With an average of 25+ years of investment experience, Dilweg’s principals have refined their skills in creating value for investors throughout various economic cycles. Each has broad experience in sourcing, screening, structuring, and operating real estate assets.
Team
Our Leadership
Anthony Dilweg
CEO/Founder
(25+ years)
Anthony Dilweg
CEO/Founder
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
Anthony founded the firm in 1999 and is a partner in various firm-owned real estate partnerships. He oversees acquisition, enhancement, and disposition strategies for all firm-owned assets through his guidance of the Investment Committee and steers the strategic direction of the firm as a member of the Leadership Committee. Anthony graduated from Duke University in 1989 and spent 3 years as a quarterback in the NFL before entering the commercial real estate business as a broker in 1993.
Zach Ashton
Partner & Managing Director – Acquisitions
(25+ years)
Zach Ashton
Partner & Managing Director – Acquisitions
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
Zach joined Dilweg in 2004 and is responsible for identifying investment opportunities in the Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Nashville markets. He also analyzes market dynamics to provide Sell/Hold recommendations on the existing portfolio. Before coming to Dilweg, Zach served for more than seven years as a Vice President and Partner with the local affiliate of one of the top national commercial real estate firms. Zach graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Business Administration.
Drew Cunningham
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
(25+ years)
Drew Cunningham
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
Drew joined Dilweg in 2016 and is responsible for providing corporate policy and strategic direction, implementing operating plans, and overseeing the Asset Enhancement team. He serves on the Leadership Committee and the Investment Committee. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Head of Real Estate Operations at Columbia Property Trust, a public REIT, where he directed the annual operating performance of assets in a $5 billion national portfolio. In 2002, Drew founded Parthenon Realty, LLC, an owner/operator of a $1 billion portfolio partnered with Apollo Real Estate Advisors. He started his commercial real estate career in 1989 with Crocker & Company in Boca Raton, Florida, where he rose to Senior Vice President & Partner. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University and an MBA in Real Estate Development/Management from Nova University. Drew is in the Villanova University Sports Hall of Fame for Lacrosse.
Michael Eskra
Partner & Chief Financial Officer
(20+ years)
Michael Eskra
Partner & Chief Financial Officer
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
Michael joined Dilweg in 2016 and is responsible for managing finance and accounting activities. He serves on the Leadership Committee and the Investment Committee. Prior to joining Dilweg, Michael worked at several New York-based real estate investment groups, where he was involved with both debt and equity investing in a variety of asset classes. He received his MBA from New York University, and a B.S. and M.S. in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University.
John Weigle
Partner & Treasurer
(35+ years)
John Weigle
Partner & Treasurer
(Industry Experience: 35+ years)
(Industry Experience: 35+ years)
John joined the firm in 2003 and is responsible for strategic planning and oversight. Before coming to Dilweg, he was employed with Faison & Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina, for more than twelve years. John serves on the Leadership Committee and the Investment Committee. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Managing Directors
Jerry Banks
Managing Director – Asset Enhancement
(20+ years)
Jerry Banks
Managing Director – Asset Enhancement
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
Jerry joined Dilweg in 2015 and oversees commercial property management, leasing, and asset enhancement for the Atlanta portfolio. Prior to joining the firm, Jerry served as Vice President of Asset Management for Columbia Property Trust in Atlanta. He has executed nearly 150 leases, covering 3.2 million square feet, with 17 different leasing teams in 11 markets. He holds a CPA designation from the Ohio State Board of Public Accountancy and received a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Wright State University.
Thorne Gregory Jr.
Managing Director & Head of Equity Capital Markets
(30+ years)
Thorne Gregory Jr.
Managing Director & Head of Equity Capital Markets
(Industry Experience: 30+ years)
(Industry Experience: 30+ years)
Thorne joined Dilweg in 2021 and is responsible for managing investor client relationships and leading the business development and investor relations teams. He serves on the Investment Committee. He has significant experience in opportunistic real estate and a broad range of investment strategies, including private equity and credit. He most recently served as a Managing Director and Global Head of Business Development for PennantPark, where he developed sales and marketing strategy and managed relationships with both leading institutional investors and investment consultants. He also held positions as a Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group, as a Managing Director and Senior Member of Management at Partners Group, and as a Vice President in the Financial Institutions Group at JPMorgan. He received a B.A. in English with a concentration in Economics from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Liz Madzula
Managing Director – Asset Enhancement
(20+ years)
Liz Madzula
Managing Director – Asset Enhancement
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
Liz joined Dilweg in 2017 and is responsible for directing the financial performance of real estate assets in the Florida portfolio. Liz formerly served as Senior Director with New York Life Real Estate Investors and Senior Asset Manager with GE Capital. She received a B.S. in Finance from Fairfield University and an M.S. in Real Estate from New York University.
Kelsey Reside
Managing Director – Asset Enhancement
(10+ years)
Kelsey Reside
Managing Director – Asset Enhancement
(Industry Experience: 10+ years)
(Industry Experience: 10+ years)
Kelsey joined Dilweg in 2011 and is responsible for directing the financial performance of real estate assets in the Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte portfolios. Before joining Dilweg’s Asset Enhancement team in 2016, Kelsey served as the Senior Acquisitions Analyst and was involved in nearly $1 billion in transactions. She earned a B.S. in Finance and B.A. in Public Relations from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Blake Underwood
Managing Director – Acquisitions
(12+ years)
Blake Underwood
Managing Director – Acquisitions
(Industry Experience: 12+ years)
(Industry Experience: 12+ years)
Blake joined Dilweg in 2016 and brings with him 13 years of expertise in sourcing and underwriting potential real estate investment opportunities principally in Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando and Dallas. Blake has been involved in more than $5.2 billion of transaction activity over his career, received an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Emory University and a BBA in Real Estate from The University of Georgia. Prior to joining the firm, Blake served as Director of Real Estate Transactions for Columbia Property Trust in Atlanta.
Amanda Kay Scarborough, CPA
Managing Director – Accounting and Tax Services
(15+ years)
Amanda Kay Scarborough, CPA
Managing Director – Accounting and Tax Services
(Industry Experience: 15+ years)
(Industry Experience: 15+ years)
Mandy joined Dilweg in 2013 and leads the team responsible for tax preparation and compliance for the company and its diverse portfolio of properties. She is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in both real estate and public accounting. Mandy graduated with both a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Accounting from East Carolina University.
Kelly Kirwan
Managing Director – Property Management
(18+ years)
Kelly Kirwan
Managing Director – Property Management
(Industry Experience: 18+ years)
(Industry Experience: 18+ years)
Kelly joined Dilweg in 2015 and is responsible for leading the property management department. She brings more than 13 years of property management experience to the position and is a LEED AP and RPA. Kelly obtained her B.A. from Goucher College and MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Directors
Wil Garner
Senior Director – Construction
(20+ years)
Wil Garner
Senior Director – Construction
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
(Industry Experience: 20+ years)
Wil joined Dilweg in 2014 and oversees the construction management department. He is responsible for the execution of TI and Cap Ex projects across the portfolio, and over the past six years has managed more than $200 million in construction. Wil is a PMP-certified construction manager with significant experience in commercial real estate, construction, and people management. He received an MBA from the Tippie School of Management at The University of Iowa and a B.S. in Construction Management from East Carolina University.
Eric Henry
Director – Construction
(25+ years)
Eric Henry
Director – Construction
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
(Industry Experience: 25+ years)
Eric joined Dilweg in 2020 and oversees construction management for the Atlanta portfolio. Prior to this, Eric served as Director of Project Management for Columbia Property Trust, where he handled tenant improvement and capital projects as well due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Economics.
Bryan Johnson
Senior Director – Finance
(5+ years)
Bryan Johnson
Senior Director – Finance
(Industry Experience: 5+ years)
(Industry Experience: 5+ years)
Bryan joined Dilweg in 2019 and assists with refinancing debt, capital markets transactions, and new investments. Prior to joining Dilweg, Bryan was Assistant Vice President at Armada Analytics. He received his B.A. from University of Georgia and his MBA from The University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Connie Selcis
Director – Marketing
(18+ years)
Connie Selcis
Director – Marketing
(Industry Experience: 18+ years)
(Industry Experience: 18+ years)
Connie joined Dilweg in 2021 and leads strategic marketing and brand initiatives across all company divisions. She leverages her 16+ years of experience in CRE marketing and corporate event planning to continue to grow Dilweg’s brand.
Blaire Watford Sipes
Senior Director – Investment Relations
(7+ years)
Blaire Watford Sipes
Senior Director – Investment Relations
(Industry Experience: 7+ years)
(Industry Experience: 7+ years)
Blaire joined Dilweg in 2020 and is responsible for providing best-in-class service to our investors, as well as managing all investor reporting, communications, and service requests. Previously, Blaire was an Associate Director at Lincoln Financial in the Commercial Real Estate department. She completed two years in the Leadership Preparation Program at Lincoln before joining the debt production team in 2016. Blaire graduated with honors, with a double major in mathematics and math education, from East Carolina University, where she also received her MBA.
Amy Skillin
Senior Director – Human Resources
(20 years )
Amy Skillin
Senior Director – Human Resources
(Industry Experience: 20 years )
(Industry Experience: 20 years )
Amy joined Dilweg in 2021 and is responsible for leading and developing Dilweg’s Human Resources Department as well as managing the services, policies, and programs approved by the Leadership Team. In addition, she will focus on providing recruitment strategies, implementing systems for managing staff benefits and behavior, and onboarding new employees. Amy brings to Dilweg 20 years of experience in HR operations, corporate strategy, and employee relations.