Greenfield Partners was established by Eugene A. ("Gene") Gorab in 1997, and has since become one of the leading real estate investment managers in North America. Our firm manages capital on behalf of its Principals and Limited Partners, and has, since inception secured capital commitments in excess of $4.0 billion across a series of discretionary investment vehicles. Our Limited Partners include leading state and corporate pension plans, university endowments, private foundations and high net worth individuals. Greenfield is based in southwestern Connecticut, with additional offices in Chicago, IL and Reston, VA. Our senior investment team averages 20 years of experience, and our capabilities also encompass the related disciplines of development, tax, and finance. Our long-standing relationships provide a deep network of operating partners to draw upon, such as property type experts, and regionally focused sharpshooters. While, as a firm, we place tremendous emphasis on direct investment control, these partners expand our reach, and allow us to better leverage the time and talent of our Principals.
Industrial |
Land/Development |
Hotels |
Special Purpose |
Senior Housing |
JV partnership |
Acquisition/Fee Simple |
Multi-property portfolios |
Value-add |
Opportunistic |
> $50,000,000 |
Barry is responsible for structuring, directing and executing investment fund formation, and acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures and other transactions of the company and its investment vehicles. Professional Experience: Prior to joining Greenfield, Barry was a member of the international law firm of Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Handler, LLP for 18 years (12 as a partner), based in New York City. During that period, he handled numerous acquisitions, financings, leases, joint ventures and restructurings, including the development and financing of World Financial Center and the 42nd Street Redevelopment Project in New York City, the acquisition and leaseback of the Sears Tower in Chicago, and the restructuring of Olympia & York Companies (USA). Before joining Kaye Scholer, Barry was an associate at the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton in New York City for three years. He is admitted to the bar of the State of New York. Education: JD, University of Virginia BA, Cornell University
Dean is responsible for overseeing investor relations, portfolio management and capital formation. Professional Experience: Prior to joining Greenfield, Dean was President and Chief Operating Officer of Heitman/PRA Securities Advisors LLC, an $800 million investment management firm specializing in real estate securities. During his six years at Heitman/PRA his responsibilities included portfolio management, investment research, client relations and compliance. Before joining Heitman/PRA, Dean was a Managing Director of JMB Institutional Realty Corporation from 1985-1992, where his duties included investor relations. Prior to joining JMB Realty, he was a Senior Tax Consultant in the Chicago office of Price Waterhouse. Education: MBA, The University of Chicago BS, Indiana University
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. Upon completion of capital formation for its ninth co-mingled fund (Greenfield Acquisition Partners VI, LP), Greenfield Partners will have secured equity commitments in excess of $4 billion from leading institutional and individual investors to its investment vehicles. Professional Experience: Prior to forming Greenfield in 1997, Gene was a founding partner and Managing Director of Starwood Capital Group, LLC. He headed Starwood's development and land groups, was a senior member of the acquisitions group, oversaw Starwood Asset Management, 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. Subsequent to the completion of his undergraduate degree, Gene served for two years as a Project Engineer for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD). Gene earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University in 1985, and an MBA from The University of Chicago in 1989. He is an active member of ULI, PREA, and the Real Estate Roundtable, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Bucknell University. Education: MBA, University of Chicago BS, Chemical Engineering, Bucknell University
Paul has overall responsibility for all accounting and reporting for the Greenfield funds and oversees all financial and administrative matters of Greenfield Partners, LLC and its related entities. Professional Experience: Prior to joining Greenfield, Paul was Vice President of Greystone Realty Corporation where he directed a staff of 10 professionals responsible for the accounting, reporting and asset management oversight of $1.6 billion of equity real estate investments. He also played key roles in transaction and portfolio management, and had oversight responsibility for the Starwood Asset Management assignment. Before joining Greystone, Paul was Controller of The Petrucci Companies – a diversified real estate development group. He was also an Audit Supervisor with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. Education: BS, City University of New York Lehman College Certified Public Accountant
Stan joined Greenfield Partners, LLC in the fall of 2000. He is primarily responsible for heading the firm's asset management activities. Professional Experience: While at graduate school, Stan was employed by Trammell Crow Company and gained further experience at EBSCO Development Company, Inc.. Before entering business school, Stan successfully ran his own engineering services company. Education: MBA (with honors), Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University BS, Birmingham-Southern College