RRA is the leading boutique provider of commercial real estate bridge lending in the US. With decades of experience as operators, owners and investors, we bring a level of experience that less than 1% of other lenders can match.
Our talent comes from the most highly respected companies in the industry including Credit Suisse, KPMG, Vereit, GE Capital, Trammell Crow, Wolff, E&Y, Barclays, Lincoln Property Management, and Berkadia.
At RRA Capital, we are committed to contributing positively to the community that supports us. RRA is involved with and helps support the following charities and non-profits:
John “Boots” Dunlap, has over a decade of experience in commercial real estate lending, having consulted and worked for numerous banks, insurance companies, and private equity firms to include Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Genworth, VärdePartners, and Fortress. During this time, he originated and managed over $750 million in middle-market commercial real estate bridge loans and consulted on $2.4 billion of distressed commercial real estate across the U.S. In addition, Mr. Dunlap developed RRA’s state-of-the-art commercial real estate risk management and predictive valuation software platform (MQi®). He is a member of Urban Land Institute, Mortgage Bankers’ Association, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, the National Association of Office & Industrial Properties, and various other industry organizations. Prior to founding RRA, Mr. Dunlap was an Infantry Officer in the US Army where he served in multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan earning him the Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab, Airborne Wings, and numerous other distinguished leadership decorations. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
With more than 20 years of commercial real estate development, management, and investment experience, Marc Grayson has been involved in projects totaling more than five million square feet with a total market value in excess of $2.5 billion. Currently, he serves as COO/President at RRA Capital where he oversees all operational aspects of the firm including asset management, investment, finance, advisory services, and originations in addition to helping chart the strategic direction of the company. Prior to joining RRA in 2009, Mr. Grayson worked for a number of well-respected real estate developers across the country, including Neenan Company, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Vestar Development Company. He formerly served as President of the City of Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority board. Mr. Grayson holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and an MBA from Arizona State University. He earned a CCIM designation and has been involved in a leadership capacity in many commercial real estate industry groups including Urban Land Institute, CoreNet, NAIOP, and TMA.
Charles Dunlap, CPM, CRE is the Founder and Chairman of RRA Companies. He has over four decades of ownership experience in the industry including the development, construction, rehabilitation, and management of over 13 million square feet of commercial, single family, and multifamily real property assets valued at more than $2 billion. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a Master’s degree from The London School of Economics. Prior to entering the real estate development business, Mr. Dunlap was awarded the Bronze Star and Joint Service Commendation Medal for his service as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer in the Republic of Vietnam.
For over 10 years, Mr. Van Brunt has served both equity and debt investors by underwriting, developing, and managing commercial real estate nationwide. He has underwritten nearly $7 billion in opportunities in all major commercial real estate classes in all major U.S. markets. Prior to his tenure at RRA, Mr. Van Brunt underwrote over $1 billion in retail, office and industrial acquisition opportunities at VEREIT, a publicly traded REIT with a national portfolio of over 4,000 properties. Before this, he worked at Seattle-based Unico Properties, developing and managing mixed-use projects in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Van Brunt attended Gonzaga University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He also received a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate from the University of Washington and is an active member of the Urban Land Institute.
Prior to joining RRA Companies, Bill Stasiulatis spent 20 years at Torchlight Investors, where he was a Partner and Portfolio Manager, as well as a member of the Board of Directors, Operating Committee, and Investment Committee. In these roles, he was responsible for managing portfolios of over $4 billion in commercial real estate debt investments such as mezzanine loans, preferred equity, CMBS, and other real estate-related securities. Throughout his tenure at Torchlight, he was involved in all aspects of the investment management platform including originations, underwriting, servicing, operations, and marketing. Mr. Stasiulatis holds a B.A. in Economics and Operations Research from Columbia University, an MBA from Columbia Business School, and an M.S. in Financial Engineering from the Columbia University School of Engineering. He is also a member of the Columbia Business School Real Estate Circle.
100% of the investments sourced, underwritten and originated by RRA, on behalf of CopperPoint, have performed without default or deterioration.
