25 Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance

Cottonwood Group chief investment officer Mark Green employs a strategic and opportunistic approach to CRE that leverages rigorous research and a nuanced understanding of market dynamics. In his role, Green oversees the strategic direction and execution of investment activities across debt, equity and special situations. His primary responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential investments, determining optimal capital placements within the capital structure, and managing Cottonwood’s portfolio to maximize returns while preserving principal and mitigating risk. In the past three years, Green has guided Cottonwood through transformative transactions, establishing the firm’s leadership in CRE finance with a focus on capital preservation and strategic market influence. Notable achievements include originating and structuring $70 million in mezzanine financing for luxury residential condos in New York City and a $241.3 million senior mortgage for residential condominiums in Boston’s Seaport. Green also supported Cottonwood’s funding of a senior mortgage predevelopment loan for a data center in Virginia and a senior construction loan for an industrial facility in Atlanta. In addition to his role as chief investment officer at Cottonwood, he is committed to making a broader impact through involvement in educational and civic-minded organizations. He currently serves on the investment committee for Skidmore College’s endowment, contributing to the institution’s financial stewardship and long-term vision. Sharing his expertise with future leaders is a priority, and Green has been a guest speaker at Columbia University, New York University and ULI on topics such as real estate trends and strategic investing.

Cottonwood Group chief investment officer Mark Green employs a strategic and opportunistic approach to CRE that leverages rigorous research and a nuanced understanding of market dynamics. In his role, Green oversees the strategic direction and execution of investment activities across debt, equity and special situations. His primary responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential investments, determining optimal capital placements within the capital structure, and managing Cottonwood’s portfolio to maximize returns while preserving principal and mitigating risk. In the past three years, Green has guided Cottonwood through transformative transactions, establishing the firm’s leadership in CRE finance with a focus on capital preservation and strategic market influence. Notable achievements include originating and structuring $70 million in mezzanine financing for luxury residential condos in New York City and a $241.3 million senior mortgage for residential condominiums in Boston’s Seaport. Green also supported Cottonwood’s funding of a senior mortgage predevelopment loan for a data center in Virginia and a senior construction loan for an industrial facility in Atlanta. In addition to his role as chief investment officer at Cottonwood, he is committed to making a broader impact through involvement in educational and civic-minded organizations. He currently serves on the investment committee for Skidmore College’s endowment, contributing to the institution’s financial stewardship and long-term vision. Sharing his expertise with future leaders is a priority, and Green has been a guest speaker at Columbia University, New York University and ULI on topics such as real estate trends and strategic investing.

ABOUT COTTONWOOD GROUP: Headquartered in Los Angeles, Cottonwood is a private equity real estate investment firm focused on equity and debt opportunities across all property sectors and geographies. The firm’s ability to act as a lender, investor, operator and sponsor of real estate investments of all sizes and complexities is fundamental to delivering a risk-adjusted absolute return for investors. Investing out of its discretionary funds and separate institutional accounts, Cottonwood targets U.S. real estate opportunities with a capitalization of up to $1 billion.