Our Team
ABP Capital’s team is comprised of skilled problem solvers with a long history of success across myriad industries. No matter the background – real estate, lending, engineering, construction, manufacturing, business operations, corporate strategy or banking – each team member is meticulous, agile and collaborative.
The Founders
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Michael Persall is Founder and Chairman of ABP Capital and is the Owner and Chairman of C3Bank, a nationally chartered bank he and his partners acquired in 2014. Mr. Persall is also a Founder and Board Member of Blooma—an AI-powered loan origination platform—and is a Lead Investor and Board member for Vuori—a performance apparel company.
Mr. Persall graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of San Diego and began his career with Ernst & Young as a CPA before serving in executive and board member roles with companies specializing in banking, real estate, and construction. Prior to founding ABP Capital, he founded Persall Group, which focused on investments in real estate, distressed assets, securities, and commercial notes. During his career, Mr. Persall has deployed over $2 billion across investments in loans, real estate, equities, banks, and more.
Philanthropically, Mr. Persall is an active supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Diabetes Research Connection. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of San Diego and is an active member of YPO.