Mr. Protopappas developed his first live/work project in 1985 and has developed and managed over sixty commercial and residential projects during the past twenty-eight years. During that time, Mr. Protopappas transformed many neglected properties by turning them into mixed-use live/work spaces. These projects, such as the historic Tribune Tower, Telegraph Lofts at the site of the former Sears Roebuck store in Oakland and the Bakery Lofts at the site of the former Remar Bakery in Emeryville, are representative of his innovative approach to revitalizing urban neighborhoods through mixed-use projects. The projects' continued popularity and profitability attest to the success of Mr. Protopappas' approach. Mr. Protopappas is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with an A.B. in Economics. In 1985, after four years of investment brokerage experience, he formed Madison Park Financial Corporation of which he remains President and CEO. Mr. Protopappas serves on the Board of Directors of Summit Bank. He also serves on the Urban Land Institute Executive Committee.

Mr. Chen joined Madison Park in 2004 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2008. In addition to overseeing its corporate finance functions, Mr. Chen directs Madison Park’s investment and development operations. Mr. Chen focuses on executing MPF's strategic planning and growth initiatives, as well as structuring and executing new acquisitions and development opportunities. Before joining MPF in 2004, Mr. Chen was a banking analyst at National City Corporation in Detroit where he specialized in investment real estate banking. Mr. Chen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business where he concentrated in Finance and Corporate Strategy. Mr. Chen is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Urban Land Institute, SPUR and the CFA Institute. In addition, Mr. Chen is a licensed broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate.