David Kieffer

David Kieffer, an accomplished turnaround consultant, adeptly resolves problem loans and shareholder disputes. Whether serving as a fiduciary or advising business or property owners, he quickly uncovers the sources of the problems then designs and manages a path to resolution. As Managing Director, Real Estate Services, David oversees: case management, property management, dispute resolution, asset disposition and brokerage.

Prior to joining the Stapleton Group in 2008, David managed the development services platform and provided distressed real estate solutions at a national provider of workout services. He previously was Assistant Managing Director at MH Corporate Services, a management consulting firm serving corporate real estate firms and government entities.

Career Highlights

Receiver, Environmental/Regulatory Issue Resolution, Rents & Profits, Asset Disposition

A bank didn’t want to foreclose on a retail property due to outstanding environmental liabilities. Stapleton took control of managing the property, collecting income while aggressively pursuing solutions to the environmental issues. A property was successfully sold and the bank received 100% payoff, including all fees and penalty interest.

Receiver, Home Development, Dispute Resolution, Asset Disposition

A home builder was unable to complete three large track home developments due to insufficient capital and a weak market. Stapleton finished construction and sold the homes, generating proceeds exceeding the lender’s expectations. Many of the homes sold for more than appraised value, despite a weak market. The lender avoided negative press that would have resulted from a foreclosure.

Receiver, Home Development, Dispute Resolution, Asset Disposition

Stapleton unraveled a web of investor contributions in a real estate investment fund and successfully completed the development of single family homes to generate a return of capital to the investors. The process was complicated by commingling of investor funds, inadequate accounting, poor documentation and declining asset values of the real estate.

Receiver, Rents & Profits, Profitability & Cash Flow Management, Environmental/Regulatory Issue Resolution, Asset Disposition

A dairy business owning multiple farms and valued over $75MM failed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The bank received a 100% payoff after Stapleton successfully took control of the business as receiver, generating revenue while resolving all outstanding issues and selling assets at auction and directly to purchasers.

Education

University of Denver, MBA
Michigan State University, B.S.

Professional Associations

David participates in the following professional associations’ events:

California Bankruptcy Forum
California Receivers Forum
Turnaround Management Association
Urban Land Institute
NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

Charitable / Community Involvement

San Diego Bowl Game Association, RedCoat
Coronado Youth Lacrosse, Board Member & Coach

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