Andrea Peterson serves as Operations Manager of Hart Advisors Group, L.L.C., a real estate advisory firm established in 2008 specializing in commercial loan restructures, CMBS loan assumptions and equity portfolio management for commercial real estate loans and assets.

Prior to joining Hart Advisors Group, Andrea served as Operations & Events Manager of RBC Capital Markets' Real Estate Mortgage Capital business, which provided financing for commercial real estate across the United States. In this role, she was responsible for the day-to-day business operations of five regional offices. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and business unit Managing Director, Andrea assisted in building and developing the business infrastructure, managing the build-out and set-up of regional offices and technology infrastructure, training and developing employees and vendors for successful business policies and procedures, and crafting and coordinating client events contributing to over $2.3 billion in volume within the first year of launch.

Before joining RBC Capital Markets, Andrea was the Events Manager of Marketing for the North America Lending division of GE Real Estate. In this role, she crafted and managed over 200 annual client events across 6 lending regions and coordinated annual sales training conferences for 600+ GE employees, resulting in a $7 billion per-year national lending platform. Prior experience at GE included serving as lead Administrative & Events Coordinator for the North America Equity Joint Venture team, coordinating administrative and human resource responsibilities, client relations and events, and employee development and training.

Andrea's experience includes serving as Office Manager for several independent business owners in the financial services industry, managing everyday operations and administrative duties. Earlier as Personal Executive Assistant to Robert S. Folsom, (former Mayor of Dallas, Texas, and prominent real estate developer), she managed private assets and investments including a thoroughbred breeding and training program and personal banking relationships.

Andrea holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from LeTourneau University and is presently working toward a Master's Degree in Tourism Administration/Events & Meetings Management through The George Washington University. She is an active member in her local chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She served as the Area Coordinator for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) for the states of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico from 2000 through 2004, and presently serves in a mentorship role for a local group. She has also held both a Notary Public and Texas Real Estate License.