Tommy Adelson

Part of the Los Angeles-based Structured Finance Group, Tommy Adelson is a Vice President at Colliers Mortgage. As a senior member of the team, he advises and oversees the structuring of capital for commercial real estate properties nationwide. Adelson carries out deals from start to finish including underwriting, engaging with capital relationships, marketing the deals, and negotiating terms. Beyond his main responsibilities with deal advisory, Adelson mentors analysts and assists with various team business development initiatives.

Adelson has structured more than $1 billion in debt and equity for commercial real estate properties, with a particular focus on construction and bridge financing. Notably, he played a key role in sourcing over $75 million of debt and $40 million of joint venture equity for the construction of two separate multifamily projects totaling over 300 units for notable foreign developer making their foray into US real estate. He has also sourced construction financing for a variety of for-sale housing projects, including a $105-million construction loan and $17 million of JV equity for the development of a condominium and townhome project.

Prior to Colliers, Adelson arranged debt and equity for CRE at Institutional Property Advisors. Before joining IPA, Adelson structured CRE financing as a Vice President at George Smith Partners. Prior to GSP, Adelson was a Development Associate at a local development firm and has also worked as a broker in leasing and investment sales at CBRE.

These are a few reasons we chose Tommy Adelson as one of Connect CRE California’s 2024 Next Generation Award winners. Connect CRE’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a vital influence on the commercial real estate industry.