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The Rood Investments Team

Darris Cassidy

Darris Cassidy

President

Darris Cassidy has spent his entire 20+ year career in commercial real estate finance and investments. He possesses both debt and equity expertise across nearly every real estate asset type and strategy, having participated in billions of dollars in transactions.

As President of Rood Investments, Darris oversees the performance of the existing portfolio and is responsible for sourcing and allocating investment capital into new opportunities.

Prior to joining Rood Investments, Darris was with a 30+ year real estate investment firm, where he remains a Principal. During his tenure his primary duties were as the CFO and lead capital raiser, having raised ~$750M in high net worth and family office capital for various investment funds and single asset opportunities.

Darris is a graduate of Gonzaga University. 

Chi Phan

Chi Phan

Controller

After working for several years as a senior accountant for a wholesale distributor, Chi joined the Rood Investments team in 2016. In the controller position, Chi is responsible for everything accounting, including financial statement preparation for all RI entities, cash management, and accounts payable.

Chi earned a B.A. in accounting from Portland State University.

Joe Forgione

Joe Forgione

Chief Operating Officer