
This includes every part of the development process-from identifying potential opportunities to their lease-up and stabilization. In his role at LAC, Ben leads a new team focused on the development of affordable housing across the country. He has worked in the real estate development field for the past 10 years and is primarily focused on the new construction as well as acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing. Brandon holds IICRC, PMP certifications and has 16 years of experience managing office and field teams.īen joined Lincoln Avenue Capital as a Vice President & Project Partner in February of 2021. Previously, Brandon worked six years as a national general contractor on investment and foreclosure properties and for 10 years, built and remodeled multifamily properties as a general contractor in the Midwest.
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Prior to joining LAC, Brandon spent five years at Dominium where he oversaw $500 million of ground up and renovation construction totaling 2,602 new units and 4,986 remodeled units and helped lead the growth of the construction department from two employees to a full 23-person staff.
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He is a highly experienced operations professional adept in negotiation, sales, contract management, and all aspects of construction management. Brandon brings more than 20 years of experience in design and managing ground up construction as well as remodeling. Thom graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University with a double major in Political Science and History.īrandon leads the due diligence, design, management, and execution of construction activities at Lincoln Avenue Capital, from property-level improvements to ground-up construction of multifamily buildings. Before moving to Washington, he worked in media relations in the New York State Assembly and as an assistant for New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen. He was previously employed at a national lobbying firm focused on financial services and technology issues.

Thom contributes to numerous community development organizations and has been published in a variety of industry journals including Tax Credit Advisor, Independent Banker, and the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. Prior to joining Lincoln Avenue Capital, he served as President of the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA), where he received the NHP Foundation’s Affordable Housing Advocacy Award in 2018. Thom is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development policy. He is responsible for leading Lincoln Avenue Capital’s public affairs, state and federal policy advocacy as well as impact initiatives. Thom serves as the Senior Vice President for Policy & Impact at Lincoln Avenue Capital. He currently serves on the board of Directors for the Housing Equity Partnership Trust, a social purpose driven collection of nonprofit partners committed to the preservation of affordable rental homes for lower and middle income residents.

Russ holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from the University of San Diego and a master’s degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver. Prior to joining Lincoln Avenue Capital in 2020, Russ was a Development Partner at Dominium, one of the largest affordable housing developers, owners, and operators in the country. Over the past decade, he has successfully navigated complex transactions including new construction, acquisition and preservation, historic adaptive re-use, and portfolio acquisitions, totaling approximately 8,000 affordable units. Russ has experience working with various federal, state, and local programs to help creatively address the national shortage of affordable housing.

He is responsible for the management and oversight of a growing department of talented development professionals with a focus on the creation and preservation of affordable and workforce housing throughout the United States. Russ serves as the Senior Vice President of Development at Lincoln Avenue Capital.
