KeyBank Real Estate Capital expands commercial roster with three hires

Trio has a proven track record in the multifamily lending industry

KeyBank Real Estate Capital expands commercial roster with three hires

KeyBank Real Estate Capital has added three new senior mortgage bankers to its commercial mortgage team.

Justin LeBell (pictured left), based in KeyBank’s Salt Lake City office, is responsible for originating loans in the Western region for the healthcare sector. LeBell has 15 years of experience in senior housing and healthcare real estate. He most recently served as vice president at Lument, an ORIX Real Estate Capital Holdings brand. He has also held various leadership roles at Lancaster Pollard, Goldman Sachs, and Silverline Security.

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Douglas Chase (pictured center), a 25-year industry veteran, will focus on credit-on-credit tenant lease market across the country. He reports to Michael Keach, senior vice president and investment placement program manager, and is based in New York City. Before KeyBank, Chase served as a managing member of Lux Net Lease, a real estate firm he co-founded in 2017.

Finally, Justin Ownby (pictured right) joined as a senior mortgage banker responsible for multifamily loan origination in the Southeast region. Based in Tampa, Fla., he will report to Chris Black, senior vice president and regional production manager. Before switching to KeyBank, he spent nearly 15 years as a senior director at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage.

“Our new hires have a proven track record in the industry achieving notable successes by delivering for their clients throughout their careers,” said Dan Baker, EVP and head of commercial mortgage at KeyBank Real Estate Capital. “As we continue to expand our platform across the country, their industry expertise will be a valuable asset to our team.”