MFA Financial Unternehmenskultur

Mr. Bryan Wulfsohn, CFA serves as a Senior Vice President at MFA Financial, Inc. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Wulfsohn served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Inland Western Real Estate Trust, Inc., where he focused on corporate strategy. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Wulfsohn served as an associate in the capital markets group at CBA Commercial, LLC, an acquirer and securitizer of small balance commercial mortgages. Mr. Wulfsohn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Accounting from Franklin and Marshall College and he is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Kathleen A. Hanrahan has been the Chief Accounting Officer of MFA Financial, Inc. since October 7, 2011 and also serves as its Senior Vice President. Ms. Hanrahan served as Senior Vice President of Accounting at MFA Financial, Inc. from May 2008 to October 7, 2011. From 2007 to May 2008, Ms. Hanrahan served as a Vice President of Financial Reporting at Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC. From 1997 to 2006, she served as a First Vice President of Financial Reporting and served on the Disclosure, Corporate Benefits and Sarbanes-Oxley Committees for Independence Community Bank Corp. From 1992 to 1997, Ms. Hanrahan held various positions, including Controller, with North Side Savings Bank. Ms. Hanrahan began her career in public accounting with KPMG Peat Marwick (predecessor to KPMG LLP). Ms. Hanrahan is a Certified Public Accountant and has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Accounting from Pace University.

Mr. Stephen D. Yarad has been the Chief Financial Officer of MFA Financial, Inc. since September 21, 2010. Mr. Yarad served as a partner for KPMG LLP based in New York in the firm's financial services audit practice. Mr. Yarad is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in both New York and New Jersey.

John Elliott serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of MFA Financial. John started at MFA Financial in Mar of 2017. John currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.

Ron Freydberg serves as the Executive Vice President of MFA Financial. Ron started at MFA Financial in Jul of 1997. Ron currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.

Bryan Wulfsohn serves as the Senior Vice President of MFA Financial. Bryan started at MFA Financial in Feb of 2010. Bryan currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.

Hal Schwartz serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of MFA Financial. Hal started at MFA Financial in Aug of 2011. Hal currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.

Gudmundur Kristjansson serves as the Co-Chief Investment Officer of MFA Financial. Gudmundur currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.