Josh E. Hartmann
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Josh Hartmann serves as CEO of NexMetro, the country's leading developer of single-family rentals. He brings more than 25 years of real estate management and development to this role and is using that background to create innovative home solutions in the country's hottest housing markets. He is responsible for the development and implementation of both short and long-term business strategies to ensure the company's continued growth, effectiveness, and sustainability. NexMetro's unique product of detached, professionally managed, single-story leased home neighborhoods create places people are passionate about and want to call home.
Under Josh's leadership, NexMetro is positioned as a solutions-based developer providing well-thought-out communities where residents enjoy the comforts and conveniences of their own home without the upfront expenses or long-term maintenance needs typical of home ownership. As of February 2024, NexMetro has invested more than $2.5 billion in assets completed or in development in national markets. Josh 's leadership has resulted in more than 9,500 homes representing close to 60 projects completed or under construction nationally since the company's inception in 2012.
Prior to joining NexMetro, Josh oversaw land operations for the Phoenix division of PulteGroup, Inc. where he managed $2.4B of capitalized assets and more than $100MM in annual cash flow for acquisition and development of land assets. His tenure in the real estate development field and his innovative and forward-thinking approach sets him apart and showcase his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the communities in which NexMetro is fortunate to serve.
A NexMetro Board Member, Josh is also a frequent real estate industry panelist and has been involved with organizations including Young Presidents Organization and ULI Built for Rent product council. Through his leadership, NexMetro piloted the Arizona Housing Fund's Multihousing Rent Round Up program to support the development of affordable housing and support services for Arizonans facing housing insecurity. He also serves as a mentor for Project Destined and supports the Phoenix Art Museum, Hazelden Betty Form, The Nines (IX) Conservancy in New York, and Alice Cooper Solid Rock Teen Centers.
Brian Rosenbaum
Chief Development Officer
Brian Rosenbaum is responsible for the development, growth and profitability of NexMetro's projects nationwide, with oversite of construction operations, acquisitions and vendor relationships. Brian has more than 25 years of experience in the metro Phoenix real estate and land development field, serving as senior vice president with Lennar Homes overseeing the development of more than 20,000 lots and responsible for planning, entitlement, development and operations. He also was the principal of Vermilion Group, specializing in bank receivership, property management, property inspections, construction management and risk evaluation.
Max Taylor, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer
Max Taylor serves as the Chief Accounting Officer at NexMetro Communities and directly oversees all finance and treasury functions within all divisions of the company since January of 2018. In this capacity, Max is responsible for the strategic positioning of NexMetro Communities assets and financial operations for sustained and responsible growth of the company. Max also leads information and financial reporting efforts across the company in conjunction with NexMetro's Information Technology group to deliver timely, accurate and automated data across all divisions of the organization. Additionally, Max serves as a member of the Executive Team, which works together to determine and execute the strategic vision of the company.
Prior to his time at NexMetro Communities, Max spent six years in public accounting with BeachFleischman and RSM where he was responsible for various development, real estate and high-net-worth individual engagements throughout the nation. He brings significant knowledge relating to real estate and partnership taxation that serves as an essential skillset for NexMetro Communities' investment structure.
Max is currently earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degree at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico and holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Leslie Kamprud
General Counsel
General Counsel Leslie Kamprud calls on more than a decade of legal experience with single family rentals to develop and implement legal structure for NexMetro Communities, the nation's leading single family rental community builder. The company's Avilla Homes neighborhoods have reshaped the rental housing market with an innovative option for consumers seeking the pinnacle of luxury leased living.
From corporate governance, risk management and securities regulation to intellectual property, compliance and litigation management, Leslie ensures that NexMetro's legal bases are covered and fully align with its growth and strategic goals.
An Arizona native, Leslie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining NexMetro, she was a financial analyst and contracts administrator for Boeing.
Jacque Petroulakis
Chief Communications Officer
Jacque Petroulakis oversees marketing initiatives, brand strategy and investor relations for NexMetro Communities, the nation's leading single family rental community builder. The company's Avilla Homes neighborhoods have created a new dynamic that has reshaped the rental housing market with an innovative option for consumers seeking a luxury leased living experience like no other. Appealing to the "renter by choice" consumer, this housing option combines the lifestyle and finishes of a new home with the flexibility of a lease and no-hassle, maintenance-free living of on-site professional management. The gated neighborhoods feature single story homes with no shared walls, private backyards and modern finishes. NexMetro has more than 50 projects in multiple markets across the nation either built, under construction or in development, with a robust pipeline of projects in new and existing markets. The more than $2B investment started when the company was formed in 2012.
Ms. Petroulakis has more than 25 years of homebuilding experience from corporate communications and marketing, to zoning entitlements and government relations. She was formerly with PulteGroup and Del Webb, where she worked on the start-up, communications and entitlement of the 11,000-unit Anthem Phoenix development and served as president of its community association council.
Greg Fedorinchik, CFA
Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets
Greg Fedorinchik oversees equity capital markets and investor relations at NexMetro Communities, a pioneer in the development of luxury leased home communities. NexMetro provides investors direct access to its industry-leading development projects aimed at helping solve the long-term structural housing shortage in the United States and catering to a fast-growing segment of customers who are renters by choice, preferring a turnkey, low-maintenance lifestyle with on-site management. NexMetro’s Avilla Homes-branded communities feature luxury single-story detached homes with modern finishes and private back yards. Operating since 2012, NexMetro has more than 50 projects across the nation either completed, under construction or in development, with a robust pipeline of new projects in Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Georgia and Florida.
Greg has more than 30 years of experience working across a breadth of public and private asset classes. He has held long-term senior management roles at Brinson Partners (acquired by UBS) and Mesirow Financial along with consulting and interim roles with large public and small private investment firms. His goal is to align investors and investment managers in the pursuit of value-added investments, portfolios and projects. Greg is a CFA Charterholder, a published author, and in his spare time enjoys fishing, golf, biking, hiking and spending time with his wife and three children. Greg grew up in Traverse City, Michigan (the cherry capital of the world) and now resides in the suburbs of Chicago, IL.
Linda Coburn
Vice President, Asset Management
Linda Coburn is vice president of asset management for NexMetro Communities, a national developer of luxury leased home neighborhoods that has more than 9,000 homes completed and under construction representing more than 50 projects in major metro areas across the nation. Ms. Coburn leads and collaborates with asset management partners on strategic initiatives to enhance property performance and build financial discipline, while inspiring a consumer-focused culture for the renters by choice who live in the company's Avilla Homes neighborhoods. With more than 25 years of experience in the multifamily industry, she formerly led a diverse owned and operated $520 million portfolio for Mark-Taylor Residential; and held regional management positions with Equity Residential. Active in the multifamily industry, Linda has a long record of committee and industry service, notably as chairman of the Arizona Multifamily Association Executive Board and an NAA Delegate.
Ewan Tanner
Vice President, Capital Markets & Investment Management
Ewan Tanner oversees capital markets and investment management for NexMetro Communities, the leading national developer of luxury leased home neighborhoods with more than 50 projects in major metro areas across the nation. The more than $1.5B investment started when the company was formed in 2012.
Ewan leads risk evaluation and collaborates with development teams on the underwriting, due diligence and risk evaluation of all potential single-family rental investments. He guides and collaborates with internal teams and myriad industry partners on acquiring and structuring debt and securing equity investment for all assets in the NexMetro portfolio. His contributions to strategic planning and the implementation of business intelligence and other key performance indicator tracking are pivotal to enhancing asset performance and maximizing investor returns.
Troy Hector
Vice President, Information Systems
Troy Hector designs, develops and oversees all technology infrustructure for NexMetro Communities, the nation's leading single family rental community builder. With more than 30 years of experience in the information technology sector, Troy is responsible for effectively delivering IT solutions to all company departments. He leads all information security and governance efforts, administers maintenance, licensing and purchasing of all IT software systems, and works with all of NexMetro's third-party technology partners.
An Arizona native, Troy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems and economics from the University of Arizona. He ran a successful IT consulting firm for 28 years, working with universities, small and midsized businesses, Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 companies. He is also a member of the Computer Technology Industry Association.
Sonimar Martinez
Vice President, Talent & Culture
Sonimar Martinez leads Talent & Culture initiatives within NexMetro Communities that are aligned with business objectives with a people-first approach that fosters trust, authenticity and growth. Sonimar has more than 20 years of Human Resources experience with knowledge in recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and total rewards. For the past nine years Sonimar has worked in the real estate industry where she has had the opportunity to successfully spearhead Human Resource strategies that are aligned to organizational goals. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, she is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
Jared Geisler
Managing Director, Phoenix and Denver
Jared Geisler is managing director for the Phoenix and Denver regions at NexMetro Communities, the nation’s leading single-family rental home community builder. Jared’s solid engineering and development background, combined with more than 15 years of experience in the field, allow him to simultaneously manage numerous projects from land acquisition through forward planning, construction and turn-over. NexMetro has more than 55 projects in multiple markets across the nation either built, under construction or in development, with a robust pipeline of projects in new and existing markets.
Jared gained invaluable development experience managing some of the largest master plans as land project manager for Pulte Homes. Prior to that, he served as a land development project manager for CVL Consultants, where his work with some of the country’s largest homebuilders provided him with key knowledge on planning, the entitlement process and site design. Jared holds a BS degree in civil engineering from Arizona State University, and is a registered professional engineer and AMA member.
Jason Flory
Managing Director, Austin and Atlanta
Jason Flory is managing director, Austin for NexMetro Communities, a national developer of luxury leased home neighborhoods that has more than 9,000 homes completed and under construction, representing more than 50 projects in major metro areas across the nation. With two decades of industry expertise, Mr. Flory provides leadership, oversight, and delivers value in high-quality assets on time for the company’s Avilla Homes build-to-rent (BTR) professionally managed communities. A NexMetro team member since 2016, Jason has previously served as development manager of Dallas and vice president of development of Dallas and Austin. Prior positions include engineer consultant with Jones & Carter, Inc. and Kimley-Horn and Associates, as well as technical sales engineer with Contech Engineered Solutions and Propex Geosolutions. Originally from Bryan, Texas, Jason was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University, and is a Licensed, Professional Engineer.
William Hulton
Managing Director, Tampa
William Hulton is managing director, Tampa at NexMetro Communities, the leading national developer of luxury leased home neighborhoods with more than 9,500 homes completed or under construction, representing more than 55 projects in major metro areas across the nation.
William leads the company’s growth efforts in Florida by identifying key submarkets, evaluating strategic land acquisition opportunities, executing the development cycle and project deliveries of the Avilla Homes product, and building the development team to support the corporate vision. He previously served 16 years as vice president at a privately held, West Florida-based development and investment management firm, specializing in urban core infill multi-family residential projects, and medical and professional office complexes. In addition, he operated a commercial real estate consulting business, providing owners representation services including contract oversight, construction management and delivery of jurisdictional entitlements to stakeholders and investors.
Among William’s passions are enjoying an active, outdoor, Florida lifestyle, traveling and realizing new experiences with his family. He participates in various professional real estate-centric organizations including the Tampa Bay Builders Association and the Society of Real Estate Professionals.
Drew Klasing
Managing Director, Dallas
Drew Klasing is managing director, Dallas for NexMetro Communities, a national developer of luxury leased home neighborhoods that has more than 9,500 homes completed and under construction, representing more than 55 projects in major metro areas across the nation. Klasing leads the acquisition, development, construction, and stabilization of new projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and serves as a member of NexMetro’s leadership team. He also heads up efforts to grow our pipeline of prospective properties to meet both short-term and long-term business plan objectives in the DFW metroplex.
With more than 18 years of experience in real estate development and investments, Drew provides leadership, oversight, and delivers value in high-quality assets on time for the company’s Avilla Homes build-to-rent (BTR) professionally managed communities. Drew’s strong, multi-faceted experience includes developing land, single family, retail, industrial, senior living, and apartments all throughout the state of Texas, representing both institutional and private investors. He also has valuable experience in contracting for land, entitlements, leading design teams, raising equity, securing construction financing, and asset dispositions.
Drew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and business from the University of Kansas, and a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in real estate and finance from Southern Methodist University.
