FRONT STREET CAPITAL - Key Persons
Claire joined Front Street Capital in 2023 and aids in the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of real estate investments on behalf of the fund as well as the operational management of all development, acquisitions, and disposition transactions. Claire comes to Front Street from a commercial brokerage background where she helped lead Foundry Commercial's office tenant advisory team in Charlotte. While at Foundry, Claire represented clients in over 2.5 million SF of transactions, including build-to-suit, corporate headquarter relocations, and speculative new construction projects totaling over $200 million in lease consideration. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Claire graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Real Estate Finance.
Jonathan provides a wealth of knowledge having over 25 years of real estate, management, and financial experience for Front Street Capital. He joined Front Street Capital (previously Carolina Investment Properties) in 2003 to manage and develop the asset management division of the company. Prior to joining Carolina Investment Properties, he gained valuable experience as a Project Manager, Project Controller and Financial Consultant for Wachovia Corporation. He also successfully managed Alpha Group Consultants offering financial and strategic consulting for small businesses. He holds a Business Administration degree from the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and completed Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business Commercial Real Estate Executive program and Wake Forest University School of Business Leadership Executive program.
Lori brings over 25 years of industry experience to Front Street Capital, leading the execution of asset management services. Prior to joining the firm, Lori was the Director of Asset Services for CBRE Triad, where she oversaw a team responsible for over 5 million square feet of office, industrial and retail assignments. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience as a Real Estate Manager and Leasing Agent for FRI Investors, managing a portfolio of 815,000 square feet of office and industrial space. Prior to that, she served as Assistant Asset Director and Real Estate Manager for Highwoods Properties Triad Division. Lori graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Matt joined Front Street Capital in early 2018 and oversees fund operations, investor management and coordinates capital sourcing for all development and acquisition transactions. Prior to joining Front Street Capital, Matt spent over 10 years in the banking sector as a Commercial Relationship Manager with SunTrust Bank in Washington, DC and as the Chief Strategy Officer for High Point Bank and Trust Company in High Point, NC. Matt graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics and received an MBA from Columbia Business School.