Rick Fogelman is responsible for the establishment and implementation of Fogelman’s overall business strategies, with specific focus on the company's Investment and Asset Management initiatives. Since joining Fogelman in 1988, Rick has been actively involved in all facets of the company’s acquisition, disposition, and capital market activities. Over that time, Fogelman has invested in over $4 billion of multifamily assets, while expanding its investment platform and joint venture partner relationships.

Rick holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his MBA degree from the University of Memphis. Rick serves on the board of directors of the National Multi Housing Council and is past Vice President of Tennessee Apartment Association. In addition, Rick serves on several non-profit boards and is currently executive board member and treasurer of the Memphis Jewish Community Center.

Mark Fogelman oversees strategy and implementation relating to all aspects of the Fogelman’s property management division, corporate infrastructure and growth initiatives, while bringing the critical property management perspective to the investment activities of Fogelman and its clients. Since joining Fogelman in 1994, Mark has guided the expansion of Fogelman’s management portfolio from 10,000 to over 28,000 apartment homes today, while also extending the company’s client base and geographical footprint. With a strong operations background, Mark provides the interface between the company’s property management and investment activities.

Mark holds a BSM degree from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business where he was the recipient of the Evelyn and William Burkenroad Award, as well as the Deans Service Award. He has been awarded the CPM* designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management, serves on the board of directors of the National Multi Housing Council, and is past president of Tennessee Apartment Association. In addition, Mark serves as Sr. VP/Executive Board member for Temple Israel and serves on the board of directors of The New Memphis Institute.

Justin Marshall is responsible for leading Fogelman’s property operations and regional operating teams, which includes management of 28,000 apartment homes. A veteran of the multifamily industry, Justin has been involved in the acquisitions, development and property management. Prior to Fogelman, Justin served as President of TriBridge Residential Management in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin is a graduate of the University of Georgia and earned his MBA in Real Estate and Finance from Emory University. He also earned a CPA license from the state of Georgia. Justin is an avid supporter of and volunteer for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Melissa Smith is responsible for both the strategy and leadership of Fogelman’s corporate departments, including human resources, shared services and real estate services. Prior to Fogelman Melissa gained experience in both operations, training and IT through different roles at Summit Properties and then Insignia Management. She earned a BS in Business and Economics from Randolph-Macon College. Melissa is a frequent speaker at national industry events and contributor to publications such as NAA Newsletter, Multifamily Executive and MultiHousing News. Melissa gives back as a member of the financial audit committee and is an avid volunteer for Strut for Kids, a local organization helping families impacted by pediatric cancer.

Earl Williams is responsible for financial, investment, and tax planning for the Fogelman Family. In additional Earl oversees and coordinates the Fogelman family’s philanthropic endeavors. Earl joined Fogelman after serving for 18 years as CFO of Loeb Properties, following 14 years as Corporate Controller of Belz Enterprises. After earning his Accounting degree at University of Arkansas- Little Rock, Earl joined Arthur Anderson, where he served as Tax Manager. Earl is a member of Lambda Alpha, a real estate fraternity, and an advisory board member for the Urban Land Institute within the Memphis district. He is also a board member and finance chair of the Memphis Leadership Foundation, where he previously served as board chair.

Kevin Jackson is responsible for the oversight of portfolio management for all of the Fogelman real estate holdings. This includes budgeting, forecasting and ongoing investment reporting relating to each of Fogelman’s investment entities. In addition, Kevin is involved in Fogelman’s investment due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and debt financing, as well as overseeing the respective transaction closing processes. Kevin holds a BA degree in Accounting from the University of Mississippi and is a Certified Public Accountant. Kevin was a founding member of Fogelman Cares and serves as co-chair of that committee.

Drew Taylor is responsible for the Asset Management oversight of Fogelman’s real estate investments. Drew works collaboratively with Fogelman’s in-house property management, construction management, and investment management teams in maximizing the investment returns of Fogelman’s real estate holdings. Drew joined Fogelman after serving as EVP/Director of Asset Management for Mid America Apartment Communities (MAA) and SVP of Asset Management for LEDIC Realty. He holds a BA degree from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Trevecca Nazarene.

Mike Aiken is responsible for the sourcing, evaluation and closing of Fogelman’s real estate acquisitions. Mike has been in the real estate industry since 2005, most recently serving as Director of Investments at Bell Partners, where he covered most of Fogelman’s same target acquisition markets. Prior to Bell, Mike held positions at Cousins Properties and Eastdil. Mike earned his MBA degree from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and undergraduate degree from Georgia State. Mike serves as board member of the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) Emerging Leaders program

David Nischwitz is responsible for strategy relating to value-enhancing capital improvements in the repositioning of acquisition properties as well as existing assets. David also oversees Fogelman’s Construction Management department in the implementation of these capital projects. Prior to joining the Fogelman team, David was Senior Vice President of Mid America Apartment Communities. David graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture and earned his MBA degree from the University of Memphis. A licensed landscape architect, David is a member of American Society of Landscape Architects, ULI- Memphis, and serves on the board of the Visible Music College.

Rob Long is responsible for overseeing Fogelman’s Accounting Services teams, which provide property-level accounting and reporting services to our clients. This includes annual budgets, monthly financial statements and reporting packages, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management. Prior to joining Fogelman, Rob served in various property accounting roles at Insignia Real Estate Services. Rob holds a BBA degree in Accounting from the University of Memphis and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Debi Wherry is responsible for daily oversight of Fogelman’s regional operations teams. Debi also works directly with Fogelman’s clients to assist in developing, planning and implementing their asset management strategies. Debi joined Fogelman after serving in various property management roles at AIMCO and LEDIC Management. Debi is actively involved in the leadership of the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis and is presently a candidate for CPM designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management.

John Barger is responsible for strategy and oversight of ancillary programs and initiatives that provide direct benefit to Fogelman’s clients and investors. This includes revenue management, utility reimbursement and conservation programs, cable agreements, and premises liability. John also oversees insurance placement and administration for Fogelman investment assets. He earned his BBA and MS in Accounting from The University of Memphis. John has served as President of both the Tennessee Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis. He was also voted as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” business executives by the Memphis Business Journal.

Kim is responsible for overseeing all business systems architecture, providing strategic direction for property management software and new technology products. She leads the systems support & training, system administration and property management program teams. Kim has been with Fogelman for more than 15 years, previously serving as Manager of Business Systems, Systems Coordination and Project Manager. She earned her Bachelor of Professional Studies from the University of Memphis. Kim served on the Board of Directors for the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis for five years and is a graduate of the Multifamily Memphis Leadership Program.

Michael Maxwell is responsible for Fogelman’s corporate accounting, reporting, and treasury management. Michael also oversees income tax compliance for Fogelman’s corporate entities and for Fogelman’s investment partnerships. Michael joined the Fogelman team after several years in public accounting, with a focus in tax compliance. He earned his BBA degree in Accounting from Harding University. As a Certified Public Accountant, Michael is a member of both the TSCPA and the AICPA. Michael is active with New Memphis Institute, a local nonprofit organization.

Pattie Woods oversees all of Fogelman’s training and professional development programs and initiatives. This includes areas such as new associate orientation, systems training, sales and marketing, and leadership development. Prior to taking over the leadership of Fogelman’s training department, Pattie served as Regional Vice President for both Fogelman and LEDIC Management. She has served in many leadership positions with the National Apartment Association (NAA) and currently serves as a member of NAA’s Educational Institute board of directors. In addition, Pattie is a past President of both the Tennessee Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis. Pattie is a sought-after speaker for national industry events.

Melissa is responsible for driving overall strategy for regional property and corporate marketing initiatives, including optimizing digital experiences, bolstering current redevelopment marketing, and leading the company’s martech and brand strategies. Brady’s prior experience includes consulting for several public and private firms, in addition to her marketing and brand communication work at ServiceMaster, FedEx, and Juice Plus+. Melissa earned her BA. degree in Marketing from Mississippi State University.

Don Foster serves as the company's point person for identifying, pursuing, and underwriting multifamily acquisition opportunities. During his career, Don has completed over $2 billion in multifamily acquisition and disposition assignments throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest. Prior to joining the Fogelman team, Don held acquisition/disposition positions at United Dominion, Archon, and Harbor Group. Don earned his BS degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University.

Leah Jensen is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of talent management, change management, equity, diversity and inclusion, organizational and performance management, training and development, compensation, and succession planning. Prior to joining Fogelman, Leah served as COO of the Memphis Zoo, HR Director of the Memphis Zoo, HR Operations Manager for Vera Bradley, and Graduate Program Recruiter for the Bank of Ireland. Jensen earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Goshen College and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the National College of Ireland. Jensen has maintained her SHRM-CP since 2016 and is an active Member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Will Drummond is responsible for corporate finances, investment and property accounting, and corporate planning. Prior to joining Fogelman, Drummond was the Chief Financial Officer at Envolve Communities, LLC, a multifamily real estate company, where he also served as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Financial Reporting and Investor Relations. Prior to Envolve Communities, Drummond was a senior manager at Ernst & Young, one of the largest global accounting firms, where he served within the assurance practice. He also was a financial reporting analyst for Education Realty Trust, Inc., a college-housing real-estate investment trust.

Thomas Henry is responsible for securing new multifamily investment opportunities throughout the major Texas markets. Thomas previously served as VP of Investments at StoneRiver Company where he sourced and executed all acquisitions, improved the company’s strategic investment plan and implemented business plans for numerous value-add and core-plus multifamily properties across the Southeast. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Coastal Carolina University and a master's degree in real estate development from Georgetown University.

Greg Williams is responsible for the oversight of all aspects for Fogelman’s regional operations teams while contributing to both site and corporate level business strategies and helping to establish policies that promote the company culture and vision. Greg works directly with Fogelman’s various clients to assist them in the planning, development, and implementation of their strategic asset management plans. Having more than 30 years of operational multi-family experience, Greg joined Fogelman after serving in a wide range of property management roles at Insignia and AIMCO.