Cooleen joins Clinton Mgmt. as VP of operations

According to Clinton Management, an affiliate of Douglaston Development which manages and operates the firm's real estate portfolio, Anne Cooleen, has joined the company as vice president of operations. In her new role, Cooleen, who brings more than 35 years of experience, will work in tandem with Clinton Management CEO, Irving Spodek and will assume responsibilities for numerous properties and asset management. She also brings an extensive knowledge of and working relationship with National Multi-Family, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Housing Preservation and Development and Rent Stabilization. "We are very excited to have Anne join our team," said Jeffrey Levine, chairman of Douglaston Development, Levine Builders and Clinton Management. "We are confident her expertise in asset management will support our efforts in maximizing the value of our real estate portfolio." Prior to joining Clinton Management, Cooleen served as a principal at Morgan Steward, Inc. During her tenure, she provided non-profits, affordable housing developers, asset management syndicators and conventional housing owners of multi-family properties in eight states with overall portfolio strategy. She has also held senior positions at Enterprise Community Investment, where she was responsible for the execution and overall real estate asset management strategy for several real estate portfolios many of which exceeded $400 million. Cooleen has also held positions at Centerline Capital Group, Home Properties and Koeppel & Taylor Management Company. An active member of the community, Cooleen is a part of such organizations as Mortgage Bankers Association, the American Society of Training and Development, and International Coach Federation, as well as several real estate groups, including New York City Affordable House, and Tax Credit Housing Management Insider. She holds several certifications including a Housing and Urban Development: HCCP Tax Credit Specialist, Mediator, and Group Coaching: Columbia University.