Peak Capital Team

Kristi Askew is a Senior Accountant at Peak Capital. She is responsible for intercompany accounting and equity reconciliations between Peak Capital’s properties and ownership. Prior to Peak Capital, Kristi worked as an Associate Auditor at Squire & Company, PC where she worked solo and on teams to perform financial statement audits for clients in varied industries. Prior to Squire & Company, Kristi taught junior high math at Timberline Middle School. She has her B.A. in Education from the University of Utah and a Master of Accountancy from Utah Valley University.

Mr. Billings is a Senior Vice President at Peak Capital and is responsible for the firm’s debt financing, property insurance, and development projects. John began his career as a commercial real estate appraiser. John next joined the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency, managing acquisitions, dispositions, and renovation/construction lending. He later joined Lyme Properties in Hanover, New Hampshire, the largest developer of life science laboratory space on the east coast. After successfully selling Lyme’s portfolio for $1.6 billion, John helped form Lyme Properties 2, a regional development company, where John was responsible for finance, permitting, and development. John obtained a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in Finance from the University of Utah and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Ben Brown oversees asset performance and management operations for the firm’s properties located in Florida. Prior to joining Peak, Ben worked for NBCUniversal’s Global Real Estate group, where he provided financial & strategic support for the company’s global portfolio. While at NBCU, he was actively involved in the development, acquisition, leasing & management of a broad spectrum of assets, including office, retail, residential (single & multi-family), hospitality, & special-use properties. Additionally, he was tasked with provided direct fiscal oversight of mitigation & master planning efforts related to the development & execution of a 15-year development master plan of the Universal Studios Hollywood Lot. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Utah and an MBA from Brigham Young University, where he focused his studies in finance & strategy.

Jeff is a Founder and Chairman of Peak Capital Partners, a $2B+ real estate investment firm located in Provo, UT, which was named the 2nd fastest growing company in Utah and one of the 500 fastest privately held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine, 2014. Peak has been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years, placing it on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll. It also has been one of the top ten fastest growing companies in Utah for the past five years. Most recently, Jeff launched Peak Ventures, which has two early-stage funds ($23M and $55M+) that back the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs in Utah and throughout the US. He began his career as the Founder of Mindwire, a technology company, which he later sold to a NASDAQ-listed company where he served as an Executive Vice President for several years. He has sat on 10+ start-up boards and served as the Co-Managing Partner of BoomStartup in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, Jeff was named The Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Mountain West Region. Jeff has an undergraduate degree and MBA from Brigham Young University. He is also active in philanthropy and is currently serving on the board of three non-profit organizations. Jeff loves coaching his children’s basketball teams and traveling the world with his wife, Sally.

Mr. Danley is the COO at Peak Capital Partners, having joined the firm in October 2014. As COO, Jason is primarily responsible for the day to day operations and long-term success of the firm’s real estate portfolio and operating companies. Prior to joining Peak Capital, Jason was the COO of the Millstream Group, a privately held real estate investment, and holding company. During his nearly 15 years with the Millstream Group, Jason oversaw company operations and asset management teams operating in seven western states. Jason has a B.S. in Business Management from Brigham Young University.

Jeff is a Founder, Chairman and CIO of Peak Capital Partners, LLC and is responsible for managing the firm’s activities throughout the United States. Jeff is also a founder and on the Board of Directors of Peak Ventures.

He has been acquiring and managing multi-family properties since 2001. Jeff began his career at Arthur Andersen in the firm’s Global Corporate Finance group where he provided M&A advisory and support services. He later joined CCP Equity Partners, a Connecticut-based private equity firm. After CCP Equity Partners, Jeff worked at Adams Street Partners, a large private equity firm in Chicago.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in Accounting and a Minor in Economics from Brigham Young University. He received his Masters of Business Administration Degree from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where he was recognized as an Edward Tuck Scholar with Distinction. Jeff is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization).

Jamie is a founder and Chairman at Peak Capital Partners, LLC and is responsible for managing the firm’s student housing and its multi-family portfolio in the Southeastern U.S. and Colorado.

He has been acquiring and managing multi-family properties since 2006. Jamie began his career as an analyst at Banc of America Securities in the Real Estate Investment Banking Group. After leaving Banc of America Securities, Jamie joined the Dallas office of Bain & Company, a leading strategy consulting firm. Following his Bain experience, Jamie worked in acquisitions at Liberty Property Trust, a $4 billion office and industrial REIT. He later joined Crosland, the leading diversified real estate company in the southeastern United States, focused on multi-family and mixed-use development. While at Crosland, Jamie directed the formation of a $250 million land fund of discretionary capital from a leading life insurance company.

Jamie obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and American Studies at Brigham Young University and a Masters of Business Administration Degree from the Wharton School of Business, with a focus on real estate and finance.

John Edwards joined Peak Capital’s Partners in July of 2015 and maintains their Database and Yardi Software used to manage their properties. Yardi is the largest Property Management Software Company in the world and it is used at Peak’s properties and Corporate Office. With his 24 years of Property Management Experience he is able to add support to all areas of Peak’s property management needs. He received his Certified Apartment Manager designation from the National Apartment Association in 1997. Mr. Edwards begin his career in 1992 with NALS Property Management as a Property Bookkeeper and worked his way to up Property Manager and started training users to use the Yardi software. In 2007 he started working as a Database Administrator for Cottonwood Residential, one of the nation’s top 50 Property Management Companies and was promoted to Director of Database Operations. After Joining Peak Capital Partners he quickly got the database up and running and continues to make improvements in the software and procedures. He has also help start two subsidiary companies with Peak, helping to improve the income of Peak Capital Partners.

Kyle oversees capital improvements and renovations for Peak’s properties in the Midwest and LivCor portfolio. Prior to working for Peak Living, he was a project and program manager for the Federal Government, primarily with the General Services Administration (GSA). There he managed numerous tenant improvements and building mechanical system upgrades for Federally owned real estate throughout Utah. While at GSA, Kyle was selected to oversee a rare project involving the exchange of real property for construction goods and services. Kyle currently holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and a has held previous certifications with USGBC and PMI. Kyle graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Construction Management.

Spencer is an Analyst at Peak Capital Partners. He is responsible for managing the firm’s acquisition pipeline for various markets across the country. Prior to joining Peak, Spencer was an intern in the assurance practice at Ernst and Young. Spencer holds a Bachelors of Science and Masters degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University.

Cameron is a Senior Accountant at Peak Capital Partners. He is responsible for tax compliance, financial reporting, and treasury supervision of Peak Capital Partners and its affiliates assets. Prior to working at Peak Capital Partners, Cameron worked as a Tax Consultant in the People Advisory Services group at Ernst & Young in both Salt Lake City and Atlanta, Georgia. Cameron graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science Accounting and Master of Accountancy Tax.

Danielle Lawrence began her career in 2006 for Concord Management, in Southfield, Michigan. Danielle was promoted to Community Director in 2009, receiving several awards for high occupancy, low turnover, as well as year over year NOI growth. In 2014, when Peak Capital purchased the property, Danielle was promoted to Area Manager, overseeing three additional properties throughout the state of Michigan. As the portfolio grew, Danielle was promoted to District Manager, overseeing several properties throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Danielle has experience with LIHTC, Section 8, Market Rate, as well as Student Housing.

Sean is an Analyst at Peak Capital Partners. He is responsible for managing the firm’s acquisition pipeline for various markets across the country. Before joining Peak, Sean was an intern for a real estate development firm where he assisted in managing the company’s multi-family and hospitality pipelines. Sean studied Economics and Business Management at Brigham Young University

Chris Manning is the CEO of Peak Capital Partners, overseeing all functional areas of the firm. Prior to joining Peak, Mr. Manning was a senior vice president at Amstar, and president of Travaasa Experiential Resorts, Amstar’s destination hospitality subsidiary, where he was responsible for Travaasa’s day-to-day activities and management of all property operations, personnel, and financial performance. Prior to his time at Amstar, Mr. Manning was a residential real estate developer where he entitled, designed, built and sold urban infill projects in downtown Denver. Mr. Manning began his career in strategy consulting, where he worked with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Chris holds a B.S. from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

Nathan Nelson is Senior Vice President, Acquisitions at Peak Capital Partners overseeing acquisitions and operations of multi-family assets in select U.S. markets. Prior to joining Peak, Mr. Nelson was Director of Acquisitions for Restore Utah where he led acquisition activities for an institutionally sponsored fund focused on community development and affordable housing preservation initiatives. Mr. Nelson’s experience also includes contributing to the real estate investment advisory services for some of the nation’s largest public pension funds at Pension Consulting Alliance. Mr. Nelson began his career in real estate as a multi-family specialist with a leading investment sales firm. He holds a B.A. from the University of Utah and an MBA from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.

Mr. Oler is the Director of Capital Needs at Peak Capital and is responsible for overseeing capital renovations at properties within the Peak portfolio and assisting in due diligence of new acquisitions. Kyle has been inspecting multi-family apartment communities since 1998. Kyle began his career as the founder of Realty Check Inspections, a property inspection firm specializing in apartment complexes. Since that time, Kyle has performed over 4,000 inspections or Capital Needs Assessments in 36 states for private investment entities, HUD, Rural Development and institutional lenders. Kyle obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in both Construction Management and Business Management from Utah Valley State College. Kyle is a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the US Green Building Council with current certifications from HUD and the American Society of Home Inspectors.

Nathan oversees asset performance and management operations for the firm’s properties located in Colorado and Georgia. Nathan began his career in property management of federally owned and leased buildings with the General Services Administration in Denver,CO. There he managed the largest federal office building in its 6-state region, working with several high profile agency tenants and on a variety of complex capital projects totaling over $200 M. He also worked as an asset management analyst for an investment group with several types of assets including multifamily properties in several U.S. markets, and has served in varying capacities with companies in the real estate industry. Nathan studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Facilities Management and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Olivia Riggs is an Asset Manager at Peak Capital Partners. She oversees the asset performance and management operations for the firm’s properties located in Kansas, Idaho, Utah, and Missouri. Olivia has an extensive background in property management and on-site operations. She began her career in 2005 as a leasing agent for Alliance Residential, and quickly progressed to community manager where she was responsible for all on-site operations and capital improvements. During her career in property management Olivia has been responsible for on-site operations, comprehensive capital projects, lease ups, and more. Olivia has worked on several types of properties including owned and fee managed. Olivia worked for Western National Group before she began her career with Peak Capital Partners.

Stacey Roylance has been in the industry for 5 years. She originally started as a leasing agent and worked her way to an Assistant Manager role quickly. With her strong sense of operations and software programs she took the opportunity to join Peak Living in a more corporate role where she could utilize her onsite experience effectively. She has been instrumental in the transitions of 15 plus assets while employed as the Yardi Specialist/Transition Specialist role at Peak Living. With her attention to detail and strong knowledge of Yardi systems, she moved to Peak Capital as their Database Manager to ensure effective and smooth transitions as Peak Capital continues to grow. In her career she has worked for RK Properties, Alliance Residential and Peak Living.

Matthew oversees asset performance and management operations for the firm’s properties located in Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, California and Nevada. Matthew has an extensive background in Asset Management for Multifamily properties in over 23 states. His real estate experience includes working for JP Morgan Chase and Cottonwood Residential, a Private REIT. While at Cottonwood, Matthew worked directly with the Asset Management team on Core Plus and Value-Add opportunities and found ways to increase NOI for properties under management. He has an in-depth knowledge of acquisitions, budgeting and forecasting, capital projects, insurance and financial reporting. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Brigham Young University-Hawaii.

Marisa is a Cash Accountant at Peak Capital Partners. She is responsible for bank reconciliations, incoming and outgoing wires, and everyday cash flow. Marisa has a diverse background with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mediation and Negotiation from UVU, 2+ years of marketing experience, and has had her photography featured in The New York times and on Good Morning America.

Mr. Wallin is the CFO at Peak Capital and joined the firm in June 2014. As CFO, Trent is primarily responsible for the accounting and financial reporting at Peak Capital and its affiliates. Prior to Peak Capital, Trent worked as the Controller / Director of Accounting at Viking Cruises, a rapidly growing cruise line, where he became skilled at analyzing processes and scaling for greater efficiency while ensuring uncompromising compliance with financial reporting requirements under US GAAP and IFRS. Trent also worked at Ernst & Young in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services group for four and a half years. During his tenure there, Mr. Wallin worked with clients from a variety of industries, including financial services. He worked on teams to perform financial statement and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits, and advised on various accounting and auditing related matters. Mr. Wallin also spent three years with a regional CPA firm where he was responsible for preparing financial statements and advising publicly-traded clients in technical accounting areas, including accounting for complex financial instruments. Mr. Wallin is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the states of California and Utah. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since 2007. He received a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Business Management – Finance from Brigham Young University.

Stacy Walton is Regional Vice President at Peak Living, LLC over the Utah market. Stacy has a long tenure in property management with on-site operations, training and mentoring. She began her career in 1988 as a leasing agent for Robertson Properties in Southern California. She and quickly progressed to Community Manager responsible for on-site operations and property performance and was over several communities in the Sothern California Market. Her experience includes on–site manager of HUD community in 2010 and 2011 at Pinnacle Southtowne in South Jordan Utah, wholly- owned to fee managed communities. She was successful on several lease up communities in Utah, California, and Downtown Seattle Markets with over 19 years’ experience on–site, as a Regional Trainer and Regional Manager. Stacy has worked for numerous local and national property management companies including Robertson Properties, Pacesetter Homes, RPM Company, BRE Properties, and Alliance Residential Company.

Jennifer joined Peak Living adding her 19 years of property management experience to the company. As a Regional Vice President, she is responsible for all facets of residential properties, including preparation of annual budgets, financial cash flow forecasting, profit and loss statements, management and marketing plans.

Before joining Peak Living, Jennifer served as General Manager for Irvine Apartment Management Company where she served as the co-chair of the incentive compensation committee with the acting President of the company. She advanced to greater responsibilities with the Stratus Real Estate where she served as a Regional Manager overseeing a portfolio of 1,200 units and seven assets during her tenure there. After the acquisition of Status to another company Jennifer moved on to AIMCO for three years until she decided to relocate her family in 2007 to Colorado where she took on the role of Regional Manager with Riverstone Residential Group overseeing 1,900 units and a portfolio of eight assets before joining Alliance residential as a Regional Manager overseeing 2,700 units and a portfolio of eight assets.

Jennifers diverse management roles give her extensive experience in new construction, affordable housing, challenged properties, and stabilized assets.

Jennifer attended California State University Fullerton and is a Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) through the NAA.

Jennifer lives by the motto “Work hard play hard”