swhittington@1stsss.com
(817) 756-7217
1701 W. Northwest Hwy., Suite 100 Grapevine, TX 76051
Stephanie Whittington
SVP of Operations
To call Stephanie Whittington an accomplished multi-tasker (in every aspect of her life!) could easily qualify as the understatement of the century. If a contract involves changes of ownership, mergers and acquisitions, facilitation of loan assumptions, and/or chasing down lender consents, it’s a safe bet Stephanie has juggled the million and one unique moving parts, pieces, and relationships associated with every CMBS transaction that crosses her desk. It’s next-level organization and vision that’s been gained through years of working with CMBS servicers and other related stakeholders. It’s also the reason she’s helped to close more than 500 CMBS loan assumptions among many other workouts and lender consents. As Sr. Vice President of Operations, Stephanie heads up the Assumptions and Consents lines of business, ensures the company has all the necessary processes and procedures in excellent working order, and oversees special projects and opportunities as they present themselves.
Her reputation throughout the industry is no secret either. As an alumnae guest speaker (her University of North Texas degree is in Risk, Insurance, and Financial Services) for the UNT Real Estate Department, a panelist for ICSC Law Symposium, and a regular podcast and webinar guest and instructor, Stephanie makes it a priority to share what she’s learned about business in general, the highly specialized world of CMBS, and the power of relationships. “I’m proud of the clients I’ve had the opportunity to serve,” she says. “They’re the big hitters in the world of CMBS, sometimes with portfolios over a billion dollars. That’s a lot of trust to place on our team but it’s a privilege to be a part of their transactions.”
Outside of the office, Stephanie spends most of her time training for the next mountain bike race. Stephanie and her husband train for and compete in all cycling disciplines but primarily focus on marathon mountain bike races such as Arkansas’s Ouachita Challenge and Missouri’s BT Epic.