About Us
We Built This Firm For Deals Like Yours
WHY WE EXIST
The industry's problem became our opportunity.
We’ve been on both sides of the table. We know what it’s like to be promised senior attention and get handed to an analyst. To wait days for answers. To feel like your deal is just another entry in someone’s pipeline.
We built Macallan to be different. Not different for the sake of it, but different because sponsors deserve better. We keep our deal flow selective so we can give every client the attention their transaction demands.
OUR PRINCIPLES
How we operate.
01
Principals, Not Process
You work directly with senior people who have the experience, relationships, and decision-making authority to move your deal forward. No layers. No delays.
02
Selective, Not Scalable
We deliberately limit our deal flow. That means we’re not trying to maximize volume, we’re trying to maximize outcomes for every sponsor we work with.
03
Integrated, Not Siloed
Debt, equity, entitlements; we see the full picture. Our team works together to find creative solutions that single-product advisors miss.
OUR TEAM
LAURENT RONALD GRAY
CHAIRMAN, 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.
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.
MARCO HOWINGTON
PRESIDENT & 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. 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.
JUSTIN MADOFF
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Justin Madoff is an operations-driven executive with over a decade of experience building and scaling organizations across real estate, financial advisory, and political strategy. He specializes in designing infrastructure that supports growth, streamlining workflows, implementing CRM and project management systems, structuring revenue pipelines, and aligning teams around measurable performance targets.
Justin has overseen multi-million-dollar transactions, built data-backed campaign and business development strategies, and led complex, high-visibility initiatives under demanding timelines. His work promoting large-scale combat sports events sharpened his ability to manage intricate logistics, coordinate cross-functional teams, and execute flawlessly in high-pressure environments. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Delaware. Justin approaches leadership with discipline, resilience, and a bias toward action.
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. 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.
LAWRENCE JASACK
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.