Marc Schlesinger, a professional with more than 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate and investment management industries, has joined Artery Capital Group LLC as Chief Investment Officer. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland Artery Capital is a Chevy Chase, Maryland-based company providing investment capital and asset management services for owners and investors of residential, commercial office, hospitality and retail properties as well as large-scale development projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

In his new position, Mr. Schlesinger will focus on the expansion of Artery Capital’s existing portfolio through acquisition opportunities and the placement of investment capital. This includes forming and strengthening relationships with regional development companies, operators, and investors of real estate holdings, the brokerage community, and other investors seeking creative debt and equity capital.

Mr. Schlesinger’s diversified real estate background fits well with Artery Capital’s diverse portfolio. Since 1998, Mr. Schlesinger has originated, structured, and managed the acquisition of more than $500 million worth of real estate assets. Early in his career, he held management-level positions in property management, leasing, and finance for the Charles E. Smith Companies, Spaulding & Slye and Smithy Braedon Company.

“Artery Capital Group provides an excellent regional platform for me to leverage my relationships in the real estate and financial sectors and create meaningful value-add and core plus investment opportunities,” explained Marc Schlesinger. “The greater Washington, D.C. real estate market is among the strongest and most prolific in the country and remains fertile with new opportunities. Together with the impressive team at Artery Capital, I intend to capitalize on this opportunity.”

Mr. Schlesinger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University.He is a Member of the Conscious Leadership Group (CLG) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

“Marc is an extremely accomplished and highly-respected real estate professional and he represents a strong addition to our team as we continue to assemble direct and joint venture real estate investments in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and beyond,” explained Bennett H. Goldberg, Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Artery Capital Group. “His ability to transition between brokerage and ownership perspectives provides Marc with unique insights into the assemblage of real estate investments, insights which will bring added value to all our clients.Marc is a natural fit with Artery. His skill set pairs well with Artery Capital’s deep experience in tax-beneficial deal structuring, financing, and real estate asset management services.”

Founded in 1959 by Henry H. Goldberg, the Artery Group of companies grew to become the largest private developer in the Region before transitioning into Artery Capital Group’s current specialization in the placement of investment capital and delivery of asset management services for owners and investors of residential, multifamily, commercial office, hospitality, and retail properties as well as large and small scale development projects around the Mid-Atlantic region.Throughout its history, Artery has partnered with best-in-class organizations including Charles E. Smith Companies, Urgo Hotel and Resort Management Company, Pinnacle Hotel Management Company, NVR, Toll Brothers, Ryan Homes, and others to develop high-profile commercial office buildings, hotels, retail centers, and residential communities throughout the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. For more information visit www.arterycapital.com