CFO

GABE SHIBLY, CPA

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. Serving as Audit Manager, he focused primarily on clients within the Construction, Government Contracting, Manufacturing, Technology, Government, Non-profit, and Community Banking industries. Gabe is a licensed CPA and CGMA and holds a Master’s in Accountancy and a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Stetson University.

Managing Director + Head of Capital Markets

JEFF GOLL, CFA

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., a Value Equity investment manager. Prior to joining DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., he was Vice President of Institutional Equity Sales at FBR & Co. 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.

Managing Director of Multifamily Operations

MIKE BOONE

Mike Boone, CPM, is a seasoned property management executive with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence and strategic growth in the multifamily real estate sector. From leasing agent to executive leadership at national firms, Mike has led high-performing teams and partnered with owners to implement scalable systems that boost performance and asset value. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former Airborne Cryptologic Linguist, he brings discipline, clarity, and a results-driven mindset to every initiative. Mike excels at streamlining operations, enhancing client satisfaction, and developing talent to support long-term success.

Managing Director of Asset Management

WILL BOHN, CFA

Will brings over nine years of experience in asset management across both public and private real estate sectors. As a proven leader in revenue management, budgeting, and strategic planning, he previously served as Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Simply Self Storage, playing a key role in the company’s $2.2 billion portfolio sale to Public Storage. Will began his career at National Storage Affiliates, contributing to $2.5 billion in acquisitions while specializing in data science and asset performance. He is a CFA charter holder with a Master of Finance and a B.A. in Finance and Legal Studies from Tulane University.

Managing Director, Multifamily Development

JAMIE TELCHIN

Jamie is a seasoned real estate executive with over 20 years of experience leading $2 billion in development and redevelopment across 7 million square feet of commercial and multifamily projects. As Senior Managing Director at Waypoint Residential, he oversaw ground-up development nationwide, with a focus on Florida, contributing to 35,000+ multifamily units and $6 billion in total capitalization. Jamie previously held executive roles at top national firms, including Executive Vice President of Development at LXR (a Blackstone affiliate), directing luxury residential projects across the U.S. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver and has been an active member of the Urban Land Institute since 2008, including service as Chair of the Multi-Family Development Council for Florida and the Caribbean.

Senior Vice President, Debt Capital Markets & Asset Sales

CHIP WOOTEN

Chip Wooten serves as Senior Vice President, 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 Vice President at CBRE’s Institutional Multifamily Group, where he led over $2.5 billion in real estate dispositions. Chip began his career in research and business development at leading investment consulting firms. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

Vice President of External Affairs

MARCUS WIEDOWER

Marcus serves as the Vice President of External Affairs for Hillpointe. Along with coordinating the firm’s development pipeline, he represents Hillpointe in all public matters, municipal communication and leads a highly skilled team of Project Managers. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Marcus had a long career in civil engineering and land planning services which included owning a commercial and residential construction company that operated across Georgia. His specialties include the management of construction projects, processing of civil and construction permitting, and the handling of any complexity that arises in a new market. Marcus holds a BA of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and serves the people of Georgia’s District 119 in the State’s House of Representatives.

Vice President of Stabilizations

DUSTIN BROCK

Dustin is the vice president of facilities and field stabilizations at Hillpointe and formerly served as the director of asset management 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 where he was responsible for due diligence reporting, asset renovation, and value add projects. Dustin began his career in the multifamily industry with CAPREIT management where he served as regional director of maintenance.

Vice President of Development

MARK FOSTER

Mark serves as Vice President of Development at Hillpointe, where he manages the underwriting, due diligence, site design, as well as the pre-development and entitlement processes for Hillpointe. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Mark held various leadership positions in real
estate development and investment, successfully managing ~$1 billion in large-scale commercial and residential projects across the U.S Mark holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Finance and a Master’s in Real Estate Finance and Construction Management from the University of Denver. With a deep background in real estate investment, land development, and commercial real estate, Mark plays a key role in expanding Hillpointe’s portfolio of high-quality, attainable housing communities in Colorado, Arizona, Utah,
and Nevada.

Vice President of Construction

JUSTIN SPANGLER

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 developed by Mayberry Homes and CRMC.

Vice President of Construction

MARCO MUNOZ

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 residential and multifamily projects. 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.

Vice President of Development

MARK MACK

Mark serves as a Vice President of 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.

Vice President of Land Planning

NICK EVERLY

Nick serves as Vice President of 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, where he directed the pre-development process for prospective single-family residential communities across central Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.

Vice President of Projects

ROBERT MAHONEY

Robert Mahoney is the Vice President of 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 our team.

At Hillpointe, Robert’s focus lies in hands-on project management, meticulous compliance and procurement, and offering insightful leadership consulting. He plays a pivotal role in guiding our projects from pre-construction design through to their successful completion and the attainment of the final certificate of occupancy. Robert’s exceptional business acumen shines through his unwavering commitment to fostering teamwork and maintaining transparent, continuous communication with both the Hillpointe team and stakeholders throughout the entire project life cycle.

Before joining our organization, Robert managed supplier relationships for Ford Credit in North America. During this role, he played a crucial part in identifying quality control gaps and operational risks, contributing significantly to the enhancement of supplier quality and risk management. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Wright State University and earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Detroit-Mercy.

Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations

STEVEN ROGERS, CFA

Steven is a Vice President of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at Hillpointe. He directly assists 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 overseeing both institutional & private client investable assets. Prior to joining Bank of America Private Bank, Steven was an investment strategist with Merrill Lynch. Steven holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is currently a member of the CFA Society of Orlando. He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida.

Vice President of Development

WILL RUTHERFORD

Will is the Vice President of 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. He is a licensed attorney in Wisconsin and a member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association. 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.

General Counsel

SETH COLEMAN

Seth serves as General Counsel for Hillpointe and is responsible for managing all legal aspects of the company, including, but not limited to, operations, transactions, corporate affairs, compliance, and fund management. Seth joined Hillpointe from Publix Super Markets. As a senior real estate attorney at Publix, Seth handled the company’s real estate transactions and collaborated with outside counsel.

Before Publix, Seth represented national and regional developers in real estate and financial transactions as an attorney at Shutts & Bowen LLP, a full-service business law firm. Seth is licensed to practice in Florida and the District of Columbia and holds a Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. Seth also studied international law at the University of Oxford, St. Edmund Hall. In 2022, Tampa Bay Business Journal identified Seth as a Top Corporate Counsel Rising Star honoree, an award that recognizes in-house counsel across multiple industries and specialties.

Head of Culture & Talent

AMY JIMENEZ

Amy serves as the Head of Talent & Culture for Hillpointe leading the firm’s talent acquisition, team development, and culture initiatives. She is primarily responsible for strategic workforce growth planning with a focus on transforming business needs into comprehensive people strategies that align Hillpointe’s mission and core values with our people operations.

Prior to joining Hillpointe, Amy served as the Vice President of Human Resources for Simply Self Storage, a Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) portfolio company, where her organizational leadership strategies reduced turnover by unifying core values with people operations to drive a world class culture brand leading 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, possesses a B.B.A. from Northwood University, holds an S.P.H.R. certification, and is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

Director of IT

ADAM MACLEOD

A seasoned IT leader with 25+ years of experience driving innovation across startups, mid-sized companies, and enterprise environments. Specializing in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, Adam delivers secure, scalable tech solutions aligned with business goals. Born and raised in Queens, NY, he holds a B.S. in Computer Science and is currently completing a Master’s in Cybersecurity. Passionate about continuous learning and team leadership, Adam brings a strategic approach to every challenge. Outside of work, he’s a proud father of two and stays active through Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Director of Project Management

ANDREW PERU

Andrew Peru is a seasoned program manager with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise initiatives across IT, finance, and operations. He has delivered large-scale projects for companies like UKG and The Walt Disney Company, with deep expertise in mergers, system integrations, and business process automation. Andrew excels at driving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and leading cross-functional teams to success. His background includes advanced project management training and multiple ITIL certifications, making him a trusted expert in strategic planning and enterprise technology solutions.

Director of Risk Management

DEREK LODGE

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. Major clients have included ING-Barings, G.E. Capital, Overland Capital Group, and Alex Brown Realty. In the last five years, he directed the lease-up and subsequent disposition of four student housing communities and several workforce housing projects. 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.

Director of Quality Control

KAREN STROUT

Karen serves as Director of Quality Control for Hillpointe Construction. Prior to taking on this role, she served as Vice President of 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. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Karen held positions with The Rohdie Group, Olympus Property, and Steven D. Bell and Company. 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, increasing ROI for both stabilized properties and new developments. Karen worked integrally with owners, developers, and local governments, targeting high-growth markets and ensuring properties were built to specification. She conducted due diligence inspections prior to ownership possession, ensuring expectations were met at the highest standard.
Karen previously served as president of the Mid Georgia Apartment Association. She has also been a part of multiple boards, has conducted training seminars, and has received numerous awards for her outstanding work.

Director of Field Stabilizations

OSCAR CRIBAS

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.

Director of Facilities

ROBERT STILES

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. This uniquely positions him to oversee and manage maintenance operations for all Hillpointe properties throughout the growing portfolio. 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, overseeing capital improvement projects, and much more. A New York native, Robert enjoys listening to music and spending time with his family outdoors in his free time.

Director of Projects and Compliance

RYAN COONEY

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 for local government and private sector clients. His 15 years of project management experience includes critical path schedules, scopes of work, negotiating contracts, estimating, and bidding, including managing crews of up to 200 in ground up concrete and steel structures and a variety of other multi-family construction projects. Ryan holds a BS in Construction Management from Eastern Michigan University and is a Licensed Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida.

Construction Controller

SHELLEY EWING

Shelley serves as Construction Controller at Hillpointe, where her responsibilities include integrating new database software and management systems to enhance and streamline processes. With a background in the multi-family industry, Shelley has gained valuable experience ranging from her role as Vice President of Operations to the operationalization of a construction firm. She is adept at working across technical disciplines and handling various accounting tasks. Shelley holds a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and is also a published author.

Tax Director

VICTORIA ROWARS, CPA

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. She also led tax compliance for a $1.6 billion insurance brokerage group. A licensed CPA in Florida, Victoria holds dual B.S. degrees in Accounting and Real Estate from Florida State University.

Director of Learning and Development

AMANDA HERDER

Amanda is the Director of Learning and Development at Hillpointe, leading company-wide learning initiatives including application support for Entrata. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, property management, and customer service training, she is passionate about creating scalable programs that enhance team performance, drive operational excellence, and foster career growth.

Before joining Hillpointe, Amanda served as Manager of Training at Westmont Hospitality Groups Extended Stay Division, implementing blended learning across 50+ properties and optimizing LMS platforms and designed programs that improved guest satisfaction and employee engagement. She also brings extensive experience in leadership coaching, curriculum design, and performance management from her previous roles at Vie Management and Signature Worldwide. A Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM), Amanda is passionate about using innovative learning solutions and technology to enhance the employee experience and operational excellence.

Senior Accounting Manager

LINDSAY JOHNSON

Corporate Accounting Senior Manager

VLADIMIR ARAPAJ

Vladimir serve as Corporate Accounting Senior Manager at Hillpointe. He is responsible for overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities, and reconciliations. His diverse experience has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to excel in financial management and reporting roles.

Prior to joining Hillpointe, Vladimir served as the Senior Accounting Manager for the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York, NY. In this role, he managed the Accounting department, which was ranked as the third largest by budget among 79 chapters. Vladimir holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Science in Business Informatics from University of Vienna, Austria.

Acquisitions Associate

ALEX ADAMS

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. At VanTrust, he was responsible for preparing financial models, compiling market research, and reviewing pre-development and due diligence items. Alex received his Masters of Science in Real Estate and his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida.

Senior Associate, Client Service & Operations

SAMUEL TERRY

Samuel serves as Senior Associate, Client Service & Operations for Hillpointe, LLC. He directly assists with the firm’s investment fund accounting and treasury operations. He is primarily responsible for assisting with the firm’s treasury management operations as well as assisting with investor relations.

Prior to joining Hillpointe, Samuel worked in public accounting as a tax accountant. As a tax accountant, he focused primarily on individual and business tax returns across a wide variety of industries. Samuel holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Mercer University.