Meridian Capital Group Appoints Melissa Martinez as Chief Risk Officer to Enhance Risk Management

Meridian Capital Group, a prominent leader in commercial real estate finance, investment sales, and retail leasing across the United States, announced the appointment of Melissa Martinez as the company's inaugural Chief Risk Officer (CRO), starting on June 17, 2024. This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s risk management framework as it continues to expand and diversify its business operations.

Meridian Capital Group Appoints Melissa Martinez as Chief Risk Officer to Enhance Risk Management
Meridian Capital Group Appoints Melissa Martinez as Chief Risk Officer to Enhance Risk Management

Meridian Capital Group, a prominent leader in commercial real estate finance, investment sales, and retail leasing across the United States, announced the appointment of Melissa Martinez as the company's inaugural Chief Risk Officer (CRO), starting on June 17, 2024. This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s risk management framework as it continues to expand and diversify its business operations.

With over two decades of experience, Martinez is renowned for her expertise in enterprise and compliance risk management within the finance and real estate sectors, both domestically and internationally. Her previous roles include serving as the Chief Risk Officer at CoreLogic and OneWest Bank, where she was instrumental in developing and refining enterprise risk management frameworks. Her extensive background makes her a veteran in the field, known for her ability to implement robust risk management strategies that facilitate proactive risk management and foster sustainable growth and value creation.

Melissa Martinez

"We are excited to welcome Melissa to Meridian and have her lead the creation of this new CRO role, which is crucial as we further our efforts to institutionalize and diversify our business," stated Brian Brooks, Chairman and CEO of Meridian Capital Group. He added, "Her profound experience will be invaluable as we aim to meet the challenges of an evolving risk landscape and continue our growth trajectory."

In her new role, Martinez will oversee the enhancement of Meridian's compliance and enterprise risk management frameworks across its various business units, including commercial real estate finance, investment sales, and retail leasing. She is tasked with integrating a culture of heightened risk awareness throughout the organization, ensuring that risk management practices are at the forefront of company operations and strategic planning.

Martinez expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, stating, "As a leader in commercial real estate brokerage and finance, Meridian provides a unique platform for me to leverage my experience. I am eager to contribute to the firm’s strategic objectives and establish a benchmark for advanced enterprise and compliance risk programs in the mortgage broker industry."

About Meridian Capital Group Founded in 1991, Meridian Capital Group has established itself as one of the nation’s premier advisors in commercial real estate finance, investment sales, and retail leasing. In 2023, the company successfully closed over $27.4 billion in financing deals, collaborating with 269 unique lenders across 43 states. Meridian represents many of the world's leading real estate investors and developers. Its extensive platform includes specialized practices for various property types such as office, retail, multifamily, hotel, mixed-use, industrial, healthcare, and senior housing properties. Meridian is headquartered in New in York City and maintains offices in New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, and California, reflecting its broad geographic reach and deep market penetration.