John R. Klopp is the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Trust. Prior to co-founding Capital Trust with Sam Zell Mr. Klopp was a founder and managing partner of Victor Capital Group L.P. from 1989 until its acquisition by Capital Trust in July 1997. From 1982 to 1989 he was a managing director and with Mr. Hatkoff co-head of Chemical Realty Corporation the real estate investment banking arm of Chemical Banking Corporation. From 1978 to 1982 Mr. Klopp held various positions with Chemical Bank's Real Estate Division where he was responsible for originating underwriting and monitoring portfolios of construction and permanent loans. Mr. Klopp holds a B.A. in Economics from Tufts University and an M.B.A. in Finance from The Wharton School. He has served as an Adjunct Professor of Columbia Business School where he taught "Real Estate Capital Markets".
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