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10 multifamily development experts
These ten real estate professionals have led or managed multifamily and apartment development for residential developers and owners. A reader can learn how apartment projects move from land acquisition and entitlements through construction and lease-up.
Professionals to explore
01—10Aaron Keeler
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director of Development · Greystar
Managing Director of Development at Greystar since 2021, overseeing new ground-up multifamily and student housing developments in Washington, Oregon and Reno, Nevada according to the profile. Former Director of Development (2016–2021) and Director of Construction (2015–2016) at Greystar, and Project Manager - AVA Capitol Hill at AvalonBay Communities (2013–2015).
Brandon Brensing
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President - Multifamily Development · Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Senior Vice President - Multifamily Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc. since 2025. Former Vice President of Real Estate Development (2022–2025) and Director of Real Estate Development (2021–2022) at Ryan Companies US, Inc., and former Managing Partner at Brensing Real Estate (2015–2020).
David Canfield
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director Multifamily Development · BBX Capital Real Estate
Former Managing Director Multifamily Development at BBX Capital Real Estate (2017–2019) and VP of Development at Lennar Multifamily Communities (2013–2017). Director of Entitlements at Lennar Homes since 2024. The profile describes senior level experience directing site acquisition, entitlement and development activities for multifamily apartment and for-sale properties.
Kevin O'Donnell
LinkedInExperience: Director of Development · JT Klein Company
Director of Development at JT Klein Company since 2023, where the profile says O'Donnell manages all phases of the multi-family development process, including site acquisition, approvals, financing, design, construction and lease-up, and develops workforce housing projects. Former Asset Manager Development Manager at Wisconsin Management Company (2021–2023).
Kyle Weeks
LinkedInExperience: Director of Multi-Family Development · SeaLevel Properties
Director of Multi-Family Development at SeaLevel Properties since 2016. The profile says Weeks provides hands-on management, coordination and oversight in all aspects of American Classic Home’s multifamily development, including entitlements and permitting and the design and development process. Former Sr. Project Manager at Vale Group (2013–2016).
Michael Dole
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Development for Apartment Development · Irvine Company
Senior Director, Development for Apartment Development at Irvine Company since 2024, where the profile says Dole is responsible for delivering new apartment development from conceptual design through final completion and turnover. Former Senior Director, New Development and Reinvestment (2022–2024) and Director, Project Construction Management for Office Properties (2018–2022) at Irvine Company.
Michael Eastwood
LinkedInExperience: Director - Multifamily Development · KETTLER
Former Director - Multifamily Development at KETTLER (2004–2007) and Vice President - Development at Home Properties (2007–2014). Senior Vice President of Development and Operations at Snell Properties since 2016, and former Vice President of Development at Roseland, a Mack-Cali Company (2014–2016). The profile describes a development leader with architectural practice and construction management experience.
Pete Naccarato
LinkedInExperience: VP, Director of Development · Jefferson Apartment Group
VP, Director of Development at Jefferson Apartment Group since 2026 and former Development Manager there (2022–2026). The profile describes a Greater Philadelphia-based director of development with a focus on ground-up multifamily projects in the Mid-Atlantic. Former Acquisitions Manager at Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (2017–2022).
Shahin Yavari
LinkedInExperience: Director, Multifamily Development · JR Real Estate Group
Director, Multifamily Development at JR Real Estate Group since 2026, where the profile describes multifamily development and lease-up asset management spanning the East coast. Former Vice President of Development (2024–2026), Director Of Development (2022–2024) and Senior Development Associate (2021–2022) at Monday Properties.
Tanya Aksamentova
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Of Development · D.R. Horton - Multifamily
Vice President Of Development at D.R. Horton - Multifamily since 2022, overseeing the San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos and Corpus Christy markets, where the profile says Aksamentova is responsible for land acquisition, entitlements, development, lease up and disposition of Class A multifamily projects. Former Senior Development Manager, Southwest Region there (2021–2022).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's market and product type to yours, since a suburban garden-style project, an urban mid-rise and a workforce housing deal carry different costs, approvals and lease-up risks. Ask which stage of development the person owned most directly, from sourcing land to managing construction, and pick the one closest to your decision.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What do you check during due diligence before closing on land for an apartment project?
- 02How do you keep construction costs and schedule under control on a ground-up multifamily project?
- 03What makes a lease-up go faster or slower than the pro forma assumed?
Reaching multifamily development experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Greystar; Ryan Companies US, Inc. and BBX Capital Real Estate, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
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