Lending Team

Education

• B.S., Accounting, University of Southern California

Currently the Managing Director of the Healthcare Real Estate group, Mr. Chavez joined CapitalSource as a Director in January of 2006. During his tenure at CapitalSource, Mr. Chavez has closed several “high-profile” transactions including a $450 million financing of the $625 million Tandem Healthcare acquisition in June of 2006 and a $625 million financing for the $2 billion acquisition of Genesis Healthcare in July of 2007.

Prior to joining CapitalSource, Alex held various positions at LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) including Director of Finance and Senior Vice President and Treasurer. While at LTC, Mr. Chavez was involved in originating, servicing, and financing nearly $1 billion of long-term care assets in the public debt and equity markets. Prior to joining LTC, Mr. Chavez was employed by Ernst & Young, LLP from 1990 to 1996 where he specialized in the healthcare and real estate sectors and served in various audit capacities including Audit Manager.

Professional Contributions

• "Expert Opinion: A Conversation with Alex Chavez," The SeniorCare Investor, December 7, 2011
• Panelist at several NIC-sponsored events discussing various long-term care and senior housing market financing topics.