Kevin Newell is a MBA graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with an emphasis in Finance and Management, and an ACRE Alum at Marquette University. As Founder, Newell serves as president and CEO of Royal Capital. Prior to founding Royal Capital, Newell spent three years in public finance where he led efforts to allocate over $200Million in Federal and State resources as the Senior Underwriter and in the former he successfully managed over $100Million in loan assets as the Asset Manager of the Risk Based Portfolio. Newell’s leadership led to the deployment of the largest single allocation of Federal 9% Tax Credits in US History. Newell’s commitment to the community is highlighted by his community and corporate affiliations including Junior Business Academy, Guest House of Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, MLK Economic Development Corporation. He also received the following awards and recognitions: 40 Under 40 (Business Journal), Top 75 Power Brokers (Milwaukee), and 17 People to Watch in 2017 (Business Journal).