“Michael’s leadership in securitized finance and commercial real estate finance makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Michael Harper, Peachtree Group’s president for hotel lending. “His deep institutional relationships and ability to streamline deal execution will strengthen our credit platform, broaden our market reach, and enhance our portfolio. With Michael on board, we are well-positioned to optimize our credit strategies, unlock new capital sources, and drive superior risk-adjusted returns for our stakeholders.”
Brunner previously worked at ATLAS SP Partners, overseeing warehouse finance and securitized products, the statement said. He also held leadership roles at Credit Suisse in the Securitized Products Asset Finance division, focusing on commercial real estate finance and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Earlier, he spent 18 years in real estate capital markets at J.P. Morgan, managing loan securitization and underwriting teams and working with bond investment clients on new issue offerings.
Brunner said he looks forward to joining Peachtree Group as it expands its credit platform.
“Peachtree’s ability to pivot across the capital stack, combined with its track record in private credit, positions it as a commercial real estate market leader,” he said. “I look forward to contributing to its continued success and growth.”
Atlanta-based Peachtree is led by CEO and managing principal Greg Friedman, managing principal and CFO Jatin Desai, and principal Mitul Patel.
Peachtree deployed $1.6 billion in credit transactions in 2024, up 54 percent from 2023. Hospitality and multifamily led with $876 million and $392.3 million, followed by $297.4 million across industrial, land, mixed-use, retail, office and single-family residential assets.
Harper said Peachtree Group’s credit platform has consistently delivered strong results, supported by a team of professionals dedicated to originating, underwriting, and managing private credit investments.
“With Michael’s leadership, the credit platform is poised for further growth, reinforcing its position as an industry leader,” he said.
In January, Peachtree Group named Jordan Hylton senior vice president of multifamily acquisition for its Delaware Statutory Trust platform, which recently added multifamily investments.
