Robert Golden Named Chief Executive Officer of Boston Financial

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Robert Golden Named Chief Executive Officer of Boston Financial

2024-05-09 22:02 Last Updated At：22:11

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2024--

Boston Financial, one of the largest and most established syndicators of U.S. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”), today announced that Robert “Rob” Golden has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, effective May 28 th. Mr. Golden has over 25 years of affordable housing and finance experience and will be based in Boston. As CEO, Mr. Golden will work with Boston Financial’s Leadership Team to build on the firm’s industry-leading platform and deep investor and developer relationships to create opportunities for future growth and impact. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, strategy, and performance, with a strong focus on further advancing Boston Financial’s mission of investing in affordable housing and community development. He will also join the firm’s Executive and Investment Committees.

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Mr. Golden joins Boston Financial after a 19-year career at Capital One Community Finance, where he was most recently Head of Originations, responsible for leading debt and equity production efforts for the firm. In his role he developed and executed a comprehensive strategy to maximize origination volume and revenue growth and oversaw annual production of over $1.6 billion. Prior to this role, Mr. Golden was Head of Equity, Portfolio Management, and Business Analysis, and designed and developed Capital One's LIHTC investment program from inception. Over his career, he has led the investment of over $8 billion in LIHTC, resulting in the creation of thousands of affordable housing units.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rob to Boston Financial,” said Marie Reynolds, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Boston Financial. “With a career that’s been focused on affordable housing, and his passion for making a positive impact on communities across the U.S., our teams and Rob share the same philosophy on innovation and impact, commitment to our communities, and dedication to our investor and developer partners. We are looking forward to having him on board and to the evolution and growth of our firm under his leadership.”

“I have spent my career working on creative solutions related to the ongoing affordable housing crisis, so I am truly honored to join the firm that I believe has been a trailblazer and the pinnacle of the affordable housing industry for over 55 years,” said Mr. Golden. “As our industry looks to new ideas and innovative approaches, I look forward to connecting with the teams to draw on their expertise and experience and work together to develop and implement strategies that deepen our current relationships, as well as expand capabilities for the wider investment community.”

Mr. Golden previously served as a Board Member of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition and as President of the Affordable Housing Investor Council (AHIC). He started his career with roles in commercial real estate and commercial banking at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Mr. Golden holds a BBA in Finance from James Madison University and an MBA from the University of Richmond.

“Boston Financial’s leadership and employees have built a market leading business with a strong reputation for long term relationships, commitment, and industry knowledge, and Rob is a perfect complement to this high-performing team,” added Jeff Abrams, Group Head of Private Credit and Real Estate at ORIX Corporation USA, the parent company of Boston Financial. “Boston Financial is a highly successful part of the ORIX USA platform and an impactful business that is an integral part of our larger U.S. client offering. We look forward to developing further partnerships across the larger ORIX USA platform and to supporting Rob and the Leadership Team as they start this new chapter.”

About Boston Financial:

Boston Financial is one of the largest and longest-tenured Low Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”) syndicators in the country, managing a $16.1 billion portfolio comprising almost 1,800 properties. Boston Financial’s vision is to create a future where everyone has a home, one investment at a time. Boston Financial was founded in 1969 and acquired by ORIX Corporation USA in 2016.

Bader, Taylor spark 4-run first inning, Díaz not used, Mets beat Marlins 7-3 to avoid series sweep

2024-05-20 05:59 Last Updated At：06:00

MIAMI (AP) — Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor each drove in two runs in a four-run first inning, star closer Edwin Díaz was not used in a save situation and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday for just their second win in seven games.

Brandon Nimmo homered and Francisco Lindor singled twice following a 1-for-27 skid as the Mets rebounded from blowing a four-run, ninth-inning lead on Saturday and avoided a three-game sweep. New York stopped Miami’s four-game winning streak.

“You’re not defined by what you do the day before. You’re defined by how you get up from adversity,” Lindor said. “We wanted this one for sure. I think it’s important to win after a tough loss like that.”

Sean Manaea (3-1) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings. Sean Reid-Foley and Jake Diekman pitched an inning each, and Reed Garrett got his second save by allowing one hit over two innings with four strikeouts in a 34-pitch outing.

Díaz has a 10.80 ERA over his last eight appearances after serving up four homers in 8 1/3 innings. He has blown three of his last four save chances.

“We all believe in him. We all know he’s going to be back,” Garrett said. “Whenever my name’s called, I’ll pitch, but I know as a collective unit we all believe in Edwin and we know what he can do.”

New York (21-25) had dropped five games under .500 on Saturday for the first time since an 0-5 start.

“Not an easy weekend, not the way we expected, but we just have to continue to move forward,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “Today was a huge win for us.”

With New York ahead 4-3, Nimmo hit a two-run homer off Anthony Bender in a three-run ninth that included Brett Baty’s RBI single.

“I was just looking for a good pitch in the middle of the plate to drive,” Nimmo said. “I was able to hit that ball — good launch angle — and hit it hard. Found its way out of the ballpark.”

Nimmo returned to the lineup Saturday after missing two games because of a stomach illness.

“I’m coming around,” Nimmo said. “It’s been a little bit of a journey the last three days to get over the sickness. Right now, I’m just trying to get some appetite back. I’m definitely not at 100%. Just trying to battle through it and glad that I was able to help out there at the end and solidify the win.”

Dane Myers hit a two-run homer in the second, and Christian Bethancourt had a solo drive in the seventh against DIekman.

Sixto Sánchez (0-2) allowed four runs and six hits in four innings. He gave up Taylor’s two-out double in the first and Bader’s single.

“He was obviously better second through the fourth inning but he put us in a hole early,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “At this level it’s hard to come back from four runs every single time. He’s not giving his teammates a chance to win.”

Miami recalled right-handed reliever Emmanuel Ramirez from Jacksonville and optioned right-handed reliever Anthony Maldonado to the Triple-A farm team.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mets: DH J.D. Martinez (flu symptoms) didn’t play but was available to pinch hit. Mendoza said Martinez played through the illness the prior two days.

Marlins: INF Tim Anderson (lower back tightness) homered and had three singles in five at-bats during a rehab game with Jacksonville on Saturday, then went 0 for 4 with a walk on Sunday.

UP NEXT

Mets: RHP Tylor Megill (0-1, 2.25) will start the opener of a three-game series at Cleveland on Monday. RHP Ben Lively (2-2, 3.06) will start for the Guardians.

Marlins: LHP Ryan Weathers (2-4, 3.81) is scheduled to start the opener of a three-game home series against Milwaukee on Monday. The Brewers will go with RHP Joe Ross (2-4, 4.61).

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