Leonard M. Tannenbaum is a distinguished real estate executive with more than 35 years of experience in investment, acquisition, development, and asset management. He began his career in the 1980s founding LJT & Associates, a firm specializing in healthcare real estate, where he successfully owned and operated nursing homes and medical facilities across the United States. Tannenbaum's early ventures honed his expertise in value-add strategies, distressed asset turnarounds, and operational enhancements, establishing him as a leader in niche real estate sectors. In 2003, Tannenbaum co-founded Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc., a prominent hotel-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), serving as Chairman and CEO until 2010. During his tenure, he oversaw the acquisition of over $3 billion in high-quality hotel properties, transforming the company into one of the nation's largest upscale hotel REITs with a market capitalization exceeding $2 billion. His achievements include navigating complex transactions, optimizing portfolios for superior returns, and delivering substantial shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation. As Executive Chairman of Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc., Tannenbaum provides strategic oversight and direction, steering the company toward opportunistic investments in commercial real estate, including multifamily, hospitality, and healthcare assets. His visionary leadership leverages decades of market insight to identify undervalued opportunities, drive portfolio growth, and maximize long-term returns for investors.