ATLANTA, GA - Brook Farm Group, an Atlanta-based national multifamily development company, announced that it has hired Matt Cotton as Vice President of Land Acquisition, based in the company's Atlanta office.
Cotton’s experience spans real estate development, land acquisition and site selection for real estate industry firms across the Southeast. He will oversee implementing the Brook Farm Group’s acquisition strategy and efforts to identify and secure new land sites for multifamily development in the Southeast.
"Matt has a proven track record of success in land acquisition and is a great fit for our growing team," said Eric Hade, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer for Brook Farm Group. "He will be instrumental in working with brokers, developers and landowners to identify and secure land to continue our expansion in key Southeast growth markets.”
Most recently, Matt served as the Director of Site Selection for the Southeast Region of Trilogy Residences in Alpharetta, GA. In that role he managed acquisition, planning, and zoning budgets for sites across the region. He was also responsible for the acquisition team in the Southeast, collaborating with investment and underwriting teams, and supervising a pipeline of 3,500 build-for-rent land sites. He previously was the firm’s Land Acquisition Manager. During his tenure with Trilogy, Matt managed more than $150 million in land and build-to-rent assets.
Prior to that, Matt was the Real Estate Development Manager for Circle K in Charlotte, N.C., overseeing site selection, due diligence, investment approvals, permitting, property closings and construction completions. He previously was a Real Estate Analyst for Circle K.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Lynchburg.
About Brook Farm Group: Brook Farm Group is a boutique multifamily investment and development firm focused on cultivating capital and creating vibrant communities in dynamic markets throughout the Sunbelt and Mountain states. The firm focuses on markets with strong business climates that support long-term job creation and dynamic housing opportunities. Founders Peter DiCorpo and Eric Hade leverage a combined 50+ years of experience in multi-family development, acquisitions, joint ventures, investment and asset management across more than 40,000 units and $10 billion of real estate. The firm is based in Atlanta and is backed by private capital sources that are committed to supporting a vision for creating long-term value for investment partners and long-term appeal for residents. See www.brookfarmgrp.com for more information.