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Who We Are

Magnolia Capital investment managers are on a mission to provide an excellent resident experience while maximizing value for our investors. We have created advancements and efficiencies in every layer of the investment process, positioning every associate at our firm well for the execution of their success. Our philosophy of redesigning and reengineering the traditional real estate investment management model is an evolving process, engaged and led by every member of our investment team in their specialized area of expertise.

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Team Culture

At Magnolia Capital, we understand, and value the edge created by our people. Our collaborative, innovative and positive corporate culture allows us to retain top talent and improve results, while ensuring that each team member is encouraged to develop their skills and achieve their professional goals.

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History

Magnolia was founded in 2016 with a focused vision to redesign the investment management model. Our first value-add acquisition, core-plus JV partnership, and first core-plus acquisition all came in our first year of business. In 2018 we achieved $1B in transactions and launched our property management company in 2019. Since then, we have tripled our transaction volume, expanded our offices internationally, and expanded our real estate strategy in multi-family to include a single-family operation. 

2021/22

Launched SFR strategy and platform, company-wide ESG initiatives, and reached $3B in transactions

2020

Launched STYL Centralized Operations, and value-add joint-venture

2019

Awarded core asset management assignment, and reached $2B in transactions

2018

First $1B in transactions

2017

First value-add acquisition; launched core-plus joint venture

2016

Firm inception

Our Leadership Team

The Magnolia Capital corporate team consists of 60+ professionals across multiple strategies and 4 offices

Maxwell Peek

Maxwell Peek

CEO/Managing Principal
Ben Adler

Ben Adler

Assistant Vice President
Zach Brooks

Zach Brooks

Director, Capital Projects & Maintenance

Jon Carlisle

VP of Technology & Product
Elyse Colmenero

Elyse Colmenero

Senior Director, Human Resources
Tre DiMare

Tre DiMare

Asset Manager
Cord Ernst

Cord Ernst

Managing Director, Capital Markets
Nick Fetchik

Nick Fetchik

Director of Sales
Jay Friedeck

Jay Friedeck

Managing Director, Asset Management & Operations
Mary Hinzey

Mary King

AVP, Investments
Amy Kovac

Amy Kovac

Director of Property Management
Justin Maturo

Justin Maturo

Managing Director, Investments
Sean O’Connor

Sean O’Connor

Controller
Brian Rahmandar, CPA

Brian Rahmandar

Managing Director, Finance
Sammy Rosenblum

Samuel Rosenblum

Senior Director, Asset Management
Cecile Taylor

Cecile Taylor

Managing Director, Client Services
Robert Waz

Robert Waz

Director, Revenue & Strategic Operations

Join Us

Magnolia offers the culture and opportunity of an entrepreneurial start-up, supported by the scale, stability, and capital resources of a large firm. We are constantly searching for real estate and technology professionals who share our values and have a passion for driving industry change. 

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