Ryan Bailey brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate and financial restructuring to PrimeCrest Companies. As the company’s founder and President, Ryan has built PrimeCrest with a commitment to delivering creative, flexible capital solutions for middle-market businesses.
Mr. Bailey’s career spans across top-tier commercial real estate firms and Consulting Firms, where he led complex transactions and developed tailored financing strategies. He has worked in a variety of sectors, including real estate-backed debt, distressed asset management, and corporate restructuring. His experience includes roles at FTI Consulting, Tower Capital, and Churchill Commercial Capital, where he oversaw multimillion-dollar transactions and restructuring efforts.
Master of Accounting, University of Arizona, Eller College of Management (2009 – 2010)
Douglas Mueller is a seasoned expert in capital markets and debt restructuring, with over 30 years of experience in navigating complex financial landscapes. A native of Arizona, Mr. Mueller has built a distinguished career, starting with his tenure at CBRE, where he spent over 20 years specializing in debt placements, equity raising, and real estate advisory. During his time at CBRE, he became known for his expertise in managing high-stakes transactions and developing strategic solutions during market disruptions.
In 2012, Mr. Mueller founded his own capital markets advisory firm, where he led debt restructuring efforts and advised clients on distressed asset resolutions for over a decade. His firm focused on helping businesses and investors optimize capital structures, negotiate loan modifications, and navigate workouts. With an ability to thrive in both stable and volatile markets, he has developed strong relationships with investors, lenders, and institutional clients, helping them find creative solutions to challenging financial situations.
Now serving as a consultant for PrimeCrest Companies, Mr. Mueller continues to lend his vast knowledge of debt restructurings and financial strategies to clients, focusing on improving liquidity, stabilizing capital structures, and driving long-term financial health. His ability to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies and investors in need of financial recovery and optimization.
Chad Lafferty is a seasoned commercial mortgage banker with extensive experience in debt and equity financing for commercial and multifamily properties. Before joining PrimeCrest Companies as a consultant, he served as Vice President at CBRE, where he helped close over $500 million in commercial loans.
His experience also includes a role at Churchill Commercial Capital, where he specialized in capital markets, underwriting, and deal structuring. Known for his strategic insights and deep market knowledge, Chad is committed to helping clients optimize capital structures for long-term success.
Mr. Lafferty works with a variety of capital sources—including banks, life insurance companies, and private lenders—focusing on acquisitions, refinances, and ground-up developments.
Beyond his professional endeavors, he is currently enrolled in Pepperdine University’s MBA PKE program with a focus on finance.
PrimeCrest Companies brings together PrimeCrest Consulting, PrimeCrest Capital, and PrimeCrest Realty—three leading entities providing customized solutions in real estate, financial advisory, and capital markets