Tampa, Fla. (August 26, 2019) – Andrew A. Pappas has joined The Plasencia Group as a Financial Analyst, supporting the firm’s growing client base from its Tampa, Florida headquarters. Mr. Pappas’ primary responsibilities include conducting underwriting analyses and preparing investment offering materials and financial proformas.
Prior to joining the company, Mr. Pappas worked as a Research Analyst with CBRE Group, Inc., one of the largest commercial real estate service companies in the world. During his time with CBRE, Mr. Pappas conducted detailed investment analyses, evaluated market fundamentals, and developed research reports among other efforts to support brokerage teams.
“Andrew brings to the company and our clients meaningful experience in investment underwriting and financial modeling,” commented Lou Plasencia, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Plasencia Group. “I am confident that he will be a key contributor in the success of our clients’ engagements from dispositions and acquisitions, to capital restructuring, to new developments, renovations, and asset management.”
Mr. Pappas is currently completing his final semester of coursework in pursuit of a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Finance degree from Georgetown University, and is expected to graduate in December. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business. He is proficient in various real estate analysis tools and methods and obtained the CCIM Financial Modeling for Real Estate Development designation.