Gabby Cali, Assistant Vice President, Progress Capital
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in?
I got a taste of the real estate industry during my senior year of high school, while I was fulfilling an internship at Harry Capital. Alan Harry, the President/CEO immediately tasked me with managing and expanding his own real estate investment portfolio. So, I was determined to educate myself on the industry by reading up on real estate trends, asking a lot of questions and basically learned as I went along. Within a short time, I was promoted to managing ten college interns of my own.
What is your current position?
I am currently titled as the Assistant Vice President to Brad Domenico, Partner at Progress Capital, a commercial real estate advisory firm with over 30 years of experience, $40 Billion in closed loans and $150 Million of directly funded bridge loans. As AVP, my primary role is comprised of performing as the front line contact and liaison between the clients and all other parties involved in the various loans that are simultaneously transpiring. This includes streamlining all steps of the underwriting and approval process to ensure that all information is accurately and efficiently submitted, in order to facilitate smooth and timely closings of each loan. Additionally, I am responsible for diligently analyzing client’s financial statements, preparing underwriting analyses and loan request packages. As well as, staying informed on market conditions and new loan products in order to best advise the client, manage expectations and successfully negotiate the best possible terms from lenders, to ensure the best deal is obtained based on the client’s specific needs.
Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today?
I always envisioned myself working in the financial industry, whether it be as a Wall Street broker or any other position within the sector. I strived to be a successful businesswoman, so I set out to obtain the experience and education I needed to reach my goal. I got out there and gained experience and knowledge in various business areas including trading commodities, stocks and mutual funds, commercial real estate investing, business development and wealth creation. That’s when I came to realize that my true passion was commercial real estate. I found it much more interesting than trading, because of its tangible component.
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