Our Team
ABP Capital’s team is comprised of skilled problem solvers with a long history of success across myriad industries. No matter the background – real estate, lending, engineering, construction, manufacturing, business operations, corporate strategy or banking – each team member is meticulous, agile and collaborative.
The Founders
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Michael Persall is Founder and Chairman of ABP Capital and affiliated companies, where he serves as the lead visionary responsible for the direction, management, and business development activities for ABP and its affiliates. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors for C3bank.
Mr. Persall began his career in with Ernst & Young before serving as an executive in a large Southern California public works construction company, which he then sold in 2008. Prior to founding ABP Capital, he founded Persall Group, which focused on investments in real estate, distressed assets, securities, and commercial notes. Philanthropically, Mr. Persall is an active supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Diabetes Research Connection.
Mr. Persall graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of San Diego and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.
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Evert “Chooch” Alsenz is a Founder and Member of ABP Capital, C3 Capital, and affiliate companies. Chooch is also a member of the Board of Directors for First National Bank of Southern California. Chooch has played an integral role in developing the company’s vision and out-of-the-box style thinking. In addition, his knowledge of business, engineering, and entrepreneurship make him an integral part of the ABP leadership team.
Prior to founding ABP, Chooch was Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of Communications Components Corporation, a manufacturer of computerized navigation and electronic communications equipment. Under Chooch’s leadership, the Company grew steadily until it was sold to Rockwell International Corporation (Collins General Aviation Division). He was then appointed Vice President of Rockwell International, and General Manager of its Costa Mesa operations for two years following the sale.
Chooch and Paul Becker then formed ABI Ltd., an engineering partnership and owner/developer of nationwide commercial real estate. As the Managing Member of ABI, Chooch formed Piezoelectric Technology Investors, a Limited Partnership to fund the development of the world’s first quartz based solid state gyroscope. After patenting the developed technology, he sold an exclusive license to Thorn EMI. Today, this angular rate sensor technology is integrated in braking systems of millions of autos manufactured around the world and is the latest standard used for missile guidance and aircraft systems. Paul and Chooch went on to start Avant Systems (later merged into Trivec-Avant) –a developer of the latest military communications antennas and systems, and Lightning Diversion Systems—a group that designed, built and sold lightning diversion strips and surge protection equipment for aircraft. Both Avant Systems and Lightning Diversion Systems were then sold in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Throughout his career, Chooch has been instrumental in developing numerous patents and new technologies with applications spanning a variety of industries.
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Paul Becker is a Founder and Member of ABP Capital, C3 Capital, and affiliate companies. He is responsible for overseeing the financial direction across all affiliated entities. Paul is also a member of the Board of Directors for First National Bank of Southern California.
Paul began his career in public accounting with Deloitte before becoming Vice President of Finance at Communications Components Corporation (“CCC”). While with CCC, he served on the Board of Directors until it was acquired by Rockwell International Corporation, at which point he transitioned to the Controller of Collins General Aviation Division of Rockwell in Costa Mesa. In 1981, Paul and Evert “Chooch” Alsenz, another member of ABP Capital, formed ABI, Ltd., an engineering partnership and owner/developer of nationwide commercial real estate. ABI went on to form Piezoelectric Technology Investors, LP to fund the development of the world’s first quartz-based solid state gyroscope. After patenting the developed technology, the exclusive license was sold to Thorn EMI. Today, this angular rate sensor technology is integrated in braking systems of millions of autos manufactured around the world and is the latest standard used for missile guidance and aircraft systems. Paul and Chooch went on to start Avant Systems (later merged into Trivec-Avant) –a developer of the latest military communications antennas and systems–and Lightning Diversion Systems—a group that designed, built and sold lightning diversion strips and surge protection equipment for aircraft. Both companies were then sold in 2011 and 2012, respectively.