Dave will start at TIAA-CREF in mid April and be based out of Charlotte, NC. A company spokesman notes that while TIAA-CREF is based here, it has major offices in Charlotte and Denver to allow for closer access to clients in the academic medical and research fields.

Brown comes from Prudential Financial, where he was most recently principal and head of Eastern Region originations. Prior to joining Prudential, he was with the Boston Co. and Ryan Elliott & Co. "With his strong commercial mortgage background Dave can hit the ground running and immediately be a major contributor to TIAA-CREF's continued efforts," says John Somers, head of TIAA-CREF fixed income and real estate investing.