Real Estate Vision
MACALLAN PARTNERS operates as a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the real estate sector. With a wealth of experience, we excel in crafting tailored financial solutions across the entire capital spectrum for real estate ventures.
meet our team
Laurent Ronald Gray
President/CEO, Co-Founder
Laurent Ronald Gray is a seasoned Investment Banker with over four decades of experience navigating the ever-shifting landscape of global finance in both real estate and non-real estate sectors.
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After honing his expertise at the Bond House of Salomon Brothers in the mortgage-backed securities section, he went on to establish his own successful boutique firm. Throughout his career, Laurent has demonstrated a keen ability to adapt to changing financial landscapes, from witnessing the tail end of the Bretton Woods system to the rise of deregulation. His skills in deal structuring and navigating complex regulations have been instrumental in major financial events such as the dot-com boom, the 2008 financial crisis, and the subsequent recovery. Laurent has a proven track record of connecting companies with capital, facilitating acquisitions, and assisting businesses in raising capital for growth. His long tenure in the industry speaks volumes about his ability to build and sustain relationships in an ever-changing landscape. Laurent‘s educational background includes studies at the University of Michigan and executive studies at Harvard Business School. Outside of his professional achievements, Laurent is a proud father and a grandfather.
Tom Pierson
Partner & Co-Founder
Mr. Pierson is highly regarded as an analytical thinker and strategic planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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He is adept at understanding, seeking out, and exceeding customer requirements with the intention of building long-term relationships. Mr. Pierson coordinates and oversees each project, and acts as the interface between clients, the Macallan Team, and external organizations. With 40 years of experience in a professional corporate setting, Mr. Pierson has a solid knowledge of commercial construction and, real estate development projects. He attended Seton Hall University and is a Certified Project Manager. Tom enjoys the outdoors, is an avid golfer and exceptionally good cook, and spends time with his three adult children.
Marco Howington
Partner & Co-Founder
Mr. Howington provides guidance and viability, governmental and public relations, and assists with strategic planning, with regard to projects undertaken by our clients.
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He further serves as a development consultant to assist in the planning and applications process, securing local municipal and state approvals to construct commercial and residential properties. Mr. Howington assists in managing and overseeing the application process, expediting permits in both local and state, as well as providing strategic advice. He has worked directly with major banks and developers over the course of 10 years along the East Coast and the NY Metropolitan area.
Kiernan W. Pusey
Sr. Managing Director
Kiernan W. Pusey has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, securitization, private equity and financial services.
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Most recently, Kiernan has consulted for a private RTL lender in Los Angeles (May 2024-January 2025) as well as Commercial Real Estate Investments at Kuvare Insurance Services (January 2022-April 2024). During his time consulting Kiernan provided guidance on streamlining the loan closing process for both Kuvare and the private RTL lender and both lending platforms more than doubled their year-over-year loan originations during Kiernan’s time with each of them. Prior to his consulting work, Mr. Pusey worked at Bridge Debt Strategies (an affiliate of Bridge Investment Group (BIG)) from 2014 to 2020 as Bridge Debt Strategies Chief Operating Officer. Since his departure at Kuvare and BIG, the Commercial Real Estate Investments arm of Kuvare Insurance Services was acquired by Blue Owl Capital and BIG went public the Summer of 2021 and are currently in the process of being acquired by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (announced in the Wall Street Journal the end of February 2025). Prior to Bridge Investment Group, Mr. Pusey worked at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2014, most recently as a Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Lending group within the Fixed Income Division. During his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Kiernan led the commercial mortgage loan securitization team addressing all legal related business aspects of the securitization process, including working directly with Morgan Stanley’s in-house and outside counsel to draft all legal documentation, SEC disclosures and filings, negotiating with B-piece buyers and managing the Freddie Mac/Morgan Stanley platform. He also supported the sales and marketing efforts of both Morgan Stanley and Freddie Mac securitizations and handled the negotiation, closing and risk management of first mortgage and mezzanine loans originated by Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mr. Pusey was a Real Estate Finance Associate at Dechert LLP, an international law firm, where he served as outside counsel to Morgan Stanley working on very complex real estate transactions. Prior thereto, Mr. Pusey was an Associate at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP in the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate Finance practice groups. Mr. Pusey received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College (magna cum laude) and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Brooklyn Law School (cum laude).
Peter Feltman
Sr. Managing Director
Peter Feltman has over 35 years of private investment, portfolio management and credit underwriting experience, across multiple industries and asset classes such as aviation, life insurance, telecommunications and real estate.
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Clients and transactions have involved portfolio management of aircraft leverage and operating lease transactions for each of GPA Group plc and Airbus Industries, credit underwriting of over $2 Billion of telecommunication commitments on behalf of Barclays Capital and GE Capital, and the underwriting/portfolio management for a $900MM Life Settlements portfolio for SageCrest, a private debt fund in Greenwich, CT. Peter also managed, credit underwritten, and prepared for sale over $100MM of student housing assets on behalf of private investors. Peter has a BA in American History from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA in Finance from New York University-Leonard N Stern School of Business.
Justin Madoff
Chief Operating Officer
Justin Madoff is an operations and business development leader with a decade of experience guiding real estate projects, financial advisory initiatives, and political strategy efforts.
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His work spans multi-million-dollar real estate transactions, large-scale organizational restructuring, and the development of efficient, scalable systems for high-growth teams. Justin previously supported national combat sports promotions, coordinating logistics and event strategy for venues including Madison Square Garden, Mohegan Sun, and Foxwoods. This background sharpened his ability to manage pressure, lead cross-functional teams, and execute complex projects with precision. In addition to his real estate and operations work, Justin has advised data-driven political campaigns from local races to national contests. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Delaware and is a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts.
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Kevin Clark
VP of Business Development
Kevin Clark brings over three decades of expertise in private and hard money lending for real estate investors and commercial property owners. Earlier in his career, Kevin served as Director of Marketing for one of the nation’s largest private lending commercial mortgage lending firms, playing a pivotal role in elevating the company’s national profile. Kevin was instrumental in originating billions of dollars in non-conforming commercial real estate loans for that company. He is also the founder of LinkedIn’s largest group dedicated to Hard Money/Private Money professionals. Kevin earned his degree from Western New England University and resides in Westwood, New Jersey. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching college & professional basketball, and is a fitness enthusiast.
Dan Canobbio
VP of Innovation
After an academic scholarship to UCLA in Economics, Dan’s 20+ year entrepreneurial path has traced eight ventures, spanning business endeavors involving film, animation, product and IP design, brand licensing, and freelance investment banking. His notables include sole authorship of 100+ patents, press from the Wall Street Journal and filming with MTV (Jackass) as well as authorship of 20+ original film scripts. His rolodex is extensive and serves his deal (and fund) sourcing activities. Dan enjoys film, design, travel, rock music, and outdoor athletics with his wife in North Dallas.
Lawrence Jatsek
Business Development
With 35 years of experience shaping deals, Lawrence is a seasoned leader in real estate financing and development. He’s navigated complex capital stacks, driven major projects forward, and consistently turned opportunity into value. Blending the precision of investment banking with the creativity of development, he brings passion, integrity, and a keen strategic eye to every endeavor, whether structuring multimillion-dollar transactions or mentoring the next generation of dealmakers.
Dennis J Quaranta
Business Development
Dennis Quaranta is an experienced entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning the restaurant, renewable energy, and real estate industries. As the owner and operator of five restaurants, he also purchased the real estate for three of the properties. He is the founder of Deepwater Wind, a pioneering renewable energy company that was the first in the U.S. to deploy offshore wind turbines for electricity generation. In addition, he has served as a restaurant consultant, successfully opening six locations for a startup bagel operation. His experience extends to commercial and residential real estate as a mortgage broker in South Carolina, providing clients with expert guidance in both sectors.
Ethan Max
Business Development
Ethan Max has extensive real estate investment, asset management, and underwriting experience across multifamily, office, retail, and life science properties. His career began with the acquisition of his first multifamily property at the age of 22, which led to the launch of Vincorra Properties, a real estate investment firm focused on repositioning undervalued assets in high-growth urban markets. Prior to founding Vincorra, Ethan led asset management strategies for institutional portfolios at Silverstein Properties, Tishman Speyer, and DLC Management. His responsibilities included managing business plans and repositioning strategies for iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center, 4 World Trade Center, and 7 World Trade Center. Ethan holds BAs in Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Virginia.