Nick Gesue

As Chief Operating Officer at Greystone, Mr. Gesue oversees daily operations across Greystone’s lending, servicing, and asset management businesses and supports its continued growth. He brings more than 25 years of experience building and scaling national CRE finance platforms and has deep expertise in all facets of Agency, FHA/HUD lending and underwriting, in addition to credit and complex transactions.

Mr. Gesue most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of NewPoint Real Estate Capital, leading the 240-person firm through an operational transformation and $425 million sale to Franklin BSP Realty Trust in 2025. He was also Chief Executive Officer of ORIX Real Estate Capital (OREC) and held multiple senior executive roles at Lancaster Pollard throughout the course of nearly two decades at the firm, including Chief Executive Officer and Chief Credit Officer. Mr. Gesue also served as Senior Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer at Lument Capital after OREC’s merger with Hunt Real Estate Capital and rebranding.

Mr. Gesue graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and holds his Series 24, 7 & 79 licenses. He is an FHA/HUD-approved MAP and LEAN underwriter, and a member of the National Investment Center (NIC) Focus Area Committee on Middle Market Seniors Housing.