Forum Investment Group Hires Former DWS Portfolio Manager as Chief Investment Officer
Forum Investment Group, a Denver-based real estate investment and asset management firm, announced that industry veteran James Miller has joined the company as chief investment officer.
“Jay is a well-respected and recognized real estate professional with a keen financial mind and we believe a great track record of investing success across real estate cycles,” said Darren Fisk, Forum Investment Group’s chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to have him join our team as we continue our evolution as a fully integrated developer, investor, lender and fund sponsor.”
According to Forum, Miller will be a member of the firm’s executive leadership team and will drive the company’s continued growth targeting multifamily equity and debt opportunities across the U.S. He will oversee the real estate investment team, chair the firm’s investment committees, and participate in capital raising efforts for Forum Investment Group, as needed.
“Forum has the ability to invest across the capital stack, and we expect Jay’s expert investment counsel to further our focus and growth in the multifamily space,” said Michael Bell, president of Forum Investment Group. “His institutional knowledge and multi-disciplinary experience will be invaluable to Forum as we continue on our rapid growth trajectory.”
Miller’s career spans 30 years and includes roles with Orrick, an international law firm, and with JLL, where he managed transactions and investments for some of the real estate firm’s largest domestic corporate solutions accounts.
Most recently, he spent 16 years with DWS Group, a global asset management firm. Miller was co-lead portfolio manager for the DWS flagship open-ended investment fund and was the lead portfolio manager for the firm’s value-add investment fund.
“Every investment cycle brings opportunity, but you have to know where to look and how to execute to find success,” Miller said. “Forum has built what I believe to be an impressive track record of investments and I look forward to working with their adept, nimble team to continue to unlock long-term value in the multifamily space.”
Miller received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He is a member of the executive board of the Real Estate and Construction Council for the City of Hope.
Since 2007, Forum has invested in over 15,400 multifamily units worth more than $2.4B1 in total capitalization; originated over $493 million of structured finance investments in multifamily across the U.S; and built a debt platform with more than $72 million gross AUM and $58 million net AUM.
Forum Investment Group specializes in multifamily acquisitions, developments, real estate debt, and structured finance solutions for owners, operators, and developers across the U.S. According to the company, since 2007 it has invested in approximately 15,400 multifamily units worth more than $2.4 billion in total capitalization and built a debt platform with more than $72 million in assets under management.
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