Robert Feller

Experience

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  Delco Electronics Corporation

  May 1984 - May 1988

  Production Supervisor and Financial Analyst
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  General Motors Comptroller's Staff

  Jun 1988 - Jul 1993

  Various Financial Manager and Analyst Positions
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  General Motors Treasurer's Office

  Aug 1993 - Nov 1994

  Manager, Business Development

  Successfully marketed and negotiated the sale of two significant component businesses, achieving GM's objectives for both divestitures.

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  Delphi Chassis Systmes Division of General Motors Corporation

  Nov 1994 - Dec 1996

  Manager, Venture Development

  Led divisional efforts to establish global manufacturing and marketing presence. Coordinated all joint venture, new subsidiary, licensing and divestiture activities.

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  GMAC Mortgage Group

  Jan 1997 - May 1999

  Group Vice President, Finance and Managing Director

  Responsible for financial, risk management and strategic initiatives as well as corporate governance issues associated with GMAC Mortgage Group's residential and commercial mortgage business units.

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  GMAC Commercial Holding Corp.

  May 1999 - Dec 2002

  Responsible for most significant geographic operation of the company, accounting for 70%+ of net income. Oversaw consistent earnings growth of 20-30% per year. Oversaw various major loans, including the financing of the Time Warner Center and the World Trade Center. Responsible for conduit lending, mezzanine lending and certain interim lending operations as well as information technology.

  • President & CEO, North American Opertations

    Oct 2000 - Dec 2002

  • Chief Operating Officer

    May 1999 - Oct 2000
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  Capmark, Inc. (fka GMAC Commercial Holding Corp.)

  Dec 2002 - Jun 2006

  Chief Executive Officer

  Responsible for worldwide operations of one of broadest providers of commercial real estate finance in the world. Operations included mortgage banking operations on three continents, two FDIC-regulated industrial banks, a European bank, an investment bank and a registered investment advisor. These operations spanned 12 countries and employed more than 3,000 people. Oversaw growth in net income from $225 million to nearly $350 million. Led transition of the company from wholly-owned subsidiary of GMAC, totally dependent on funding from parent, to an independently-capitalized, investment grade company. Orchestrated the sale of 79% of equity of company from GMAC to investment group led by KKR. Built strong culture and management team. Show less

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  Maguire Hayden Real Estate Company

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2008

  Principal

  Teamed with four other principals to opportunistically acquire and manage commercial real estate investments, raising equity and debt for each transaction.

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  Pitcairn Properties

  Mar 2008 - Jul 2008

  Executive Vice President

  Provided leadership to troubled commercial real estate investment and development company.

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2008 - now

  Real Estate Developer

  Develop residential real estate turnaround opportunities and new single-family dwellings. Focused on Central Bucks County and Philadelphia markets.Built strong relationships with general contractor and many subcontractors, resulting in virtual enterprise with strong and growing reputation as developer/builder and renovator.

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  Chariots for Hope

  Jul 2014 - now

  President & CEO

  Chariots for Hope funds and oversees eight children's homes in Kenya, providing hope and care to 800 vulnerable and orphaned children. I assumed the leadership of this 501(c)3 corporation at a time of financial and organizational instability. Since then, Chariots for Hope has quickly stabilized on all fronts. We have created and articulated an energizing and compelling vision, strengthened our partnerships and inspired greater confidence with all of our constituencies. Most importantly, the children we care for are receiving outstanding care and are looking to the future with great hope. Show less