Mr. Thomas J. Durkin, also known as TJ, has been Chief Investment Officer of AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (MITT) since October 31, 2017 and serves as its Co-Portfolio Manager. Mr. Durkin serves as Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of residential mortgage and consumer debt securities portfolios at Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (Angelo, Gordon), the parent company of MITT's External Manager and as Head Trader of Angelo, Gordon's Residential and Consumer Debt business. He joined Angelo, Gordon in 2008. Prior to joining Angelo, Gordon & Co., Mr. Durkin began his career at Bear, Stearns & Co. where he served as Managing Director on the Non-Agency Trading focused on structuring and trading of multiple asset classes, including subprime, Alt-A, second lien and small balance commercial. He serves as a Board Member of VE International. He serves as a Board Member of Arc Home, Angelo Gordon's affiliated mortgage originator and GSE licensed servicer. He serves as a Member of the school's President Council. Mr. Durkin earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the Fordham University.