CREA, LLC said it named Ed Stone as chief credit officer. Stone will lead and further develop CREA’s credit and underwriting functions as well as its construction feasibility and monitoring group, the company said.

“As a previous investor in CREA I truly admired the leadership and operations demonstrated at the firm,” said Stone.  “As its new CCO I aspire to effectively contribute to supporting CREA’s growth and strengthening the confidence our partners have bestowed on the company.”