KeyBank Expands Community Development Lending and Investment Equity Platform

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) is making significant strides to reinforce its equity syndication platform. Naomi See’s addition as a senior banker will help deepen institutional investor relationships and accelerate capital formation. Celia Smoot’s promotion to Head of Equity Originations will drive investment strategies and support the growth of the affordable housing equity pipeline. These strategic moves build upon previous appointments, such as Christina Knuckles as Head of Equity Syndications and Fund Management in March 2026 and Jon Burckin as a Senior Banker in Equity Distribution in July 2025. Together, these investments highlight KeyBank’s commitment to creating a high-performing equity syndication platform that spans acquisitions, fund management, syndication, and investor distribution. This expansion aims to better serve clients and investor partners, solidifying KeyBank’s position as a leading affordable housing lender.

KeyBank CDLI is focusing on strengthening its equity syndication platform to better serve clients and investor partners in affordable housing finance.

Naomi See joins as a Senior Banker, and Celia Smoot is promoted to Head of Equity Originations.

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