Mr. Daniel M. Palmier is President & CEO and founder of UC Funding LLC. UC Funding LLC, a specialty finance lender, founded in 2010 providing bridge, mezzanine equity and permanent loan solutions. UC has originated $500 Million since inception and projects over $1 Billion by the end of 2012. Previously, Mr. Palmier co-founded and acted as President and CEO of Potomac Realty Capital. Potomac originated $3 Billion from 2004-2009. He has been in the real estate and financing business for over 25 years, cultivating strong relationships with both leading senior lenders and real estate entrepreneurs. Before launching Potomac Realty Capital, Mr. Palmier was Executive Vice President of Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE: “ABR”), overseeing the company’s overall credit, risk and asset management functions. During his seven years with Arbor, he structured, asset-managed and financed $2 Billion of structured finance projects. During his final three years at Arbor, Mr. Palmier structured and originated the highest volume of transactions for the firm. He also co-managed Arbor's Road Show for a $120 Million 144A equity raise (2003), first CDO issuance (2004) and ABR's IPO (2004).