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RELA honors William C. McCahill and Murray F. Mascis.


The Real Estate Lenders Association proudly conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award on two highly-regarded members of the real estate finance industry--William C. McCahill, Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer of Bank of America
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Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world.
, and Murray F. Mascis, recently retired from Washington Mutual “WaMu” redirects here. For the Washington, DC radio station, see WAMU.

Washington Mutual (or WaMu; NYSE: WM) is the United States' largest savings and loan association.
 Bank F.A. as Vice President. A capacity audience was present at The Sky Club on Tuesday morning, June 14, to honor the recipients.

RELA President George Gnad, in the role of Master of Ceremonies, introduced Matt Landau lan·dau  
n.
1. A four-wheeled carriage with front and back passenger seats that face each other and a roof in two sections that can be lowered or detached.

2. A style of automobile with a similar roof.
, a charter member of RELA, Past President, and current Chair of the Board of Directors, who delivered a humorous Keynote Address keynote address
n.
An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech.

Noun 1.
 to a receptive audience of colleagues and family members of the honorees.

Robert J. Persico of PB Capital presented the award to Mr. McCahill, and Michael D. Lappin of The Community Preservation Corporation did the honors for Mr. Mascis. While the introductory and acceptance speeches were heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing  
adj.
1. Causing gladness and pleasure.

2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale.

Adj. 1.
, humorous, and personal, they provided a history lesson from the viewpoint of those whose leadership shaped the real estate finance industry over the last several decades.

The Real Estate Lenders Association was incorporated in 1991 to provide a forum for real estate lenders to advance their knowledge and expertise in their industry. Membership is open to real estate lenders and equity providers. Visit RELA at www.rela.org for information and upcoming events, or call 212-692-9379.

L to R: Matt Landau, Bob Persico, Bill McCahill, Murray Mascis, Mike Lappin, George Gnad

Honoree William C. McCahill with presenter Robert J. Persico

L to R: RELA Chair of the Board and Keynoter key·not·er  
n.
One who gives a keynote address.
 Matthew Landau, with RELA President and Master of Ceremonies George Gnad

R to L: Honoree Murray F. Mascis with presenter Michael D. Lappin

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Title Annotation:Real Estate Lenders Association
Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 10, 2005
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