There, he worked for Franchise Finance Corporation of America, a private REIT.īy 1992, he had convinced the founder, Morton Fleischer, to take it public… an effort that ultimately ended in success in 1994. During that time, he studied at night to get his MBA and, upon completion, moved out to Arizona.
According to him, that turned him into “a credit geek.”īut he was hardly content to stay there. He went to Washington and Lee University, where many of my friends graduated from.Īfter earning his degree, he went to Atlanta, Georgia, to start a job as a commercial banker and credit analyst – roles he held for six years. As such, I’ve decided to share parts of my interview with him, beginning with a more personalized introduction of who he is and what he’s done.Īs I explained to video viewers, I’ve known Chris for a decade or longer. When I spoke with Chris last month, he mentioned the move only briefly, saying he “stepped down.” That was it, and so I respect him enough to leave it that way.īesides, there was a whole lot more to talk about, believe it or not. Volk will receive payments and other benefits in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement…” Volk’s employment agreement… he will resign as chairman of the board and as a board member or manager of any company affiliates as applicable. Volk, the company’s executive chairman, without cause. “On December 27, 2021, STORE Capital Corporation… terminated the employment of Christopher H. So let me quote the SEC filing the REIT made on the subject: It was a pretty big and surprising deal when his departure from STORE was announced. As of late December, however, he’s no longer with that company.īut that doesn’t mean he isn’t still very, very much on my radar. In the past, that was because he was CEO or executive chairman of STORE Capital ( STOR), a real estate investment trust ('REIT') he ran very, very well.
I’ve even interviewed him more than once for my exclusive iREIT on Alpha From the Ground Upvideo chat series. My regular readers should know that name considering how I’ve mentioned him multiple times in my regular articles. Without it, I wouldn’t know someone like Chris Volk. That’s why it would be insane of me not to appreciate what I have spread out in front of me. The best qualities of my business life back then have only been magnified, allowing me to meet even more great people… contribute even more to those around me… and expand my own horizons along the way even more intensely. Looking back, I have many, many worthwhile memories I wouldn’t trade for the world. And I think it’s safe to say that I always appreciate it, no matter how frustrating certain situations might become.īack when I was a commercial real estate developer – right up until the housing crash – I got to meet great people and help build individual wealth (not just my own) and contribute to the community… all the while growing as a person and a professional.
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