Our Team
Values Driven
Our greatest asset is our dedicated team, whose expertise and passion drive our success.
Aaron leads complex, fast-paced HUD, bridge and mezzanine financings. According to clients he “is reliable, creative and is a true partner for growth. He is just amazing.”
For over 15 years, Aaron Krawitz has overseen a number of the most sophisticated real estate transactions in the nation. Mr. Krawitz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bravo Capital. He sits on its Management Committee and its Credit Committee. Mr. Krawitz was formerly the President at Dwight Capital and previously held various positions at Gibson Dunn and Skadden Arps. Mr. Krawitz received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (with honors), and a JD from Michigan Law School (Michigan Law Review).
Matthew began his career in commercial real estate finance by underwriting acquisition and development loans catering to private equity and large development firms at Wells Fargo. Mr. Fisher eventually narrowed his focus to multifamily and senior residential care financings through the FHA insured MAP and 232 programs by joining Wells Fargo’s FHA platform. During his career in FHA finance, Mr. Fisher has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Centennial Mortgage, Inc. in the role of Deputy Chief Underwriter. At both firms he was responsible for managing staff, training, underwriting, 232 servicing, and overseeing the 232 underwriting platform. Mr. Fisher has underwritten, closed, and approved over $3.5 billion in commercial real estate financings secured by a variety of different asset classes.
Mr. Patterson is Bravo Capital’s Deputy Chief Underwriter. Mr. Patterson previously worked at Greystone as a FHA Senior Underwriter. During his time at Greystone, he was responsible for the underwriting and submission of approximately $2 billion of HUD-insured loans. Mr. Patterson specialized in multifamily projects including market rate, income restricted, Section 8, and projects receiving new Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Mr. Patterson received a BS in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey, with a concentration in finance.
Mitchell Reiser, Deputy Chief Underwriter at Bravo Capital. He is a licensed multifamily and healthcare underwriter with a decade of experience in HUD-insured financing. He worked at Greystone from 2016 to 2025, most recently serving as a Deputy Chief Underwriter. Over the course of his career, he has worked on more than $2.5 billion in multifamily and healthcare loan submissions to HUD. His underwriting background includes a broad range of HUD programs, from market rate 223(f) refinances to new construction and substantial rehabilitation 221(d)(4) loans, including those involving Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Mr. Reiser holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Yeshiva University. He has completed multiple training programs through the Mortgage Bankers Association and HUD, earning certifications in multifamily underwriting, affordable housing, property inspection, and the LIHTC PILOT program.
Bruce joined Bravo after a distinguished career as Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he advised global market leaders on complex, high-stakes matters including multibillion-dollar joint ventures, commercial transactions, M&A, IPOs, financings, licensing, as well as high-profile litigation. He also served as Head of Skadden’s New York office for nearly a decade, playing an influential role in firm initiatives, leadership and growth.
Bruce leads Bravo’s legal function, overseeing legal strategy across transactions, financings, intellectual property, risk management, and corporate governance as we continue to scale the platform. Bruce brings deep experience, judgment, and leadership to Bravo at an important moment in our growth.
Elan Goldberg is an origination leader at Bravo Capital, where he oversees a wide range of complex financing transactions throughout the United States. His expertise spans various property types and financing structures, enabling him to deliver innovative solutions for clients across the real estate industry. Mr. Goldberg’s strategic approach and market knowledge have been instrumental in closing numerous high-profile deals. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yeshiva University with a BA.
Igor Shnitser is a real estate finance professional with deep expertise in private credit, portfolio accounting, and real estate financial operations. Prior to joining Bravo Capital, he held multiple senior accounting roles within New York City real estate firms, where he developed extensive experience in fund structures, loan accounting, and financial reporting.
In addition to his industry background, Igor brings over ten years of executive-level management experience and eight years of academic lecturing at Uzhhorod National University. He holds a PhD in Economics and a degree in Accounting from Uzhhorod National University.
Jillian Rush is an FHA loan processor at Bravo Capital. Ms. Rush is responsible for the preparation, review, and completion of HUD forms and exhibits required for submission. Ms. Rush works with the underwriting team to prepare and execute FHA mortgage insurance applications. Ms. Rush previously worked at Jones Lang LaSalle on their FHA underwriting platform. Ms. Rush has extensive experience with both MAP and Healthcare deals. She also assists with accounting and corporate tasks.
Jacob Albright is a Bravo Capital analyst, whose primary role is contributing to the HUD underwriting process. A graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Mr. Albright previously interned at Bravo Capital, working closely with the HUD underwriting team. During the internship, he developed meaningful work experience in multifamily and healthcare transactions. Mr. Albright is excited to support Bravo’s continued growth.
Jeremy Frank is originally from Los Angeles, California, and graduated from the Wisconsin School of Business’ Real Estate Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with both his BBA and MS degrees.
Prior to joining Bravo Capital full-time, Mr. Frank gained experience in investment banking and real estate finance through roles at Ladenburg Thalmann, Post Investment Group, and Bravo Capital. Today, he is a member of Bravo Capital's underwriting team, where he analyzes and underwrites multifamily and healthcare loans across the firm's HUD lending platform.
Oliver Katselnik is the Relationship Manager to the CEO at Bravo Capital, where he works with clients and the leadership team across the firm’s lending platform, managing transactions from initial engagement through closing.
His experience spans multifamily and healthcare assets, including HUD, bridge, and construction financing. Before joining Bravo, he worked in real estate capital markets at Cushman & Wakefield.
A New York City native, Oliver earned both his BBA and MS in Real Estate from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, whose real estate program is ranked No. 1 in the nation. While there, he was a member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Private Equity Fund, sourcing and underwriting investments on behalf of alumni investors.
Jill Oestreicher is a Bravo Capital Analyst. A graduate of Connecticut College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Art, Ms. Oestreicher also studied Economics abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Prior to joining Bravo Capital, she worked in real estate development and sales, beginning her real estate career through internships in both real estate and wealth management. Ms. Oestreicher is excited to contribute her creative perspective and analytical skill set to Bravo Capital’s continued growth.
Ben Orbach is an analyst at Bravo Capital and works across multiple areas of the firm and collaborates closely with the origination and corporate teams. Ben is a graduate of the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Originally from Great Neck, NY, he currently resides in New York City.
Aidan Birnbaum is Head of Credit at Bravo Property Trust (BPT), where he oversees credit across the firm’s lending platform, from underwriting and structuring through closing and asset management. Prior to joining Bravo, he was an operations analyst at S3 Capital, where he helped manage three real estate debt funds totaling over $1.5 billion in commitments and underwrote and closed loans of up to $250 million across residential, commercial, land, and large-scale multifamily assets throughout North America. He holds a BA in Economics with University Honors from the University of Michigan.
Renee Carroll-Smith is Managing Director and Head of Servicing at Bravo Capital, where she leads the firm’s servicing platform and the buildout of its GNMA servicing capabilities, working closely with underwriting across all transactions. She brings more than two decades of FHA and GNMA experience to the firm. Prior to joining Bravo, Renee spent nine years as a Vice President at AGM Financial Services, where she built the firm’s FHA servicing platform and secured its GNMA license, and previously served as Vice President and FHA Closing & Construction Loan Manager at Berkeley Point Capital.
Tyler Schwartz is an analyst at Bravo Property Trust (BPT), working across the firm’s credit and asset management functions. Prior to joining the firm, he was a commercial real estate analyst at Arbor Realty Trust, where he underwrote multifamily debt opportunities nationwide and helped structure over $500 million in senior financing. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business.
Brian Dowling is an analyst at Bravo Capital. Originally from just outside Hartford, Connecticut, he now resides in New York City.
Brian is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics. During his time at Harvard, he competed on the baseball team, earning four varsity letters. Prior to joining Bravo Capital full-time, Brian interned at the firm as a member of its 2025 Summer Associate class.
Qualifications & Licenses
HUD Approved
Bravo Capital offers a full set of HUD loan products for multifamily and healthcare properties.
MAP Approved
Our MAP approval enables our team to finance multifamily projects at competitive terms.
LEAN Approved
We have acclaimed LEAN underwriters leading to a focus on SNF and ALF financings.
