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Morrison Avenue Capital Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily, student housing, and industrial opportunities across high-growth markets in the Southeastern United States.

Who We Are

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2012, Morrison Avenue has managed more than $1 billion in multifamily assets and completed 19 realized investments, generating attractive returns for our investors. Our leadership team’s experience spans 390+ properties, representing more than $3 billion in market value.

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Craig-Descalzi

Craig Descalzi

CEO & Founder
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CJ-Baier

C.J. Baier

Partner
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Hansen-Babington

Hansen Babington

Partner & Managing Director
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Scott-McGarity

Scott McGarity

Managing Partner / Industrial
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Jake-Moore

Jake Moore

Director of Capital Markets
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Victoria-Coates-Luce

Victoria Coates Luce

Director of Acquisitions
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Jamie-Solesbee

Jamie Solesbee

Managing Director, Asset Management
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Steve-Meeker

Steve Meeker

Director of Underwriting
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Jim-McDonald

Jim McDonald

Director of Finance
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Grant-Russell

Grant Russell

Director of Acquisitions
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Lisa-Van

Lisa Van

Director of Asset Management & Investor Reporting
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Ryan-Murphy

Ryan Murphy

Director of Acquisitions
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Taylor-Babington

Taylor Babington

Director of Marketing
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Leah-Johnson

Leah Johnson

Accounting Operations Specialist
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Kyle-Murphy

Kyle Murphy

Asset Management Analyst
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Ben-Robinson

Ben Robinson

Asset Management
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Brandy-Wester

Brandy Webster

Staff Accountant
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What We Do

What We Do

Our Strategies

Acquisitions

We source and execute multifamily and student housing investments through acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Development

From site selection and entitlement through construction and stabilization, we develop communities designed to meet evolving market demand and create long-term value.

Asset Management

Our hands-on asset management team actively oversees third-party partners, driving measurable growth and operational performance. We provide investors with comprehensive reporting, actionable analysis, and clear insights into portfolio performance.

Craig Descalzi

Craig founded Morrison Avenue Capital Partners in 2012 to serve a specific niche—catering to sophisticated investors seeking unique real estate opportunities that deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns. Under his leadership, Morrison Avenue has raised $357M of equity across more than $1B of assets and delivered 33% IRR (net of all fees) and 1.86x (net of all fees) to investors over 18 realized deals. By consistently placing investors and partners first, Morrison Avenue has emerged as a leading sponsor of multifamily housing in the Southeast and continues to grow.

Previously, Craig held a senior level leadership position at Raymond James Financial, Inc., where he directed overall strategy and implementation of the firm’s multifamily affordable housing acquisition efforts. He approved the structure of transactions, formed funds, and marketed the fund offerings to institutional buyers. While in this capacity, the division raised and deployed over $600M per year in equity, a record for the firm. Before being promoted to this role, Craig originated, structured, and closed over 300 individual multifamily transactions into funds purchased by Fortune 1000 institutional investors. These transactions comprise over $2B of total development costs and almost $1B of equity, and they have all met or exceeded their annual investment goals with no foreclosures.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

C.J. Baier

C.J. is a Partner at Morrison Avenue and has more than 20 years of experience in real estate investment, development, and asset management. At Morrison Avenue, he leads the ongoing operational efforts including asset optimization, value-add renovation strategies/implementation, construction risk management, and the effective positioning of assets for recapitalization or disposition.

Previously, C.J. served as Managing Director – Dispositions and Preservation at Raymond James Financial, Inc., where he was responsible for the disposition of over 625 multifamily housing properties across the country representing $2.9B in investor equity. C.J. also led a team responsible for the asset management of over 400 multifamily properties under construction nationwide, managing risk of over $2.7B in investor equity. Prior to that, he spent six years as a multifamily construction project manager for Lend Lease, Inc., one of the nation’s largest developer/contractors.

C.J. holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.

Hansen Babington

Hansen works to implement all aspects of company strategy, focusing on new project originations, development projects, capital formation, and corporate and team oversight and growth. Hansen implements creative solutions to deal sourcing and execution, maximizing value for stakeholders.

Before joining Morrison Avenue, Hansen worked with a prominent Gulf Coast real estate developer, most recently managing its multifamily development operations. He previously directed and implemented its investment and capital markets strategies, directed lot development capitalization, and managed all multifamily and built-to-rent opportunities. Hansen has led teams that have developed over 570 multifamily units, 1,200 homes, 5,000 residential lots, and acquired and disposed of over a half dozen portfolio companies, including the $100M sale of a homebuilder.

Prior to his real estate development career, Hansen practiced corporate and real estate law with MaynardNexsen in Birmingham, Alabama. Hansen holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from Washington and Lee University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. Hansen also studied journalism at La Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Scott McGarity

Scott is the Managing Partner/Industrial of Morrison Avenue Capital Partners, where he leads the firm’s newly launched industrial vertical, focused on acquiring and developing industrial assets across primary, secondary, and tertiary markets in the Southeast and Texas. Scott brings decades of national real estate and industrial experience across acquisitions, development, leasing, dispositions, and asset management. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Barber Partners’ industrial platform, where he identified national target markets for the firm’s cold storage and dry warehouse development platforms and oversaw the development and leasing of those projects.

Prior to Barber Partners, Scott spent 11 years at Taylor & Mathis, where he headed the firm’s offices in Tampa, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Birmingham and worked in the Miami and Atlanta markets. Before that, he spent five years at Colliers, where he worked on the firm’s national new business for asset services, overseeing 8 million square feet of commercial real estate leasing and management in the DFW market. He also served as portfolio manager for the Colliers/PCCP broker investment fund, managing lender relationships, negotiating loan extensions, and directing hold, reposition, and disposition strategy.

Throughout his career, Scott has built extensive institutional and private capital relationships and a national network of brokers, owners, and developers, partnering closely with investors across acquisitions, development, leasing, and asset management. His focus has centered on the Southeast and Texas, where he has overseen six offices across four states and transacted on more than 21 million square feet of commercial real estate.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University and is a licensed real estate broker in Texas and Georgia.

Jake Moore

Jake is responsible for executing Morrison Avenue’s equity and debt sourcing and administration strategies. This includes managing the ecosystem of the company’s funding partners to deliver financing to Morrison Avenue’s multifamily acquisitions and developments, with a specific focus on equity investor management. Jake develops strategies for new capital-raising initiatives for all of Morrison Avenue’s latest investment vehicles.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue in 2023, Jake held various positions in mortgage finance and focused on hedging, trading, financial analysis, and investor relations.

Jake holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Chico.

Victoria Coates Luce

Victoria is responsible for institutional multifamily investments and investors across the Southeast, focusing on originating and evaluating new opportunities, deal structure, equity capital, and driving transactions through close collaboration with partners, brokers, and corporate investors.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue, Victoria previously served as an Equity Director at Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners. She was responsible for sourcing, structuring, and underwriting joint venture and preferred equity investments across multifamily, active adult, and student housing sectors. Before that, she was Vice President of Acquisitions and Development at Capital Square, where she oversaw existing multifamily investments while also leading the full development process for ground-up projects from acquisition through delivery throughout the Southeast. Victoria began her career at the JBG Companies (now JBG Smith, NYSE: JBGS), where she led the development of urban multifamily and mixed-use properties in the D.C. area.

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Victoria holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University.

Jamie Solesbee

Jamie leads Morrison Avenue’s asset management team. She is responsible for maximizing the performance of our portfolio, working closely with our acquisitions, finance, and accounting teams. She has spent her entire career in real estate with a focus on asset management at some of the nation’s largest multifamily development companies.

Her previous experience includes acquisitions, lease-ups, dispositions, renovations, student housing, senior living, and self-storage. Jamie has created asset management platforms, built and led teams, guided property management companies, developed asset strategies and business plans, and strengthened communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders.

Jamie earned her Bachelor of Science from the College of Charleston.

Steve Meeker

Steve is Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ Director of Underwriting, where he is responsible for leading the underwriting team, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring Morrison Avenue balances risk and profitability. In addition, Steve spearheads the company’s use of next-generation technology, leveraging AI with a focus on increasing deal flow and off-market deal access as well as integrating the acquisitions process with asset management.

Steve brings deep multifamily and commercial real estate acquisition and development experience to this role. Previously, he played a lead role in executing large-scale acquisitions with complex capital stacks, totaling more than $500 million in closed transactions. Steve began his career with a prominent multifamily lender out of the Midwest, where he focused on multifamily bridge lending and tax credit financing for projects across the country.

Steve is a graduate of Butler University and holds a Masters in Financial Analyses from the University of San Francisco.

Jim McDonald

Jim serves as Director of Finance at Morrison Avenue Capital Partners and brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate finance, accounting operations, financial reporting, and multi-entity portfolio oversight. At Morrison Avenue, he leads the firm’s accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, lender reporting, investor reporting, and finance-related operational initiatives across the portfolio.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue, Jim held senior finance leadership roles across real estate investment, development, property management, and operating platforms. His experience includes leading full-cycle accounting functions, managing complex multi-entity reporting environments, supporting acquisitions and integrations, overseeing construction draw and lender reporting processes, and implementing scalable financial systems and controls.

Jim previously served in senior leadership roles with YK Property Management, Magnum Real Estate Group, Solow Realty & Development, and Related Companies. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with ownership, asset management, construction, property management, lenders, and investors to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen financial processes, and support portfolio performance.

Jim holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate.

Grant Russell

Grant is responsible for sourcing and executing value-add investments across the Southeast and leading the deployment of Morrison Avenue’s closed-end funds.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue in 2025, Grant closed on over $800 million of multifamily acquisitions in North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic at AvalonBay Communities and Akelius Residential.

Grant holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and in Classics from Washington and Lee University and a Master’s in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University.

Lisa Van

Lisa serves as Morrison Avenue’s Director of Asset Management and Investor Reporting, and she has over nine years of experience in real estate, including asset management, development, and commercial lending. She is responsible for overseeing portfolio performance, developing financial strategies, and providing transparent reporting to investors. Lisa collaborates with development, acquisitions, and property management teams to drive value creation, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Lisa’s experience spans a variety of real estate sectors, including multifamily properties, office buildings, retail properties, industrial properties, and mixed-use developments. This broad knowledge base allows her to effectively manage diverse asset types, optimizing their performance and aligning them with investor expectations.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating magna cum laude with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Studies. She is proficient in key asset management platforms.

Ryan Murphy

Ryan is responsible for financial analysis, market research, due diligence, and transaction execution functions for Morrison Avenue’s Acquisitions team. He has analyzed billions of dollars’ worth of opportunities and directly supported the company on over $425M of real estate transactions.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue in 2021, Ryan held positions in both investment and brokerage roles focused on multifamily assets in the Southeast.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University.

Taylor Babington

As Director of Marketing, Taylor leads Morrison Avenue’s marketing efforts, including strategy and implementation. She has more than a decade of experience leading brand communications across platforms with a focus on the real estate and construction industries.

Taylor’s prior roles include Director of Marketing at a real estate company and Manager at a marketing communications agency in Birmingham, Alabama.

Taylor holds a Master of Science in Communication and a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and psychology from the University of Tennessee.

Leah Johnson

Leah manages the flow of accounting and operations by ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls. She maintains collaboration between departments by utilizing accounting fundamentals with attention to detail to obtain operational and financial accuracy.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue in 2021, Leah held positions expanding 35-plus years in fields ranging from banking, commercial building, commercial property management, and multi-family property management. Her diverse background is an asset to the growth and expansion of Morrison Avenue.

Kyle Murphy

Kyle is responsible for asset management and financial analysis, investor reports, lender compliance, and supporting portfolio operations for Morrison Avenue’s multifamily assets.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue in 2024, Kyle worked as a Data Analyst, focusing on market research and performance analytics.

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Florida State University.

Ben Robinson

With 36 years in the real estate industry, Ben focuses on asset management at Morrison Avenue. He has deep experience in acquisitions, dispositions, asset repositioning, and debt and equity raises across multiple sectors.

Previously, Ben served as Senior Vice President & Director of Acquisitions at Promed Properties/Gazit Globe and Vice President of Portfolio Management at Citigroup Alternative Investments. His earlier leadership roles include Senior Asset Manager at Ocwen Financial Corporation and Vice President of Asset Management at Recoll Management Corporation/Fleet Financial Group. Ben’s experience includes developing investment strategies and value-add strategies as well as overseeing redevelopment and repositioning of office, industrial, apartment, and land assets.

Ben earned his B.A. from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Real Estate and Admiralty Law from Boston University School of Law.

Brandy Wester

Brandy is a Staff Accountant at Morrison Avenue with 19 years of experience in accounting and financial operations. She supports day-to-day financial activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliation, and the preparation of internal financial reports. Brandy plays a key role in maintaining accuracy and efficiency in the company’s financial processes.

Prior to joining Morrison Avenue, Brandy held accounting roles across both private and public sector organizations, developing deep expertise in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Over nearly two decades, she has established a strong reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and consistent execution.

Brandy holds an Associate of Science degree from St. Petersburg College.