EXCELLENCE DRIVES US.
Have the confidence of knowing you’re working with the best. With Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality, each transaction is a personal commitment to our clients’ success and satisfaction.
We’ve sat in every seat at the table. We’ve learned that there’s more to this business than just the process and players.
Whether you’re seeking an opportunity in an emerging market or in a well‑established urban destination, our team of experts in mortgage banking and investment sales is ready for you.
IT'S IN OUR DNA.
Our mission is inspired by our two shareholders who created Berkadia— Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group. Both firms are renowned for their capital strength, sophisticated investment strategies and exacting attention to their clients’ diverse needs.
We're honored to infuse our Berkadia values into everything we do. When you work with us, you’re more than a client, and more than a partner. You’re a member of our family.
Mortgage Banking
Your projects, of any size and location, benefit from best‑in‑class financing partners and unparalleled access to capital.
Servicing
Get customized solutions and seamless service with our established resources and proven expertise.
Investment Sales
When you equip the right professionals with industry leading insights and tools, the result is better investment outcomes.
Technology
Advanced decision‑making with actionable insights backed by our powerful data.
The Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Orlando, FL
$53 million
• Unique, recently renovated Autograph Collection by Marriott featuring scenic rooftop terrace views of the Orlando skyline and nightly firework displays
• Highly desirable location in Orlando’s premier International Drive submarket proximate to the Orange County Convention Center and theme parks
• Adjacent to Universal’s Epic Universe development – a new 750 acre, $1B+ theme park expected to open in 2025
213 ROOMS
9,577
SF MEETING SPACE
The Current Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Tampa, FL
$85 million
• New vintage, boutique waterfront hotel with desirable Autograph Collection by Marriott
• Boasts panoramic water views from all guestrooms, event spaces, and food & beverage outlets
• Unique “urban resort” amenities include an elevated pool deck, private beach and rooftop bar with scenic views of Tampa Bay
ROOMS
SUCCESS IS NOT PURELY MEASURED BY NUMBERS.
But, they help tell our story:
Largest
Berkadia ranks as the largest non‑bank commercial mortgage servicer in the nation.
$1.9 billion
From 2021 to 2023, Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality sold $1.9 billion across 93 transactions.
$31 billion
In 2023, Berkadia’s combined Mortgage Banking, Investment Sales, & JV Equity production totaled $31 billion.
$1.6 billion
From 2021 to 2023, Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality financed $1.6 billion across 67 transactions.
Berkadia is proud to collaborate with global property consultancy Knight Frank to offer our clients unparalleled access to the world’s most active investors, spanning all key capital hubs to enable deeper relationships with diverse sources. As we continue to expand our capabilities as full service, tech enabled advisors dedicated to better serving the needs of our clients, this strategic alliance deeply broadens our reach, market exposure and relationships around the globe, allowing our clients to achieve their real estate goals and objectives. Together, we will be a dominant player in the marketplace.
Knight Frank’s 125 year legacy as the largest privatelyowned capital markets platform fully complements Berkadia’s industry leading Investment Sales, Mortgage Banking and Servicing capabilities, allowing us to deliver clients greater value and more investment opportunities.
Together, Knight Frank and Berkadia offer a combined global network comprising more than 24,500 people across 560 offices in 53 territories, spanning all key capital hubs.
Our newly formed alliance offers clients greater access to the world’s broader institutional, private, sovereign wealth and ultra high net worth investor network.
Berkadia’s culture, principles and shared mission align with Knight Frank’s. From our people-first, clientcentric and community-focused mindset, to our integrity and shared commitment to excellence, our collective goal is to enhance people’s lives and environments.
United Kingdom 4 Territories
England | Scotland
Wales | Jersey
Europe 17 Territories
Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria
Czech Republic | France
Germany Greece | Hungary
Ireland | Italy Netherlands
Poland | Portugal Romania
Serbia | Spain | Switzerland Africa 9 Territories
Botswana | Kenya | Malawi
Nigeria | South Africa
Tanzania | Uganda
Zambia | Zimbabwe
The Middle East 4 Territories
Bahrain | Qatar
Saudi Arabia | UAE
Asia Pacific 16 Territories
Australia | Cambodia | China
Fiji | Hong Kong | India
Indonesia | Japan Malaysia
New Zealand | Philippines
Singapore | South Korea
Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
CLOSING IS JUST THE END OF THE BEGINNING.
We’re in this for the long haul.
To us, every deal is the start of a new relationship or the continuation of one built on performance and trust.
Our clients are family, and we’re relentlessly focused on your long-term success.
HOTELS & HOSPITALITY
Andy Wimsatt
Senior Managing Director, Head of Hotels & Hospitality
301.202.3571
andy.wimsatt@berkadia.com
Mortgage Banking
Jennifer Dakin
Managing Director
202.669.6119
jennifer.dakin@berkadia.com
Michael Weinberg
Managing Director
321.319.1419
michael.weinberg@berkadia.com
Investment Sales
Christian Charre
Senior Managing Director
786.646.2585
christian.charre@berkadia.com
Paul Weimer
Senior Managing Director
786.646.2584
paul.weimer@berkadia.com
Scott Hall
Managing Director
858.257.4724
scott.hall@berkadia.com
Denny Meikleham
Managing Director
617.648.4186
denny.meikleham@berkadia.com
Aaron Lapping
Senior Director
858.257.4725
aaron.lapping@berkadia.com
Lauren Greenberg Director
201.951.1628
lauren.greenberg@berkadia.com
LaQuint Lockhart
Senior Director of Operations
301.202.3561
laquint.lockhart@berkadia.com
Matt Raptosh
Managing Director 215.328.1318
matt.raptosh@berkadia.com
Lindsey deButts
Senior Director
240.204.5131
lindsey.debutts@berkadia.com
Mauricio Rodriguez
Managing Director 240.204.5133
mauricio.rodriguez@berkadia.com
Connor Wimsatt
Associate Director 240.204.5138
connor.wimsatt@berkadia.com
Jared Kelso
Senior Managing Director
617.378.1174
jared.kelso@berkadia.com
Natalie Castillo
Managing Director
786.646.2592
natalie.castillo@berkadia.com
Dan Hawkins
Managing Director
240.204.5139
dan.hawkins@berkadia.com
Kyle Stevenson
Managing Director
786.646.2591
kyle.stevenson@berkadia.com
Christian Overton
Senior Director
301.202.3570
christian.overton@berkadia.com
Larissa Isenberg
Associate Director
602.997.3817
larissa.isenberg@berkadia.com
Steve Michels
Senior Managing Director
607.592.4020
steve.michels@berkadia.com
Fernando Garcia-Chacon
Managing Director
786.554.6789
fernando.garcia chacon@berkadia.com
Ryan Lindgren
Managing Director
312.845.1884
ryan.lindgren@berkadia.com
Dave Weymer
Managing Director 240.204.5130 dave.weymer@berkadia.com
Steven Vazquez
Senior Director
919.436.2793
steven.vazquez@berkadia.com
John Kluh
Associate Director
301.202.3563
john.kluh@berkadia.com
Harry Mancera
Associate Director
404.452.1110
harry.mancera@berkadia.com
Jennifer Jin
Vice President Production
305.266.5921
jennifer.jin@berkadia.com
Boston 125 High Street Suite 1712
Boston, MA 02110
New York
521 Fifth Avenue 16th Floor
New York, NY 10175
Jake Pietras
Associate Director
301.202.3548
jake.pietras@berkadia.com
Chicago 125 S. Wacker Drive Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60606
Orlando 300 South Orange Avenue Suite 1325 Orlando, FL 32801
Kyle Sahlsten
Associate Director
813.574.1398
kyle.sahlsten@berkadia.com
DC Metro 4445 Willard Avenue Suite 1200 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Miami 1111 Brickell Avenue Suite 1650 Miami, FL 33131
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