Christopher Durkin was 10 years old when he first learned that a leaky faucet was actually an opportunity. His grandfather, a self-made landlord who built a successful but modest 20-unit portfolio from nothing, would load him into the truck on weekends and hand him a wrench before he’d even hand him breakfast. There was no […]
Case Studies Multi-Family
Jeff Leamy – Fiduciary Real Estate Development, Inc.
Jeff Leamy’s career in maintenance is defined not just by longevity, but by evolution. Over more than three decades in the field and 26 years with Fiduciary Real Estate Development, Inc., he has transformed from a hands-on technician into a strategic leader overseeing operations across dozens of properties while preserving the instincts that made him […]
Devin Huesman – Trinitas Ventures
Devin Huesman has built his career on adaptability, discipline, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar territory. As senior project manager for Trinitas Ventures, he operates at the intersection of construction execution, team leadership, and strategic growth, helping guide a company known for its student housing expertise into new markets and new delivery models. His […]
Kurtis Fritz – Wolverine Building Group
Kurtis Fritz never had to look far to find the kind of work that would inspire him. Growing up in a family steeped in the trades, he spent weekends and summers helping his dad build houses. What started as simple hands-on work quickly revealed the pride in shaping a place someone will call home. By […]
Aubrey Wyrick
Standing high above the Sacred Valley of Peru, Aubrey Wyrick stared in awe at the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The sheer scale and precision of the 15th-century Incan masterpiece—constructed without cranes, concrete, or computers—left her speechless. As a project manager who spends her days wrangling complex schedules, coordinating contractors, and navigating modern building codes, […]
Jon Knepper – Inch & Co.
For Jon Knepper, the path to becoming Vice President of Construction at Inch & Co. was anything but conventional. His career began with trowels and bricks, not spreadsheets or blueprints. As a high school student, he attended vocational school all four years, focusing on masonry—a trade he would practice full-time for six years after graduation. […]
Adam Fenton – NARRATE Holdings
For Adam Fenton, founding NARRATE HOLDINGS in 2019 wasn’t just about building properties but about telling a different story. With a background in finance and real estate from the University of Northern Iowa, and a decade spent as an asset and development manager, including nearly four years as senior VP of development at BMC Investments, […]
Brad Prudhomme – TDC Construction
Brad Prudhomme is the Regional Vice President of Construction for The Dinerstein Companies, a national multifamily developer recognized for its diverse portfolio, which includes high-rise, low-rise, and build-to-rent properties. TDC expertly manages the entire construction process from concept to delivery, utilizing in-house teams to ensure quality control and operational efficiency at every stage. With a […]
Blaine Gregson – Jamison Properties
Blaine Gregson, the director of development at Jamison Properties, spearheads initiatives to combat the ongoing housing shortage in Southern California. As a leader of the development arm of the Jamison organization, which oversees a portfolio exceeding $3 billion, Gregson plays an important part in ensuring the efficiency of internal systems to maximize home construction. In […]
James Drinkard – Alliance Residential
He’s not one to gloat, but James Drinkard doesn’t mind talking about how when Alliance Residential broke ground for a massive Nashville apartment complex in the spring of 2020, a competitor was starting a much smaller project. By December 2021, Alliance’s Broadstone Nations was welcoming tenants into the 343-unit complex—a mix of studio and one- […]





