Brian Cass

Brian Cass is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Akridge. He is responsible for the fiscal management of Akridge. He also oversees the firm’s Finance, Accounting, and Asset Management. Brian also manages the Akridge Office Fund, and provides strategic direction for the operating portfolio and all lender relationships.

Since joining Akridge in 2001, Brian has managed several assets disposition, tax deferred recapitalizations, loan originations, and refinancing. He was heavily involved in funding the Akridge Office Fund in 2005 – both raising capital and the investor subscription processes. The $120 million fund is a discretionary pool of capital used to acquire high-quality and profitable commercial assets in the Washington metropolitan area. The fund has enabled Akridge to have instant access to capital and keep pace with rapid deal flow in the Washington real estate market. Brian provides seasoned management of the fund, thereby helping to bring profitable returns to investors.

Brian has over 20 years of financial and consulting experience, including management positions in corporate finance, management consulting, public accounting, and small business development. Previously, he was the Director of Corporate Finance for Charles E. Smith. He has also been the System Administrator/Accountant for Centennial. Prior to those positions, he co-founded a business which provided computer programming, network installations, equipment and financial consulting to large corporations and non-profits, including Hyatt Hotels and the National Association of Home Builders.

Brian is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He has a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management Information Systems from George Mason University.