Experience

Varner Wakefield Equity Partners

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Principal

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Tampa, Florida Multifamily Real Estate Private Equity and Property Management Trusted Discipline for Value and Income VW Multifamily is a real estate private equity firm focused on investments in multifamily rental communities in the Carolinas and Florida. Our firm manages capital on behalf of its Principals and Limited Partners with the goal of creating wealth through long term value and income using targeted multifamily real estate investments. Headquartered in Charleston, SC and Tampa, FL… Show more Multifamily Real Estate Private Equity and Property Management Trusted Discipline for Value and Income VW Multifamily is a real estate private equity firm focused on investments in multifamily rental communities in the Carolinas and Florida. Our firm manages capital on behalf of its Principals and Limited Partners with the goal of creating wealth through long term value and income using targeted multifamily real estate investments. Headquartered in Charleston, SC and Tampa, FL we generate superior risk-adjusted returns by focusing on disciplined investment criteria and implementing value-add strategies that capitalize on our deep experience in apartment operations. Additionally, we manage conventional apartment communities in the select markets of Coastal South Carolina, Tampa, FL and Charlotte, NC. With a limited geographic footprint, we are focused on providing the highest level of service to clients and residents in these markets. As a boutique firm, our Principals are actively involved in the management of the portfolio providing the benefit of their many years of industry experience. Their direct involvement results in the highest level of customer service for our clients and residents. Our third party property management solution offers a comprehensive services platform covering Operations, Cost Control, Marketing, Risk Mitigation and Team Building. We have thrived through multiple market cycles and have the proven strategies necessary to meet the challenges of today’s market. Our well-developed practices, policies and systems combined with strong executive leadership lead to enhanced performance for our clients and drive NOI growth.



Ygrene Energy Fund

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• VP of Program Development - Florida

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area EcoAsset Solutions and Ygrene Energy Fund are JV partners specializing in the design, implementation, financing and administration of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs for local governments in Florida. Currently, Ygrene is administering the largest PACE district in the State of Florida representing 700,000 residents and businesses and a $500,000,000 bond issue. This district is located in Miami and is represented by an Interlocal Agreement between 7 of Dade County's leading… Show more EcoAsset Solutions and Ygrene Energy Fund are JV partners specializing in the design, implementation, financing and administration of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs for local governments in Florida. Currently, Ygrene is administering the largest PACE district in the State of Florida representing 700,000 residents and businesses and a $500,000,000 bond issue. This district is located in Miami and is represented by an Interlocal Agreement between 7 of Dade County's leading municipalities. Our Energy Center is located in Coconut Grove in the Coco Walk shopping district. Additionally, Ygrene is the administrator for the longest standing PACE district located in Florida's Capital County, Leon County. The Leon Energy Improvement District will serve Tallahassee and represents the first PACE initiative in Florida's Panhandle serving over 300,000 people. Similar program development underway and at various stages in every region of Florida. Show less



EcoAsset Solutions

• President & Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Making Florida properties more efficient and safe through a specialized tax lien financing solution known as PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy).



Lykes Bros. Inc.

• VP of Corporate Business Development

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2014

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Relationship centric corporate leader devising and implementing strategies for growth and diversification for a 100+ year old Florida family business.



SunTrust

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commerical Banking Relationship Manager, Wealth Strategist

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2007

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area



Wachovia Bank

• Large Corporate Finance, Media and Telecom Corporate and Investment Banking

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 2001

  Greater Atlanta Area