Mr. Way is a Director in the Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services practice within Houlihan Lokey’s Financial and Valuation Advisory business. He is based in the firm’s Dallas office.
Mr. Way has nearly two decades of experience in commercial real estate and fixed income valuation for financial reporting (fair value and business combination accounting), tax reporting, and other purposes. In addition, he is experienced with financial and commercial due diligence and strategic consulting for real estate investors and occupiers. Mr. Way’s experience spans both public and private, domestic and international clients, including financial institutions, REITs, government entities, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and private investors.
Mr. Way has led teams on valuation, model integrity, governance structures, financial reporting/operating risk assessment, and transaction advisory engagements across all major property types, with an emphasis on the hospitality sector.
Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey, Mr. Way served as a Director in PwC’s Financial Markets – Real Estate group.
Mr. Way holds a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College and both an MSA and an MBA from Northeastern University. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Nariet, and the Urban Land Institute. Historically, Mr. Way has served as a Senior Advisor to the publication Emerging Trends in Real Estate.