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The Management Team comprises a diverse group of individuals with expertise in asset management, investment analysis, real estate, and business-related transactions.
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The President of The Placement Companies is a connector, investor, capital raiser, sales leader, and public speaker. Having bought his first rental property at the age of 19, James has been involved in the industry for nearly two decades. His diverse experience in real estate includes acquisitions, rehab, renovation, and flip projects. James also owned a service company that served some of the largest Single-Family Rental REITs and Multifamily managers across the country. James was instrumental in the growth of the organization which saw a nearly $50 Million dollar growth in annual revenue. While serving as an owner and an Executive VP he led the opening of 13 locations in 8 states across the US. He has raised over $150 million for real estate ventures. James is passionate about helping families, individuals, and businesses grow their wealth through passive income. With a particular love for Investment Funds and Multifamily apartment complexes, James is on a mission to help people retire the way they’ve always imagined.
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As a Managing Partner of The Placement Companies, Lex is a key member of the Investment Team. She oversees the back office, compliance, investment management, and real estate acquisitions operations. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Lex has held progressively senior roles, including Director of Business Intelligence and Chief Operations Officer. She has worked in the construction industry, multifamily real estate, and as Director of Business Intelligence for a national construction company specializing in the SFR and Multifamily space. Lex streamlines The Placement Funds business processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Her technical knowledge, and proficiency in administration, analytic process development, customer service, and compliance have been integral in the day-to-day growth and operations of The Placement Companies. She is committed to helping investors make smarter investments, put their hard-earned money to work, and tap into the benefits of investing in real estate and business opportunities.
board of advisors
The Placement companies and their funds have an advisory board comprising several experienced professionals, including legal, financial, both Single Family and Multifamily real estate investment, real estate development, executive leadership coaching, marketing, and accounting experts. The board collectively has nearly a billion dollars of assets under management at any given time. They provide valuable insights and guidance on various investment and financial trends in the industry for the benefit of the business. We, at the placement companies, feel extremely fortunate to be surrounded by such brilliant minds. While none of our advisory board members can be held liable for any actions of the placement companies, we are grateful to learn from their expertise and experience.
Tyler Deveraux
Tyler Deveraux is a sought-after international speaker, 9-figure Co-Founder & CEO of MF Capital Partners and Multi-Family Mindset, an education company providing investors with guidance to acquire properties, and co-host of The Multi-Family Mindset Podcast.
In 2022 alone, Tyler distributed $50+M to investors and had an impact mentoring select individuals who collectively own over half a billion in assets. Independently, Tyler controls over 3,700+ apartment units, throughout 6 states, with values north of $400 million. Tyler has built a significant following on social media, with over 125,000 users learning from and engaging with his content both personally and through the Multi-Family Mindset. The educational opportunities offered by MFM don’t stop there - He has hosted over 650 in-person events since the start of MFM in 2020, teaching hundreds of thousands of investing students the ways of multifamily purchasing.
With over a decade of experience in the speaking circuit, Tyler has shared the stage with some of the most widely regarded speakers in the personal growth and entrepreneurship space such as Ed Mylett, Inky Johnson, Eric Thomas, and Emily Ford. Tyler speaks on topics such as leadership, sales, mindset, and finding and achieving family balance while being a high-performing professional.
With a heart to serve and a passion for people, Tyler’s mission is to help others develop personally and professionally while creating a legacy they can be proud of. Tyler believes that if you can attack your doubts and take ownership of your life’s circumstances, you can ultimately elevate yourself and be a blessing in the lives of all those you come in contact with.
Amanda williams
Amanda is one of the best-kept secrets of the business being an accomplished entrepreneur who has built and expanded several multimillion-dollar companies. With a successful background in running a design company that generated over $30 million in sales and overseeing the renovation of more than 150 homes, Amanda has honed her expertise in manufacturing and design. Her exceptional skills enable her to cater to a wide range of clients, from individuals to prestigious businesses like the Phoenix Suns Arena. Beyond her professional achievements, Amanda actively engages with her community and church, and she is a devoted mother to four beautiful children.
BRANDON CRAIG
Brandon is an insightful thought leader, masterful coach, successful entrepreneur, board of directors member, and an effective leader creator. He actively runs a leadership coaching firm where many of his clients call him their “secret weapon” and consider him to be their most trusted partner in their personal and professional lives.
For more than a decade, Brandon has partnered with some of the world’s most successful leaders and their teams. His passion for helping people create meaningful relationships and powerful ways of being—plus helping their organizations maximize performance—is at the heart of his work at Ontocore. His clientele consists of extremely accomplished CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs around the world. Brandon is a committed husband to his wife and a devoted father to their five children. When he’s not working, you can find him riding motocross tracks across California and beyond."
Luke Vennard
Luke has been active in Financial Services since 2004 and has worked in areas including insurance, premium financing, business planning, legacy and tax planning, portfolio creation and management, private placement offerings, venture capital, growth equity, and private equity as well as many other diverse investment fields.
Operating as an Investment Advisor Representative under the fiduciary standard Luke has enjoyed creating comprehensive and unbiased financial plans for families, Individuals, and businesses leveraging his broad and valuable understanding of the ever-evolving financial landscape. Luke is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and has been recognized nationally for his success by some of the largest companies in the world.
Married to his high school sweetheart and a father of 4 children, family is a priority. When not working Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and children, volunteering in his community, and traveling. He is also an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys many other wholesome recreational activities.
