Asset-Backed Alert - The Grapevine: Natalie Viola joins PLG

Former CBRE Investment Management director Natalie Viola has joined PACE Loan Group to help expand its California coverage. She arrived on March 9 in Los Angeles as a senior vice president and originator of commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy loans, reporting to managing director Peter Grabell. Viola joined CBRE in 2022 and worked on property and fund financing until her departure last year. Before that, she spent a year as a vice president at Calmwater Capital, following a three-plus-year stint at Mosaic Real Estate Investors. Earlier stops include FTI Consulting and Nomura.

Viola’s addition reflects PACE Loan Group’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support growing demand for sustainable financing solutions across key markets. With a strong background in structured finance and real estate investment, she brings a strategic perspective to originating and executing PACE transactions throughout California.

As the commercial real estate landscape increasingly prioritizes energy efficiency and resiliency, C-PACE financing continues to play a critical role in enabling property owners to fund improvements with long-term benefits. Viola will work closely with clients and partners to deliver tailored financing strategies that align with both environmental goals and financial performance.