Avesta Appoints Two Senior Level Hires to Investor Relations and Accounting

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesta, a fully integrated owner-operator specializing in multifamily apartment homes, is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its leadership team with two recent hires: Gary Garcia II, Director of Investor Relations and Tara McCoy-Jeffers, Director of Accounting. 

"Gary and Tara are important additions to the Avesta team and will be great stewards of cultivating our investor partnerships through enhanced reporting, service, and communications," said Avesta Partner Rachel Ridley.  "We have an incredible team of talented and enthusiastic teammates dedicated to our mission of building community and improving the lives of our residents.  Gary and Tara's efforts will continue that mission as we acquire additional communities in partnership with our increasing investor base.  As Avesta continues its rapid growth, we are investing in talent to continue providing our investors with superior service."

Garcia is responsible for overseeing all aspects of investor communications and managing corporate-relationships with investors.  He previously served various roles in the financial services industry, most recently advising high-net worth-clients and business owners at Morgan Stanley. Garcia received his bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University, where he also played football for the Crimson.  Garcia has served in several leadership roles across the Tampa Bay community, including serving as past president of the Harvard Alumni Club of Tampa Bay and treasurer for Quantum Leap Farm, a non-profit therapy-based program for children and adults with mental and emotional disabilities.  "I'm thrilled to join the mission of Avesta and lead the service efforts to our investors," says Gary.

Jeffers will be instrumental in all reporting to joint venture partners.  She previously served as director at AIG Global Real Estate in New York City where she oversaw the accounting for a diverse multi-billion dollar portfolio of direct investments and joint ventures.  Her experience covers various global real estate assets, including multifamily, senior housing, residential, industrial, and office buildings.  Jeffers holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Bernard Baruch College. "I'm excited to join a company recognized by Fortune as a Best Workplace. I look forward to utilizing my institutional background to support Avesta's rapid growth of assets under management and capital partnerships," says Tara.

About Avesta

Avesta is a fully integrated real estate investment and management firm that, since 2010, has acquired nearly 14,000 apartment homes throughout Florida, Texas, and Colorado.  Avesta's mission is to give people a home where they can live abundantly and create more community in the world. The vertically-integrated company handles acquisitions, property management, construction management and portfolio management. By striving to be the world's most resident-focused company, Avesta creates lasting value and serves each of its stakeholders: teammates, investors, vendors, communities, and most importantly, its residents.  For two consecutive years, Avesta has been named by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work as a "Best Medium Workplace," ranking in the top 20 nationally.

Contact:

Gary Garcia II

727-674-1497

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SOURCE Avesta