We are proud to announce our continued commitment to planned growth and fostering talent internally with two new hires and the promotion of three dedicated team members. We are strengthening our foundation for innovation and excellence with the following advancements:
- Nathan Shooks was promoted to Director of Development, Harvard FirstStreet;
- Cayley Wade was promoted to Senior Development Manager, Harvard Communities;
- Branden Lamb was promoted to Senior Financial Analyst, Harvard Investments;
- Janeen Hermanson was hired as Division Controller, Harvard Communities;
- Riley Bayze was hired as Financial Analyst, Harvard Investments.
Nathan takes on an expanded role leading new development and capital markets for the growing Harvard FirstStreet build-to-rent division.
Cayley takes on expanded responsibilities as lead for existing Harvard Communities projects and new opportunities.
Branden takes on expanded role in financial modeling and forecasting, cash flow management, ERP system reporting, and will assist finance on the growing build-to-rent division.
Janeen joins us from national homebuilder Taylor Morrison, where she served as division assistant controller. In her new role she oversees accounting operations for Harvard Communities. She works closely with the internal development/finance teams, tax, and audit partners.
Riley joins Harvard Investments from investment firm Vanguard. His duties now include financial reporting, managing project cashflows, underwriting for new deals, and assisting in general financial operations. A Tucson native, Riley earned a finance degree from the University of Arizona in 2022.
