Scott Lewis

Scott Lewis is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Investment Group, LLC (SIG). As the CEO, Scott is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and ensuring it aligns with SIG’s mission to Improve Lives Through Real Estate. Prior to Spartan, Scott held positions as a regional sales manager for a biotech firm, various positions in strategic and project management for the federal government culminating at the GS 15 level, and was on active duty in the US Army as an Infantry Officer.

In addition to Spartan, Scott is active in the US Army Reserves and an Iraqi Freedom combat Vet.

Scott graduated from Michigan State University with degrees in Chemistry and Marketing, from Catholic University with an MS in Management, and from Georgetown University with a Certificate in Project Management.

Ryan Gibson

Ryan Gibson is the President, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of SIG. He has organized over $200M of private equity for Spartan’s projects. Ryan has experience managing the development of SIGs projects in challenging markets.

For SIG, Ryan is responsible for investor relations and capital raises for projects. Ryan is also a highly experienced commercial airline pilot. Ryan graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor’s degree in Business, with concentrations in Marketing, Management, and Advertising.

Ben Lapidus

Ben Lapidus is a partner and the Chief Financial Officer for Spartan Investment Group LLC, where he has applied his finance and business development skills to acquire the company’s current portfolio, build the corporate finance backbone for the firm, and organize hundreds of millions of debt capital. Ben is also the founder and host of the national Best Ever Real Estate Investing Conference and managing partner of Indigo Ownerships LLC where he sponsored 40+ SF & MF real estate transactions. 

Before Spartan, Ben founded and sold a multi-million dollar study abroad company and worked with several start-ups through IPO or acquisition.  He graduated from Rutgers University with dual degrees in Finance and Economics where he founded the Rutgers Entrepreneurial Society.

Aaron Saunders

Aaron Saunders is the President of Spartan Construction Management. He brings over 15 years of construction leadership experience including roles as a Sr. Project Engineer, Project Sponsor, and Director of Operations.  Aaron has managed concurrent projects ranging from 1M to 25M and has managed over 150M worth of projects during his career. He has a strong knowledge of project planning/scheduling, contract management, engineering oversite, subcontract management and has been a part of building multiple construction teams over his career. In addition to Spartan, Aaron oversees a real estate portfolio including single-family rentals, residential development, and multifamily limited partnerships.  

Whitney Hamm

Whitney Hamm is the Director of People for Spartan Investment Group and is responsible for making sure the people operations systems run smoothly and provide a good experience for the team. She is dedicated to supporting SIG and all team members in pursuit of our mission, vision, values, and cultural goals. Prior to joining SIG Whitney spent six years in startup environments, most recently working for a residential real estate investment firm in Denver to build out the people operations systems and teams for the holding company.  

Whitney brings 11 years’ experience in People Operations roles with an MSc in Business Management (Focus in Human Resources) from Bournemouth University, UK.

Chad Schneider

Chad Schneider is the Controller for Spartan Investment Group.  He brings over 30 years of accounting experience and leadership to Spartan.  Chad executes Spartan’s strategies related to generally accepted accounting practices, ensures that controls are in place to safeguard the assets, and provides financial information for Spartan and its investors.   Prior to Spartan, Chad began his career in Public Accounting and went on to serve as CFO and Controller for various companies in Hospitality, Construction, Private Equity, and Manufacturing.

Chad graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a focus in Auditing and Finance.

Kevin Holst

Kevin Holst is the Chief Legal Officer for Spartan Investment Group. He brings over 20 years of leadership and real estate development experience across multiple commercial real estate verticals. Kevin handles all legal, governmental, and risk matters in order to serve as the guardian of Spartan’s overall operations. He also has successfully scaled and developed teams in growth-orientated companies while designing and establishing legal and operational process improvements to boost company efficiency and results. While serving for several years with Vail Resorts’ legal department, he held legal responsibility over employee housing, lodging, land use, real estate development, and all real estate aspects of ski resort acquisition.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the Saint Olaf College in Minnesota, and he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Kevin has completed 12 marathons and is a cyclist, runner, and master swimmer.

Ed Osborne

Ed Osborne joins Spartan as Vice President – Investments.  Ed brings over 20 years of commercial construction and development experience.  His extensive background in business development and ability to work through complicated deals complements Spartan well.

Ed lives and works in Seattle, Washington where he enjoys all the outdoor opportunities the Pacific North West offers.

Tyler Burke

Tyler Burke is the Senior Vice President-Acquisitions for Spartan Investment Group, focusing primarily on new property acquisitions and business development. Prior to Spartan, Tyler was an Associate at Baceline Investments LLC, a Denver-based private equity real estate investment firm. In this role, he was responsible for $63,000,000 of acquisitions in under three years. Tyler is a Denver native, where he attended Colorado State University majoring in Economics.

Gerrit Van Maanen

As Vice President of Development for Spartan Investment Group, Gerrit brings his skills in project management, financial analysis, and residential construction to oversee Spartan’s development and capital improvement initiatives. Prior to this role he worked as a Financial Analyst for IBM.

Gerrit graduated from The University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Finance.

Thomas Eddy

Thomas Eddy is the Vice President of Capital Markets for Spartan Investment Group. He brings over 14 years of experience in the finance industry. Prior to joining the team at Spartan, Thomas worked in Private Wealth and Commercial Banking.

Thomas graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business, with concentrations in Marketing and Finance.

Jack Mutty

As Vice President of Operations for Spartan Construction Management, Jack brings his experience as a general contractor and owner’s representative in commercial construction to oversee Spartan’s capital improvement, expansion, and new construction projects.  Jack has managed construction projects ranging from $20M to $100M in multiple asset classes including multi-family, office, data, and mixed-use development.  Prior to Spartan, Jack supported the U.S. Antarctic Program where he oversaw multiple construction projects at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

Jack Graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Maren Furlong

Maren Furlong is a Property Accountant for Spartan Investment Group. Maren has about eight years of accounting experience focused on property accounting, corporate accounting, and auditing.  

Maren graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Auditing.

Lauren Brychell

Lauren Brychell is part of the Investor Relations team at Spartan Investment Group, LLC. In this role, Lauren brings her skills in marketing and project management to assist the team with investor facing collateral, communications, capital raise projects, and investor education.

Lauren graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Entrepreneurship.

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Danika Anderson

Danika Anderson is the Director of Customer Experience at Spartan Investment Group. Danika executes Spartan’s strategies related to property management operations by directing the team members on the assigned portfolio of properties, and by implementing the policies, procedures and practices that enable each facility to meet and exceed budgeted financial goals and achieve operational excellence.

Before joining Spartan in February 2020, Danika was a Property Manager for Greystar where she managed multi-family communities in the Denver metro area.

Danika graduated from The University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism-advertising and public relations.

David Welsh

David Welsh is the VP of Operations for Freeup Storage, responsible for enhancing operational excellence, driving performance, property due diligence, execution of capital improvements, and creating the greatest customer experience across the FreeUp Storage portfolio.

Before joining Spartan David spent the last 10 years in real estate, both commercial and industrial in a variety of operational leadership roles.  He also spent time in construction and retail leadership roles. David received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Ted Greene

Ted Greene is a third-generation Seattleite who married his high school sweetheart. Ted and Melissa have two children attending the same High School where they first met. After graduating from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Finance Ted spent 24 years in the financial services industry as an investment advisor and Fiduciary.

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Zach Gumper

Zach Gumper is the Pre-Construction Manager for Spartan Investment Group. Zach brings his skills to support the SIG team by providing conceptual/detailed construction estimates that include subcontractor and engineering packages that will initiate future capital improvements. Once properties are under contract, Zach supports the rest of the Spartan Construction Management team with initial execution of developments.

Prior to working in the construction industry, Zach graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Tristan Cottarel

Tristan Cottarel is the Finance Analyst at Spartan Investment Group. Tristan brings his experience with financial analysis and market research to assist the Finance, Acquisitions, and Business Intelligence teams with market feasibility studies, property due diligence, as well as financial planning and analysis. 

Tristan graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate Finance and an emphasis in Real Property Development.

Danielle Tricarico

Danielle Tricarico is the Operations Specialist for Spartan Investment Group.  For 13 years, she worked in the Real Estate Investments Department for a public pension plan and prior to that as a paralegal in the student loan industry.  Danielle has earned an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a Finance concentration.

Nelson Payne

Nelson Payne is the new Acquisitions Associate for Spartan Investment Group, focusing primarily on new property acquisitions and business development. Prior to Spartan, Nelson was a Residential Real Estate Broker for Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty, and on the Acquisitions teams for Cortland, a multifamily investor/developer, and Prime Group Holdings, the largest private owner-operator of self-storage in the country. He has helped to close over $175 Million in acquisitions over his career.  

In his free time, Nelson enjoys spending time with his wife, Charlotte, and son, Charlie. They enjoy fly fishing, golfing, and skiing in the great Colorado outdoors. 

Alex Dick

Alex Dick is the Construction Specialist for Spartan Investment Group, focusing on supporting the acquisition of new properties, assisting with the due diligence process, overseeing initial improvements on newly acquired properties, and reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs. He has 10+ years professional experience in financial sales, business development, and relationship management. Alex graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Organization and Innovation Management.  

Max Salomon

Max Salomon is the Business Intelligence Analyst at Spartan Investment Group. Max brings his experience with data governance and advanced analytics to assist with the leveraging and creation of data infrastructure to support research efforts for acquisitions and operations teams.

Max graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with dual majors in Information Analytics and Finance.

JP Nolette

JP Nolette is the newest member of the acquisitions team at Spartan. As the Acquisitions Associate, his primary responsibilities include assisting senior level management with the acquisitions of new properties and advancing business development. In 2021, JP graduated from the University of Colorado – Boulder with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in Real Estate Finance and Marketing.

 As a Colorado Springs native, JP is all things Colorado. He enjoys skiing, golfing, hiking, and going to Colorado sporting events.

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Mike Scott

Mike Scott is the Operations Analyst at Spartan Investment Group’s Golden office. Mike brings his experience with data analysis across various industries to provide recommendations that maximize the operational performance of the Spartan portfolio. Before Spartan, Mike worked as a data support specialist in the recruitment marketing space, as well as an analyst within the Real Estate services industry. Mike graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in Finance and Marketing.

Carrie Koebel

Carrie Koebel joined Spartan Investment Group in 2019 supporting the team in various roles before settling into her current position as a Property Accountant.  Carrie graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.  She brings with her more than 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, management, and sales with international corporations and family-owned businesses.  Carrie has owned and managed rental properties in Washington, DC, and Breckenridge, CO since 2013.

Ara Sprague

Ara Sprague is the Entitlements Manager for Spartan Investment Group. She brings over 18 years of sustainable development experience including leadership roles in construction and design management. Skilled in bringing projects to successful fruition, Ara has extensive experience in design, cost estimating, construction administrations, and facility operations. As a tenacious self-starter with a mind for strategy, a dedication to excellence, and a passion for making the world a better place, Ara drives expansion projects requiring re-zoning and leads negotiations with jurisdictional authorities in our various markets.

Ara graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, concentration in Sustainable Development.

Kenny Rodrigues

Kenny Rodrigues is a Construction Specialist for Spartan Investment Group. Kenny focuses on initial improvements and due diligence of newly acquired assets while bringing to the team strong project management and implementation. He has over 10 years of commercial development experience with mixed-use projects in urban markets ranging from $5M to $75M. Prior to Spartan, Kenny worked at a family office overseeing the buildout of a private real estate portfolio in Northern CA. 

Kenny graduated from California State University-Chico with a B.A. in Communication Studies.

Roy Hanson

Roy Hanson is a Business Development Representative on the Investor Relations team for Spartan Investment Group. Roy comes from a background in Product Development and Sales. With 10 years of experience developing and selling products and offerings, he uses his skills to help new investors navigate Spartan’s investment opportunities. In addition, he helps the Investor Relations team develop processes and implement new tools to better engage with interested investors.

As a Seattle native, Roy graduated from the University of Washington studying Political Economies and Sales & Management. He enjoys spending his free time traveling and exploring, whether it is abroad or in his city, he is always looking to see and eat something new.

Brandi Proper

Brandi Proper is part of the Capital Markets team at Spartan Investment Group, LLC.  In this role, Brandi brings years of experience in the investment industry, focusing primarily on performance, analysis, and client reporting.

Brandi graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.

Anna Kelly

Anna Kelly is the Office Manager and works in Accounts Payable at Spartan Investment Group’s Golden office. She comes from the aviation industry with several years of hospitality experience.

Anna graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with a Computer Science BS.

Kelly Williams

Kelly Williams is the Marketing Manager for Spartan Investment Group, based in the Golden, CO office. Kelly has 7+ years of marketing experience and previously worked in the commercial real estate, real estate investment, and property management industries.

Kelly is originally from Chicago and graduated from Winona State University with a BA in Mass Communications Advertising. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, hanging out with friends, and playing with her dog Churro.

April Day

April Day is the People and Talent Specialist for Spartan Investment Group. Prior to SIG, April worked in Human Resources for a commercial real state company in St. Louis, Missouri, for almost 4 years. She currently assists the People Manager with recruiting, onboarding, cultural alignment, and all things People related.

April attended Colorado State University Global and earned her BS in Human Resource Management with a specialization in Organizational Leadership, in April of 2020. She then went on to earn her SHRM-CP certification in July of 2021. She is excited to continue her career growth with SIG and help the company achieve its goals!

Angie Decembre

With over 10 years of Property Management and Hospitality experience, Angie Decembre is the Regional Training Manager for Spartan Investment Group. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida.

Angie is a training and development professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, and curriculum design. Additionally, her innovative nature and customer service focus drives her to look for new and better processes to enhance company, client, and tenant interactions. When she isn’t working, you’ll find Angie reading on the beach, playing violin, or going on long hikes with her amazing husband and Giant Schnauzer.

Dmitri Fabro

Dmitri Fabro is a property accountant for Spartan Investment Group and comes from the financial services industry.

Dmitri is originally from Belize and graduated with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Colorado Christian University. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and basketball, any outdoor activities, hanging with friends, and reading a good book.

Alison Click

Alison is the People Specialist for Spartan Investment Group. Prior to SIG, Alison worked in the event industry for 7 before she became a recruiter and onboarding specialist for J.M. Smucker Co.

Alison is originally from Austin and graduated from the University of Texas with a BS in Communication Studies with a specialization in Human Relations in August of 2013. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, snowboarding, traveling and spending time with her two dogs – Nellie and Kai.

Josh Zinto

Josh Zinto is a Property Accountant for Spartan Investment Group and comes with a public accounting background.

Josh is from Simi Valley, CA, and graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 2021 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Ethics, Law, and Justice, along with an Accounting Concentration. In his free time, Josh enjoys snowboarding, watching his favorite sports teams win, and exploring new food options in Colorado. A fun fact about Josh is that the first run he went down at Breckenridge was a black!

Lindsay Gross

Lindsay is the Marketing Manager for FreeUp Storage. With over 11 years of marketing experience, she brings her passion for real estate and marketing to the Spartan Investment Group team. Lindsay oversees all the marketing functions for FreeUp Storage, including strategy, brand management, digital marketing, promotion, and PR.

Lindsay graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Real Estate. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing pool, traveling, and cooking.  

Steven Jeffers

As the Western Regional Manager, Steven oversees operations for the FreeUp Storage brand for Spartan Investment Group. Steven brings 10 years of self-storage operational experience.  Prior to Spartan, Steven worked for a multi-division real estate development firm in Greensboro, NC. Steven is from Clemson, South Carolina, and enjoys cheering on the Clemson Tigers. Steven has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management and Communications from Indiana University.

Jason Sanders

Jason Sanders is an Accounts payable Specialist for Spartan Investment group. Jason switched from a public health-focused career to accounting in 2019. He graduated from Indiana University in 2018 with a degree in Public Health and is pursuing an MBA.