Brian Benzel

Brian Benzel has a diverse work experience in the banking and real estate industry. Brian is currently working at Fulton Bank as a Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager in Commercial Real Estate since May 2022. Prior to this, they held various roles at M&T Bank from 2015 to 2022, including Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager and Vice President/Relationship Manager in Commercial Real Estate.

Before their banking career, Benzel worked as an Acquisition Consultant at Acento Real Estate Partners from 2013 to 2015. Brian was responsible for conducting financial and operational due diligence and creating complex financial models for real estate investment opportunities.

Brian also gained experience in finance and general management during their MBA internship at E. & J. Gallo Winery in 2014, where they developed analytical strategies and valuation models.

Furthermore, Benzel worked at CWCapital Asset Management from 2009 to 2013, where they served as a Valuations Associate and later as a Financial Analyst/Asset Manager/Workout Specialist. In these roles, they managed and resolved a portfolio of non-performing commercial real estate loans and led a team responsible for the underwriting and valuation of complex assets.

Brian'scareer started at CapitalSource Bank in 2007, where they worked as a Financial Analyst/Asset Manager. Brian was responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial real estate loans and providing credit exposure reports and resolution plans.

Before entering the banking and real estate industry, Benzel gained experience as an intern at the University of Virginia Admissions Office in 2006, assisting with recruitment strategies and student recruitment.

Overall, Benzel's work experience showcases their expertise in commercial real estate, financial analysis, relationship management, and strategic planning.

Brian Benzel received a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia in 2007. Brian went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus in Accounting and Finance at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, from 2013 to 2015.