Ethan Penner — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Creator of the CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) market
Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Real Estate Investors
Cofounder and Executive Chairman of Digital Locke
Chairman of Hill Street Realty
Author of 'Greatness is a Choice' and 'Awareness in Prayer'
Independent candidate for California Governor in 2026
Professor

Biography

Ethan Penner is a prominent figure in the financial and real estate sectors, known for creating the CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) market. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Real Estate Investors, Cofounder and Executive Chairman of Digital Locke, and Chairman of Hill Street Realty. Earlier in his career, he was President at CBRE Capital Partners.