Overview
Andrew is a Senior Analyst for the IAG and Capital Markets platform at Foundry, focusing on valuation and financial analysis for all asset types. Before joining Foundry, he served as an Investment Analyst/Senior Analyst at OakPoint Real Estate in Nashville, TN. During his tenure at OakPoint, he specialized in underwriting and sourcing multifamily and office acquisition and development opportunities, as well as asset management of over 800 multifamily units and 500,000 square feet of office space.
In his free time, he enjoys running, cycling, and spending time with his wife, Hays.
Education and Affiliations
- B.S., Clemson University, Finance, Minor in Accounting
Community Involvement
- ULI
- YoungLife (previous involvement)
Experience
Beth is a 30+ year real estate veteran focused on serving clients and supporting the firm and her colleagues in the capital markets sector. Her practice is centered around investment sales, debt structuring, and equity raising, but her most valuable attribute is her ability to creatively and strategically resolve deal challenges. Having spent more than 20 years on the equity side of the business, she understands the ownership mentality and is willing to go the extra mile to insure best in class execution for her clients. Beth has experience in all asset classes, risk profiles, and geographic locations and has transacted more than $20B during her career.
Before joining Foundry, Beth spent 12 years in the Dallas office of Cushman & Wakefield as a key leader on the capital markets team. Prior to her time in a brokerage role, she was worked for Goldman Sachs (Archon Group) for 13 years where she was responsible for three real estate business directives as well as held seats on investment committee and operating committee.
Beth is an outdoor enthusiast always looking for a new adventure and an opportunity to explore or enjoy the outdoors.
Education and Affiliations
- Louisiana Tech University
- DCEO Power Broker
- Dallas Top 500
- Dallas Business Journal Top Women in Business
- Globe Street Women of Influence Award
- Connect CRE Women in Real Estate Award
- Real Estate Forum Women in Real Estate
- 2023 Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deal
- 2023 D CEO Best Commercial Property Sale
Community Involvement
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- ULI IOPC Red Product Council
- The Real Estate Council (TREC)
- Dallas International Women’s Forum (IWF)
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) – National President, Dallas President
Experience
Rick leads Foundry’s Investment Advisory Group (IAG), which handles investment sales and capital markets advisory services for investors, institutions, and corporate clients on a nationwide basis. During his 25+ year career in commercial real estate, Rick has negotiated more than $2 billion in commercial transactions on behalf of his clients.
Prior to joining Foundry, Rick was a founding partner at OakPoint Real Estate, advising clients in investment sales, real estate finance, deal structuring, corporate services, lease negotiations, and site selection. Prior to OakPoint, Rick served as managing director for ProVenture Commercial Real Estate for eleven years, after serving a seven-year tenure with Trammell Crow Company where he finished as area director for Middle Tennessee.
In between successful disposition and acquisition deals, this Texas A&M and Vandy grad enjoys traveling with his wife and five sons across the country as well as abroad.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas A&M University
- MBA with an emphasis in Finance from Vanderbilt University
Community Involvement
- Licensed Real Estate Broker | Tennessee
- NAIOP | Nashville Member and Past Board President
- Search Ministries | Local Leadership Board Member
- Former Adjunct Professor of Real Estate Finance | Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
Awards
- Nashville Emerging Leaders Judge, 2017 and 2018 Awards
- Nashville Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Power Leader | 2012, 2016
- Nashville Business Journal Heavy Hitters in Commercial Real Estate | 2013
- CoStar Power Broker | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Nashville Post Commercial Real Estate Top 50 | 2013
- Top 40 National Brokers for Trammell Crow Company | 2000
Experience
Lucas serves as an Associate for the Investment Advisory Group (IAG) in Nashville, TN. He provides valuation expertise and financial analysis across all asset classes including industrial, office, medical, retail, and land.
Prior to joining Foundry, Lucas served as a Manager of Investments at Montecito Medical Real Estate, where he was responsible for underwriting and acquiring over $700M in medical office building opportunities. Responsibilities included cash flow forecasting, capital budgeting, and managing relationships with capital partners.
When he’s not in the office, Lucas enjoys traveling, skiing, or reading in one of Nashville’s many cafés.
Education & Accreditations
- BBA, Belmont University, Economics
- Licensed Affiliate Broker, State of Tennessee
Experience
Ally serves as the Vice President for the Investment Advisory Group in Nashville, TN. She is responsible for overseeing all acquisition and disposition assignments across all product types, from a property’s initial launch to market through final deal execution. Ally provides comprehensive market evaluations and effective sales strategies for private capital and institutional clients both locally and regionally. She has experience across all aspects of brokerage including industrial, office, retail, site selection, and land development.
Prior to Foundry Commercial, Ally launched her brokerage career at OakPoint Real Estate as a commercial real estate advisor focusing on tenant representation for office and retail, as well as corporate services. Before joining the commercial real estate industry, Ally implemented a sales strategy for executive offsites and innovation workshops at the creative agency redpepper in Nashville. Prior to Nashville Ally spent several years in NYC, working at private work collective NeueHouse as Senior Manager of Brand Experience, and at Condé Nast with Architectural Digest creating marketing initiatives and custom experiences for advertising partners.
Outside the office, Ally enjoys trying out new Nashville restaurants in her East Nashville neighborhood with her husband John, and serves as Board President for non-profit Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Saint Mary’s College in California
Community Involvement
- Licensed Real Estate Broker | Tennessee
- Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms |Board President
- NAIOP | Nashville Developing Leader Member
- Nashville Young Leaders Council
Experience
Andrew is a Partner in Foundry Commercial’s Investment Advisory Group (IAG), which handles investment sales and capital markets advisory services for investors, institutions, and corporate clients on a nationwide basis. Over the course of his career, Andrew has represented landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in leasing and sales across the United States and internationally. His nineteen years of experience, finance background, and thoughtful, analytical approach to commercial real estate transactions combine to help him achieve superior results for his clients.
Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Andrew managed over 750,000 SF of transactions for his clients during his tenure at OakPoint Real Estate. Before OakPoint, Andrew served as a Director of Dispositions for USI Real Estate, a division of Johnson Controls, in New York City, where he managed sales and subleases of corporate-owned real estate assets for Fortune 500 clients. Previously, Andrew served as Assistant Director, Consulting Services, for Savills Studley in New York City, where he provided strategic consulting and analysis on the negotiation and execution of some of the largest lease transactions handled by the firm.
Outside the office, Andrew is involved in education-related philanthropies, serves on the board of Nashville Classical Charter School, and finds time to travel the world.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Vanderbilt University
- Masters degree in Real Estate Finance from New York University
Community Involvement
- Licensed Real Estate Broker | Tennessee
- Nashville Classical Charter School | Board Member
- Phoenix Club of Nashville | Member
- NAIOP | Nashville Member
- Nashville Young Leaders Council Graduate
- Nashville Transit Citizen Leadership Academy Graduate