Greystone appoints co-chief officers, names new head of agency lending

Manhattan, NY  Greystone has named new co-chief operating officers, Chip Hudson and Greg Lyss. Hudson previously served as CEO of Greystone’s Agency lending platform, and Lyss as chief investment officer at Greystone. Together, they will oversee Greystone’s operating businesses, including its industry-leading lending, servicing and asset management platforms, in addition to the firm’s award-winning, innovation-driven technology operation.

Charlie Baxter, a 20-veteran of the firm previously serving as both chief operating officer and chief credit officer of Greystone’s Agency lending platform, has assumed the role of CEO for Greystone’s Agency lending platform, a critical touchpoint for the firm’s continued and successful collaboration with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Greystone is currently the #3 overall multifamily lender for Fannie Mae and #6 overall multifamily lender for Freddie Mac, by loan volume, and maintains top five rankings for affordable housing, seniors housing, and small loan volume with both GSEs.

“Having such a dynamic and diversified business, Greystone will be positioned for long-term success by elevating both Chip and Greg to the COO position, working alongside me to guide the firm into our next phase of growth,” said Steve Rosenberg, founder and chief executive officer of Greystone. “No doubt, we have seen some market changes in CRE over the last few years, but the one constant is Greystone’s unwavering commitment to making an impact on others with our efforts, and ensuring we continue to honor the legacy of our founding and former COO, the late Curt Pollock.”