As the EVP of Acquisitions and Asset Management, James is responsible for overseeing all acquisitions, dispositions, and refinances, as well as the performance of all real estate assets for CCI. James actively participates in identifying and structuring new investment opportunities through underwriting the development process, working with lender and equity partners, while ensuring long-term viability and financial returns. He has over 15 years of experience in market rate and affordable housing and has closed over $2 billion in real estate transactions throughout the United States and its territories.
Prior to joining CCI in 2023, James was the Chief Operating Officer for LEDG Capital, LLC, an affordable and workforce housing owner and operator with assets throughout the United States. In his role as COO at LEDG Capital, he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. Prior to LEDG Capital, James spent nearly 10 years at Hunt Capital Partners, a national LIHTC syndication firm. At Hunt Capital, he led and directed over 70 projects through acquisition, construction, lease-up, and stabilization, playing a critical role in Hunt’s growth for a decade.
Prior to Hunt Capital Partners, James was an Analyst and Underwriter with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. While at Bank of America, he was responsible for underwriting and structuring a variety of credit facilities, primarily taxable and tax-exempt loans for affordable multifamily transactions.
James graduated from Indiana University, Kelly School of Business, with a Bachelor of Science in Finance – Real Estate and a minor in Norwegian.