Matt Rakowich is the Managing Director and Founder of RAK Realty Group. As a Denver native, Matt brings a deep understanding of both the real estate industry and the communities he serves, leveraging his extensive experience in commercial real estate finance, brokerage, and client relationship management.

Prior to founding RAK Realty Group, Matt served as Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank in Los Angeles, CA, where he sourced loan originations and managed a portfolio exceeding $700 million in project-level term loans, subscription lines, and fund facilities. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Analyst and Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, executing over $1.1 billion in loan originations and managing a $2 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio. Additionally, Matt worked at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Chicago, IL, specializing in industrial brokerage, where he advised clients on the leasing, purchasing, and disposition of industrial assets.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management with a Real Estate option from The Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business. He has also completed several advanced real estate programs, including UCLA Extension’s Real Estate Investment courses, ARGUS certification, and the Wells Fargo Financial Analyst Training Program.

In addition to his professional experience, Matt is an active member of NAIOP and a 2024 graduate of the NAIOP Young Professionals Group, a program focused on leadership and industry development within real estate.