Institutional discipline, applied to middle-market origination.

Tom brings more than four decades of leadership across commercial real estate finance, structured credit, and mortgage capital markets. A recognized pioneer in the development of the MBS and CMBS markets, Tom served as Global Head of Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities at Bear Stearns, where he oversaw the $50 billion mortgage and structured-credit trading book, as well as underwriting, securitization, and risk management. He later established Cerberus Capital Management’s Mortgage Capital Markets Group and subsequently served as Chairman of the Board of GMAC. He has also held Chief Executive roles at ResCap, Ditech, and Intrawest, giving him deep operating and portfolio-management experience across lending, servicing, and real-estate platforms. He currently serves on the board of Apollo’s Asset-Backed Credit Company, part of Apollo’s global credit and ABF platform, which manages $250 billion in credit and asset-backed finance assets globally.

Ross brings over two decades of experience across commercial real estate and structured credit. He has originated, structured, and managed multi-billion-dollar credit portfolios, including CLOs and real estate debt strategies. His background spans sourcing, underwriting, asset management and portfolio construction. Ross currently serves on the Advisory Committees of the Seneca Capital Income Real Estate Fund III, LP and Elevation GP Real Estate Opportunity Fund LP.

Michael leads the syndication, underwriting, structuring, and distribution of the firm’s investments, expanding institutional lender and investor relationships to support consistent capital execution. For ten years, he has played a key role in managing, evaluating, and executing syndicated real estate credit transactions and building the firm’s capital-markets network. Michael previously managed distressed CRE and residential assets at National Realty Trust’s REO unit.

Brian Foley oversees originations, due diligence, and business development at PCAM. Brian has been instrumental in driving growth, originating over $1 billion in loans while maintaining a selective and rigorous underwriting approach. Brian ensures each deal is thoroughly evaluated, capitalized, and successfully closed. His leadership and strategic insight have been pivotal in forging lasting client relationships. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Brian specialized in Finance and Real Estate and was a varsity member of Penn’s swim and dive team. Beyond his role at PCAM, he demonstrates a strong commitment to community service, serving on the Board of Trustees (Finance) and the Foundation Board of Montefiore Nyack Hospital. He also holds a New York State real estate broker’s license, reflecting his deep expertise in and dedication to the real estate and finance industries.

Derek Weissman is Head of Asset Management at PCAM. Derek has played a key role in underwriting, closing, and managing over $1 billion in construction, bridge, and DIP loans. He currently oversees a portfolio of more than $500 million, including ground-up developments, historic renovations, and environmental cleanups. With a hands-on approach, Derek is involved in every phase of a project, from structuring the capital stack and overseeing predevelopment and construction to developing marketing strategies and guiding assets through lease-up and stabilization. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the development and renovation of over 2,500 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of commercial space across the Northeast Corridor. Beyond PCAM, Derek is the former President and current Chairman of the Board of the Builders Association of Northern New Jersey and serves on the Board of the New Jersey Builders Association.