Thomas Preston is the Managing Director of the Orange County office at Slatt Capital. He brings over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate capital advisory and has successfully arranged over $2 billion in debt and equity assignments across diverse asset classes.
Before joining Slatt Capital, Thomas was most recently the Head of Capital Markets at NAI Capital Finance, where he led a team of originators for arranging debt and structured finance products for clients. His background includes roles at Bayview Asset Management, HomeStreet Bank, focusing on multifamily origination, and Bank of the West / BNP Paribas Commercial Real Estate Finance. Thomas is recognized for his credit analysis and underwriting expertise, specializing in securing credit facilities for developers, investors, closely held companies, and institutions. His career includes serving as a licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Private Client Group and Merrill Lynch Private Client, where he obtained Series 7, 66, and Life Insurance licensures. He advised high-net-worth individuals and companies on wealth accumulation and preservation strategies.
B.A in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton
