Trimont Appoints Industry Subject Matter Expert Brian Bailey to Head of Research

Former Atlanta Fed expert set to drive research efforts and deliver insights to Trimont clients

ATLANTA (27 May 2025) – Trimont, the leading global commercial real estate loan services provider, today announces the appointment of Brian Bailey as Senior Managing Director and Head of Research. Based in Trimont’s Atlanta office, Brian will lead Trimont’s research efforts, monitoring emerging economic and commercial real estate (CRE) trends and delivering forward-looking insights. His expertise will be instrumental in providing Trimont’s clients with analytics and actionable insights while navigating today’s complex market landscape.

Brian joins Trimont after spending 14 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as a CRE subject matter expert and senior financial policy advisor. Over the years, he has been widely recognized as the Federal Reserve System CRE expert. Brian’s work informed three Federal Reserve chairs, five central banks, and the International Monetary Fund. He briefed Chair Jerome Powell, the Board of Governors, multiple policymakers and thousands of banks on CRE and finance trends.

Brian has extensive experience, spanning both the public and private sectors, with commercial real estate valuation, transaction, development, and financial issues. Prior to joining the Atlanta Fed, he oversaw real estate finance and acquisitions at private equity firm Tavistock Group, ran real estate finance for Florida’s largest developer Flagler, and was an executive at Ernst & Young. He was responsible for valuation, directing due diligence and financial modeling operations, which included assessing and identifying the most financially feasible development scenarios.

A familiar name in the CRE industry, Brian has been requested to share his thoughts on commercial real estate at hundreds of venues including the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors, multiple U.S. Federal Agencies, many universities such as the Wharton School, industry conferences including CREFC, and syndicated radio. 

“We are thrilled to have industry leader Brian Bailey as our new Head of Research at Trimont,” said Mitchell Hunter, President at Trimont. “His extensive experience and deep understanding of commercial real estate dynamics will significantly enhance our ability to deliver critical insights and analytics to our clients. Brian’s proven track record in advising top economic leaders and institutions aligns perfectly with Trimont’s commitment to providing unparalleled service and expertise to our clients in navigating the complexities of the market.”

About Trimont LLC

Trimont (www.trimont.com) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to help them scale their business and make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit.

Data-driven, collaborative and focused on commercial real estate, Trimont brings a distinctive mix of intelligent loan analysis, responsive communications, and unmatched administrative capabilities to clients seeking cost-effective solutions at scale.

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Atlanta, Trimont’s team of 1100+ employees serves a global client base from offices in Atlanta, Bengaluru, Charlotte, Dallas, Hyderabad, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. The firm currently has USD 700B+ in loans under management and serves clients with assets in 72 countries.

For additional information, please contact:
Lauren Holmes
Managing Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Trimont
+1 404 581 7409
lholmes@trimont.com