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REMEMBERING JEFF DIGEL R eal estate combined Jeff Digel's interests in architecture, finance, geography and economic systems. As he built his career, Jeff was drawn to the investment side of the business. He co-founded and served as Executive Vice President for iStar Financial Inc., where he helped build the company's investment team and originated more than $3 billion in structured finance assets. He went on to Figure Eight Properties forming a company that brought personal, concierge-level services to his clients. Jeff was equally committed to philanthropy and community action. He was the co-founder and first chairman of the board of Covenant Preparatory School, an independent, interfaith, tuition-free middle school for boys from underserved families in the Hartford Area. Jeff also served on nonprofit boards for organizations including: Charter Oak Cultural Center, Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity and Achievement First Hartford Academy. Annually, at Building Foundations, we pay tribute to our colleague and friend by presenting the Jeffrey Digel Award to a member of the industry that embodies the characteristics of Jeff's legacy. 2022 JEFFREY DIGEL AWARD RECIPIENT: ALAN LAZOWSKI Chairman, CEO and Founder LAZ Parking 2023 BUILDING FOUNDATIONS COMMITTEE Edmund Kindelan* CohnReznick Dave Soule* Smith Brothers Mark Vasington* Retired, First American Title Insurance Company Michael Riccio* CBRE Mark Duclos* Sentry Commercial Nando Parete* Cigna Brian Zelman* Zelman Real Estate Melissa Ferrucci CohnReznick Chris Arnold Liberty Bank Jessica Dziob Phase Zero Randy Salvatore RMS Investments Mike Kolakowski KBE Building Corporation Barrie Deschaine KBE Building Corporation Jane Davey LAZ Investments James Lane Webster Bank Matt Halprin New England Retail Properties, Inc. Frank Apicelli Carlton Fields David Ingram UBS Gregory R. Faulkner Robinson+Cole UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT | COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2022 | 9 * denotes Building Foundations Founding Committee Member The Building Foundations Committee presents a contribution to Covenant Preparatory School in Jeff Digel's memory.