Evan Ptalis
About Evan Ptalis
Evan Ptalis is the Managing Director at Crexi, with extensive experience in real estate finance and investments, having held various senior roles at Ten-X, Credit Suisse, CIT, Capmark Finance Inc., and GMAC Commercial Mortgage.
Current Position at Crexi
Evan Ptalis currently holds the position of Managing Director at Crexi. He began this role in 2022 and is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. In this role, Evan utilizes his extensive experience in real estate finance and investments to lead and manage various strategic initiatives for the company.
Previous Role at Ten-X
Before joining Crexi, Evan Ptalis served as Managing Director at Ten-X from 2016 to 2022. Over six years, he was integral in spearheading key projects and driving the company's growth. His work focused heavily on managing asset acquisitions and dispositions, thereby contributing to the company’s success in the real estate market.
Experience at Credit Suisse
Evan Ptalis also gained valuable experience at Credit Suisse, where he served as Vice President from 2010 to 2016. Based in New York, NY, his responsibilities included working on complex financial transactions and maintaining productive relationships within the investment community. This role further honed his expertise in real estate finance and investment.
Educational Background in Real Estate and Finance
Evan Ptalis has a strong educational foundation in real estate and finance. He earned an M.S. in Real Estate from New York University from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he obtained a Certificate in Real Estate Finance from Boston University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a B.S. in Economics from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, completed between 2000 and 2004.
Early Career in Commercial Real Estate
Evan Ptalis began his career in commercial real estate with various leadership roles. He worked as Assistant Vice President at CIT from 2008 to 2010 and as Vice President - Mortgage Banking at Capmark Finance Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Before that, he was Assistant Vice President - Asset Management at GMAC Commercial Mortgage from 2005 to 2006. These roles laid a solid foundation for his extensive career in real estate finance.