ATLANTA—As co-CEO of Trimont Real Estate Investors, rated by Standard & Poors as a commercial mortgage primary, special and construction loan servicer, Greg Winchester focuses on asset management, new business development, and strategic planning for the company. He has over 30 years of industry experience in many roles, from underwriting, to originations, to asset management.

During his career, Winchester has been involved in the portfolio management of over $200 billion of assets in nearly all property types and capital structures. Before joining Trimont, Winchester worked for the short-term lending subsidiary of Lomas Financial and the real estate department of the First National Bank of Atlanta. He also serves on the board of governors of CREFC and is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable.

GlobeSt.com caught up with Winchester, who has his finger on the pulse of construction lending, to get his story. The turning points in his career are inspiring for everyone in the field.