Corporate Bios
John Mackay
John D.L. Mackay, founding principal and Managing Director of Strand, is responsible for structuring the equity financing aspects of Strand acquisitions and financing transactions. John is active in a number of charitable and community organizations. John graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree.
Kevin Crosby
Kevin Crosby, Managing Director of Strand, is responsible for identifying, originating, structuring and closing new investment opportunities, coordinating Strand’s legal affairs, managing joint venture relationships and overseeing the management of Strand’s investment portfolio. Prior to working with Strand, Kevin practiced real estate and finance law as a shareholder at Stoel Rives LLP. Kevin earned his B.A. in Business Economics, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Chris Mackay
Chris Mackay, Director of Strand, is responsible for acquisitions and financial investments, including the initial sourcing and analysis of new acquisitions, development projects, and financing transactions. Chris works out of Strand’s Vancouver head office and has previously worked in Los Angeles and in our Atlanta office. Chris has earned diplomas from The Sauder School of Business and The Real Estate Council of British Columbia.
Geno Ferretto
Geno Ferretto, Director of Strand, is based in the Reno office and is responsible for originating and closing new investment opportunities throughout the United States, overseeing an investment portfolio, coordinating Strand’s due diligence activities, and managing joint venture relationships. Prior to his role with Strand, Geno was a land and residential real estate developer completing projects in California and Nevada. Geno earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada and his Professional Engineers license in the State of Nevada.