Basis Investment Group, LLC ("Basis")
Leigh Roumila is a seasoned professional in the finance and real estate sectors, currently serving as the Head of Investor Relations and Managing Director at Basis Investment Group, LLC since December 2010. In this role, Leigh oversees CMBS transactions, originates and underwrites first mortgage commercial real estate loans, and manages capital raising and business strategy efforts. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Director at Habitat for Humanity - New York City, Senior Project Manager at CWCapital LLC, Senior Vice President and Securitization Manager at GMAC Commercial Mortgage, and Vice President positions at Bank of America and Triquest Financial Services Corporation. Leigh began a career in finance at US West Financial Services, demonstrating extensive expertise in real estate lending and securitization. Educationally, Leigh holds a BS in Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business and an MBA in International Finance from Golden Gate University.
Basis Investment Group, LLC ("Basis")
Basis Investment Group LLC (“Basis”) is a commercial real estate (CRE) investment manager, primarily focused on debt and structured equity strategies. Basis originates and acquires diversified CRE debt investments across the capital stack of stabilized, transitional, and development assets throughout the United States. Basis was founded in 2009 by Tammy K. Jones in partnership with JEMB Realty Corporation, a U.S. real estate company established over 30 years ago. JEMB owns and manages approximately eight million square feet of commercial real estate assets. Basis is a certified Minority and Woman Owned Business. Basis originates and invests in the following CRE debt products: • Fixed rate CMBS loans and B pieces • Bridge loans • Mezzanine financing • Preferred equity • Structured equity/JV Equity • Distressed debt • FreddieMac - Small Balance Loans Asset classes include: • Multifamily • Retail • Office • Industrial • Hotels (limited and full-service) • Senior Housing Properties • Self-Storage • Manufactured Housing Community COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS • DEMONSTRATED TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS ACROSS THE CAPITAL STACK - Since 2009, Basis has made over $2.5 billion in CRE debt and structured equity investments. • EXPERIENCED TEAM - Members of the Basis Senior Management Team have been investing together for more than 15 years at Basis and prior firms. • EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF RELATIONSHIPS - The Senior Management Team’s combined 60 + years of experience in the real estate industry fosters a broad array of industry relationships that drive an active investment pipeline. • ESTABLISHED INVESTMENT PLATFORM - Basis has a national platform with an established brand that is widely recognized across the United States.