Don Hoff
CRE Debt & Equity - Structured Finance
- Role
- Associate VP Debt & Equity Structured Finance at Finneo
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Don Hoff
Senior Commercial Real Estate Finance Professional |$1B+ Transaction Execution | Former U.S. Air Force Special OpsI am a senior commercial real estate finance professional with over $1 billion in closed transaction experience, specializing in structured debt placement, capital markets advisory, and deal syndication. At Finneo—a tech-enabled investment banking platform transforming how CRE is financed—I play a key leadership role in originating, structuring, and executing complex mandates for institutional sponsors, developers, and family offices across the U.S. and Canada.My approach blends best-in-class underwriting and analytical precision with Finneo’s proprietary data and automation, delivering results across ground-up development, predevelopment, bridge, and value-add projects. My clients rely on me for strategic execution, discretion, and access to institutional capital.Before transitioning to commercial real estate finance, I served over 20 years in the United States Air Force, including elite assignments within the Air Force Special Operations Command. I led and coordinated remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations, managing ISR and strike drone fleets valued over $250 million, with oversight of 126 personnel supporting global combat missions. I regularly advised senior military leadership, briefed U.S. Senators in combat theaters, and deployed rapid acquisition systems that increased mission intelligence by 30%. I also managed multimillion-dollar defense budgets, led cross-functional operational transitions, and executed mission-critical initiatives with zero loss in operational continuity.Today, I bring that same discipline, accountability, and precision to the capital markets—earning the trust of clients and capital partners in high-stakes real estate transactions.
Experience
Associate VP Debt & Equity Structured Finance
Jun 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US
At Finneo, I specialize in structuring sophisticated capital solutions—blending deep expertise in real estate finance with a strategic, tech-forward approach. I work closely with developers and investors to navigate complex transactions, secure innovative debt and equity, and unlock maximum value in an increasingly competitive market.Finneo is a next-generation debt and equity advisory platform serving the commercial real estate sector. Backed by Colliers and Techstars, we\'ve funded over $4.5 billion in transactions since inception. Our team brings a combined $25 billion in transaction experience, led by our Founder, formerly EVP and Practice Leader at JLL Debt Capital Markets.What sets us apart is our white-glove approach—fusing institutional-grade advisory with cutting-edge data and technology. We deliver unmatched Access, rigorous Process, and full Transparency in a market that’s historically lacked all three.
Education
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Applied Science Air and Space Technology, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
2012 — 2014
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2008
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Applieed Science Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
2002 — 2006
Trident University International
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2016 — 2018
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