Our Firm

Building Value
Beyond Trends

For more than three decades, Brookwood has consistently generated value for our investors by anticipating market shifts and making cycle-resilient investment decisions. Our investors — including SWFs, pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, family offices, RIAs and high-net-worth individuals — trust us to prioritize capital preservation and intelligent growth.

Our focus extends beyond traditional real estate investment. We target real estate-related businesses in recession-resistant sectors to support stability and long-term performance.

Our Differentiators

  • Contrarian <br/>Vision

    We find opportunities in overlooked or misunderstood asset classes to deliver alpha where others see risk.

  • Strategic <br/>Adaptability

    Our flexible, data-driven approach allows us to generate returns across economic climates.

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset

    We pair investment insight with operational creativity to identify opportunities, build businesses, and unlock value.

  • End-to-End <br/>Focus

    Our vertically integrated model ensures alignment and value creation from acquisition through exit.

Meet Our Team

Our team is comprised of seasoned investors, operators, and asset managers with deep experience across multiple market cycles. With an entrepreneurial spirit and institutional discipline, we turn challenges into lasting value.

Thomas N. Trkla

Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer

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Thomas W. Brown

President and Director of Real Estate Acquisitions

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Mark J. Daniels

Senior Advisor

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Philip DiCarlo

Managing Director of Brookwood Securities

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Michael M. McTeague

Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer

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Brad B. Root

Managing Director of Brookwood Securities

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Kristen M. Riordan

Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

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Ericka L. Ayles

Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

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Kurt M. Zernich

Senior Advisor

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Steven A. Carnevale

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

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Marcia G. Strouss

Managing Director and Associate General Counsel

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