The People Behind
Every Community.

Kelly Mahoney

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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Kelly is a co-founder and co-manager of Hillpointe. He heads the firm's development and construction efforts and is jointly responsible for the firm's new project origination, pre-development, project underwriting and asset management activities. Kelly has dedicated his entire career to the general construction and multi-family development sector and is an expert in site development, procurement, vertical construction and project management.

Kelly founded Value Added Concepts (VAC) in 2002, a general contracting and sourcing firm, and has been instrumental in its operation since inception. VAC was merged into Hillpointe. Kelly has developed and repositioned over $3 billion of residential and multi-family housing assets representing approximately 15,000 units.

Kelly holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan, is NASCLA certified and is a licensed general contractor in several states.

Steven Campisi, CFA

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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Steven is a co-founder and co-manager of Hillpointe. He heads the firm's capital markets and investor relations efforts and is jointly responsible for the firm's new project origination, pre-development, project underwriting and asset management activities. Across his career, Steven has been involved in the financing and development of approximately $3 billion of institutional real estate.

Prior to co-founding Hillpointe, Steven co-founded and served as Managing Partner of Greenstalk Capital, a real estate focused private equity investment firm. While at Greenstalk, Steven led the firm's transaction origination, capital markets, and underwriting functions. Prior to Greenstalk, Steven served as an Equity Research Analyst at Robert W. Baird, an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm, and as an analyst at Bay Head Capital, a high-frequency trading incubator for investment management firms.

Steven holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He received a Masters in International Business and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida.

Jeff Goll

Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets

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Jeff is a Managing Director of Hillpointe overseeing the firm's capital raising and investor relations initiatives. Jeff brings over 14 years of capital markets experience which includes structuring and underwriting capital raises for public and private real estate companies, alternative investment funds, and traditional long-only equity strategies. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Jeff was in Institutional Marketing and Client Service for DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. Jeff holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and currently serves on the board of directors for the CFA Society Orlando. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University.

Gabe Shibly, CPA

CFO

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Gabe serves as Chief Financial Officer for Hillpointe, overseeing the firm's accounting and administrative functions. He is primarily responsible for the design and implementation of Hillpointe's financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and treasury management functions. Gabe joined Hillpointe from Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC). As Controller for OCSC, Gabe successfully launched Florida's only fully funded, $150 million, world-class soccer-specific stadium and helped grow the organization to incorporate three professional soccer teams, a youth academy, and two training facilities. Prior to OCSC, Gabe spent seven years in public accounting as an auditor. Gabe is a licensed CPA and CGMA and holds a Master's in Accountancy and a Bachelor's in Accounting from Stetson University.

Amy Jimenez

Head of Culture and Talent

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Amy serves as the Head of Talent & Culture for Hillpointe, leading the firm's talent acquisition, team development, and culture initiatives. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Amy served as the VP, Human Resources for Simply Self Storage, a Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) portfolio company, where her organizational leadership strategies led to a successful $2.2 billion sale to Public Storage. Amy has 20 years of experience in human resources, is an M.B.A. graduate of Rollins College, holds an S.P.H.R. certification, and is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

Seth Coleman

General Counsel

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Seth serves as General Counsel for Hillpointe and is responsible for managing all legal aspects of the company, including operations, transactions, corporate affairs, compliance, and fund management. Seth joined Hillpointe from Publix Super Markets. Before Publix, Seth represented national and regional developers in real estate and financial transactions as an attorney at Shutts & Bowen LLP. Seth is licensed to practice in Florida and the District of Columbia and received his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. In 2022, Seth was named a Top Corporate Counsel by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Josh Draughn

Senior VP, Marketing & Centralized Operations

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Josh entered the property management industry in 2008 as an onsite team member and Marketing Ambassador for Riverstone Residential. His 18-year career spans Riverstone Residential Group/Greystar, Cortland Partners, Weidner Apartment Homes, and now Hillpointe. At Hillpointe, Josh is responsible for the Marketing and Centralized Operations teams. Josh has been selected for multiple awards throughout his career, including Marketing Executive of the Year from Multi Housing News. He has been a national speaker at NAA, AIM, Optech, TAA, FAA and others.

Chip Wooten III

Senior VP, Debt Capital Management & Asset Sales

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Chip serves as Senior VP, Debt Capital Markets & Asset Sales at Hillpointe, overseeing portfolio management, debt origination, and asset sales across the firm's rapidly growing multifamily portfolio. With over 17 years of experience in capital markets, Chip brings deep expertise in investment consulting, brokerage, and real estate transaction strategy. Before joining Hillpointe, he served as First VP at CBRE's Institutional Multifamily Group, where he led over $2.5 billion in real estate dispositions. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

Robert Mahoney

VP, Projects

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Robert Mahoney is the VP, Projects at Hillpointe. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in commercial finance and project management, Robert brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. At Hillpointe, Robert's focus lies in hands-on project management, meticulous compliance and procurement, and offering insightful leadership consulting. Before joining Hillpointe, Robert managed supplier relationships for Ford Credit in North America. Robert holds a B.S. in Business Management from Wright State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Detroit-Mercy.

Steven Rogers

VP, Capital Markets & Investor Relations

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Steven is a VP, Capital Markets & Investor Relations at Hillpointe, directly assisting with the firm's capital raising and investor relations endeavors. Steven brings over 8 years of capital markets and investment experience which includes asset management, economic research, and institutional/private portfolio management. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Steven was a senior portfolio manager at Bank of America Private Bank. Steven holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida.

Mark Foster

VP, Development

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Mark serves as VP, Development at Hillpointe, where he manages the underwriting, due diligence, site design, as well as the pre-development and entitlement processes. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Mark held various leadership positions in real estate development and investment, successfully managing approximately $1 billion in large-scale commercial and residential projects across the U.S. Mark holds an MBA in Corporate Finance and a Master's in Real Estate Finance and Construction Management from the University of Denver.

Mark Mack

VP, Development

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Mark serves as a VP, Development for Hillpointe. He plays a pivotal role in driving full underwriting, due diligence, entitlements, land and loan closings, and acquisition efforts. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Mark held various roles in the multifamily investment and acquisitions sector, including Development Manager at Waypoint Residential. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia where he majored in Finance.

William Rutherford

VP, Development

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Will is the VP, Development at Hillpointe, leading underwriting, pre-development, and closings to ensure that multifamily projects are delivered on time and on budget. With 7+ years of experience in real estate development and investment, he specializes in site selection, design management, entitlements, construction oversight, and deal structuring. Prior to Hillpointe, Will held roles at Horizon Group of Companies and JT Klein Company. Will holds a B.A. from the University of Vermont, a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MBA with a focus in Real Estate Private Equity.

Elvilaíne Hebra

VP, Property Management Accounting

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Elvilaine Hebra is a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and strategic leadership. As Vice President of Property Management Accounting at Hillpointe, LLC, she oversees accounting operations for the company's multi-family property management division.

Previously, she served as Vice President of Accounting at ZRS Management, LLC, managing accounting for a portfolio exceeding 90,000 units, and as President and CFO of La Rosa Realty, LLC, where she directed financial and HR functions, led nationwide expansion, and oversaw operations for multiple real estate entities.

Known for her strategic vision and leadership in driving growth and operational excellence, Elvilaine holds an MBA in Finance from Nova Southeastern University, a BS in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University, and is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker.

Jessica Gooden

VP, Property Marketing, Pre-Leasing & Start-Up Operations

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Jessica brings more than 15 years of multifamily experience across marketing, operations, and lease-ups, with a strong track record of helping communities launch successfully and perform from day one. She has led everything from brand strategy and digital campaigns to on-site activation and retention, always focused on what actually drives leasing results and resident experience.

Before joining Hillpointe, Jessica held leadership roles at RKW Residential, Birchstone Residential, Davis Development, and First Communities, where she built teams, launched new communities, and established systems that connected marketing strategy to on-site operations.

At Hillpointe, she helps ensure each new community is positioned for success from the earliest stages through opening and beyond, working across teams to drive leasing momentum and a strong prospect experience.

Amanda Sistrand

VP, Corporate & Event Marketing

Amanda leads enterprise-wide corporate marketing and scalable event programs across Hillpointe's portfolio. She brings more than 15 years of leadership across real estate, hospitality, and entertainment, including event and experiential marketing roles at Tavistock Development Company, iFLY, and Universal Orlando.

Dustin Brock

VP, Stabilizations

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Dustin is the VP, Facilities and Field Stabilizations at Hillpointe. Dustin has more than twenty years of multifamily asset management experience and heads maintenance and asset management functions for each property in the Hillpointe portfolio. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Dustin served as Director of Construction and Maintenance for GoldOller Real Estate Management, a multifamily firm with over 40,000 units across sixteen states. Additionally, Dustin served as the COO of Left Coast Construction, a multifamily construction and renovation firm.

Justin Spangler

VP, Construction

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Justin is a senior project manager at Hillpointe, leading the firm's MEP divisions and a highly skilled team in various specialty projects. Before joining Hillpointe, Justin served as a senior project manager at Value Added Concepts where his responsibilities included overseeing trade subcontractors and coordinating the installation of all utilities, including bulk fiber networks. Justin also served as a foreman for Bach Electric, a Michigan-based electrical wiring firm, managing and directing the installation of all key electrical systems on over 500 homes.

Marco Munoz

VP, Construction

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Marco is one of Hillpointe's senior project managers. He heads the firm's crew divisions and coordinates the scheduling of manpower and suppliers for all construction operations. Marco has extensive background in residential and multifamily construction. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Marco served at Value Added Concepts as a senior project manager and field manager. For over ten years, he was a project manager and foreman for White Oak Homes where he oversaw and directed the construction of over 1,400 homes in the Metro Athens, Georgia, area.

Nick Everly

VP, Land Planning

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Nick serves as VP, Land Planning for Hillpointe. Nick is primarily responsible for managing the company's land pipeline throughout the pre-development phase. Nick brings over 15 years of experience in the real estate development industry, including design, project management, and owner representation. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Nick served as Senior Land Development Manager with both Ashton Woods Homes and Meritage Homes. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.

Jim Jervis

Director of Acquisitions

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Jim Jervis is a senior real estate executive with over 20 years of experience leading land acquisition, entitlement, and development initiatives across the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. He has a strong track record of driving market expansion, structuring complex deals, and delivering high-value residential, multifamily, and mixed-use projects.

Currently serving as Director of Acquisitions for the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic at Hillpointe, Jim leads regional acquisition strategy, site selection, and growth initiatives. Previously, as Senior Land Acquisition Manager at HHHunt, he directed site acquisition efforts across North and South Carolina, including the successful launch of new operations in Wilmington, NC. Prior to that, as Director of Real Estate Development at Calamar, he oversaw acquisition, development and expansion efforts across the Eastern U.S., contributing to a $500M multifamily portfolio disposition.

Jim is the former Founder of The Jervis Corporation, where he closed over $448M in transactions and built strategic partnerships with institutional investors, including joint ventures exceeding $145M in development value. Known for his relationship-driven leadership style, he consistently exceeds growth targets and delivers measurable results in competitive markets. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and is a licensed real estate broker in North and South Carolina.

Zachery Cook

Director of Acquisitions

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Zachery serves as Director of Acquisitions at Hillpointe, leading land sourcing, underwriting, and transaction execution across the South Region. Responsible for advancing investment opportunities through market research, municipal engagement, political alignment, and creative structuring, partnering closely with development, construction, and capital markets teams to ensure disciplined execution. Prior to Hillpointe, Zachery worked as a commodities trader supporting multifamily developers and general contractors nationwide, generating over $100 million in annual gross sales and gaining direct operational exposure across budgeting, procurement, and construction pipeline management. Zachery holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.

Ryan Cooney

Director, Projects and Compliance

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Ryan Cooney is the Director of Projects and Compliance with a proven history of on-time, on-budget, safe, high-quality project completions. He is a veteran construction project manager with experience in all stages of multi-million-dollar construction projects. His 15 years of project management experience includes critical path schedules, scopes of work, negotiating contracts, estimating, and bidding. Ryan holds a BS in Construction Management from Eastern Michigan University and is a Licensed Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida.

Marshall Otto

Director, Fund Operations

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Marshall leads Hillpointe's fund operations and governance platform, overseeing internal controls and the operational infrastructure supporting all investment vehicles. He is responsible for designing and implementing fund-level processes, compliance architecture, and systems that drive precision, transparency, and repeatable excellence across all stages of the fund lifecycle.

He brings more than two decades of experience across fund operations, private markets, regulatory compliance, and investment management. His background includes serving as Senior Director at Galliard Capital Management, where he oversaw operational governance for a $100+ billion institutional asset manager, and as Chief Financial Officer of Chrisy Lee Consulting. Earlier roles at Heartland Realty Investors provided foundational real estate and property-level experience, while his work at Assurant centered on investment controls, public-company reporting, and SOX implementation.

Grounded in accounting, finance, and operational governance, Marshall holds a bachelor's degree in Management Accounting and has earned the Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) and Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP) designations. His breadth across real estate strategies, private equity, and private credit equips him with a well-rounded, aligned perspective for Hillpointe's fund management platform.

Victoria Rowars

Director, Tax

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Victoria is the Tax Director at Hillpointe, where she oversees all aspects of tax planning, compliance, and accounting for the firm's growing real estate portfolio. With over 10 years of experience in both public accounting and private industry, she brings deep expertise in pass-through taxation, long-term planning, and real estate tax incentives. Before joining Hillpointe, Victoria worked at Marcum LLP, serving clients in real estate, construction, and other middle-market sectors. A licensed CPA in Florida, Victoria holds dual B.S. degrees in Accounting and Real Estate from Florida State University.

Rob Stiles

Director, Operations

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Robert serves as the Director of Facilities for Hillpointe. His background includes more than 35 years of experience in the maintenance and construction fields, having held leadership positions in property management throughout his career. In this role, Robert is responsible for the development and training of Hillpointe's regional and local maintenance teams, establishing and maintaining external vendor relationships, and overseeing capital improvement projects.

Danny Gilland

Director, Property Startup

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Danny Gilland serves as Director of Property Startup at Hillpointe, bringing over 20 years of multifamily experience. He joined the company as a Regional Service Manager and has played a key role in launching new communities across the portfolio. Starting his career as a maintenance technician, Danny has supported properties throughout the Southern United States. He approaches each community with an ownership mindset and a focus on quality and execution. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors.

Alex Adams

Director, Land Acquisitions

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Alex is an Acquisitions Associate at Hillpointe. He is primarily responsible for sourcing and underwriting investment opportunities, the preparation of financial models, conducting market research and monitoring the firm's deal origination pipeline. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Alex was a Development Manager at VanTrust Real Estate in Jacksonville. Alex received his Masters of Science in Real Estate and his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida.

Derek Lodge

Director, Risk Management

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Derek serves Hillpointe in the role of Director of Risk Management, providing assistance with operational aspects of the development and lease-up process and risk management supervision. With over thirty years as a property manager, supervisor, or owner, Derek has provided oversight for numerous apartment communities in twelve states. Derek holds the Certified Property Manager designation, is a graduate of Sheffield University in England with a bachelor of laws, and has an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Karen Strout

Director, Quality Control

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Karen serves as Director of Quality Control for Hillpointe Construction. Prior to taking on this role, she served as VP, Start-up Leasing at Hillpointe, overseeing the hiring of on-site leasing staff and directing leasing initiatives for Hillpointe's newly developed properties. Karen has over 32 years of experience in the multifamily housing industry. For the majority of her career, she worked as the Director of Operations for King Management Solutions where she managed a portfolio of more than thirty communities across the Southeast.

Oscar Cribas

Director, Field Stabilizations

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Oscar started his career in the multifamily housing industry ten years ago in South Florida doing maintenance. Since that time, Oscar has managed multimillion-dollar value add programs and punch completions for multi-family projects in Florida and Georgia. Oscar thrives on the constant changes and challenges within the industry.