, including Cole Real Estate Investments, Bluerock Real Estate, and CBC Worldwide, where he participated in sales of securitized §1031 Exchange offerings, non-traded REITs, and various opportunistic debt and private equity funds in excess of $1 billion of total capitalized value. Josiah also previously served as a personal financial analyst for a subsidiary of Citigroup, where he assisted clients with insurance, mortgage, and investment solutions.

Josiah holds an active Arizona real estate license and is a member of various industry associations and philanthropic organizations.

EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Master of Real Estate Development

University of Colorado
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts

Arizona Real Estate License

CAREER SUMMARY 

Bruce Christy, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer is head of Healthcare and Life Sciences real estate, and a member of the investment committee. Mr. Christy is responsible for the performance and growth of the Healthcare and Life Sciences business. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Christy has been involved in over $5 billion of real asset investing in the U.S. and the growth of real estate private equity firms. Prior to joining Embree, Bruce co-founded and was a Managing Director, COO and CIO of Cadence Asset Management, CFO and CIO of United Growth and held senior positions at BlackRock, The Muldavin Company and Roulac Group. Responsibilities included launching real estate private equity funds, working with institutional commingled funds and separate accounts, directing corporate strategy and operations, acquisitions, portfolio management, capital raising, capital markets, development, and investment structuring. Investments included multiple property types, employing strategies ranging among opportunistic, value-add, core-plus, core and structured credit.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. Finance with Distinction
California State University Sacramento

Bachelor in Science
San Diego State University

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Innovativing Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC)

CAREER SUMMARY

Paul Pani serves as Managing Director for Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., where he leads the firm’s private equity capital formation efforts as part of its burgeoning fund management business.

Prior to joining Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc. in 2019, he held integral roles in raising capital for world-class advisory firms and asset managers, including a position as Senior Managing Director for Kennedy Wilson, Senior Vice President for Iridian Asset Management, Managing Director for Newfleet Asset Management, Senior Advisory Consultant for Cole Capital, and Director of Institutional Markets for Emerging Global Advisors.

Paul brings over 25 years of expertise and knowledge in a successful real estate and capital markets career, in addition to holding FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensures.

EDUCATION

University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts – Economics

CAREER SUMMARY 

Michael Clements serves as Director of Acquisitions and Portfolio Management for Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., where he leads acquisition underwriting efforts for new and continued investment opportunities and ongoing portfolio management.

Prior to joining Embree Group of Companies in 2019, Michael was the Vice President of Real Estate at Crème de la Crème, Inc., where he was responsible for all real estate strategy, with a focus on locations that attain and maintain maximum enrollment. He also held Vice President positions for Children’s Learning Adventure and Keybank Real Estate Capital.

Michael brings 33 years of industry experience to Embree, in addition to his firm conviction that if you treat people with dignity and respect, work hard and share the recognition, there is virtually no limit to what you can accomplish.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University
Masters of Real Estate Development

University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Real Estate Broker State of Arizona

CAREER SUMMARY

Klinton Lewis serves as a Director of Brokerage for Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., where he facilitates the sale of Embree’s current assets, new developments, and private clients’ commercial real estate properties. He also provides investment advice to clients as they evaluate their investment strategies, as well as building new relationships with clients.

Prior to joining Embree, Klinton was an Associate with Marcus & Millichap. His responsibilities included developing client relationships, providing advice to clients, and facilitating the sale of commercial real estate for clients.

Klinton has been a valued member of the Embree family and was involved in Embree’s Project of the Year in 2017 and 2019.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Business Administration – Economics Tarleton State University

Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers

Dale Carnegie Effective Communication and Human Resources

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Real Estate Agent State of Texas

CAREER SUMMARY

Cathy Miles serves as the Director of Accounting for Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc. where she is responsible for overseeing all accounting aspects and portfolio management. Prior to her tenure with Embree Group of companies, Cathy previously worked with RSM US LLP and lead audit engagements in various industries, including construction, real estate and private equity. Cathy is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in the financial and accounting arena. Her experience includes internal and external reporting (annual and quarterly reporting,) auditing, internal controls, process improvement, due diligence, financial analysis, and implementing new accounting standards.

EDUCATION

Texas State University
Master of Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant – CPA

CAREER SUMMARY 

Teresa Santi serves as a Portfolio Management Administrator with Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., where she will assist with the management of the Capital Markets Group portfolio of commercial real estate investment transactions and property closings as well as obtaining, tracking, and provide reporting on real estate developer clientele. Prior to joining Embree, Ms. Santi has served as the Assistant Property Manager with MHC Management Co. from 2016-2022 and assisted in the ongoing day to day operations and management of over 820,000 square feet of retail and office property.

EDUCATION

Katherine Gibbs Business School
New York City, New York

CAREER SUMMARY

Stephanie Williams serves as an Investor Relations Associate with Embree Capital Markets Group, Inc., where she acts as a liaison between the company and its investors. Stephanie oversees and assists with the investor onboarding process, including providing access to Embree Capital
Markets Group, Inc.’s investor portal, investor account administration and inquiries, and the distribution of monthly preferred return statements and yearly tax documents. Prior to joining Embree Capital Markets Group in 2021, Stephanie served as a development coordinator for
Embree Development Group.

Within Embree, Stepanie oversees all donor services, fundraising, gift recognition, and special events through Embree Cares.

Stephanie describes her business philosophy as a commitment to integrity, passion, effort, and partnerships and is also involved in various local and national community service organizations.

EDUCATION

Trinity University

CERTIFICATIONS

Event Committee Member
Habitat for Humanity

Committee Member
Faith in Action

Committee Member
the R.O.C.K.

Advisory Board Member
Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown