6+ years in CRE debt origination, executed $500M+ in real estate credit deals across Peoples United Bank, Amherst Capital Management, and Customers Bank
Mr. Gaines has more than 6 years of experience across the real estate debt origination and capital markets spectrum. Prior to Blue Light, Chilton was a Vice President at Customers Bank primarily originating senior lien bridge and construction mortgages as well as note-on-note and line of credit facilities. Prior to Customers, Chilton spent two years at Amherst Capital originating bridge loans on transitional properties nationwide. In addition, he had responsibilities in asset management, fund reporting, investor relations, and capital markets. Chilton began his career at Peoples United Bank underwriting bridge and construction lending opportunities. Throughout his career, Chilton has been responsible for sourcing, structuring, underwriting and executing real estate credit opportunities in excess of $400mm. Chilton received a BA in finance from the University of Richmond.
