There have been a slew of C-suite changes so far this year in the apartment housing sector.
A new year brings the opportunity to make changes, and that has held true for the multifamily industry.
To start 2026, many housing firms brought on new leaders to help guide their strategy and expansion plans. Others will oversee technology, innovation and transformation initiatives.
Read on for some of the key executive moves in the multifamily industry so far this year.
The firm hired Crescent Communities and Mill Creek alum Scott Makee to oversee market entry strategy, regional team buildout and full-cycle development execution. Read the full article ➔
Adam Smolyar will oversee enterprise technology strategy, innovation agenda and digital transformation initiatives for the Sun Belt-focused owner-operator. Read the full article ➔
Andrew Yam and Jessica Wichser will be based in New York to deepen the firm’s relationship with institutional investors. Read the full article ➔
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jennifer Ipock will oversee the multifamily developer’s operational strategy and performance. Read the full article ➔
The veteran executive, alongside newly appointed maintenance leader Gzim Durakovic, joins the firm as it looks to expand its footprint. Read the full article ➔
In his new role, Brandon Kearse will drive strategy and oversee operations across acquisitions, recapitalizations and investor relations for the sustainable, affordable housing developer. Read the full article ➔
Joseph Ianoale will help drive the REIT’s national multifamily investment growth strategy. Read the full article ➔
