Ken Dunn, co-founder of Rainier Capital Management, drew upon over two decades of experience in commercial real estate and finance to create a company with a sound strategy for success. Mr. Dunn is involved in all facets of the company and has primary responsibility for acquisitions, business development and negotiations. In 1994 Mr. Dunn co-founded Meridian Realty Advisors. As a principal there, he directed the acquisition and management of more than $1 billion in transactions. He also served as executive vice president of Hampton Real Estate Group from 1988 to 1994. Mr. Dunn began his career as a commercial loan officer with First National Bank of Commerce and BancTexas, specializing in commercial real estate. He earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and an MBA in Finance from University of Arkansas.
Tim Nichols, co-founder of Rainier Capital Management, brings over 20 years of real estate investment experience to the management team. Mr. Nichols is involved in all facets of the company with primary responsibility for corporate and investment strategy and syndication activities. Prior to joining Rainier, Mr. Nichols owned and operated Realty Services of America, Inc., a real estate investment consulting firm providing acquisition and capitalization services to real estate syndicators as well as real estate product selection, underwriting and placement services to NASD member broker/dealers. For 16 years Mr. Nichols was employed by two NASD member broker/dealers where he was responsible for the selection and placement of more than $500 million of real estate investments. He earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia and his master’s degree in Real Estate with emphasis on valuation from Georgia State University.
Richard Cole is responsible for project underwriting and finance for Rainier. He has nearly 20 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, valuation and construction. Prior to joining Rainier, he served as senior managing director of Insignia/ESG’s Finance and Capital Markets Group. Based in the Dallas office, he specialized in arranging mortgage debt and equity capital on behalf of investors, developers and property owners. Mr. Cole is a graduate of Texas Tech University with an engineering degree and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Texas. He holds the professional designation MAI—Member Appraisal Institute.
Tom Mock serves as general counsel for Rainier providing real estate acquisitions support and comprehensive legal oversight. He has practiced law in Dallas for 18 years, primarily providing legal services to individuals and closely held businesses. Mr. Mock’s areas of specialty practice include taxation, business transactions, corporate, partnership and real estate law. Prior to starting his law career, Mr. Mock spent six years as a CPA with Touche Ross & Co. specializing in taxation. He received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Duke University and his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
