Charles W. Wolcott

Desert Capital REIT, Inc. specialized in the financing of real estate projects by providing short-term mortgage loans to homebuilders and commercial developers in markets. The company was founded in December 2003 and was headquartered in Henderson, NV.

Alesco Financial, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust, which makes investments in real estate-related and other securities. It invests in subordinated debt financings originated by its manager or third parties, primarily in the form of trust preferred securities, issued by banks or bank holding companies and insurance companies, and surplus notes issued by insurance companies; leveraged loans made to small and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries, including the consumer products and manufacturing industries, and mortgage loans, other real estate-related senior and subordinated debt securities, and residential mortgage-backed securities. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Tecon Corp. operates as a holding company. The firm through its subsidiaries provides resort property development, water supply, and marketing services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of SITE Centers Corp., American Industrial Properties REIT, Inc. is a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT. The company is based in Irving, TX. American Industrial Properties REIT was acquired by SITE Centers Corp. on May 15, 2001 for $146.25 million.

Land/Water/Sky LLC operates as a brokerage that specializes in large rural property transaction. The company was founded by Michael A. Luigs and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.