Seth has taken the lead role in expanding ECI Group’s portfolio through solid asset management. Employing a strategic vision and extensive due diligence, Seth has positioned ECI Group to capitalize on the changing demographic trends in major growth markets. He has gained the respect of his peers and earned a reputation for creating profitable niche opportunities within the multifamily industry. Prior to joining ECI Group, Seth served as a law clerk for the Honorable John W. Bissell, United States District Court Judge in Newark, New Jersey.

EDUCATION

Seth holds a BA in History from the University of Michigan and a JD from Seton Hall School of Law.

Ben is responsible for the comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analyses which, when combined, enable ECI Group to align its resources for optimal achievement of its goals. Ben is known as the “go-to” person for driving key initiatives and delivering keen insights supportive of ECI Group’s critical business decisions and strategic growth.

EDUCATION

Ben graduated from Shippensburg University with a BSBA dual major in Finance and Accounting and holds an MBA from Mercer University.

Jimmy joined the ECI Group in 2016. Since that time, he has been responsible for all development, acquisition, disposition, and finance functions within ECI Group. He has a long and successful track record in the multifamily industry where he has been professionally active for more than 20 years.

EDUCATION

Jimmy graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and holds an MBA from Emory University where he graduated with honors.

Suzy Alford joined ECI Group in 2023, bringing to the role of General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer her talent for building efficient organizational workplace practices that advance inclusion, performance and culture.  Suzy is responsible for the company’s Human Resources, Risk Management, and General Counsel functions.  Suzy began her career as a law clerk for the Honorable Frank M. Hull on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, followed by serving as an Associate Attorney at Eversheds Sutherland and Jackson Lewis.  Prior to joining ECI Group, she was a Vice President and Global Employment Counsel at Equifax.  In addition to being licensed to practice law in Georgia, she holds a SHRM-SCP certification.

EDUCATION
Suzy earned a BA and graduated summa cum laude from Washington and Lee University with dual majors in History and Spanish.  She earned her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.

Joining ECI Group in the newly created role of Chief Acquisitions Officer, Scott is responsible for growing the company’s multifamily acquisition platform in Texas and the southeastern United States. He also oversees ECI Group’s strategic asset dispositions. In the two decades prior to joining ECI Group, Scott completed $2.3 billion in acquisitions, development, financing, dispositions, and joint venture equity investment transactions.

EDUCATION

Scott earned his BA from Washington and Lee University.

Richard joined ECI Group in 2006 and has almost four decades of construction industry experience, encompassing the medical, surgical, commercial, retail, single-family, and multifamily disciplines. His construction expertise, from project inception through delivery, combined with his strong communication, planning, organizational, and negotiating skills, have earned Richard a proven track record for completing superior construction projects. Richard is responsible for the oversight of all projects as well as maintaining quality control throughout the construction process.

Joining ECI Group in 2020, Timathie’s contributions have strengthened ECI Group’s mission-driven pursuit of excellence. She oversees the handling of ECI Group assets, including property investments, bonds, and more. Her career path prior to ECI Group has included more than a decade in asset management for companies including BM Eagle, Greystar Investment Group, and TriMont Real Estate Advisors.

EDUCATION

Timathie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Texas at Dallas with a BA in Literary Studies. She also studied real estate at the University of North Texas before attending the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University.

Kari is responsible for all asset operations & property management initiatives at ECI. Kari is a seasoned leader in property management, known for her passion and successful track record in building exceptional property management teams and processes. Prior to ECI Group, she served as a VP of Operations at RAM Partners, interacting with some of the country’s largest investment firms and pension fund advisors.

EDUCATION

Kari is a Mercer University alumna with a BBA in Marketing.

Stephen has successfully evaluated and overseen multifamily development projects for ECI Group since 2018. His skill at contract negotiation, structuring, and closing has helped to position ECI Group as a leader in multifamily development. Most recently, he has been instrumental in several new development project closings in the Southeastern US region. Prior to joining ECI Group, Stephen served as Vice President of Development, Acquisitions, and Management at FCP in Maryland.

EDUCATION

Stephen graduated summa cum laude with a dual BBA degree in Finance and Economics from James Madison University.

Julie George joined ECI Group in 1999. Her primary focus is to lead the identification and elimination of risks that may result in property loss, injury or legal liability to the corporation. She is responsible for managing insurance claims and mitigating risk in all aspects of risk management including Management Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary, Crime, Professional Liability, and related executive protection lines. She works closely with Asset Management in acquisitions and dispositions to efficiently manage third parties, including brokers, property managers, construction/project managers and attorneys, to provide clear direction and skill-based leadership in executing on both the portfolio’s strategy and the specific asset’s business plan.

EDUCATION

Julie graduated from Kennesaw State University and holds a bachelor’s degree of Business Administration in Management.

Melanie Ward joined ECI Group in 2016 and brings over 25 years of experience in real estate and corporate accounting. She oversees the accounting team and all accounting functions including but not limited to financial reporting, investor reporting, treasury, budgeting, and policies and procedures.

Immediately prior to joining ECI Group, Melanie served as Vice President and Land Controller for iStar and prior to that she served nine years in various capacities as a Vice President/Controller at Cousins Properties. She has experience in corporate accounting and accounting for various property types including development and construction.

EDUCATION

Melanie graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Corporate Finance and Investment Management with a minor in Economics. Melanie is a licensed CPA in Georgia.

Michael Fisher oversees the financial performance and value optimization of assets within ECI’s portfolio. With more than 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, including roles in property management, lending, and asset management, Michael brings the leadership skills necessary to advise and manage ECI teams at the operational, financial, due diligence, and reporting levels. Prior to joining ECI, Michael held a similar position at Preferred Apartment Communities leading value growth strategies for 15 apartment communities in the Sun Belt region.

EDUCATION

Michael earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in finance from Georgia Tech and an MBA from the University of Georgia.

Logan Guess oversees the financial performance and value optimization of assets within ECI’s portfolio, bringing over a decade of experience in commercial real estate across asset management, property operations, lending, and investment strategy. Prior to ECI, he was Vice President of Portfolio Management at Waypoint Residential, where he managed a Southeast multifamily portfolio valued at over $1 billion across all lifecycle stages, developing and executing investment strategies, capital plans, and market research while partnering closely with joint venture stakeholders. Logan also spent nearly eight years at DWS Group in progressively senior asset management roles, where he oversaw a $130 million retail portfolio and supported national teams managing office, industrial, retail, and multifamily assets across the U.S. His breadth of experience across property types and market conditions equips him with the strategic insight and operational leadership to enhance performance and drive long-term value.

EDUCATION

Logan holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Finance from Florida State University and an M.B.A. in Finance & Real Estate from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.

Greg Rice brings more than 10 years of multifamily operational experience to ECI Group’s Property Management group. Greg’s talent for team building and innovation makes him a dynamic leader as he  supports the company’s strategic growth and the stabilization of assets in all of its markets. His familiarity with Sunbelt multifamily markets and product strengthens the company’s service-driven solutions that ensure every property feels like home. Prior to ECI Group, Greg served as the Southeast Regional Manager for AIR Communities overseeing South Florida, Atlanta, and Nashville, and began his career with Camden Property Trust.

EDUCATION

Greg earned an associate’s and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of West Georgia.

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EDUCATION

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Gray Lane manages ECI’s extensive marketing lifecycle, from strategy development to content creation and brand standards. Gray is responsible for the creation of programs at the property and corporate level to attract and retain residents at ECI’s communities and ensure consistency with the company’s values. Innovative and creative, Gray has extensive experience in digital marketing, bringing leadership to ECI’s marketing and property teams, assisting with system solutions and proptech, and coordinating conferences, company and property events, as well as public relations. Gray joins ECI from Asset Living (previously JMG Realty) in Atlanta.

EDUCATION

Gray holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Marketing major from Auburn University.

Leigh has direct accountability and day-to-day oversight throughout every phase of our onsite operations during lease-up and pre-stabilization. Prior to joining ECI, Leigh served as Area Vice President at RAM Partners, a full-service real estate management company where she oversaw the daily operations of new development communities in numerous Sunbelt growth markets. Leigh has more than 30 years of property management experience, specializing in Class A institutional quality new development communities.

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Kimberly has responsibility for the management and profitability of all stabilized communities in our South region. This region includes 15 stabilized communities in Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Kimberly brings over 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry and most recently served as Regional Property Manager at Cushman & Wakefield.

EDUCATION

Kimberly graduated from Augusta State University with a BS in Finance and Accounting.

Eric has nearly two decades worth of experience as a property manager. He began his career in property management with Post Properties in Atlanta in 2001. By 2004, he had moved to the Tampa market, learning the ins and outs of operations excellence through roles like Leasing Consultant and Property Manager. He has been successful at managing all types of communities, from garden-style, to mid-rise, to high-rise, and mixed-use. He has a proven track record with a variety of projects, i.e. renovations, as well as stabilized assets and new development lease-up properties.

Jorge’s decade-plus experience in multifamily property management provides him with the skills and knowledge to serve as ECI’s regional manager for its Georgia and South Carolina communities. He has proven successes in value-add renovations, new development lease-ups, and due diligence for acquisitions in multifamily properties of all types. Jorge’s commitment to residents and his team is reflected in the initiative and service ethic he demonstrates. Prior to ECI, Jorge worked in property management and hospitality for several firms including Camden Property Trust and Oakwood Worldwide.

EDUCATION

Jorge graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and served in the United States Navy, earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander.