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 her talent for building efficient organizational workplace practices that advance inclusion, performance, and culture to the role of Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Suzy is responsible for the company’s Human Resources, Risk Management, and General Legal Counsel functions. Her skill at building cultures where employees feel valued, heard and understand how their contributions tie to the success of the organization allows her to lead cross-functional teams and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

EDUCATION
Suzy attended Washington and Lee University and earned her Juris Doctor at Duke University School of Law. After graduation, she clerked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit followed by serving as an Associate Attorney at Eversheds Sutherland and Jackson Lewis LLC.  Before joining ECI Group, she was a Vice President and Global Employment Counsel at Equifax.

Scott brings more than 20 years of real estate and information systems management experience to his role at ECI Group. As CIO, Scott leads our Information Technology Division, overseeing the management, implementation, and usability of business intel and computer-based technologies. He also analyzes emerging technologies to identify and implement enhancements to ECI Group’s infrastructure. Scott and his team keep our systems running efficiently, providing a strong foundation to support ECI Group’s operational and growth objectives.

EDUCATION

Scott is a graduate of the University of Montana and has earned several credentialed certifications during his career.

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.

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.

Eric Wall joined ECI Group as Vice President of Construction, overseeing the firm’s Construction Field Operations and ensuring excellent relationships with the firm’s general contractors and subcontractors. Eric is also responsible for recruiting and managing a team of top field personnel in support of the company’s new development growth strategies. Eric brings more than 20 years of institutional-level construction experience to his role at ECI [including leadership roles at Alliance Residential and Urban Oaks Builders (Hines Corporation)].

EDUCATION

Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University.

Through an expansive customer experience lens, Tim provides strategic direction, execution and oversight for ECI Group’s operations, revenue management, marketing and learning and development teams as they work to deliver on the company’s mission and commitment to the resident living experience. A 10-year hospitality veteran, Tim has an extensive record of accomplishment driving growth, commercial performance and customer satisfaction for some of the most recognized brands in the hospitality industry, including IHG Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International.

EDUCATION

Tim attended Middle Tennessee State University and has completed continuing education programs at eCornell, Cornell University’s external education unit.

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.

Emily joined ECI Group in 2004 in operations management for a portfolio of communities. She was promoted to Revenue Manager in 2007, where she was responsible for optimizing pricing via a revenue management platform that monitors property operations and market data. Emily has also worked closely with Training and IT colleagues on new technology initiatives, showing the extent of her reach and coordination across different areas in ECI Group’s organizational structure.

EDUCATION

Emily is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she majored in Housing and Consumer Economics.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff’s work in the real estate industry includes expertise in apartments, fair housing, real estate development, dispositions, and more. He’s been with the ECI Group for over 4 years. He is a graduate of Jefferson State Community College, holding a degree in Business Administration and Management.

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.

Tammy Norwood brings a passion for property management to her newest role at ECI as the regional manager for the company’s communities in Louisiana and Texas. With 15 years in the industry and more than five with ECI, she has proven her commitment to the company and its residents through her work in fair housing, renovations, stabilizing assets, and leasing up properties. Tammy is a dynamic leader and team-builder and brings excellent organizational skills and technical proficiencies to her work. In 2021, Tammy was ECI’s Community Manager of the Year.

EDUCATION

Tammy is a graduate of Houston Community College.