private real estate investment

Mr. Bencuya is a Principal and Co-Founder of Tryperion Holdings. His primary responsibilities include sourcing and executing new investments, procuring asset financing and directing the firm’s investment strategy.
He was a Vice President of Acquisitions for Canyon Capital Realty Advisors and the Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Studies from Yale University, and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Bencuya is a member of ULI.
jpudelko@tryperion.com

Mr. Kowell previously served as Managing Director – Asset Management at Watt Investment Partners and, before that, as Senior Vice President at Gaw Capital US. Between such leadership positions, he was responsible for all asset management functions, including but not limited to asset performance, business plan execution, contract negotiation, risk management, client reporting, team oversight, and instituting best practices. Further, during his 20+ year investment career, which includes previously-held positions at The Carlyle Group and ASB Real Estate Investments, Mr. Kowell has in-depth experience in (i) acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, development, dispositions, financing, and client relations, (ii) most asset types and risk profiles, and (iii) a variety of deal structures. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

akowell@tryperion.com
(310) 421-1061

Mr. Kowell serves as Managing Director – Head of Asset Management of Tryperion Holdings, where he is responsible for asset and portfolio management. Prior to joining our team, Mr. Kowell served as Managing Director – Asset Management at Watt Investment Partners and, before that, as Senior Vice President at Gaw Capital USA; between such leadership positions, he was responsible for all asset management functions, including but not limited to asset performance, business plan execution, contract negotiation, risk management, client reporting, team oversight, and instituting best practices. Further, during his 20+ year investment career, which includes the aforementioned roles as well as previously held positions at The Carlyle Group and ASB Real Estate Investments, Mr. Kowell has in-depth experience in (i) acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, development, dispositions, financing, and client relations, (ii) most asset types and risk profiles (from core to opportunistic investments) across the United States, and (iii) most investment vehicles and deal structures (e.g., open/close-end funds, separate accounts, and joint-venture & direct investments). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his position at Tryperion Holdings LLC, Mr. Kowell concurrently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the management entity (i.e., SW Manager LLC) for Streitwise, a public, non-traded REIT.

Mr. Wills in the Marketing DIrector for Tryperion Partners. Prior to joining Streitwise, Mr. Wills was responsible for managing the lead generation for those seeking to put alternative investments into their retirement. This included digital currency assets such as Bitcoin as well precious metals assets like gold. Previously, Mr. Wills was the Director of Lead Generation at GTMA, a real estate marketing agency, where he was responsible for managing the lead generation & marketing of over 200 large multifamily properties nationwide. Mr. Wills holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Florida.

awills@tryperion.com
(310) 421-1031

Ms. Rickert is a Vice President at Tryperion Holdings.  Her primary responsibilities include underwriting new deals, closing acquisitions, and assisting the investment committee.
Prior to joining Tryperion Holdings, Ms. Rickert was an Associate at Eastdil Secured in the Debt Placement group, where she was responsible for underwriting, sourcing, and structuring financings in all major property types across the country. From 2011 to 2015, Ms. Rickert was employed at GE Capital Real Estate, serving as an analyst with the Risk Management Program until 2013, and as an Associate with the New York Capital Markets team from 2013 to 2015.Ms. Rickert received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. She is a member of ULI.
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lrickert@tryperion.com
(310) 421-1039