Key Factors to Success

Respond swiftly to client requests. Increase service availability to suit the demands of the client. Market volatility and risk are both reduced because of increased speed.
Keeping open lines of communication between Diversified Commercial Capital and its clients to achieve the greatest degree of customer satisfaction and a long-lasting reputation in the community.
Be able to give clients a memorable, personalized, and one-of-a-kind experience for from small to large loan requests.
Encourage client input and enhance the service tailored to each request.
Maintain a vast and expansive network of lenders nationwide to ensure the delivery of the best financing structures available in the market.

Our Team

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Chris Natale

Managing Principal and Co-Founder

Chris Natale started Diversified Commercial Capital in October 2021 after years of experience on the commercial mortgage banking and brokerage sides. Mr. Natale was integral in closing nearly a half-billion dollars in funded debt and equity transactions nationwide.

Since 2002, Mr. Natale has had extensive experience throughout the commercial finance industry, where he produced, analyzed, and underwrote commercial construction, permanent, and C&I loans on a national level. Mr. Natale has experience with permanent, bridge, construction, and mezzanine loans on office, industrial, retail, multi-family, and healthcare, properties.

Chris gained extensive banking experience as an analyst, underwriter, lender, and portfolio manager for regional and national banks, private wealth specialists, and private equity institutions. Chris earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In his free time, Chris loves to travel, sports, and spends time with friends and family.

Mr. Natale is also the Director of Finance for Diversified Partners, LLC. Professional affiliations include Arizona Commercial Mortgage Lenders Association (Director) and ICSC. Within the community, Chris is a mentor for the Challenge Foundation, a member of the executive committee and board member of the Phoenix Theatre Company, a board member of the Men's Art Council and executive committee member of ARTenders for the Phoenix Art Museum, and an Advisory Board member of Scottsdale Community Bank.

Walt Brown, Jr.

Co-Founder

After years of a successful business relationship, Walt Brown, Jr partnered with Chris. As the Founder, CEO, and Designated Broker of Diversified Partners, LLC, Mr. Brown has brought significant experience in all aspects of the commercial real estate industry over the last nineteen years.

Walt began his career in commercial real estate in California in 1990. He focused on learning and understanding the real estate business while creating valuable relationships through his positions with Terranomics Retail Services (San Francisco & Newport Beach) and then Mahler & Company (Beverly Hills). In 1992, Walt moved from California to Arizona and further expanded his real estate knowledge and contact base as a commercial agent at Core-Jackson, Oncor International (Phoenix). In 1996, he founded Diversified Partners as a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company. Over the years, Walt’s passion, executive oversight, and “big picture” mentality have contributed to Diversified Partners evolving into one of Arizona's leading Development and Brokerage firms.

Together with past and present partners, he has leased, sold, and/or developed more than 5,000 commercial properties and more than 12 million square feet of retail properties located throughout the country. From this, he has established quality and long-lasting relationships with national credit tenants such as LA Fitness, Walmart, and Home Depot, multiple banks and financial institutions, public/private REITs, and numerous major brokerage firms across the United States.

In addition to his successful professional career, Walt is the devoted father of two sons, Wally III and Cooper James. Family is his number one priority, and he makes sure to set aside time for his sons and his, brothers and sisters. These strong family values are embedded in all facets of Diversified’s business.

Walt was a collegiate football athlete at the University of New Mexico and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985.

Walt has an unmatched passion for dedicating time and contributing monetarily to various charitable organizations, including Home Base Youth, Fresh Start, Labors Community, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.