The judgment of a principal, the reach of a platform.
Pelican Realty Capital is a full-service commercial real estate capital markets and advisory firm specializing in debt placement, equity structuring, and investment sales. With over $5 billion in closed transactions and almost 20 years of experience, we deliver strategic capital and high-performance execution across all asset classes and markets throughout the United States.
$5B+
Closed transactions
~20 yrs
Experience
Nationwide
U.S. coverage
Global
Capital access
National reach.
Global capital access.
From construction loans to permanent debt, joint-venture to preferred equity, and single-asset dispositions to portfolio sales — we’re a trusted advisor to sponsors, investors, and developers navigating today’s complex capital markets.
Strong relationships with thousands of domestic and international capital sources, including:
Senior people on every deal.
Tom Peloquin
President
Leads the firm's strategic direction and capital-markets initiatives. 20+ years in commercial real estate finance, with senior roles at KeyBank Real Estate Capital, PGIM Real Estate, and Northmarq. Has structured and closed over $5B nationwide across all major property types.
Tom Shay
Director of Finance
Oversees financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and strategic analysis. Known for streamlining financial operations, building forecasting models, and supporting leadership with data-driven insight.
Vince Chelena
Vice President
Originates debt, equity, and investment sales across all major property types, focused on financial analysis and market knowledge to deliver tailored solutions.
Christian Ziesemer
Vice President
Specializes in debt, equity, and investment sales, with a background in real estate banking, capital markets, underwriting, and structured finance; focus on multifamily and commercial.
Preston Fairbanks
Associate
Works with borrowers to source and structure commercial mortgage financing, matching each transaction with the right lender from the firm's capital network. Supports deals from initial sizing through closing.
Mitchel Snyder
Associate
Advises owners and investors on debt placement for commercial real estate, from acquisition and refinance loans to construction and bridge financing. Focused on competitive terms and a smooth path to close.
Built to move capital, precisely.
$5B+ track record
Proven performance across markets, deal sizes, and structures.
Capital-markets expertise
Deep understanding of deal structuring, underwriting, and lender / investor dynamics.
Unmatched network
Access to thousands of capital sources, both domestic and international.
Full-cycle advisory
From initial strategy through closing — every detail, expertly managed.