About BAM Capital
Indianapolis, IN
Headquarters
2010
Year Founded
Privately Held
Company Type
150+ Employees
Company Size
Mission Statement
Our Culture
Leadership Team
Ivan Barratt, CPM
Founder & CEO
Ivan Barratt is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry and currently serves as founder and CEO of The BAM Companies (BAM). Ivan is a multifamily owner, fund manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, Ivan Barratt has raised nearly $700 million in equity, acquired over 8,500 units, and acquired over $1 Billion in transaction volume. His company, The BAM Companies, has grown to a best-in-class, seven-time Inc5000, private equity, and management firm.
Today, Ivan focuses his time on equity finance, acquisitions, and company strategy. Ivan is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), serves on the executive board of the Indiana Apartment Association, and is a member of The Penrod Society; a not-for-profit arts organization.
He enjoys public speaking and has been on countless podcasts discussing real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Ivan lives in Carmel, IN with his wife and three children.
Ivan Barratt, CPM
Founder & CEO
Adam Ehret
President & COO
Adam Ehret directs acquisitions, debt financing, and asset management for BAM's principal activities. With 20+ years of real estate experience and over $1 billion in transaction volume, Adam identifies value-oriented, institutional-quality real estate investment opportunities.
Since 2015, Adam has led the BAM Companies to become an operations-focused firm that delivers proven performance through calculated risk management, forward-thinking strategy, and maximized returns. Prior to partnering with Ivan Barratt, Adam worked as a multifamily investment broker for Cushman & Wakefield.
An active member of his community, Adam currently serves on the Board of the Indianapolis Legatus Chapter, and is the Chair of St. John's "Preserving our Heritage, Inspiring Hope" Capital Campaign. He formerly served on the Board of the San Damiano Scholarship Program (Marian University), and the SON Foundation.
Adam Ehret
President & COO
Emilee Meyers, MBA
Chief of Staff
As the Chief of Staff for The BAM Companies, Emilee is primarily responsible for driving strategic initiatives throughout the organization and overseeing cross-functional groups to ensure teams are regularly working in alignment with the company’s mission and vision. A highly trusted executive, Emilee serves as an extension of the CEO & COO, representing their interests to both internal and external stakeholders.
Emilee brings 12 years of business across a variety of fields that have given her a holistic perspective of our organization. She currently retains oversight of the accounting, finance, and HR and operations departments at The BAM Companies and has been involved in the execution of both acquisitions and disposition transactions totaling over $500M.
Emilee holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana and an MBA from Butler University. Before joining The BAM Companies in 2015, Emilee worked in banking and commercial real estate. Emilee lives in Zionsville with her husband and four children and enjoys golf, live music, and the musical Hamilton.
Emilee Meyers, MBA
Chief of Staff
Tony Landa
Chief Investment Officer
Tony Landa is the Chief Investment Officer at The BAM Companies. He is primarily responsible for overseeing the firm’s investment strategy including acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, and fund formation. With over 30 years of real estate experience, Tony has been directly involved in more than $3 billion of real estate transactions which includes approximately 14,000 apartment units and 5.7 million square feet of commercial space.
Before joining The BAM Companies, Tony worked at a Family Office where he was responsible for acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate nationwide, as well as post-closing execution. Other experience includes several years with Prudential Real Estate Investors working in acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, and joint venture development.
Tony received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance from Hillsdale College and an MBA from Wayne State University. In his spare time, Tony enjoys exercising, cooking, and spending time with his family.
Tony Landa
Chief Investment Officer
Abbas Hashmi ABFP®
Chief Strategy Officer
Abbas Hashmi is a leading voice in family office strategy and wealth management platform growth, focusing on client experience, capital raising, and governance. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, he now lives in New York. He brings a unique international perspective after leading global teams across nine countries, skillfully navigating cultural nuances to manage international family offices and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families. Known for bridging the buy and sell sides of the investment world, Abbas has contributed to Forbes on topics such as family businesses, next-gen trends, and wealth management. He has managed international high-net-worth (HNW) investors, hosted global investor meetings and roadshows, and is frequently invited to speak at prestigious conferences as a thought leader.
Abbas currently leads strategic initiatives for BAM Companies, a family-owned business in Indiana. Prior to this, he was instrumental in driving strategic launches and growth functions within the Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management division in New York. His strategic leadership played a pivotal role in the division's significant growth, a testament to his business acumen and ability to drive results.
Abbas is a passionate AI advocate who champions technology, data analytics, behavioral finance, and digital innovation to streamline capital-raising. He specializes in simplifying tactics for introverted capital raisers and founders, employing data-driven strategies to address the complexities of investment engagements. His experience as a speaker at international conferences provides a unique platform to share innovative perspectives with global audiences. With a pragmatic approach to real estate and wealth management, Abbas offers fresh insights and remains a thought leader in developing growth strategies for wealth management and private equity real estate platforms.
Abbas Hashmi ABFP®
Chief Strategy Officer
Jim Fox
Chief Financial Officer
Jim has over 35 years of experience in real estate accounting and finance. Prior to joining The BAM Companies, Jim held CFO positions at three prominent Chicago firms: Miglin-Beitler, Pearlmark Real Estate Partners, and Home Partners of America. His experience at these firms encompassed over $5b of gross investments, $600m of equity raised, and $1.4b of debt financing. Jim was actively involved in deal structuring as a member of the investment committees.
In 2016, Jim co-founded North Wells Capital, an investment and development firm backed by a Chicago-based family office. Jim’s experience spans private equity, institutionally backed startups, and family offices. He has a proven track record in capital markets, deal sourcing, strategy, and finance.
As CFO for The BAM Companies, Jim oversees financial strategy and planning, accounting and reporting, tax and audit management, treasury management, and strategic partnerships. Jim holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is an inactive CPA.
Jim Fox
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Jacquie Hart
Executive Advisor
Dr. Hart has three decades of experience in roles including Global CEO and Corporate Director for a portfolio of companies. Her executive leadership roles include the US and global companies from the Fortune 50 to privately held and public benefit companies. Jacquie has a deep focus on banking, brokerage, trust & investments, insurance, lending, finance, fintech, private equity, real estate, and philanthropy. Partnerships and investments include consumer products, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, staffing, and technology.
Jacquie grew up in a family of entrepreneurs with backgrounds in construction, real estate, property management, and healthcare. That was a catalyst for her to start her own company while in college. She worked with entrepreneurs to exponentially grow their revenues and profits by systematizing their growth. In 1988, she entered the investment industry and over her career has worked for companies including Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Household International (HSBC), and Neuberger Berman. Jacquie has served as adjunct faculty in the investment industry since 1998 and participated and led a number of complex M&A deals in highly regulated sectors.
Jacquie is an investor, advisor, and Corporate Director. She is the recipient of several honors and awards, has been published in a variety of media, speaks at conferences and symposiums including a panel for the United Nations Foundation, and continues to teach in Executive Education programs.
Jacquie has devoted time, talent, and treasure to causes she cares deeply about and has co-founded a number of charitable organizations. In 2010 she was recruited by Korn Ferry International to be the Global CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation with chapters and affiliates providing funding for programs that improve health outcomes for nearly 2,000 hospitals and clinics around the world.
Jacquie currently focuses on a select portfolio of companies sharing her experience in building people and performance worldwide. Her passion and areas of expertise include executive coaching, angel investing, hypergrowth, people & culture, industry disruption & innovation, risk & compliance, and mergers & acquisitions. Jacquie’s work in the field of impact investing, a $500 billion industry that unleashes the power of capital for good, allows her to intersect her careers in profit and purpose.
Jacquie holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley in political science with an emphasis in international political economy and later earned an MBA in global management and a doctorate in organizational leadership focusing on epistemology, organizational psychology, and management. Jacquie is an active member of YPO.
Dr. Jacquie Hart
Executive Advisor
Greg Sylvester
General Counsel
Greg leads the legal department and provides legal support and advice to all departments within the BAM Companies. Greg has over ten years of experience in real estate transactional work, focusing on commercial real estate and financing transactions. Immediately prior to his role as General Counsel, Greg served as the Associate General Counsel at The BAM Companies.
Greg has experience in all aspects of real estate including purchase and sale agreement preparation and negotiation, legal due diligence, leasing and financing. He has served as counsel for the acquisition and disposition of multifamily and commercial assets with a collective transactional value in excess of $250M.
Greg received his bachelor’s degree from Depauw University and his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He is an active member in The Penrod Society, a not-for- profit arts organization, and the Real Estate and Business Sections of the Indianapolis Bar Association. When away from the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife, Erika, and his two sons, Dominic and Theo.
Greg Sylvester
General Counsel
The Investor Relations Team
Katherine Herron
VP, Member Services
Katherine Herron is Vice President of Member Services for BAM Capital where she is responsible for the advancement of the Member Services Team and facilitating the needs of BAM Capital’s significant investor base. She has 15 years of relevant experience in real estate and financial services operations, which includes the residential, commercial, and development sectors of the industry.
Prior to joining BAM Capital, Katherine served as the Executive VP of Investor Relations for a west coast multifamily syndicator where she was responsible for a team of 10 professionals servicing over 3,000 limited partners and $1.5 billion in AUM. Katherine has also been directly involved in raising over $600 million in equity across multiple products and investor groups. With a strong background in private equity and real estate investments, she brings a unique approach to her role by working closely with all departments to attain maximum investor satisfaction and trust.
She holds an MBA with a specialization in Real Estate from University of California Irvine and a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University. In her free time, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children at the beach or a park, hosting get-togethers with friends, and yoga classes.
Katherine Herron
VP, Member Services
Lara Compton
VP, Capital Markets
Lara Compton is the Vice President of Capital Markets, responsible for the distribution, institutional product leadership, and wealth advisory business growth to enhance BAM Capital’s corporate strategy.
Prior to joining The BAM Companies, Lara served as the Vice President, Capital Markets - Private Clients for Milhaus. Prior to that role, she was Director of Marketing at Sterling Partners Equity Advisors, where she was responsible for developing research relationships and increasing sales and distribution efforts at several firms including Brookfield Asset Management, Calamos Investments, and DWS Investments.
Lara received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Lara Compton
VP, Capital Markets
Nick Meyer
VP, Capital Markets
As Vice President of Capital Markets, Nick works to serve and build strong relationships with current investors to help build and deliver the best experience for them with BAM Capital.
Nick’s varied background includes education, fundraising, sales, business development, partnerships, and customer success in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors — building and leading teams of both volunteers and employees. He has successfully established trust, working cross-departmentally to communicate quickly and accurately internally and to customers and investors, and guiding his teams to exceed expectations.
Outside of work, Nick loves spending time with his wife, Stephanie, two young children, dog, friends, and family. He is very active at his church, St. John the Evangelist, as the President of the Parish Council and on the leadership team for the men’s ministry. Otherwise, he enjoys being outside, grilling, on a hike, chatting with neighbors over the fence, reading, playing guitar and piano, and being willing to play any game.
Nick Meyer
VP, Capital Markets
Andrew Hogan
Senior Director, Capital Markets
As the Senior Director of Capital Markets, Andrew leads his team members to provide open and transparent insights and education to current and prospective partners of BAM Capital
Andrew has taken on a handful of roles in business development throughout the U.S. and Latin America. His leadership sprouted while serving a two-year service mission in Colombia where he led 100 other missionaries to diligently labor and obtain their goals. After missionary service, Andrew worked in Paraguay consulting nearly 100 small and medium business entrepreneurs teaching strategic finance and accounting skills.
Upon graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in Latin-American Studies and Global Business, Andrew worked for Cushman & Wakefield Mexico where he authored multiple reports on market research and capital markets. He also pioneered corporate business development for a South American real estate development company as a strategic partner with Jones Lang LaSalle.
As an active member in his community, Andrew has served as a youth mentor in his church for the past decade. In his free time, Andrew loves to spend time with his wife and daughters.
Andrew Hogan
Senior Director, Capital Markets
Alessandra Cortes
Manager, Member Services
Alessandra Cortes holds the position of Member Services Manager at BAM Capital, where her responsibilities include overseeing the investment process and managing the ongoing needs of BAM Capital's growing group of investors. Alessandra possesses over a decade of relevant experience in real estate, property management, and legal services.
Before joining BAM Capital, Alessandra acted as Investor Relations Manager for a West Coast multifamily syndicator. In this role, she played an instrumental part in closing more than $300 million in equity and ensured that investors received thorough and timely communication. Before this, she worked in property management, where she assisted in managing a senior housing asset and worked closely with residents and their families. She has also worked in the corporate legal field as a paralegal focusing on mergers and acquisitions.
Alessandra graduated from the University of San Diego, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in Conflict Resolution. She also earned a Paralegal Certificate in General Litigation from the same institution. During her free time, Alessandra enjoys spending quality time with her husband and young son.
Alessandra Cortes
Manager, Member Services
Craig Novak
Senior Associate, Capital Markets
Craig serves as Senior Associate, Capital Markets for BAM Capital. He is responsible for expanding the partner base as well as advancing relationships with current investors.
Craig has a background in a variety of business development roles, including working for three start-up companies and raising millions of dollars for a non-profit organization — the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. With over six years of business development experience and three years in philanthropy, he brings a unique set of experience, skills, and value to the BAM Capital community.
Craig enjoys being involved with his local church and community. In his free time, he loves being outdoors and spending time with his wife, two sons, and daughter.
Craig Novak
Senior Associate, Capital Markets
Max Eiteljorg
Senior Associate, Capital Markets
Max serves as the Senior Associate of Capital Markets for BAM Capital. He is responsible for expanding the partner base as well as advancing relationships with current partners.
Max has a background in a variety of entrepreneurial activities including casino gaming, magic, real estate, and controls and automation. Max has over six years of real estate experience. He worked most recently in acquisitions and client relations for a national real estate company primarily focused on single family acquisitions and management. He is also a licensed real estate broker and has been serving the greater Indianapolis area for over five years.
Max received his Bachelors of Science from Indiana University, where he majored in Public Financial Management. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. He currently sits on a number of non-profit boards and loves to give back to the community.
Max Eiteljorg
Senior Associate, Capital Markets
Dimitrius Kiritsis
Coordinator, Capital Markets
Dimitri serves as the Coordinator on the Capital Markets team for BAM Capital. He is responsible for creating relationships and providing prospective investors with complete transparency.
He grew a passion for real estate early on by working as the maintenance and management arm for his family's third-generation mobile home community. This passion led him to work in business development for a home restoration company and learn the intricacies of improving structural integrity and building facades. He is also a licensed real estate broker in the state of Indiana.
Dimitri attended Indiana University, where he majored in Law and Public Policy and received his Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Dimitrius Kiritsis
Coordinator, Capital Markets
Sam Cohn
Associate, Capital Markets
Cassidy Poske
Transaction Coordinator, Member Services
Cassidy serves as the Transaction Coordinator of Member Services for BAM Capital. She is responsible for managing investor onboarding/subscriptions, overseeing the transaction process, as well as assisting with the ongoing needs of BAM's investors.
Being surrounded by people working in real estate growing up, Cassidy built a passion for the industry. She has served as a residential real estate agent for two years in the Indianapolis area helping develop her expertise in customer service, contracts, & the real estate market.
Cassidy received her bachelor's degree in Merchandising and Marketing from Indiana University and obtained her Real Estate Brokerage license in 2021. During her free time, Cassidy enjoys traveling and spending time with her fiancé, two dogs, family, and friends.
Cassidy Poske
Transaction Coordinator, Member Services
Pia Philina Jayme-Kinaadman
Specialist, Member Services
Pia Philina Jayme-Kinaadman works for The BAM Companies as an Executive Assistant to the CEO and has recently assumed a role supporting the Member Services Team as Specialist with BAM Capital. Pia believes that the ultimate secret to thriving in the administrative arena is the willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
In 2017, she served as an Executive Director of iCollaborate: Making the Rights Real for PWDs where she was able to highlight her leadership and organizational skills. In 2018, her thesis, "Environment Codification Genesis: The Political Climate in Cebu City" made it to the 2018 Philippine Political Science Association's International Conference on Multilevel Governance in the 21st Century. Her burning passion for kids and teaching led her to a fruitful internship at World Vision Philippines in 2016.
Her skills and interests include organizing, hosting, singing, and dancing.
Pia Philina Jayme-Kinaadman
Specialist, Member Services
Margarette Seno
Specialist, Member Services
Margarette Seno works as a Member Services Specialist with BAM Capital.
Before joining the team, she was a Customer Support Representative at a telecommunications company and Publishing Consultant. Margarette also ventured into the travel industry as a Travel Agent for three years. These previous roles gave her valuable communication and attention to detail skills which makes her invaluable to the BAM Capital team.
She loves the ocean and often goes snorkeling in her free time. She believes there isn't a task too difficult to accomplish.
Margarette Seno
Specialist, Member Services
Charles Nikko Jayme
Specialist, Member Services
Charles Nikko Jayme, a Member Services Specialist at The BAM Companies, plays a pivotal role in fostering collaborative success within the Investor Relations team. His dedication shines through as he actively supports and collaborates with Member Services Specialists, contributing to the execution of strategic Member Experience and Growth plans and administrative functions.
Embracing the belief that success is an outcome of learning from adversity, Charles embodies resilience in both his professional and personal endeavors. His interests span cheer stunting, dance, beach escapades, and nurturing meaningful connections with friends and family.
He is a graduate with a degree in BS Psychology. His formative internships at Sprobe Inc. and the University of San Carlos equipped him with multifaceted administrative skills, enriching his ability to streamline processes and contribute effectively to his current role.
Charles Nikko Jayme
Specialist, Member Services
The Acquisitions & Asset Management Team
Ryan Thie
Vice President of Asset Management
Ryan Thie’s responsibilities include the oversight and analysis of the BAM Companies portfolio’s performance and assisting in acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.
Ryan has been a member of the BAM Fam since 2014. He possesses a diverse background in property and asset management. During the early, formative years of Barratt Asset Management, Ryan oversaw the portfolio of scattered sites and assisted with acquisitions, due diligence, and dispositions.
Ryan’s unique, well-rounded skill set, and experience helps add value to the BAM Companies through identifying key opportunities and efficiencies to help optimize revenue and expenses. This ultimately maximize returns for our investors.
Ryan holds a Bachelor's of Science in Management from Indiana University Bloomington and currently serves as a Co-Chair on the BAM Companies' Philanthropy Committee.
Ryan Thie
Vice President of Asset Management
Alec Bannister
Acquisitions Manager
Alec Bannister is responsible for sourcing and analyzing new acquisitions that align with the performance and investment criteria of The BAM Companies.
Alec is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Officer in the US Army’s Air Defense Artillery branch for five years. Following his military service, Alec entered the multifamily market as an Asset Manager.
Alec was directly involved in more than $150 million of real estate transactions which included the acquisition of nearly 1,300 apartment units. He also provided project management, financial, and operational support to a portfolio of 67 properties totaling more than 11,000 units valued at approximately $750 million.
Alec’s background and experience make him a creative problem-solver, determined to deliver the best results for The BAM Companies’ growth within the multifamily market. When away from the office, Alec enjoys playing with his dog, Michie, coaching youth basketball, and traveling with his wife, Emily.
Alec Bannister
Acquisitions Manager
Derek Braak
Financial Analyst
Derek Braak brings four years of commercial real estate experience to the BAM Capital team.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Cedarville University, he began a career as a development analyst at a firm in Grand Haven, MI focused on the development of Class A multifamily properties in West Michigan. Derek also brings experience from the medical industry.
As a Financial Analyst, Derek is responsible for investment underwriting and collaborating with the Acquisition team to drive investment decision-making. Responsibilities include financial modeling, market research, preparation of reporting metrics, and ad hoc projects.
Derek Braak
Financial Analyst
The Marketing Team
Vicki Johnson
Vice President of Marketing
As Vice President of Marketing, Vicki oversees the marketing department, including initiatives in paid advertising, lead generation, content creation, workflow automation, reporting, and events.
Vicki has over 14 years of experience in marketing and event planning across several industries. She has managed marketing for arenas, historic theaters, a symphony, and a conservation organization.
She has her bachelor’s degree in Arts Management with a minor in Discovery Informatics from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Vicki most recently moved from Idaho to Indiana and enjoys traveling and hiking with her dogs.
Vicki Johnson
Vice President of Marketing
Jacey Crawford
Content Manager
As Content Manager at The BAM Companies, Jacey oversees all corporate social media, content creation, and creative projects. She also manages our video and graphic design teams, leveraging her diverse background in journalism, podcasting, copywriting, and multimedia content creation.
Jacey joined The BAM Companies in 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles. She began her career as a journalist at Indianapolis news station WISH-TV before transitioning to report and write for the popular podcast network Audiochuck. Additionally, she co-owned a photography and video production business.
Outside of work, Jacey enjoys thrift shopping, home renovating, and photographing nature. She's also an avid pickleball player and loves spending quality time with her husband and their two adorable dogs.
Jacey Crawford
Content Manager
Khyati Patel
Lead Generation Manager
Khyati is the Lead Generation Manager at BAM Capital, where she spearheads the development and execution of lead generation strategies. With seven years of experience in advertising, marketing, and branding, Khyati brings a wealth of expertise in maximizing digital efforts to drive business growth. Her agency background has equipped her with a deep understanding of needs across various industries, allowing her to manage advertising budgets and achieve campaign performance targets effectively.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Khyati finds joy in gardening and championing art education initiatives through her volunteer work with the Young Affiliates of the Mint. In her role with the organization, Khyati actively plans and executes fundraising events to support art education programs for school-aged children in underserved communities. Her dedication to this cause reflects her commitment to empowering future generations and positively impacting her community.
Khyati Patel
Lead Generation Manager
Kelly Dickey
Marketing Manager, Property Management
As Marketing Manager, Kelly is responsible for overseeing branding and identity across a portfolio of properties, managing campaigns and content creation, and implementing social media best practices.
Kelly has more than a decade of experience, starting with a career in journalism before transferring her writing, social media, photography, copy editing, and videography skills to content marketing in the construction and real estate industries.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Ball State University in 2013. In her free time, Kelly enjoys cooking, reading, playing board games, and exploring Eagle Creek Park with her husband and their dog Ripley.
Kelly Dickey
Marketing Manager, Property Management
Cymelle Edwards
Content Writer, Investor Education
Vita Faith Villostubo
Senior Graphic Designer
Vita is the Senior Graphic Designer at BAM Capital, where she oversees and executes graphics for diverse campaigns, trade shows, and organic marketing initiatives.
With a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts, Vita has cultivated a versatile skill set through various professional roles. She has served as a Customer Service Representative in the telecommunications industry, a Language and Development Trainer for call centers, and a Social Media/Marketing Coordinator for a multi-business organization.
Driven by a lifelong passion for arts and music, Vita found her calling in design and creativity, leading her to join The BAM Companies four years ago. Beyond her professional pursuits, Vita finds solace and inspiration in playing the piano, cherishing moments with her dogs, and immersing herself in the virtual world of The Sims 4.
Vita Faith Villostubo
Senior Graphic Designer
