PACE Equity Appoints Director of Lending Partnerships to Expand Lender Advantages
BISWIRE/Feb. 3, 2026 — PACE Equity, a national leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, announced that Eli Terry has assumed the new role of Director of Lending Partnerships, underscoring the firm’s strategic focus on deepening relationships with banks and institutional lenders as C-PACE deal size and transaction volume accelerate heading into 2026.
The role reflects PACE Equity’s continued growth and the increasing importance of close collaboration with senior lenders to efficiently structure and execute transactions. As Director of Lending Partnerships, Eli is responsible for developing and managing long-term, bilateral relationships with banks, credit unions, and debt funds nationwide, helping align capital providers, borrowers, and PACE Equity around optimized capital stacks.
“C-PACE has entered a new phase of maturity, where lender engagement and repeat collaboration are critical to getting deals done,” said Beau Engman, president and founder of PACE Equity. “Eli’s deep experience in relationship management and capital structuring makes him uniquely suited to lead this effort as we scale our platform and expand lender participation across the country.”
In his new role, Eli will work directly with senior lenders to support PACE Equity–originated transactions by identifying consenting lenders, improving underwriting alignment, and increasing closing efficiency. Just as importantly, he will partner with lenders to generate new, lender-sourced opportunities—leveraging C-PACE as a tool to help banks and credit providers complete transactions, deploy more capital, and expand deal flow through PACE Equity’s national origination platform.
Eli brings more than 15 years of experience in commercial real estate financial services, specializing in relationship management and capital stack structuring. Prior to joining PACE Equity, he held senior roles at boutique real estate capital advisory firms including JBA Equities, Cobble Hill Enterprises, and Portman Realty, advising owners and developers on complex debt and equity solutions. Since joining PACE Equity, he has served as a Market Leader, working closely with borrowers, lenders, and internal teams to integrate C-PACE financing into transactions nationwide.
“The goal is to build durable lender partnerships that create value on both sides of the table,” said Eli. “When lenders understand how C-PACE fits into the capital stack, it becomes a powerful tool for helping transactions move forward. I’m excited to grow relationships that drive repeat collaboration and support continued expansion across the market.”
Eli holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from the City University of New York’s Herbert H. Lehman College. He is also active in community service and has consistently volunteered with different organizations supporting educational initiatives for youth in the South Bronx and Manhattan.
About PACE Equity
With significant C-PACE experience and a direct lending model, PACE Equity contributes to a resilient capital stack. With almost $1 billion assets under management and $2 billion in committed capital, PACE Equity provides long-term, low-cost, non-recourse financing that enhances returns and moves projects forward. Learn more at pace-equity.com.
