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TrustPoint AI Appoints Tres Seippel as Chief Innovation Officer

Jul 3, 2026 | By Startuprise io

TrustPoint AI, a provider of asset and portfolio management (APM) technology for construction, renovation, bridge, and land development lending, has appointed William "Tres" Seippel as Chief Innovation Officer.

In his new role, Seippel will lead the development of the company's data intelligence products, including portfolio risk scoring, loan grading, forecasting, and benchmarking models. He will also oversee AI-powered workflow automation across the entire loan lifecycle.

Tres Seippel brings nearly 20 years of experience working with REITs, lenders, and real estate advisory firms, with a strong background in data analytics and market intelligence. He previously held executive positions at Arbor Realty Trust, one of the largest CLO issuers and bridge lenders in the United States, and Genesis Capital, a leading residential transition lender. Earlier in his career, Seippel worked at Weitzman Associates, Corcoran Sunshine, and CoStar, gaining experience across the real estate industry.

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He holds a master's degree in International Real Estate from University College London (UCL), a Certificate in Real Estate Finance from New York University (NYU), and a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University. He is also an MAI-designated member of the Appraisal Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS).

"Tres brings something rare — expertise in sponsor and project underwriting combined with on-the-ground asset and draw management within construction lending. His vision aligns with our mission to bring trust and transparency to construction lending by reshaping industry standards and enabling institutional capital expansion," said John Adractas, CEO and Cofounder at TrustPoint AI. "Delighted and timely to welcome him during a period of rapid growth across our lender and capital provider network."

"Asset and portfolio management technology is emerging as a critical category for construction lenders – and TrustPoint AI is defining what that looks like," said Tres Seippel. "Intelligent, data-driven APM is more critical than ever. By leveraging AI to cut through the noise, TrustPoint AI not only drives efficiency and better borrower experiences but also empowers professionals with the insights needed to protect capital and scale responsibly.

About TrustPoint AI

Founded in 2020 by John Adractas, Michael Khait, and John Ryan, TrustPoint AI provides AI-powered technology for construction and real estate lending. Its platform helps lenders manage loans across new construction, renovation, bridge, and land development projects. The company offers three integrated solutions: workflow software, portfolio analytics and a services marketplace. These tools help lenders improve efficiency, manage risk, enhance the borrower experience, and grow their business while attracting institutional investment.

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