michaelMr. Persall is the Managing Member of ABP Capital. He is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in construction, real estate, and finance. In addition, Mr. Persall manages a portfolio of real estate and loans with asset classes including: industrial, retail, office, multi-family, single family, and agriculture. Mr. Persall graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelors of Accountancy, and upon graduation accepted a position with the international accounting firm Ernst & Young, LLP in their San Diego Office. Mr. Persall then left public accounting to join his father in the public works construction industry, and as an executive was in charge of managing the estimating, surety, accounting, and finance functions of the company. In 2009, Mr. Persall used his experience to start Persall Professional Corporation, a full service accounting firm. Under the leadership of Mr. Persall, the firm grew significantly and was acquired by AKT, LLP; a large regional accounting firm. Mr. Persall currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for First National Bank of Southern California. He also serves on the Leadership Council for the UC San Diego Pediatric Diabetes Research Center.