The Company

About Cypress Exchange Properties

A healthcare-focused real estate investment sponsor operating nationwide, dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and sponsoring institutional-quality healthcare real estate investments for eligible investors.

Our Story

Specialized. Experienced. Institutional.

Cypress Exchange Properties was formed to provide eligible investors access to institutional-quality healthcare real estate through a disciplined acquisition and sponsorship platform. Our team brings deep experience in healthcare real estate investment, property operations, and securities structuring.

We operate as a sister company to Cypress West Partners, drawing on a shared foundation of healthcare real estate expertise and a consistent commitment to stewardship, transparency, and long-term investment quality.

14+
Years Experience
Cypress & Affiliates
50+
Healthcare Facilities
Acquired or Developed
National
Reach
11 U.S. States
Healthcare real estate exterior
Cypress West Partners

The Cypress Family of Companies

Cypress Exchange Properties operates as part of the broader Cypress family of companies, which includes Cypress West Partners — a healthcare real estate advisory and investment firm with a longstanding focus on acquisition, development, and management of purpose-built healthcare assets.

The relationship provides Cypress Exchange Properties with access to a deep network of healthcare real estate relationships, operational expertise, and a shared institutional investment philosophy.

National Perspective

Operating Nationwide

Our investment activities span healthcare markets across the United States, with a focus on well-located, purpose-built outpatient facilities in established and growing suburban markets.

We evaluate each market on the strength of its healthcare demand drivers, demographic profile, and competitive supply dynamics, seeking assets with long-term occupancy fundamentals.

Leadership

Leadership & Capital Markets

Our leadership team brings specialized experience across healthcare real estate, development, capital markets and investor relations.

Chris Cumella
Chris Cumella
Founder

As founder of the Cypress Companies, Mr. Cumella directs all aspects of the firm's strategic development, including property investments, acquisitions, and financing. He has spent the last 17 years focused on outpatient healthcare real estate and is frequently recognized in the industry as a key influencer and contributor.

Jason Anzalone
Jason Anzalone
Managing Partner

As Managing Partner, Jason is charged with leading all ground up development including oversight of due diligence, design/engineering, entitlements and construction for all projects. His ground up development background extends over 20 years in commercial real estate. His broad experience provides a great deal of diversity in having led development for nearly $500 million in projects.

Craig Cooper
Craig Cooper
Senior Vice President, Capital Markets and Closing

Mr. Cooper brings 32 years of experience in the financial services industry and, as a former financial professional and tax professional, provides a unique perspective to the team. He brings 20 years of capital markets experience in sales and distribution, national accounts, operations, and due diligence.

Steve Baker
Steve Baker
Senior Vice President, Capital Markets

Mr. Baker has been a prominent figure in the financial services industry since 2005, specializing in capital markets across the Mountain/Central United States and the Four Corners territories. With a distinguished track record as both a financial professional and wholesaler, Steve has consistently excelled in raising capital for a variety of investment vehicles.

Tania Jernigan
Tania Jernigan
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

With over 30 years in the field, Ms. Jernigan has established herself as a leading figure in financial and investor relations, serving both private and publicly traded companies.

Purpose-built healthcare facility
Values & Stewardship

Our Commitments

Institutional Standards

We apply institutional investment standards to every phase of acquisition, structuring, and asset management — regardless of offering size.

Transparency

We are committed to clear, timely investor communication throughout the investment lifecycle — from onboarding through disposition.

Healthcare Specialization

We invest exclusively in purpose-built healthcare assets, maintaining deep sector expertise rather than broad diversification.

Long-Term Thinking

We structure investments with a long-term orientation, prioritizing asset quality and tenant relationships over short-term optimization.

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