Partner, Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Neville served as AWH's Chief Financial Officer from August 2020 through November 2023 and previously served as the SVP Finance. In these roles, he was responsible for the Company's accounting, finance, M&A, IT and procurement functions. Prior to AWH, Mr. Neville worked at SLS Capital, a special situations hedge fund based in New York. He served as a Managing Director from January 2015 to March 2019 and as an Analyst from April 2010 to January 2015. Previously, he worked as an investment banker at Credit Suisse in the Technology Group, where he worked on mergers & acquisitions and IPO transactions. Mr. Neville earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University.
Leonard M. Tannenbaum, CFA
Founder and Executive Chairman of TCG/Tannenbaum
Leonard M. Tannenbaum, CFA, is the Founder and Executive Chairman of TCG/Tannenbaum Capital Group, an alternative investment firm specializing in private credit, real estate, and strategic general partnerships. With a central focus on credit for over three decades, Len has accumulated vast experience, having underwritten billions in loans, and led numerous companies to public offerings. His expertise extends to permanent capital vehicles and various special purpose vehicles (SPVs) such as BDCs, Hedge Funds, and CLOs.
At the age of 27, Len embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by establishing Fifth Street Capital from a humble two-room office in White Plains, NY. Under his leadership, Fifth Street Capital evolved into a nationwide alternative credit asset manager with offices across Palo Alto, Chicago, and Greenwich. Managing $5 billion in assets across multiple private investment vehicles and publicly traded companies, Fifth Street played a pivotal role in providing flexible capital solutions to emerging middle-market businesses. Following the sale to Oaktree Capital Management in 2017, Len founded his family office, overseeing capital allocation across diverse strategies.
Amidst the pandemic, Len founded AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCG), a publicly traded REIT specializing in institutional lending secured by commercial real estate. AFC Gamma also focuses on providing financing to state-licensed cannabis operators.
Raised on Long Island by a Cuban exile mother and a father who served as the managing partner of a law firm, Len’s upbringing instilled in him a strong drive for success. A graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he holds a B.S. in Economics and an MBA in Finance as part of the sub-matriculation program. Additionally, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst. In 2013, Len was honored with the M&A Advisor Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Award and inducted into the M&A Advisor Hall of Fame.
As a proud Cuban American, Len actively contributes to various initiatives, including serving as a member of the US Senate Republican Task Force on Hispanic Affairs Under Senator Orrin Hatch, and participating in the pro-business Cuban Chamber of Commerce. Len is affiliated with esteemed organizations such as The Wharton Graduate Executive Board, Young Presidents Organization, Family Office Principals Group, and Menorah Partners. A dedicated philanthropist, he is particularly passionate about wildlife preservation, children’s welfare, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
His philanthropic efforts extend to supporting organizations such as The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Yo Soy Ella, P.A. CASA (Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), Corners Outreach, Chess in the Schools, and The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society.
Partner, President
Robyn Tannenbaum began her career in the investment banking healthcare division at CIT Group in honor of her late father, a cardiologist, and her mother, a nurse, with the goal of helping others live longer, healthier lives. She held many positions at CIT Group, primarily focusing on mergers & acquisitions and leveraged finance transactions for middle market healthcare companies. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lehigh University with a B.S. in Finance, concentration in Marketing and Public Relations. Mrs. Tannenbaum successfully managed three publicly traded entities while serving Fifth Street Asset Management as the Executive Director and Head of Investor Relations. Robyn was featured in NASDAQ’s Intro to an IRO (Investor Relations Officer) series. She was named IR Executive of the Year, IR Champion of the Year and Emerging Leader for Marketing, Communication and Business Development by the PR awards.
During the pandemic she partnered with Len Tannenbaum to create the REIT, AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCG) a publicly traded, institutional lender that originates, structures, and underwrites loans secured by commercial real estate. In addition, it also specializes in loans to state-licensed cannabis operators. Robyn’s originations expertise brought in over 700 million in deals to AFC Gamma.
She spearheaded the launch of the AFC Foundation, a non-profit that supports local charities recommended to the Foundation in the borrower’s home state. Robyn believes that cannabis is a regional business where operators become rooted in their local communities. Under Robyn’s leadership, AFC Foundation collected over $100,000 from their borrowers and matched donations.
To date the AFC Foundation has donated to the following charities: Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates Association ("PA CASA"), Yo Soy Ella, The Weldon Project, Corners Outreach and Chess in the Schools. Robyn is passionate about conservation and is event chair for the Palm Beach Zoo. She is an advocate for women in business and donates to Lehigh University College of Business. Mrs. Tannenbaum is happily married and the proud mother to her daughters Gemma & Ember.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Mr. Hetzel joined the Company’s external manager in September of 2020 as Controller and has been its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since March 2023. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hetzel served as VP of Finance for a real estate development and asset management company and spent seven years with PricewaterhouseCoopers where he was a manager in the REIT audit practice. Mr. Hetzel has over twelve years of real estate and financial management experience focused on real estate and REITs, including multi-family properties, hotels, office buildings, malls, strip centers and condominium development. Mr. Hetzel received a Master of Business Administration, Accounting BSBA and Finance BSBA from the University of Central Florida and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
Chief Legal Officer
Mr. Katz has over 7 years of experience advising public and private companies in acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate governance matters and continuous reporting obligations. He previously worked in the corporate and securities groups at national law firms and prior to joining AFC Gamma he led the corporate legal team at a unicorn technology company. Mr. Katz received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.S. from the University of Maryland.