Bryan Gordon Chairman & Managing Director

Name: Bryan Gordon Title: Chairman and Managing Director Company: Madison Capital Company, LLC Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Family: Daughter, Ariel, and mother, Marcie College: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate; Columbia University for MBA First job outside of finance: Residential and commercial services: painting and landscaping company co-founded at age 16. First job in finance or allied field: E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Founded in 1996, Madison Capital Management is an alternative "alternative" investment management firm specializing in niche distressed and special situation assets, with an emphasis on commercial real estate. Favorite book: "Shibumi" by Trevanian Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Person you admire most (outside of family): Ted Turner, for his successful entrepreneurial career, view of real estate as the ultimate long-term investable asset class, and commitment to giving back through philanthropy. Keys to success: Vision, risk management, drive to succeed, passion, keen knowledge of history, ethics If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Architect