Team

Wes leads all aspects of Abacus Capital’s investment activities. In this capacity, his responsibilities include overall investment strategy formation, capital raising, acquisition sourcing, transaction structuring, business plan implementation, ongoing asset oversight and portfolio management.

Recognized as one of Charlotte’s 40 under 40 rising business leaders, Wes’ unique perspective on identifying compelling risk-adjusted real estate investment opportunities has been cultivated over 17 years and >$3.5B of transactions as a large cap private equity investor, a bulge bracket real estate investment banker and most recently as a principal at one of the most active real estate private equity operating groups in the Southeastern US. Through these diverse yet complementary experiences, Wes has acquired/developed, administered and harvested investments as both an LP and GP in many of the 25 largest markets in the country and nearly every major product type including office, industrial, multifamily, retail, self storage and MHC assets.

Wes graduated with distinction from Washington & Lee University and earned an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Brick has primary leadership over all aspects of the execution of Abacus Capital’s investment activities. In this capacity, his responsibilities include overall investment strategy formation, acquisition execution, transaction structuring, business plan implementation, ongoing asset oversight and portfolio management. In addition, Brick leads the firm’s capital raising and investor relations initiatives.

Brick’s expertise in the spatial markets complements the firm’s differentiated perspective on the real estate capital markets to provide clients with a comprehensive approach to managing risk and driving outperformance in the firm’s investment activities.

Brick graduated from UNC and as a licensed Broker-in-Charge leads the brokerage efforts of Abacus’ sister company. Brick is also very active in the local community having coached for 10+ years at Myers Park Trinity Little League and as well as currently serving as the Chairman of the Parents Council at First Presbyterian Church.

Mason has primary leadership over Abacus Capital’s multifamily and development activities. In this capacity, Mason’s responsibilities include underwriting, sourcing, financing, ongoing asset oversight and execution of existing investments as well as new sourcing new opportunities.

Prior to joining Abacus Capital, Mason held leadership roles with several leading national multifamily development and investment firms.

Mason graduated from Wofford College and earned an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Mason is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and serves as a youth basketball coach.

Will joined Abacus Capital in 2021 and is responsible for deal sourcing, acquisitions and development, and asset management for the firm’s commercial portfolio.

Before joining Abacus, Will worked on Eastdil Secured’s Debt Placement team, where he assisted in the marketing and placement of more than $4.5 billion in commercial real estate loans to institutional partners across all real estate classes. Prior to Eastdil Secured, Will started his career in Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Capital Markets group, where he was responsible for the underwriting and securitization of commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Will has a bachelor's degree in Finance and Real Estate from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and earned an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.

John Grantham joined Abacus Capital in 2022 as a Vice President, where he focuses on the execution of all aspects of Abacus Capital’s development and investment activities including underwriting, due diligence, development oversight and coordination and business plan implementation.

Before joining Abacus, John worked for Elmington Capital, a Nashville-based real estate investment and development firm, for 8 years where he oversaw commercial acquisitions and asset management. John’s experience includes the acquisition and development of over 30 properties across the Southeast including 1.5MM square feet of commercial space and 4,500 multifamily units. In addition, John was responsible for asset management functions including the execution of investment strategies, lender relations, investor reporting and dispositions.

John graduated from Wofford College with a BA in Finance and Accounting.

Amber is responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the firm.  In this capacity, she has primary leadership over property and corporate accounting, cash management and investor reporting.

Amber previously owned and operated a retail franchise for 10 years and was a Vice President at Banc of America Securities where she led a trading and sales management reporting team.

Amber graduated from the University of Dayton.  She has served as Treasurer for a Parent- Teacher Organization and a local Girl Scout troop and also coached recreational soccer for 5 years.

Catherine joined Abacus Capital in 2022 as their Office Manager. She oversees all facets of administrative support and operations to ensure the office functions smoothly. Catherine is the point of contact for guests visiting the office as well as third-party vendors working alongside Abacus Capital. Also, Catherine assists in the company’s marketing efforts to promote services and increase brand awareness.

Before joining the team, Catherine spent 5+ years in property management as a Leasing and Marketing Manager. There, she developed, coordinated, and implemented strategic marketing plans to maximize property occupancy and rental rates.

Catherine graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Marketing.