Don Hoff

Don Hoff is a senior commercial real estate finance professional with over $1 billion in transaction execution experience, specializing in structured debt placement, capital markets advisory, and deal syndication. As a key leader at Finneo—a tech-enabled investment banking platform transforming the CRE financing landscape—Don plays an integral role in originating, structuring, and executing complex mandates for institutional sponsors, developers, and family offices across the U.S. and Canada. Known for his precision, strategic thinking, and relentless commitment to execution, he combines best-in-class underwriting skills with Finneo’s proprietary data and technology to deliver unmatched client outcomes.

Before entering private-sector finance, Don served over two decades in the United States Air Force, including elite assignments within the Air Force Special Operations Command. He led and coordinated remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations, managing a fleet of ISR and strike drones valued at over $250 million and overseeing 126 personnel supporting global combat missions. His leadership included advising high-level military decision-makers, briefing U.S. senators in operational theaters, and managing the deployment of rapid acquisition systems that increased mission intelligence by over 30%. Don’s military career also involved high-stakes program management, fiscal oversight of multimillion-dollar budgets, and the implementation of large-scale operational transitions with zero mission loss. This foundation of discipline, accountability, and strategic execution underpins his approach to capital markets today—earning him the trust of capital partners and clients alike in high-stakes real estate transactions.

Skills: Financial Forecasting, Real Estate Investments, Deal Structuring, Market Analysis