Joshua K. Daitch Portfolio Manager, Senior Managing Director, Institutional Real Estate 350 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-595-6062

Area of Focus: Real estate fund of funds investing

Profile:

• Dedicated portfolio manager for Mesirow Financial's Institutional Real Estate ("MFIRE")
• Member of the MFIRE Investment Committee
• Over 15 years of experience in real estate investing
• Former co-founder and operations manager for Trillium Group in London, England, a start-up operating subsidiary of Goldman Sachs & Co.
• Previous experience with the Archon Group and the J.E. Robert Companies, real estate private equity operating partners for Goldman Sachs & Co.

Accomplishments:

• Led private equity investments for Mesirow Financial in Medibank, Inc., Ames True Temper, Westar Aerospace and Defense, Gustafson Lighting and Ubiquity Brands
• Led private equity exits for Mesirow Financial of DAC Vision and Pelstar, LLC
• Led advisory engagement for Mesirow Financial for $200 million internalization of a leading private REIT's advisor and property managers

Education:

• B.B.A., University of Michigan
• M.B.A, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Affiliations:

• Gustafson Lighting, chairman of the board
• Jewish United Fund of Chicago, Young Leadership Division, president
• United Jewish Communities, Young Leadership Cabinet, member
• Association for Corporate Growth, member
• Pension Real Estate Association, Member
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member