Company Overview
Greystar provides world-class service to residents, property owners and investors in multifamily real estate. Our global business model fully integrates the management, investment, and development disciplines of the multifamily industry with an emphasis on the local level. Our dedication to Redefining Excellence in Apartment Living begins by building authentic partnerships with our clients and taking the time to understand the depth and complexity of their needs to provide customized, performance-enhancing service. Backed by decades of operational excellence and a proven track record, we're constantly exploring and implementing innovative ideas and new technologies to serve our residents and clients. We've learned what's important to people when it comes to a place to call home and the services that enhance the living experience. And that's why we put our heart and soul into providing beautiful living environments. We're thankful for this privilege and take deep pride in knowing that our homes are a place where residents celebrate life's important moments with friends and family.
Greystar Business Services
Property Management
With over 500,000 units and beds under management globally, Greystar provides a wealth of experience in managing all product types and servicing a diverse investor group.
Investment Management
With vast experience and an international investment strategy, our team possesses a combination of local market expertise and the ability to leverage relationships into investment opportunities, resulting in assets under management of $36.1 billion.
Development & Construction Services
With a global development strategy and track record of more than $14.0 billion of sponsored multifamily projects in the US, the fully integrated Greystar operating platform provides professional guidance from concept to completion.
Data current as of 09/30/19
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Bob Faith
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Charleston, SC 29401
As founder, chairman, and CEO of Greystar®, Bob leads the Greystar Investment Committee, Operating Committee, and Board of Directors. He is responsible for the strategic planning and growth of the company, and maintains oversight over all aspects of Greystar, working closely with business leaders across the platform while emphasizing the Greystar Pillars of Excellence: People, Customer Satisfaction, Operational Excellence, Profitability, Growth, and Community. Bob believes that the company’s commitment to an evergreen business strategy allows Greystar to mitigate cyclicality, thereby helping to attract and retain the best talent in the industry and provide attractive career growth potential to all employees.
After receiving a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Bob began his real estate career with the Trammell Crow Company and served as a partner in the Charlotte, North Carolina office. In 1991, he co-founded Starwood Capital Partners, LP, a private investment company. In 1993, Bob founded Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in Houston, Texas. From February 1996 to December 1997, he founded and served as CEO of Homegate Hospitality, Inc. Bob also served from December 2002 until February 2006 as the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce.
Bob is a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council, the Pension Real Estate Association, and the Urban Land Institute. Bob and his family reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
“From the very beginning of Greystar we have focused on being an ‘evergreen’ company. What do we mean by this? We know the real estate business is cyclical, but our balanced focus on both the service side of the business and the principal side gives us opportunities to grow wherever we are in the cycle.”
After receiving a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Bob began his real estate career with the Trammell Crow Company and served as a partner in the Charlotte, North Carolina office. In 1991, he co-founded Starwood Capital Partners, LP, a private investment company. In 1993, Bob founded Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in Houston, Texas. From February 1996 to December 1997, he founded and served as CEO of Homegate Hospitality, Inc. Bob also served from December 2002 until February 2006 as the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce.
Bob is a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council, the Pension Real Estate Association, and the Urban Land Institute. Bob and his family reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
“From the very beginning of Greystar we have focused on being an ‘evergreen’ company. What do we mean by this? We know the real estate business is cyclical, but our balanced focus on both the service side of the business and the principal side gives us opportunities to grow wherever we are in the cycle.”
Bill Maddux
Executive Managing Director
Charleson, SC 29401
Bill Maddux is an executive managing director of Greystar® Real Estate Partners, LLC and serves as a member of the Greystar Investment Committee, Operating Committee, and Board of Directors. He is responsible for the management oversight of the company’s regional operating businesses and service operations, and is integral in implementing executional standards and growth initiatives across the platform.
Prior to joining Greystar in 1999, Bill held numerous positions with the Trammell Crow Company including chief operating officer for the eastern United States, where he oversaw full-service operations in 15 cities, and was a member of the company’s executive committee.
After attending the University of Oklahoma, Bill began his career as a leasing agent in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with the Trammell Crow Company. Bill and his family reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
“If we have the right caliber of people – and we do; the right business plan – and we do; and the right amount of capital partners – and we do; then we’re going to win.”
Derek Ramsey
Executive Managing Director
Charleston, SC 29401
Derek is an executive managing director of Greystar® Real Estate Partners, LLC and serves as a member of the Greystar Investment Committee, Operating Committee, and Board of Directors. He has management oversight and responsibility for all financial functions and capital resources of the company including corporate and project finance, accounting, reporting, and risk management.
Prior to joining Greystar in 1997, Derek was an analyst with Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. in the corporate finance/investment banking division, where he played an integral role in over $500 million of equity, debt, and merger-and-acquisition transactions.
Derek is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a bachelor of business administration in finance, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute. Derek and his family reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
“I was immediately intrigued by the unique business model at Greystar, the entrepreneurial nature of the company, and the honesty and integrity of the founder.”
Andrew Livingstone
Executive Managing Director
Property Management
Global
Tampa, FL 33607
As executive managing director, Andrew Livingstone leads the Greystar® Property Management Services business, which includes overseeing the operation of the company’s owned and managed portfolios in the United States and abroad. He also oversees the Greystar support services team, which provides support to our real estate operations and other business units. As a member of the company’s executive committee, Andrew has played a prominent role in establishing our long-term strategic direction, and is helping position the company as a premier real estate services firm and a leader in the multifamily housing industry.
In 2007, Andrew was promoted to the executive committee and led the reorganization of the company’s real estate operations and support services. The multiyear process helped position these teams to support the company’s growth as it became the largest operator of apartment communities in the US. During this time, Andrew played key roles in the company’s growth, leading integration efforts following the acquisition of JPI Property Management Company in 2009, and the Archon and Glacier portfolios in 2010. Andrew subsequently oversaw the integration of Riverstone Residential Group following the 2014 acquisition, which nearly doubled the size of the company’s US presence. Most recently, he led the establishment of Greystar real estate operations in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Mexico to support the company’s growing international portfolio.
Before becoming executive managing director, Andrew held several other leadership positions within Greystar, including executive director and southeast regional partner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Florida, and is a licensed CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Andrew also holds the CAM designation from the National Apartment Association, along with a Florida state real estate license. He is a frequent speaker at industry-related events.
Scott Wise
Executive Managing Director
Development and Construction Services
Global
Houston, TX 77057
Scott Wise is the executive managing director for the Greystar® development and construction group. In this role, he is responsible for the development and construction of all Greystar sponsored projects including site selection, underwriting, due diligence, product design, financing, quality control, construction supervision, asset management, dispositions and strategic planning. Prior to joining Greystar, Scott was a senior managing director for Trammell Crow Residential Gulf Coast division, and a vice president of Summit Commercial Properties, a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Highridge Partners. He holds a bachelor of business administration degree in finance from Texas A&M University, and is a licensed broker of the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Wes Fuller
Executive Managing Director
Investment Management
Global
Charleston, SC 29401 Send Email 843.579.9400
As executive managing director for Greystar®, Wes is responsible for the company’s European business, as well as for the Greystar Investment Management business line, which focuses on investment in rental housing in the US, Europe and Latin America through a series of investment vehicles with institutional clients. Wes is also a member of the Greystar executive committee, the governing body of the company. He holds an MBA in real estate finance from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, as well as a bachelor of science in biology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Wes is a member of the Pension Real Estate Association, the National Multifamily Housing Association, the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, and the Urban Land Institute’s Multifamily Blue Council.