Walter P. Schmidt
Senior Managing Director
New York

Experience
Mr. Schmidt is responsible for originating, underwriting and structuring new investment opportunities and identifying new real estate operating partners. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the management of over $1.5 billion of Rockwood Capital’s investments located in the eastern United States. Mr. Schmidt is also co-responsible for the formation and implementation of Rockwood’s investment strategy.

From 1990 to 1995, responsible for new investments and portfolio management in the eastern United States with Competrol Real Estate Limited (CREL). During his tenure, CREL co-invested in approximately $350 million in equity joint ventures to acquire over $1 billion of real estate, which is currently managed by Rockwood Capital, the successor to CREL. Personal responsibilities included originating, underwriting and structuring new investment opportunities, identifying local operating partners and asset management of investments located in the eastern United States.

From 1986 to 1990, responsible as asset manager with Competrol Real Estate Limited. Responsible for joint ventures and direct investments of approximately $250 million in commercial property located in key suburban submarkets of the United States.

From 1984 to 1986, Senior Accountant with Touche Ross & Co. (currently Deloitte & Touche). Senior auditor with experience in real estate, light manufacturing, distribution and transportation.

Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certified Public Accountant, New York, April 1987
Urban Land Institute

Education
Adelphi University, Long Island, New York, Summa Cum Laude, May 1984