Team

Zach joined the organization in 2004 and is responsible for identifying investment opportunities in the Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, Atlanta and Nashville markets. He also provides Sell/Hold recommendations to the team regarding the existing portfolio based on market dynamics.  Prior to joining the firm, Zach was a Vice President and Partner with the local affiliate of one of the top national commercial real estate firms for 7+ years.  Zach graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1996 with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Jerry joined the team in February 2015 and oversees commercial property management, leasing and asset enhancement for the firm’s Atlanta portfolio. He has more than 30 years of experience. Prior to joining the firm, Jerry served as VP of Asset Management for Columbia Property Trust in Atlanta. He has executed nearly 150 leases, consisting of 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.

Lauren joined the organization in 2015 and assists with refinancing debt, capital market transactions and new investments. Prior to joining the firm, she was with Ernst & Young and Eastdil Secured (Wells Fargo’s real estate investment banking division). Lauren received a Masters of Accounting and B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Wil joined the organization in December 2014 and oversees construction management. With 10+ years’ experience as a PMP certified construction manager, Wil is a seasoned construction management professional with significant experience in real estate, construction, and people management. Wil 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.

Kelly joined the firm in 2015 and is responsible for leading the property management department. She brings more than 13 years of property management experience to the position. Kelly obtained her BA from Goucher College and MBA from the University of Phoenix. She is a LEED AP and RPA. Kelly also serves on the BOMA Raleigh-Durham Board of Directors.

Nick joined TDC in May of 2017 and leads the firm’s market research and analysis efforts, providing critical information to the Acquisitions, Asset Enhancement, and Capital Markets departments. Prior to joining TDC, Nick was a Senior Analyst at HR&A Advisors where he provided strategic advice to clients in the areas of real estate development and urban revitalization. Nick was a practicing attorney for over a decade, representing clients in complex matters involving corporate law, real estate, and dispute resolution. Nick has earned an M.B.A. from Tulane University, a J.D. from Washington & Lee School of Law, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Auburn University.

Liz joined the team in June 2017 and is responsible for directing the financial performance of real estate assets within the company’s Florida portfolio of investments. 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.

Mandy joined the organization in 2013 and leads the tax team responsible for tax preparation and compliance for the company including its diverse portfolio of properties.  She is a Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of combined experience gained from time spent in both the real estate industry and public accounting.  Mandy graduated with both a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University.

Kelsey joined the organization in 2011 and is responsible for directing the financial performance of real estate assets within the company’s Raleigh-Durham portfolio. Prior to joining Dilweg’s Asset Enhancement team in 2016, Kelsey served as the Senior Acquisitions Analyst and was involved in nearly $1B of transactions. She earned a B.S. in Finance and B.A. in Public Relations from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Blake joined the team in February 2016 and is responsible for sourcing and underwriting potential real estate investment opportunities in Atlanta, Tampa, and Orlando. Prior to joining the firm, Blake served as Director of Real Estate Transactions for Columbia Property Trust in Atlanta. He was involved in more than $3.9 billion of transaction activity. He received an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Emory University and a BBA in Real Estate from The University of Georgia.

Michael joined the company in 2018 and serves as Director for the Equity Capital Markets team. Prior to joining The Dilweg Companies, Michael worked for one of the largest global real estate investment advisors where he was involved in capital development and investor relations for the firms institutional clients.  Michael received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi.