Press Release, September 11, 2017
American Realty Advisors Adds to Sales and Investor Relations Team
Los Angeles, CA (September 11, 2017) – American Realty Advisors (“ARA”), is pleased to announce that James Mitchell has joined the firm as Senior Vice-President/Client Portfolio Manager. In this role, Mr. Mitchell will be responsible for leading the firm’s sales and client service efforts nationwide for ARA’s Taft-Hartley relationships through the firm’s commingled funds and separate accounts.
Mr. Mitchell brings to ARA nearly 30 years of experience working with jointly-trusteed funds nationwide. Most recently, he was National Director of Asset Management Relationship Development for BMO Asset Management, focusing on customized asset management, trust and custody, and banking needs of the labor community. Prior to joining BMO, Jim worked at Northern Trust as a National Director of the Taft-Hartley Investment Client Solutions Group. Previously, he also served as Executive Director of the Inter-Local Pension Fund/Graphic Communication Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Automobile Mechanics Local 701 as the Controller, and at Thomas Harvey, LLP. Mr. Mitchell graduated from Dominican University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He is a member of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Illinois CPA Society, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Purple Hearts Foundation.
Jay Butterfield, ARA’s Executive Managing Director and Head of Business Development, commented, “We are thrilled to have Jimmy join our professional team and to add his considerable skills and experience to continue ARA’s long-standing commitment to serve the Taft-Hartley community. We are dedicated to helping plan sponsors meet their obligations in securing the future for their plan participants and beneficiaries, and Jimmy will be a strong addition to accomplish these goals.”
ABOUT AMERICAN REALTY ADVISORS
With more than $8.1 billion in assets under management, American Realty Advisors is a leading provider of commercial real estate investment management services. For over 29 years, ARA has managed capital for institutional investors utilizing core and value-added commingled funds and separate accounts. ARA acquires assets directly or provides equity, preferred equity, mezzanine debt, debt, and hybrid debt to primary investors and developers operating throughout the United States for office, industrial, multi-family, and retail properties. More information regarding ARA can be found at www.aracapital.com.