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MURRY BOWDEN
Founder & Executive Chairman
Murry Bowden, founder of Hanover Company, has been involved in all aspects of apartment acquisitions, development, construction, management and finance since the company's formation. He is responsible for strategic planning, risk management, operational oversight and investment decisions. Murry graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor's Degree and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas Law School. He devotes time to various charities and educational institutions.
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BRANDT BOWDEN
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Brandt Bowden oversees Capital, Development and Construction efforts for Hanover Company. He is integral to the planning and execution of Hanover's corporate strategy. Brandt joined Hanover in 2002 as a Development Partner covering the East Coast. In 2009, Brandt headed Hanover's Capital Markets division and soon took on the role of Chief Investment Officer. As CIO, he oversaw the investment and financing of approximately $5 billion in apartment development. Brandt is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and serves on the Multifamily Gold Council. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, and currently serves as the Houston-area District Enrollment Director. In addition, Brandt serves on the Board of Trustees at The Kinkaid School.
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JEB BOWDEN
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Jeb Bowden is responsible for the strategic oversight of Hanover Company's Property Management, Asset Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Accounting departments. Prior to his current role, Jeb led the disposition effort of over $2.0 billion in total assets. Jeb also played a major role in the creation of Hanover's international initiative, Clairmont Global, a joint venture between Hanover and Metropolitan Life Company. Jeb graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Vanderbilt University.
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JOHN NASH
President
As President of Hanover Company, John Nash is primarily involved in managing Hanover's risks, both legal and financial. Since joining the company in 1996, John has been involved in all aspects of the development and construction of over 40,000 apartment units. Prior to joining Hanover, John was a Partner with the firm Mayer, Brown and Platt with experience in all aspects of real estate acquisitions, sales, workouts, lending, leasing and development across all asset types. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University School of Law, where he was an Editor for the Southwestern Law Journal. John has served on the executive boards of several community organizations.
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JOHN GARIBALDI
President – Multifamily
John Garibaldi has over 20 years of experience acquiring and developing apartments across the country. He is responsible for all Hanover Company's acquisition and development activities, and maintains involvement in all aspects of apartment acquisition, development, construction, management and finance. Previously, John was a Development Partner for The Finger Companies. He has also worked for Gross Investments in Houston and Trammell Crow in San Francisco, where he was responsible for acquisition and development. John received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was President of his graduating class. He also holds an Engineering Degree from the University of Notre Dame.
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DAVID HUDSON
President - Industrial
As President of the Industrial Division, David Hudson is responsible for all Hanover Company’s acquisition and development activities in the industrial sector. He has over 30 years of commercial real estate and industrial development experience with a proven track record of building industrial development platforms. Previously, David was the President of Griffin Partners Development and the Business Unit Head for Duke Realty, where he led the management of both firms’ industrial development practices. David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University, is a CPA and licensed as a Texas Real Estate Broker.
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THOMAS KNUTSON
President – Construction
Overseeing all areas of Hanover Company’s construction and design activities, Thomas Knutson’s construction experience ranges from large scale institutional and office projects, to today’s complicated mixed-used multifamily projects. Prior to becoming President of Construction, Thomas served as Hanover’s Vice President of Estimating and Preconstruction overseeing all budget efforts by the Construction division from 2009 to 2019. Before joining Hanover in 2007, Thomas worked as a Project Manager for Manhattan Construction and as a Superintendent for Camden Property Trust. Thomas graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science.
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JIM FENWICK
President - Property Management
As President of Property Management, Jim Fenwick is responsible for managing all property operations within the Hanover portfolio. Previously, Jim served as President for Miller-Valentine Group, a privately held, vertically integrated real estate firm, where he led a team managing more than 13,000 units in 15 states. He also served as the Northeast Executive Vice President of Equity Residential Properties, a company known as an urban and high-rise expert with oversight of more than $6 billion dollars in real estate. Jim managed their Northeast portfolio of 154 properties, which totaled more than 50,000 units in 14 states. Jim joined Hanover in 2014 and has been instrumental in establishing a service orientation, and delivering a world-class, customer-centric experience.
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TIM ELLWOOD
General Counsel
Tim Ellwood oversees Hanover's Legal & Risk Management departments, handling all corporate and joint venture organizational efforts. As General Counsel, Tim brings more than 20 years of private practice experience to Hanover Company. Previously, Tim was a partner at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and earned his Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center.
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ROXANNE COX
Chief Human Resources Officer
As Chief Human Resources Officer, Roxanne Cox leads Hanover Company's HR organization. Roxanne oversees initiatives targeted at attracting, developing and retaining Hanover employees. Prior to joining Hanover, Roxanne was the Vice President of Human Capital for several global real estate operating companies, including Verde Realty and Security Capital Group. In these positions, she provided strategic oversight of the HR function, led the development of organizational leaders, and implemented innovative compensation and benefits solutions which significantly improved employee retention. Roxanne earned her BA, MBA and PhD in Business with a specialization in HRM from New Mexico State University. She is certified as a Senior Professional, Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
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JUDI HOPPER
Chief Accounting Officer
Judi Hopper joined Hanover Company in 1998 and now manages the Accounting, Tax and Financial Reporting functions. Prior to joining the company, she was an Audit Manager with Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. in Houston. Her client base consisted of a diverse group of public and private companies in the real estate, waste disposal, distribution and manufacturing industries. While at Arthur Anderson, Judi served on Hanover's audit engagement for four years before joining the company. A Certified Public Accountant, she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master's Degree in Accounting.
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Percy Postwalla
Chief Operations Officer - GSS
An experienced operations professional, Percy Postwalla is responsible for the strategic oversight of Hanover's Global Support Services, located in Ahmedabad, India. Percy is a well-versed leader, dedicated to managing stake holder expectations, driving revenue targets, process transformations and managing employee engagement to ensure all business objectives are met. Prior to joining Hanover, Percy was the Global COO for QX Global Services LLP, a large outsourcing company with 5 delivery centers in India. He has also served as the VP - Operations with EXL Services and VP - Client Partnerships with WNS Global services within the insurance domain.
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JOHN GARIBALDI
President – Multifamily
John Garibaldi has over 20 years of experience acquiring and developing apartments across the country. He is responsible for all Hanover Company's acquisition and development activities, and maintains involvement in all aspects of apartment acquisition, development, construction, management and finance. Previously, John was a Development Partner for The Finger Companies. He has also worked for Gross Investments in Houston and Trammell Crow in San Francisco, where he was responsible for acquisition and development. John received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was President of his graduating class. He also holds an Engineering Degree from the University of Notre Dame.
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DAVID HALL
Regional Development Partner - Greater Boston and New York
David Hall leads Hanover's development efforts throughout greater Boston, across New England and greater New York. His 15-year tenure at Hanover includes a dynamic portfolio of 30 urban and suburban multifamily projects, totaling over 11,000 apartment homes and some $2.7 billion in total capitalization. Prior to Hanover, David spent 16 years directing complex developments across multiple property types nationwide, including the redevelopment of a US Navy base for LNR Property Corporation, a national portfolio of office buildings for KBS Realty Advisors and various mixed-use projects for Trammell Crow Company. David earned his MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College. He is active in support of several charitable causes and educational institutions.
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SCOTT YOUDALL
Regional Development Partner - San Francisco Bay Area & Seattle
Scott Youdall is responsible for overseeing Hanover Company’s development activity in Northern California and Seattle, working out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Before joining Hanover, Scott served as Vice President of Acquisitions for SummerHill Apartment Communities, where he was responsible for growing the firm’s multi-family development portfolio. Scott has extensive experience in the Bay Area, where he has spent over 12 years procuring and entitling new development sites for both apartment and single-family home communities. He is a graduate of Cornell University and holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley.
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ADAM HARBIN
Regional Development Partner – Atlanta, Washington D.C., Baltimore & Philadelphia
Adam Harbin leads Hanover's development efforts throughout the greater areas of Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Adam joined Hanover from the New York office of the law firm of Latham & Watkins, where he worked primarily in bank and project finance. He also practiced general corporate law at the Nashville law firm of Bass, Berry & Sims. Adam earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law, where he served on the Texas Law Review and graduated as a Chancellor. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from The University of Alabama, where he double majored in Classics and Communication Studies. Since joining Hanover in 2005, Adam has developed over 6,000 residential units and approximately 150,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, representing approximately $1.9 billion in total capitalization.
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RYAN HAMILTON
Regional Development Partner – Los Angeles, San Diego & Denver
Working primarily in the greater areas of Los Angeles, San Diego and Denver, Ryan Hamilton is responsible for Hanover Company's presence and continued growth on the West Coast. Previously, Ryan worked for Henry S. Miller Commercial, the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in Texas. In this position, he represented clients in Income Property Sales, Project Leasing, Development Consulting, Property Acquisition and Excess Property Disposition. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas. He is also licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
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DAVID OTT
Regional Development Partner – Texas
David Ott leads Hanover’s development efforts in Texas. At Hanover, David has been responsible for the acquisition, planning and development of over $2 billion in residential and mixed-use projects, comprising more than 6,500 apartment units and 5 million square feet of residential, retail and office. Prior to Hanover, he practiced architecture at Gensler’s Houston office and at Helmut Jahn’s Chicago office. His design and development experience include residential, hotel, office, and retail. David holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Tulane University. David remains involved with the University of Texas as a guest lecturer at the McCombs School of Business and serving on the Advisory Council at the Texas Real Estate Center. He is on the boards of Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Scenic Houston, in addition to supporting several other Houston non-profits.
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BO BUCHANAN
Regional Development Partner – Carolinas & Florida
Bo Buchanan has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. He started his career with Hanover Company in 1993 as the Corporate Controller, and has since held several positions, including Development Partner and Vice President of Property Management. Currently, Bo works on the acquisition and development of properties in the Carolinas and Florida. His track record includes overseeing the development of over 3,700 units in Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. Bo graduated from Texas A&M University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.
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STEPHEN LUNA
Design Development Partner
With a background that includes over 20 years of experience in the design and development of commercial and residential projects, Stephen Luna is responsible for managing Hanover Company's design and construction oversight activities. Currently, he focuses on projects in Texas, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington D.C. He was previously Hanover's Director of Design and oversaw the architectural design of all urban projects. In this role, Stephen worked to develop standards of quality in design and construction throughout Hanover's entire portfolio. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
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RICK STINSON
Design Development Partner
With a background that includes over 30 years of architectural experience in the design and development of commercial and residential projects, Rick Stinson has served as a Development Partner for Hanover Company since 2004. Over the course of his career, he has been directly involved in the development, design, and construction contract administration of thirty-seven luxury high-rise and low-rise, high density residential projects, comprising more than 10,000 apartment units and ten million square feet. Rick earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The University of Texas at Arlington.
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KAYVAN ZAREA
Design Development Partner
With a background that includes over 20 years of experience in the design and development of commercial and residential projects, Kayvan Zarea is the Head of Architectural Development at Hanover. He has led the development, design, and construction process for a Hanover portfolio in excess of $1 billion. A licensed architect in seven states, Kayvan leads the development of projects throughout the East Coast. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston - Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, and his Executive MBA from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M.
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JOHN PAUL GARLAND
Design Development Partner
John Paul Garland is an expert in real estate development, design, and construction for, mixed-use and multifamily projects. Throughout his career, John Paul has led multidisciplinary teams in the development of over 7,000 multifamily units and more than 8 million square feet of multifamily, office, and retail projects across the country. With a passion for development, place making, exceptional design, project delivery, and collaboration he and his teams proudly deliver best in class real estate. John Paul has been with Hanover since 2012, and primarily focuses on the development and design of projects in Atlanta, Denver, and multiple Texas markets. Prior to joining Hanover, John Paul practiced architecture for over a decade and is a licensed architect. He received his Bachelor and Master of Architecture from Texas Tech University. As an active member of the Urban Land Institute, John Paul serves on the ULI Houston Management Committee and is the founder and chair of ULI Next-Houston.
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CHASE LEBLANC
Director of Landscape Architecture
As Hanover Company's Director of Landscape Architecture, Chase LeBlanc is responsible for managing the landscape planning, design, documentation, and construction administration functions for the entire portfolio. Chase joined Hanover in 1997 and is a licensed Landscape Architect. His career has included landscape design responsibility for over 100 investment grade properties, totaling more than 30,000 units. He earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree from Texas A&M University.
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ZACH ANDERSON
Development Partner
Zach Anderson is part of Hanover Company’s acquisitions and development team in Northern California, with a focus on Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area. Zach’s primary roles include sourcing, procuring and entitling projects in Hanover’s development pipeline. Prior to joining Hanover, Zach served as Director of Acquisitions for Anton DevCo, a regional multifamily developer in California. Before Anton, Zach spent four years as a commercial broker with Colliers International and Cushman & Wakefield, where he was involved in transactions worth approximately $450 million. Zach graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in Economics and received his M.B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
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STEVE DAZZO
Development Partner
Steve Dazzo focuses on all of Hanover’s site acquisition and development efforts in Greater Boston. Steve has six years of experience having started his career as an associate with Hanover in 2015, during which time he was involved in the development of ten projects, totaling nearly one billion dollars in total capitalization. He has been involved with various charitable organizations and is a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College, where he played football and rugby.
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CHRISTOPHER NASH
Development Partner
Christopher Nash leads Hanover’s development efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Prior to joining Hanover in 2016, Christopher worked for Trammell Crow Residential developing multifamily projects in Houston. He holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate Finance from Southern Methodist University. Christopher serves on the Associate Board at the Folsom Institute for Real Estate at SMU. He is also an active member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Real Estate Committee, ULI, and The Real Estate Council (TREC).
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STEFFI RUSSELL
Development Partner
Working primarily in the Denver and Phoenix markets, Steffi Russell has facilitated the acquisition, planning, and development of over $500 million in residential and mixed-use projects, comprising more than 1,500 apartment units. Previously, Steffi worked for Google Inc, where she was responsible for the land acquisition and infrastructure development of datacenter sites in the Western United States. Steffi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math and Economics from Rice University where she graduated Cum Laude with Departmental Honors.
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WILL PUTNAM
Development Director
Will Putnam is responsible for the sourcing, entitling, and executing of multi-family and mixed-use development projects throughout Southern California for Hanover. Before joining Hanover, Will was a Senior Director of Real Estate at Sonder, and the Vice President of Acquisitions for SummerHill Apartment Communities for Southern California. Will started his career in multi-family at Wood Partners, and throughout his career he has been involved in the acquisition, entitlement, financing, and construction of over 2,600 units on the West Coast. Will graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science where he also played baseball, and he holds a Master’s in Real Estate Development from the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.
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LAUREN RICHTER
Development Director
As Development Director, Lauren Richter is responsible for leading Hanover Company’s multifamily development efforts in Florida. Based out of Delray Beach, Lauren focuses on the acquisition, entitlement and development of multifamily assets across the state. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Texas, as well as a Masters of Real Estate Development from New York University, where she graduated with honors. Previously, Lauren was Head of Real Estate for Global RE Group, a family office and real estate investment company focused on large-scale acquisition and development opportunities. Prior to joining Global RE Group, Lauren was Vice President of Investments for Mack-Cali Realty Corporation where she executed numerous commercial acquisitions and dispositions exceeding $500M in total asset value. Lauren started her career in real estate as a Development Manager at The Rockefeller Group where she helped manage ground-up developments across the northeast.
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JAKE DENNEY
Development Director - Mid-Atlantic
Leading Hanover Company’s development efforts in the Mid-Atlantic market, Jake Denney is responsible for the acquisition, entitlement, and execution of multi-family and mixed-use development projects. Jake joined Hanover Company in 2021 after beginning his career with a four-year stint at Gables Residential, advancing from an Investment Analyst to the Development Associate for the Washington, D.C. and Boston markets. During his time there, he contributed to the execution of a 307-unit high rise in downtown Boston, a 232-unit mid-rise in Alexandria, a 370 mid-rise in Arlington, and a 300-unit mixed-use development in Washington, D.C. Jake holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Tufts University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude distinction and highest thesis honors. Additionally, Jake holds two Master’s degrees from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and McDonough School of Business, where he focused in Public Finance and Real Estate and received Core Honors.
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DAVID HUDSON
President - Industrial
As President of the Industrial Division, David Hudson is responsible for all Hanover Company’s acquisition and development activities in the industrial sector. He has over 30 years of commercial real estate and industrial development experience with a proven track record of building industrial development platforms. Previously, David was the President of Griffin Partners Development and the Business Unit Head for Duke Realty, where he led the management of both firms’ industrial development practices. David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University, is a CPA and licensed as a Texas Real Estate Broker.
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DAN GORDON
Regional Development Partner
Dan Gordon is responsible for overseeing Hanover Company’s industrial development efforts in the Northeast with a focus on Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York City metro area. Previously, Dan was a Development Partner in Hanover Company’s multifamily division responsible for overseeing development efforts in the Mid-Atlantic with a focus on the greater Washington, DC and Philadelphia areas. Before that, Dan was an attorney at Abrams & Bayliss LLP, a mergers and acquisitions litigation boutique in Wilmington, Delaware. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics-Philosophy from Columbia University, as well as an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors. He also attended the University of Virginia School of Law where he obtained his JD, was a member of the Virginia Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif.
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JAMES MELODY
Development Partner - Texas
James Melody is responsible for overseeing Hanover Company’s industrial land acquisition and development efforts in the state of Texas, with a focus on opportunities in Houston, DFW, San Antonio and Austin. Prior to joining Hanover Company, James was a Director of Industrial Development at Lovett Industrial, executing on over three million square feet of warehouse space across Texas. Before Lovett, James was at Clarion Partners in New York City where, as a member of the East Coast acquisitions team, he directly contributed to the purchase of over $1.0 billion in commercial property investments. James earned a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Finance from The University of Texas.
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ANTHONY FEENICK
Development Partner – Southern California
Anthony Feenick leads Hanover’s Industrial Division development efforts in the Southern California market. Prior to joining Hanover in 2022, Anthony worked as a Senior Director of Acquisitions, Development, and Asset Management at Tishman Speyer where he focused on multifamily, office, and life science investments in the Los Angeles and Denver markets. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Northwestern University and an MBA in Real Estate from Columbia Business School.
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THOMAS KNUTSON
President – Construction
Overseeing all areas of Hanover Company’s construction and design activities, Thomas Knutson’s construction experience ranges from large scale institutional and office projects, to today’s complicated mixed-used multifamily projects. Prior to becoming President of Construction, Thomas served as Hanover’s Vice President of Estimating and Preconstruction overseeing all budget efforts by the Construction division from 2009 to 2019. Before joining Hanover in 2007, Thomas worked as a Project Manager for Manhattan Construction and as a Superintendent for Camden Property Trust. Thomas graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science.
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MIKE WRIGHT
Vice President - Preconstruction & Estimating
Mike Wright is responsible for the management and success of the Estimating and Preconstruction functions. He oversees all conceptual feasibility budgets, tracks project budgets during the design and pre-construction phases, works in collaboration with the Development and Design teams to produce efficient project designs and ensures that Hanover Company's construction standards are properly documented for all projects throughout the United States. Prior to joining Hanover in 2005, Mike worked as an Estimator for Tribble & Stephens Co., a private, commercial general contractor providing nationwide construction services. Mike graduated summa cum laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science.
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TOM DENNEY
Senior Vice President - Construction
Tom Denney manages the construction function of Hanover Company's Northeast Regional Office located in Boston, Massachusetts, as well as the Mid-Atlantic Region. Tom is responsible for overseeing design, construction planning and execution for projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Prior to joining Hanover in 2007, Tom worked for over 20 years in the construction industry, most recently working as the Project Executive managing the Commercial Construction Group for Lee Kennedy, Co. His previous work spans museums, multi-family, commercial, institutional and public projects. Tom earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, and a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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TIM BOLTON
Senior Vice President - Construction
With over 30 years of experience within the development and construction industry, Tim Bolton manages construction for Hanover in California and Arizona. Tim oversees predevelopment, design and construction activities for projects in Los Angeles, Orange County, Northern California, and Phoenix, AZ. Prior to joining Hanover, Tim was the Senior Vice President / Partner with Lowe Enterprises and oversaw all of their resort development activities throughout the United States. Tim graduated from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management and has also completed the Executive Real Estate Management Program at Harvard Business School.
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MATT MANGUM
Vice President – Construction
Matt Mangum manages the construction aspect of the design process, predevelopment, planning, logistics, and execution of projects in the San Diego, Colorado, and Austin markets. Since joining Hanover in 2005, Matt worked his way up through the ranks serving as a key player and leader on multifamily and mixed use projects in Los Angeles, Denver and San Diego ranging from urban wraps and podiums to high-rise towers. Matt graduated with Honors from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science and served as a Company Commander in the Corps of Cadets.
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JASON LISTER
Vice President - Construction
With over 20 years of experience with Hanover, Jason Lister manages Hanover’s construction initiatives in Atlanta, GA, and the Houston and Dallas areas in Texas. Jason is responsible for overseeing the construction aspect of the design process, predevelopment, construction planning and logistics, and execution of multifamily and mixed-use projects. On the path to becoming Vice President, Jason was a vital contributor to the addition of over 18 properties and 6,000 units to the Hanover portfolio across the country from California to Massachusetts, down to Florida, and throughout Texas.
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JIM MACMICHAEL
Vice President - Construction
Jim MacMichael is responsible for managing predevelopment, design, and construction activities for projects in the Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida markets. Jim has almost 30 years of experience in the construction and development industry and has managed projects totaling more than $4.1 billion throughout his career which include commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, governant, and tenant projects. Before joining Hanover, Jim served as President at JLB Builders, LLC. Jim graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
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ZION PATTON
Vice President - Operations
Zion Patton manages the construction division’s safety programs and operations functions. His responsibilities include maintaining policies and procedures across the portfolio, training employees in all standard operating procedures, and overseeing the safety function, scheduling department, and construction administrative support staff. Zion joined Hanover in 2020 with 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Before joining Hanover Company, Zion served as Director of Construction at Emmerson Construction, focusing on multifamily and mixed-use projects in California.
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JIM FENWICK
President - Property Management
As President of Property Management, Jim Fenwick is responsible for managing all property operations within the Hanover portfolio. Previously, Jim served as President for Miller-Valentine Group, a privately held, vertically integrated real estate firm, where he led a team managing more than 13,000 units in 15 states. He also served as the Northeast Executive Vice President of Equity Residential Properties, a company known as an urban and high-rise expert with oversight of more than $6 billion dollars in real estate. Jim managed their Northeast portfolio of 154 properties, which totaled more than 50,000 units in 14 states. Jim joined Hanover in 2014 and has been instrumental in establishing a service orientation, and delivering a world-class, customer-centric experience.
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EARL SMALLEY
Director of Property Operations
As Director of Property Operations, Earl Smalley is responsible for oversight of all ancillary services, Property Management systems, ad valorem tax, and financial reporting. He joined Hanover Company in 1994, and has since worked in all areas of Property Management, including Accounting, Operations and Asset Management. His expertise includes executing value added strategies and establishing processes that will have the maximum impact on Hanover's bottom line.
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BENNIE MOTIS
Director of Safety & Quality Assurance
With over 20 years of experience in the multi-family industry, Bennie Motis started his career with Hanover Company in 1993. As a Quality Assurance Associate, he oversaw a portfolio of 20 communities, managed construction turnover, maintenance training and warranty control programs. In 2010, he joined United Dominion Realty as the Director of Quality Assurance. In that position he was responsible for managing inspections of fire and life safety, elevators and major mechanical systems across a 200-community portfolio in 15 states. Bennie rejoined Hanover in 2014, and currently leads the Quality Assurance Department. He oversees the construction turnover process, warranty programs and ensures the operating assets are being maintained, as well as working with various departments including, Development, Risk Management and Asset Management.
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KERI BILLINGS
Regional Manager
Keri Billings brings more than 20 years of Property Management experience to Hanover Company. As Regional Manager for Southern California, Keri is responsible for managing properties in San Diego, as well as Central Texas. A proven leader with passion, Keri's experience includes pre-development, new construction lease ups, and high-rise/mixed-use projects, resulting in a wide range of knowledge in all aspects of Property Management. Prior to joining Hanover in 2012, Keri worked for Gables Residential as a Senior Property Manager overseeing large-scale mixed-use residential and retail operations.
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MONICA FIFE
Senior Regional Manager
Monica Fife has over 25 years of experience in the multi-family property management industry. Before joining the Hanover team in 2018, Monica served as a Regional Manager for Greystar Property Management. Throughout her career, she also served as the Regional Director of Management with Martin Fein Interests for ten years and was a Property Manager for eighteen years with companies such as Gables Residential, Winther Investments and The Morgan Group. Monica is a CAM and CAPS designate through the National Apartment Association. As a Regional Manager, she is responsible for managing property operations in Houston and Denver.
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KATHRYN BLACKMON
Regional Manager
Kathryn Blackmon brings more than 15 years of experience in the property management industry to her leadership role at Hanover Company. Currently, Kathryn oversees all property operations within the Atlanta and Baltimore markets. After successfully managing properties across the state of Texas for companies such as UDR, Kathryn joined the Hanover team in 2011 where she continued to oversee several new construction developments. She also has vast experience in senior housing, renovation and tax-credit developments. Kathryn holds her CAM designation through the National Apartment Association and is a CAPS designate.
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REBECCA AYDELOTTE
Regional Manager
Rebecca Aydelotte oversees all property operations within the Northeast Region of Hanover’s portfolio. Since joining Hanover Company in 2015, she has skillfully led teams at both lease-up and stabilized properties and worked to establish Hanover’s roots when the company ventured into new markets in Pennsylvania and the Washington metropolitan area. Rebecca is a graduate of Syracuse University and holds a Bachelor of Science from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in identifying top talent and is dedicated to the growth and development of each teammate.
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RYAN FONTAINE
Regional Manager
As Regional Manager, Ryan Fontaine is responsible for managing property operations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ryan began his property management career with Hanover in 2008, overseeing marketing and leasing for over 1200 apartment units. Ryan rejoined Hanover after working as the Regional Vice President over Boston and Rhode Island at Bozzuto Group, where he was responsible for mixed-use, lease-ups, and value add projects and focused on advisory work for future developments. Ryan earned his Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts.
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BEN WHITMAN
Vice President - Capital Markets
As Vice President of Capital Markets, Ben Whitman is primarily responsible for overseeing Hanover Company's sourcing of construction and permanent debt financing, as well as managing relationships with capital partners. Prior to joining Hanover in 2006, Ben worked for UBS where he performed an array of financial advisory and banking services for institutions and high net-worth clients. He also worked for Frank N. Magid Associates, a leading strategic consulting and research firm specializing in entertainment and news. Ben graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned his MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.
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JEFF ONSTOTT
Vice President-Capital Markets
Jeff Onstott joined Hanover Company in 2012. As Vice President of Capital Markets, Jeff is primarily responsible for overseeing Hanover Company’s sourcing of equity financing and underwriting for East Coast development. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
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THERESA BLADES
Vice President-Capital Markets
Theresa Blades joined Hanover Company in 2012. As Vice President of Capital Markets, Theresa is primarily responsible for overseeing Hanover Company’s sourcing of equity financing and underwriting on the West Coast and Central US. Theresa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.
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CONNOR DEMPSEY
Capital Markets Director
Connor Dempsey joined Hanover Company in 2016. As a Capital Markets Director, Connor is primarily responsible for working on Hanover Company’s sourcing of equity financing and underwriting in the Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and California markets. Connor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College.
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EMILY COTY
Capital Markets Director
Emily Coty joined Hanover Company in 2015. As a Capital Markets Director, Emily is primarily responsible for working on Hanover Company’s sourcing of equity financing and underwriting for East Coast development. Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Yale University.