Mr. Cunningham joined Rialto in 2014 as an Asset Manager in the REO team and currently manages a portfolio of CMBS REO properties with product types ranging from distressed regional malls to limited-service hotels. He has more than 16 years of experience working in the Real Estate industry with a diverse background encompassing lending and equity investments. Prior to Rialto, Mr. Cunningham worked at a boutique real estate developer and owner with responsibility for managing a portfolio of 22 retail properties totaling 4 million square feet. In addition, he built the retail real estate management division from the ground-up managing, hiring, and overseeing a team of 13 leasing, accounting, legal and property management personnel. Prior to that, his experience was on the lending side of the business working as a credit analyst at a regional bank.
Mr. Cunningham earned both an M.S. and a B.S. in Finance from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. He is also an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.