David Kramer

Stratus Building Solutions is a globally recognized leader in building services, celebrated as the fastest-growing company in its field. We set benchmarks for excellence in building maintenance and franchising while promoting health-conscious and eco-friendly practices. At the forefront of green janitorial services, Stratus provides innovative solutions that create sustainable, healthier workplaces. Our GreenClean program features EPA-approved, biodegradable, non-toxic products, along with advanced tools like HEPA filters, UV-C light technology, and microfibers to reduce chemical usage. Our Green Seal-certified offerings ensure effective results with minimal environmental impact. Specializing in Green Business and LEED-compliant cleaning, Stratus helps businesses foster productive, eco-friendly environments. By leveraging sustainability-focused practices, we meet the highest standards in the industry. Stratus also empowers entrepreneurs with franchise opportunities. Franchisees gain access to training, a customer base, optional financing, affordable insurance, and administrative assistance, including bookkeeping and inspections to maintain quality. Our tools and expert guidance ensure success, even for those without prior experience. As an innovative leader, Stratus merges unmatched expertise, green initiatives, and dynamic franchise opportunities. We remain committed to advancing sustainability, supporting entrepreneurs, and redefining commercial cleaning practices.

-Developed a comprehensive plan for buying, renovating, and renting houses in a targeted area of Detroit for investment and renting purposes -Acquired and managed a portfolio of properties in Detroit, ensuring optimal ROI -Conducted thorough market research to identify profitable opportunities and potential risks in the local real estate market -Established and maintained positive relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective property renovations -Utilized financial analysis and forecasting techniques to assess property investment opportunities and maximize rental income -Effectively handled property maintenance, repairs, and tenant concerns to ensure high tenant satisfaction and retention -Demonstrated strong negotiation skills in acquiring properties at favorable prices and terms

• Hired to build and implement the first Fixed Income platform for Securities Lending. • Developed a portfolio of relationships that included banks, broker dealers, and hedge funds to generate revenue and offer full securities lending fixed income services. • Generated >$2.5M annually in revenue from a matchbook consisting of fixed income products. Started with zero balances firm wide in the product. • Work directly with credit and legal, to sign on new counterparts, to facilitate borrowing and lending. • Borrowed bonds, through fully paid and Repo agreements with hedge funds, to generate new revenue streams. • Provided Fixed Income market color to all hedge fund clients and internal traders. • Collaborated with corporate actions and compliance to analyze, advise, and mitigate firm risk. • Provided funding and liquidity to the firm through Securities Lending and Repo agreements.

•Generated >$10MM annually in revenue and savings using fixed income products. •Worked directly with WFS fixed income traders and Hedge Funds, while locating bonds and facilitating market strategy. •Collaborated with the Prime Brokerage Sales team to manage accounts and realize synergies, resulting in maximized firm profits. •Managed a $6BN book in all day-to-day borrowing and loaning consisting of Investment Grade, High Yield, Distressed Debt, Convertible Bonds, and Emerging Markets. •Covered all short positions, maximizing rates for firm traders and Hedge Funds while loaning long positions in order to cut carry costs. •Mediated all buy-in threats and served as a liaison for the counter party to the trader or Hedge Fund client. •Covered ETF’s and ran a match book generating $10K per day for over two years. •Collaborated with Delta One to create ETFs to cover firm positions and matchbook revenue generation. •Established relationships with securities lending ETF traders, firm traders and hedge funds. •Worked with the Swaps group to identify synergies in various markets including Single Stock Futures, TRS, and Synthetics. •Developed an in-depth knowledge of swaps for funding purposes and revenue generation. •Identified and established relationships with swap dealers, hedge funds, and insurance companies. •Hired to develop and establish the equity finance platform as part of the equity derivatives business. •Oversaw the development of the platform in collaboration with the operations team to ensure maximum efficiency in all day-to-day activities. •Provided effective funding opportunities, saving the firm $7MM annually. •Teamed with the equity finance group to generate $10MM annually in revenue from a matchbook consisting of all equity products. •Worked with derivative traders, providing market color to facilitate hedging strategies as well as collars for specific trades.

-Approved short sales in U.S. domestic equities for brokers and traders of Bear Stearns and for various clearance accounts -Interacted with traders while serving as primary contact and sales support for major clearance accounts, including hedge funds -Analyzed equity positions and re-borrowed stock to enhance interest rebates and maximize profits for customers and Bear Stearns -Negotiated rebate rates with lenders to ensure customer satisfaction as well as the maximization of profits -Located and borrowed stock from major institutions and brokers to cover short positions for clearance accounts and firm positions -Acted as a liaison between the sales desk and the buy-in department to minimize the possibility of a buy-in -Monitored billions of dollars in balances to insure maximum bank allocations