Chris Faulkner brings nearly 30 years of experience in institutional real estate investment, portfolio management, and asset optimization. His expertise spans loan securitization, underwriting, acquisitions, and restructuring, allowing him to navigate complex transactions with precision.
Before founding CAF Companies, Chris spent 15 years at GE Capital Real Estate, where he held leadership roles in investment management and asset strategy. As Director of Equity Investments, he originated over $3 billion in real estate transactions, working with joint venture partners across various asset classes. Later, as Senior Asset Manager, he managed a $400 million, 5,400-unit multifamily portfolio in Texas, overseeing investment strategies and operational efficiencies.
In 2010, Chris founded CAF Capital Partners, later expanding into property operations with CAF Management. Under his leadership, CAF has grown into a fully integrated real estate platform, managing a diverse portfolio of multifamily communities.
Chris holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Texas A&M University and lives in Frisco, TX, with his wife, Carrie, and their four children.