Daniel Ragosta
Chief Operating Officer
Daniel joined the Bluedog family in June of 2015 as Senior Accountant and after several promotions through the years, he was named the Company’s first Chief Operating Officer in 2024.
A graduate of the University of Rhode Island's College of Business, Daniel began his professional career in public accounting where he gained valuable knowledge by serving as an auditor to the firm’s real estate and hospitality clients. Prior to joining Bluedog, he used his accounting background along with a passion for investing to co-found and operate a family office stock options & real estate investment company.
Daniel is responsible for a wide variety of tasks throughout the organization. His main responsibilities include managing all day-to-day activities of the corporate office by setting and maintaining policies and procedures, daily cash management and reporting, and overseeing all activity relative to the Company’s private lending platform. He works closely with banks, attorneys, borrowers, and investors on a daily basis, and also works closely with the Company’s CFO on sourcing and maintaining financing opportunities, specifically for the lending department. Daniel also handles a wide range of tasks within the accounting department including account reconciliations, financial reporting, and investor distributions.
Daniel sits on the Company’s Executive Committee and brings a standard of work ethic that sets a high bar for all those that work with him. His loyalty, hard work & dedication have earned him the respect & admiration of both his colleagues and superiors. He is a natural leader and a key component to Bluedog’s continued success.
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e-mail: dragosta@bluedogcap.com