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​​​​​Acquiring Properties

We invest in high quality properties, typically from the five key property types, in major markets throughout the United States.

Our acquisition team is regionally based, enabling Clarion Partners to source and close equity and debt investments across investment strategies. We acquire 100% ownership interests, form joint venture partnerships, provide equity capital to developers, and invest in various debt instruments.​​​​​​​

  • Chief Executive Officer and CIO

    David Gilbert

    Chief Executive Officer and CIO

     

    David Gilbert is the Chief Executive and Investment Officer of Clarion Partners. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Board as well as the Chairman of the Investment Committee. David is a member of the Board of Directors for Clarion Partners Holdings, LLC as well as a member of the Executive Board for Clarion Partners Management. He joined Clarion in 2007 and began working in the real estate industry in 1983. ​David is on the Board of Directors of the Pension Real Estate Association Foundation, and on the Board of Trustees for the Urban Land Institute.

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    Education

    The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania, M.B.A. (1987) University of Massachusetts, B.B.A. (1979)

East Coast

  • Managing Director
    Co-Head of National Acquisitions

    Gary E. Rufrano

    Managing Director, Co-Head of National Acquisitions

     

    Gary E. Rufrano, equity owner and Managing Director, is the Co-Head of National Acquisitions for the Firm. He focuses on acquisition and development opportunities on the East Coast and is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, negotiating and closing transactions. Gary joined Clarion Partners in 2001 and has 19+ years of real estate experience in asset management, portfolio management and acquisitions. ​

    Education

    B.A., College of the Holy Cross (2001)
  • Managing Director

    Thomas James

    Managing Director

     

    ​​​Thomas James is a Managing Director and member of the Acquisitions group at Clarion Partners. Based in the New York office, Tom focuses on acquisition opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Prior to this, he was responsible for the asset management of multifamily properties in metro New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Jacksonville. Additionally, Tom managed office properties in the Northeast and a national medical office portfolio. Tom joined Clarion Partners in 2005 and began working in the financial industry in 1998. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council, a member of NAIOP and holds a CIPM designation. ​

    Education

    Boston College, B.S. - Accounting (1998)

Central U.S.

  • Managing Director

    Brad Davey

    Managing Director

     

    ​Brad Davey, Managing Director, has acquisition responsibilities at Clarion Partners for the Central U.S. Brad has over 14 years of experience acquiring and managing industrial, multi-family, retail and office assets. During his career, Brad has participated in the acquisition and disposition of industrial, multi-family and office assets totaling over $2.5 billion. Brad joined Clarion Partners in 2013 and began working in the industry in 2006. Before his real estate career, Brad was a Captain in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps.​​

    Education

    University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, M.B.A. (2005); United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S. (1997)

West Coast

  • Managing Director
    Co-Head of National Acquisitions

    Dean B. Rostovsky

    Managing Director, Co-Head of National Acquisitions

     

    Dean Rostovsky, equity partner and Managing Director, is the Co-Head of National Acquisitions for the Firm. Based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office, he oversees transaction activity across property types for the Western region. Dean has experience in both the private equity and fixed income sectors of the real estate market. He re-joined Clarion Partners in 2006 and began working in the real estate industry in 1993. ​

    Education

    Columbia Business School, M.B.A. - Finance and Real Estate (2003) University of California, Berkeley, B.S. - Business Administration (1992)

Industrial - National

  • Managing Director

    Dayton Conklin

    Managing Director

     

    Dayton Conklin is a Managing Director and head of transactions for Clarion Partners’ industrial fund. Dayton is responsible for industrial acquisitions, dispositions and development joint ventures. He has executed more than $5 billion in real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions and leases) over the course of his career. Dayton joined Clarion Partners in 2007 and has been working in the industrial real estate sector since 1992. He is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (“NAIOP”) and is an active member of NAIOP’s Industrial Acquisitions I forum.

    Education

    St. Mary’s University (San Antonio, TX), B.A. 1992Southern Methodist University (Dallas) 1987-1990

Hotels - National

  • Managing Director

    Charles R. Lathem

    Managing Director

     

    Charles Lathem, equity owner and Managing Director, is the Head of Hospitality Asset Management at Clarion Partners. In this role he is responsible for the Firm’s investments in the hotel sector. Additionally he serves as portfolio manager for a separate account relationship. Charles joined Clarion Partners in 2006 and began working in the real estate industry in 1981. ​

    Education

    Millsaps College, B.B.A. (1981)

  • Property Highlights

    475 Brannan
    San Francisco, CA
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Our focus is on assets that compete effectively over time, in markets with consistent capital market liquidity.