Our Firm

People Are Our Greatest Asset

Providing innovative capital and certainty of execution to American businesses

Fundamental Income is a leading capital provider to middle market businesses across North America, using real estate to help them grow and transform. We specialize in single-tenant, free-standing real estate — the backbone of American businesses.

Fundamental Income History

Dec 2018
Fundamental Income Founded
Apr 2020
Partnered with Brookfield
Dec 2022
Surpassed $1B in Investments
Mar 2023
First ABS Bond Issuance; $328.9M
Nov 2023
Second ABS Bond Issuance; $314.9M
Oct 2024
Third ABS Issuance; Received first 'AAA' rating from S&P
Jul 2025
Fundamental Income acquired by Starwood Property Trust for $2.2B
Oct 2025
Fourth ABS Issuance; $391.1M
Mar 2026
Fifth ABS Issuance; $466.4M
Jul 2026
Sixth ABS Issuance; $321.0M
Jul 2026
Record $569M in Originations in First Year Under Starwood's Ownership

Our Leadership

Drawing on decades of experience, our leadership team’s deep institutional knowledge gives us a unique understanding of what matters to operating companies, their owners, lenders and professional advisors. We take pride in building mutually beneficial relationships, being constructive, and are dedicated to helping build better businesses.

Chris Burbach, CFA
President & Chief Executive Officer
Reed Dodenhoff
Chief Investment Officer
Matt Burbach
Chief Operating Officer
Tanner Phillips
Chief Portfolio Officer
Tristen Pfeifer, CFA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS
James Barranco
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS
Jordan Medl
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS

Our Team

Martin Burch
Vice President, Investments
Jack Carlino
Vice President, Investments
Erin Fearon
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENTS
Jonathan Jaggard
Vice President, Investments
Pavan Koneru
Analyst, Investments
Jennifer McGarvey
SENIOR MANAGER OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Kelsey McKone
SENIOR MANAGER OF HR & COMPANY CULTURE
George Rouman
ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENTS
Mandy Ruehle
SENIOR MANAGER OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Ivan Teng
ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENTS

A Starwood Company

Middle market businesses need reliable capital partners now more than ever. We are a dependable, long-term partner, owned by Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), focused on helping companies scale and operate most efficiently.

Starwood Property Trust, an affiliate of global investment firm Starwood Capital Group, has successfully deployed $108 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of $30 billion across debt and equity investments.

 

Careers

We know that success hinges on the talent, expertise, and dedication of our people. We share an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for achievement. We value hard work but also know that enjoying the journey is as important as reaching the destination.TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER