Mr. Garfinkle joined RCG in December 2012 and currently serves as its Chief Investment Officer. In this role, he focuses on executing the company’s investment strategies and optimizing portfolio performance. Mr. Garfinkle is a member of the Company’s Executive Team and Investment Committee which approves all new investments.
Mr. Garfinkle previously served as Chief Operating Officer as well as SVP – Director of Investments where he directed transaction activities totaling over $2B and oversaw day-to-day portfolio operations. Prior to joining RCG, Mr. Garfinkle worked as Vice President – Asset Manager in the Special Assets division of TD Bank, practiced law in the Real Estate and Commercial Development Group at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein and directed acquisition, asset management and legal activities for the west coast office of Zapolski + Rudd.
Mr. Garfinkle is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as well as the State Bar of South Carolina and California
B.S. – University of Colorado
J.D. – Santa Clara University School of Law