Brendan McNamara

Mr. McNamara is responsible for prospective investment analysis, spearheading the underwriting and evaluation of all hotel debt originations, loan purchases, and equity investments. In this capacity, he leads both the property and market analysis of each new investment in addition to formulating the respective investment's pro forma and business plan.

Mr. McNamara also oversees the asset management of all on-going hotel debt and equity investments: monitoring current positions and analyzing market and property performances, interfacing with third-party servicers to manage cash flow and debt service payments, administering construction and renovation projects, and, when necessary, restructuring distressed positions while navigating investments to successful exits.

Prior to joining Ramsfield, Mr. McNamara served as an Associate at Trimont Real Estate Advisors focusing on hospitality special asset management and real estate asset management. While at Trimont, he supported the development and execution of loan modification strategies for under-performing, non-performing, and REO hospitality loans, while also asset managing on-going senior, mezzanine, and equity positions. Prior to his time at Trimont, Mr. McNamara was a Financial Analyst in Business Development at Davidson Hotels & Resorts, a hotel owner and operator, where he was responsible for underwriting hotel acquisitions, management takeovers, and development opportunities.

Mr. McNamara holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.