Yakhin Israel

Experience

Yakhin B. Israel joined CBRE Capital Markets – Debt & Structured Finance Group in October 2017 as Senior Vice President for the Tampa, Florida office, responsible for the origination and placement of debt and equity capital for clients in the Southeast region. He is an experienced commercial finance professional with expertise in the origination and servicing of commercial real estate loans, the successful resolution of distressed situations and the disposition of both performing and distressed loans.

Prior to joining CBRE, Yakhin founded Twin Pillar Capital, a commercial real estate capital advisory firm that focused on the Southeastern United States. He also enjoyed a 15-year career with Fifth Third Bank, where he had various innovative roles in commercial real estate finance, loan sales and special asset resolution. In his last role at Fifth Third, he was responsible for building and maintaining relationships in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida and originating construction and mini-perm loans secured by income-producing commercial real estate.

Professional Affiliations/ Accreditations 

• CCIM Designee (2013)
• CCIM Florida Chapter, West Coast District 
  President, 2015
• CCIM Florida Chapter 
  VP of Finance, 2018
• CCIM Institute,
  Member Services Committee Member, 2016 - 2017
  University Outreach Subcommittee Member, 2018
  Generational Development Presidential Advisory Group, 2018
  Member of the NC, SC, GA chapters
• Tampa REIC Board Member
• ICSC Member

Education

• Denison University,
  Bachelor of Arts, Economics (2002)