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
READ MOREMatt Kennedy
Partner | Co-Chief Investment Officer
Matt Kennedy is a partner of Rice Park and serves
READ MORECraig Freel, CFA
Partner | Co-Chief Investment Officer
Craig Freel is a partner of Rice Park and services
READ MOREShawn Kelly
Partner | Chief Operations Officer
Shawn Kelly is a Rice Park partner and Chief Operating
READ MOREMark Filler
Partner | Operating Companies
Mark Filler is a partner of Rice Park, overseeing investments
READ MOREChris Bixby
Managing Director of Venture Capital Strategies
Chris Bixby is Managing Director of Venture Capital Strategies for
READ MOREGhillian Grantham
Vice President
Ghillian Grantham is Vice President of Transaction Management and Transfers
READ MOREStephanie Kantola
Assistant Vice President
Stephanie Kantola is Assistant Vice President of Systems, Reporting, and
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Vice President
Ashley Kelner is Vice President of Servicing Oversight and Document
READ MOREMitch Steffen
Vice President
Mitch Steffen is Vice President and head of systems, reporting,
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