Team

Vertically Integrated at Our Core

Fulton Peak’s leadership team has a unique combination of real estate, capital markets, investment banking, commercial finance, and market research expertise. By leveraging our team’s diversified skill sets, Fulton Peak delivers exceptional results for our investors and shareholders.

Drew Baricko

Controller

Drew Baricko

Controller

Mr. Baricko is responsible for all financial matters, investor relations and reporting activities. Prior to joining Fulton Peak, Mr. Baricko was the Vice President of Finance for CBRE Realty Finance (“CBF”) a publicly traded real estate finance company with responsibility for all financial reporting and underwriting matters.

Previously, Mr. Baricko was a Controller at G.E. Real Estate, responsible for a $10 billion balance sheet, including joint venture loans, opportunity funds, leases and real estate. In this role, he developed and managed a staff of fifteen professionals. Prior to G.E., he also spent ten years with the J. E. Robert Companies, managing all functional areas of accounting for JER FUND II and JER FUND III.

Mr. Baricko earned his MBA from Fairfield University and a BA in Finance from Sacred Heart University.

Stephanie Carissimo

President, Fulton Peak Management

Peter Carr

VP, Asset Management

Peter Carr

VP, Asset Management

Prior to joining Fulton Peak Capital, Peter Carr was an Asset Manager at Horizon Land Co responsible for developing an Asset Management function overseeing 170+ Manufactured Home Communities in 20 states. Peter and his team drove key initiatives around internal reporting, utility & trash management, and ancillary income. While a part of their Acquisitions & Investment Management team he contributed to building Horizon into one of the top 15 largest owners and operators of Manufactured Home communities in the United States. Prior to Horizon Land Co Peter applied his international hospitality operational experience working for Carr City Centers developing and managing properties in the greater DMV area. Mr. Carr graduated from Dickinson College Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in East Asian Studies. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown McDonough School of Business with a focus in Commercial Real Estate.

Jack Cottrill

Principal

Jack Cottrill

Principal

Jack Cottrill has 10 years of experience in investment banking, consulting and commercial finance. He began his career in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Wells Fargo Securities where he advised middle market clients across a broad range of industries. Following Wells Fargo, Mr. Cottrill served as a Vice President at Enverra Partners, an investment banking, strategic advisory and project development firm based in Washington, DC. At Enverra, he worked on a variety of private capital raises, M&A transactions and strategic advisory projects in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Following Enverra, Mr. Cottrill served as a Vice President at Milberg Factors, one of the leading private commercial finance firms in the US, where he identified and underwrote transactions throughout the southeastern US. Mr. Cottrill also served as an Advisory Board Member at Verterra Energy, a modular hydropower technology company founded in 2010 to harness the power of water to produce clean, reliable energy. Mr. Cottrill attended Washington & Lee University where he served as a captain of the golf team and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Accounting & Business Administration. He lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and two children and enjoys playing golf and cheering on the Carolina Panthers.

Email:jcottrill@fulton-peak.com

Charlie Garner

Principal

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Charlie Garner

Principal

Charlie Garner has 10 years of commercial real estate experience, with an emphasis in financial underwriting and market research. Previously employed at Cushman & Wakefield in Washington, DC, Mr. Garner has been influential in all stages of the investment sales process. He has assisted in the sale, marketing, or valuation of more than 5.7 million square feet of assets worth over $1.7 billion. Prior to joining the Capital Markets Group, Mr. Garner spearheaded Market Research efforts across the DC Metro region for Cushman & Wakefield, supporting approximately 150 leasing agents as well as the Capital Markets Group itself. Mr. Garner holds a B.A. in Mathematics with a Minor in Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise from Wake Forest University as well a Masters in Real Estate degree with a Concentration in Finance through Georgetown University.Mr. Garner lives in Charleston, SC, enjoys playing golf, and is an avid football fan.

Email:cgarner@fulton-peak.com

Maxwell Godbout

Analyst, Investments

Maxwell Godbout

Analyst, Investments

Prior to joining Fulton Peak, Maxwell Godbout interned at Ernst & Young LLC in New York City. During his time there, Mr. Godbout worked within E&Y’s financial services organization, specifically focusing on private equity clients. Mr. Godbout graduated from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, majoring in accounting and finance. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and running.

Kyle Hetherington

Principal

Kyle Hetherington

Principal

Kyle Hetherington has 10 years of direct experience in the multifamily space. Previously employed by Blackfin Real Estate Investors, LLC, Mr. Hetherington supported the acquisition activities of the venture’s investment portfolio, during which time the firm acquired ~$500 million of multifamily assets across 18 properties from Boston through North Carolina. Prior to joining Blackfin, Mr. Hetherington worked in Greystar’s investment group. There he was responsible for supporting the acquisition, disposition, financing, and asset management of investments in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-West. Over his tenure at Greystar, he assisted in the acquisition of nearly $400 million of multifamily assets. Prior to joining Greystar, he worked at The Carlyle Group where he supported the Asia Buyout investment team in fundraising, financing, deal structuring, and portfolio company valuation within the Fund Management group. Mr. Hetherington graduated from Washington & Lee University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and two sons and enjoys playing golf and hunting in his spare time.

Email:khetherington@fulton-peak.com

Matt Huschke

Associate, Asset Management

Matt Huschke

Associate, Asset Management

Prior to joining Fulton Peak, Matt Huschke worked for Lantower Residential in Dallas, TX. During his time there, he was part of the operations team and specialized in financial analysis for a portfolio of 7,500 units spread across Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Mr. Huschke graduated from Miami University with a B.S in Finance and a minor in Business Analytics. He and his wife currently reside in the Washington D.C. area and can be found playing tennis or walking their Beagle in their spare time.”

Jaleesa James

Area Manager, Fulton Peak Management

Richmond Poindexter

Principal

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Richmond Poindexter

Principal

Richmond Poindexter has more than 10 years of experience in multifamily real estate and investment banking. He began his career in the Investment Banking Division at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey where he primarily advised on mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity capital raises for oil and gas companies. Following SunTrust, he joined Greystar Real Estate Partners where he held various roles supporting the acquisition, disposition, asset management, and fund management of multifamily, student housing, and build-to-rent (BTR) investments. Over his tenure at Greystar, Mr. Poindexter was directly involved in the acquisition of more than $5 billion of real estate including the $4.6 billion take-private of EdR (NYSE: EDR), one of the nation’s largest developers, owners and managers of student housing. In his most recent role, he served as a Senior Director on Greystar’s build-to-rent platform where he helped lead the company’s investment efforts in the BTR sector spanning developments, forward funds, forward purchases and stabilized acquisitions. Mr. Poindexter graduated from Washington & Lee University with a B.S. in Economics.

Email:rpoindexter@fulton-peak.com

Jim Pope

Principal

Jim Pope

Principal

Jim Pope has 14 years of direct experience in commercial real estate. Prior to Fulton Peak, Mr. Pope was an Associate at Newmark Knight Frank where he was responsible for business development and facilitating sales of multifamily assets including overseeing client engagement and due diligence. In addition, he was responsible for the valuation, market research and financial modeling activities of these assets. During 2016, Mr. Pope underwrote more than 175 Mid-Atlantic properties with a combined value in excess of $5 billion. Prior to joining Newmark, Mr. Pope worked with the Capital Markets and Mortgage Operations divisions at Fannie Mae specializing in reporting and forecasting for Fannie Mae’s $3.2 trillion book of business. Prior to Fannie Mae, he held engagements with the Multifamily Investment Sales group at Cassidy Turley, various groups at Jones Lang LaSalle and the development team at Sunrise Senior Living. Mr. Pope holds a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Miami University as well as a Master in Professional Studies in Real Estate from Georgetown University.

Email:jpope@fulton-peak.com

Shelby Rivera

Area Manager, Fulton Peak Management

Shelby Rivera

Area Manager, Fulton Peak Management

Shelby Rivera serves as the Area Manager for Fulton Peak Management’s Virginia portfolio. Prior to joining FPM, Mrs. Rivera had over 10 years of multifamily property management experience, most recently overseeing the management and development of a conventional multifamily housing portfolio throughout Virginia and Florida. Prior to her career in property management, Mrs. Rivera studied Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of Virginia with a focus in hospitality management. In her free time, Mrs. Rivera can be found hitting the golf course with her husband or out supporting her local animal shelter.

Sarah Rutherford

Staff Accountant

Sarah Rutherford

Staff Accountant

Prior to joining Fulton Peak, Sarah attended High Point University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science. From there, she remained in the Greensboro area working as both a data entry specialist and accounting analyst before making the transition to Raleigh, NC. Sarah has a love for numbers and analysis, and prides herself on her work ethic and positive attitude. When she is not tackling invoices and creating spreadsheets, Sarah enjoys relaxing at home with her husband and her two dogs.

Jack Tanner

Analyst, Investments

Jack Tanner

Analyst, Investments

Jack Tanner began his career in real estate development for Beacon Street Development, a boutique development shop headquartered in Raleigh, NC. During his time at Beacon Street, Mr. Tanner was engaged in projects from acquisition to sale, participating heavily in the design process and construction management. Mr. Tanner graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he obtained a B.A. in Religious Studies. During his time at Chapel Hill, Mr. Tanner worked various internships in the multifamily industry, spending summers with Chaucer Creek Capital, North View Partners, and Berkadia. Mr. Tanner lives in Raleigh and enjoys hunting, fishing, and cheering on the Tarheels in his spare time.

George Whiting

Vice President, Finance

George Whiting

Vice President, Finance

George Whiting has 6 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and public accounting. Most recently, Mr. Whiting served as an Audit Associate at BDO USA, LLP, where he advised public companies in a variety of sectors. Prior to BDO, Mr. Whiting served as a Tax Analyst at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital managing tax payments for a portfolio of over 1,500 loans ranging from $5 million to $250 million. He also served as a Sales Analyst at B2R Finance, where he analyzed residential income property portfolios for loans ranging between $300,000 and $5 million. Mr. Whiting obtained a Master of Accounting degree from North Carolina State University and attended Hampden-Sydney College where he served as a captain of the golf team and graduated with a B.A. in Economics. He lives in Raleigh, NC and enjoys playing golf and boating.