Professional Profile: Jerry Swartz 2015

Name: Jerry Swartz - 2015

Title: Co-Founder / Founder & Partner

Company: CityFunders & HKS Capital Partners

Location: Chelsea, N.Y.C.

Birthplace: Providence, R.I.

Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Boston University First job outside of real estate: Manager at A&S department store First job in real estate or allied field: Loan originator at Sonnenblick Goldman What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a Co-founder at the real estate crowdfunding platform CityFunders, where I originate transactions. I also run HKS Capital Partners, a commercial mortgage brokerage. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Relax with a fine Cabernet. Favorite book or author: “The Liar’s Ball” by Vicky Ward Favorite movie: “The Wolf of Wall Street” Last song you purchased/downloaded? “Forever for Tonight, Neville Brothers” One word to describe your work environment: Frenetic Rules to live by in business: Never lie. If you could invite one person to dinner who would it be and where would you go? Sam Zell to my favorite Greek restaurant, Periyali What is your DREAM job? Landscaper