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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$95.5M
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CRIIMI MAE Inc. is a commercial mortgage company structured as a REIT. CRIIMI MAE owned and managed a significant portfolio of commercial mortgage-related assets. On January 18, 2006, shareholders approved the acquisition of CRIIMI MAE by CDP Capital-Financing Inc., a subsidiary of Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec. An indirect subsidiary of CDP Capital-Financing, who was advised on the transaction by CWCapital Investments, has been merged with and into CRIIMI MAE and CRIIMI MAE's outstanding shares of common stock were each converted into $20.00 in cash.
President, Coo
Mark R. JarrellNumber of Employees 71
Contact Information
11200 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland 20852-3154
(301) 255-4700
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers: 522310
Recent Events
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Fitch Downgrades 2 Classes of CRIIMI MAE 1996-C1
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Fitch Affirms CRIIMI MAE 1996-C1
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the classes of CRIIMI MAE Trust I, series 1996-C1 (CRIIMI MAE 1996-C1), commercial mortgage-backed securities CMBS pass-through certificates, as follows: --$51.5 million class E at 'B-'. In addition: --$8.6 million class F remains at 'C/DR5'. Classes A-1 through D...
Fitch Affirms CRIIMI MAE, Series 1996-C1
NEW YORK -- Fitch has affirmed CRIIMI MAE Trust I's commercial mortgage bonds, series 1996-C1 as follows: --$54.1 million class E at 'B-'. In addition, class F remains at 'C/DR5'. Classes A-1 through D have paid in full. The certificates are collateralized by all or a...
Fitch Downgrades CRIIMI MAE Trust I's, Commercial Mortgage Bonds, Series 1996-C1
CHICAGO -- Fitch Ratings downgrades CRIIMI MAE Trust I's commercial mortgage bonds, series 1996-C1 as follows: --$62.7 million class E to 'B-' from 'B'; --$12.0 million class F to 'C' from 'B-' and assigned a Distressed Recovery DR rating of DR5. Fitch does not rate the $3.9...
Initiates pre-market coverage notification for CRIIMI MAE Inc.
M2 PRESSWIRE-7 November 2005-www.streetinvesting.com: Initiates pre-market coverage notification for CRIIMI MAE Inc.C1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:07112005 Streetinvesting.com initiates Pre-Market Coverage Notification for CRIIMI MAE Inc. (NYSE: CMM) after it reported net income to common shareholders for the...
Rockville-based Criimi Mae Inc. reports drop in first-quarter net
Criimi Mae Inc., of Rockville, a real estate investment trust that owns and manages commercial mortgage-related assets, reported first-quarter net income of $828,000, or 5 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, in the comparable 2004 period. Interest income declined...
CRIIMI MAE engages financial adviser
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND-BASED CRIIMI MAE Inc.'s board of directors has engaged Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as its exclusive financial adviser to assist the company in undertaking a review of its various strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company. As a part of this process, CRIIMI MAE has received...
MD-based Criimi Mae retains Citigroup Global Markers
Criimi Mae Inc., of Rockville, a commercial mortgage company structured as a real estate investment trust that owns and manages a portfolio of commercial mortgage-related assets, said it has retained Citigroup Global Markers Inc. as its exclusive financial advisor in a review of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of...
Fitch Affirms CRIIMI MAE's 'CSS3+' Special Servicer Rating
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings affirms CRIIMI MAE Services, LP CMSLP special servicer rating of 'CSS3+'. The special servicer rating affirmation is a result of CMSLP's continued workout capabilities and positive feedback from the Fitch commercial mortgage-backed securities CMBS surveillance group. CMSLP's strengths include an experienced asset management team with...
Fitch cuts Criimi's servicer ratings.
Fitch has downgraded its special- and primary-servicer ratings for Criimi Mae, citing employee turnover and the REIT's new business direction. The agency cut the special-servicer rating to "CSS3+" (from "CSS2+"), and the primary-servicer rating to "CPS2-" (from "CPS2"). It also affirmed Criimi's...
Fitch Downgrades CRIIMI MAE Services, LP Servicer Ratings
NEW YORK -- Fitch downgrades the special servicer rating to 'CSS3+' from 'CSS2+' and the primary servicer rating to 'CPS2-' from 'CPS2' and affirms CRIIMI MAE Services, LP CMSLP master servicer rating of 'CMS3'. The primary servicer rating downgrade reflects CMSLP's decreased emphasis on this business line. Although CMSLP sold...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Mark R. Jarrell | President, Coo |
| Cynthia O. Azzara | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Stephen M. Abelman | Executive Vice President, Asset Management |
| Daniel P. Warcholak | Senior Vice President, Fixed Income Capital Markets |
| Line Lefebvre | Vice President |
| Susan B. Railey | Vice President, Investor Relations |
| Paula J. Reuther | Director, HR |
| Serge Pard | Treasurer |
| Sharon Bramell | Coordinator, Investor Relations |
| Sylvia Dourian | Investor Services Assistant |
| Bruce K. Robertson | Director |
| Charles Spetka | Director |
| Glenn J Rufrano | Director |
| John S. Moody | Director |
| Joshua B. Gillon | Director |
| Marc Boudreau | Director |
| Robert E. Woods | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Arthur N. Haut | Board of Directors |
| Jeffrey M. Blidner | Board of Directors |
| Robert J. Merrick | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | President, Coo | Current |
| Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Former |
| Columbia College | Bachelor of Arts Degree In Urban Studies | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Executive Vice President, Asset Management | Current |
| Rice University | Master of Business Administration | Former |
| Boston University | Bachelor of Science In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Senior Vice President, Fixed Income Capital Markets | Current |
| Drexel University | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
Ms. Lefebvre also serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CADIM, a division of Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and a member of the Real Estate Group. She supervises CADIM's financial, accounting and internal control operations as well as CADIM partnerships.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| CDP Capital Real Estate Advisory | Senior Vice President, Finance & Admin | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Vice President, Investor Relations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director, HR | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Treasurer | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Treasurer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Coordinator, Investor Relations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Investor Services Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
Glenn J. Rufrano is Chief Executive Officer of Centro Properties Group (ASX:CNP) and a member of its Executive Committee. From April 2007 through January 2008, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Centro Properties Group US. In this role, he was responsible for the management, leasing, redevelopment and development of Centro Properties Group?s US portfolio. Until its acquisition by Centro Properties Group in April 2007, Mr. Rufrano was Chief Executive Officer of New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc., as well as a member of the Company?s Board of Directors. Under his leadership, New Plan was transformed into one of the nation?s largest public real estate companies, focusing on the ownership and management of over 460 community and neighborhood shopping centers encompassing approximately 68 million square feet of retail space. Mr. Rufrano has been involved in both the shopping center and mall industries for more than 25 years. Mr. Rufrano joined New Plan Excel Realty Trust in February 2000, following seventeen years as a partner at The O?Connor Group, a diversified real estate investment firm. At The O?Connor Group, he most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the investment and management of three private equity funds, in addition to client service/marketing and finance activities. Concurrently, he was Co-Chairman of The Peabody Group, an association between The O?Connor Group and J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. investing in high-yield international real estate related opportunities. Mr. Rufrano currently serves on a number of boards at New York University?s Real Estate Institute, where he is an adjunct professor, and is a trustee, member of the Executive Committee and Treasurer and Secretary of the International Council of Shopping Center. He is also on the Board of Directors of New Alternatives for Children, a not-for-profit health and social services agency whose exclusive mission is to serve children with medical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses and their families.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Properties Group | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| New York University Real Estate Institute | Adjunct Professor | Current |
| Centro Properties Group | Board of Directors | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
| General Growth Properties Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Trizec Properties Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| New Alternatives for Children, Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| New York University Real Estate Institute | Board of Directors | Current |
| National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. | President | Former |
| The O'Connor Group LLC | President | Former |
| The O'Connor Group LLC | Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| The O'Connor Group LLC | Partner | Former |
| The New Plan | Partner | Former |
| New Alternatives for Children, Inc | Member | Former |
Mr. Jeffrey M. Blidner has served as a director since May 15, 2003. Mr. Blidner has served as a managing partner of Brascan Corporation (NYSE/TSX:BNN) since February 2002 where he is responsible for asset management activities and strategic initiatives. He served as the Vice Chairman of Brascan Financial Corporation since October 2002 where he is responsible for merchant banking and asset management activities. From 1980 to February 2002, he was a senior partner at Goodman and Carr LLP, a Toronto law firm. Mr. Blidner serves on the Board of Directors of Brascan Financial Corporation, Teknion Corporation and MediSolution Ltd. Mr. Blidner is a member of the Safety, Health and Environmental Committee for Teknion Corporation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MediSolution Ltd. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Teknion Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Brascan Financial Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Health-Corp | Member | Current |
| Goodman and Carr Llp | Senior Partner | Former |
| Brascan Financial Corporation | Vice Chairman | Former |
John S. Moody was appointed to our board of directors on November 8, 2005. He is president of ProTerra Realty, a fund manager investing in real estate in Houston, Texas. He joined the board of directors of Potlatch Corp., a real estate investment trust, in September 2006, and on January 19, 2009 he assumed the role of Vice Chairman of Potlatch Corp. From 2001 to 2005, he served on the boards of directors of three publicly held REITs: Keystone Property Trust, CRIIMI MAE, Inc. and Equity Office Properties Trust. From 2004 until October 2005, Mr. Moody served as president and chief executive officer of HRO Asset Management, LLC, a real estate advisory business. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Moody served as president of Marsh & McLennan Real Estate Advisors, Inc., a business that directed the execution of real estate projects and transactions for Marsh & McLennan. From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Moody was president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Properties, Inc., a REIT that acquired, developed and operated large-scale Class A office buildings in major markets throughout the United States and that merged into Equity Office Properties Trust. Mr. Moody received a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Proterra Realty | President | Current |
| Commerzbank AG | Advisor | Current |
| Speltz & Weis LLC | Member of Huron's Board of Directors | Current |
| Huron Consulting Group Inc. | Board Member | Current |
| Potlatch Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
| Callaway Partners, LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Cornerstone Properties, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | President and Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Cornerstone Properties, Inc. | President | Former |
| Reits Inc | Board of Directors | Former |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | Former |
Mr. Joshua B. Gillon has served as a director since January 23, 2003. Mr. Gillon has served as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Traffix, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRFX) since April 2000 where he is responsible for all legal and regulatory affairs, strategic business transactions, public relations, and investor relations. In 1999, Mr. Gillon served as the Project Director of a 20-company industry consolidation in New Jersey. He practiced corporate law from 1988 to 1999 at the law firms of Schneck, Weltman and Hashmall LLP, Kronish Lieb Weiner and Hellman LLP, and Seward and Kissel LLP. Mr. Gillon is a member of the Board of Directors of Medical Office Properties Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Traffix, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Traffix, Inc. | General Counsel | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
| Kronish Lieb Weiner & Hellman Llp | associate | Former |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Director | Current |
Mr. Merrick has served as our Chief Investment Officer since August 2006 and as one of our Executive Vice Presidents since 1998. Mr. Merrick was our Chief Credit Officer from 1998 to August 2006. Mr. Merrick was employed at Signet Bank where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer from 1985 to 1997.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MCG Capital Corporation | Chief Investment Officer, Mcg Capital Corporation | Current |
| MCG Capital Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Bank of Richmond | Board of Directors | Current |
| CRIIMI MAE Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
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