Who we are

Our partners and employees have held senior investment, operational, legal and regulatory roles at leading institutions in the real estate, mortgage, and financial services industries. We bring deep experience in real estate, whole loans, asset backed securities, mortgage servicing rights and operating companies. We employ transparent and relationship-oriented strategies to craft customized capital solutions tailored to meet ever evolving and dynamic market opportunities. We don’t do trades. We build businesses through collaboration and a shared goal to build durable businesses that generate value for all stakeholders.

 

Nick Smith

Founder | Managing Partner | Chief Executive Officer

Nick Smith is the founder, managing partner and Chief Executive

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Matt Kennedy

Partner | Co-Chief Investment Officer

Matt Kennedy is a partner of Rice Park and serves

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Craig Freel, CFA

Partner | Co-Chief Investment Officer

Craig Freel is a partner of Rice Park and services

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Shawn Kelly

Partner | Chief Operations Officer

Shawn Kelly is a Rice Park partner and Chief Operating

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Craig Opp

Partner | General Counsel | Chief Compliance Officer

Craig Opp is a partner of Rice Park. As General

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Mark Filler

Partner | Operating Companies

Mark Filler is a partner of Rice Park, overseeing investments

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Chris Bixby

Managing Director of Venture Capital Strategies

Chris Bixby is Managing Director of Venture Capital Strategies for

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Ghillian Grantham

Vice President

Ghillian Grantham is Vice President of Transaction Management and Transfers

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Stephanie Kantola

Assistant Vice President

Stephanie Kantola is Assistant Vice President of Systems, Reporting, and

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Ashley Kelner

Vice President

Ashley Kelner is Vice President of Servicing Oversight and Document

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Kate Nelson

Vice President

Kate Nelson is Vice President of Servicing Oversight and GSE

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Emily Potrykus

Vice President

Emily Potrykus is Vice President of MSR Analytics at Rice

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Mitch Steffen

Vice President

Mitch Steffen is Vice President and head of systems, reporting,

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