Mark Perkowski is a Senior Vice President within Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group, bringing 15 years of experience structuring and originating commercial real estate debt. Mark has originated more than $1.25 billion in commercial real estate transactions across a broad range of property types, including shopping centers, market-rate multifamily and student housing, industrial portfolios, and hotels. He works with property owners to evaluate financing alternatives and structure loans that align with their investment objectives.

Mark leverages Draper and Kramer’s extensive lender relationships, including its 25 correspondent life insurance companies, alongside banks, debt funds, and agency lenders, to identify financing options suited to each transaction. By maintaining strong lender relationships and understanding the unique characteristics of each property and borrower, he helps clients navigate the financing process and evaluate alternatives based on proceeds, pricing, loan structure, and flexibility.

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Mark now lives in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood with his wife and two daughters.