Ricardo Rodriguez is a managing director on the investment team, responsible for deal origination and investment underwriting. Prior to joining Grain in 2020, Rodriguez served as president and CEO of Spirit MTA REIT, a net lease real estate investment trust (REIT) with approximately $2.5 billion in AUM. Previously, he held positions across Morgan Stanley’s Global Capital Markets division, including developed and emerging markets roles. Rodriguez holds a BS in engineering and economics from the United States Naval Academy. He resides in Florida with his wife and son.