Laura J. Brestelli

Ms. Brestelli is responsible for debt portfolio management and for the acquisition, refinancing, and construction financing of Equus’ real estate projects. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has overseen more than $10 billion in new loan originations, as well as the day-to-day management of Equus’ loan portfolio and its extensive network of lending relationships.

Before joining Equus, Ms. Brestelli served as a Peace Corps Volunteer focused on business development and worked in residential mortgage finance.

Ms. Brestelli holds an MBA from The George Washington University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. She is active in several community and civic organizations. She currently serves on the Finance Committee of the Parent Infant Center in West Philadelphia, having previously served on its Board for many years.