THE AMVESTAR TEAM
YOUR PARTNERS IN PRIVATE EQUITY MULTIFAMILY INVESTING
Jeff Klotz
Managing Principal
Jeff Klotz is the Founder and CEO of AmveStar Capital, a vertically integrated private equity platform. Since 1995, AmveStar and its affiliates have completed over 40 ground-up developments, owned/operated 50,000+ multifamily units, and sponsored or co-sponsored over $2 billion in assets. Jeff and his team achieved this with up to 1,100 employees at the firm’s peak.
Jeff holds various real-estate related licenses, including being a registered broker in multiple Southeastern states.
Juan Carlos Aguirre
Managing Principal
Juan Carlos Aguirre is a Managing Partner at AmveStar Capital and is responsible for driving strategic initiatives surrounding capital raising, asset acquisitions, investment management, and investor relations.
In addition, Juan Carlos is the Founder of BR⁴Quaestum Capital, a private equity firm focused on real estate investments in Mexico and the U.S. He has been a serial entrepreneur across several industries and for the past six years been heavily involved with real estate development in Mexico. Through strategic partnerships with developers in Mexico, including COMVIVE and Desarrollos ECO, he participated in the structuring, capital raising, construction and selling of 3,800+ units.
Andrew Hagaman
Principal
Andrew Hagaman is a Vice President at AmveStar Capital. He is primarily responsible for managing lending relationships, structuring capital stacks, and leading the investment process of various acquisitions and development projects.
Previously, Andrew was with CBRE’s Boca Raton based Debt and Structured Finance team. Working across multiple asset classes for institutional and private clients, his primary responsibility was to lead and manage the underwriting and due diligence efforts with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CMBS Lenders, life companies, and national banks. Andrew joined CBRE from his similar role at Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation. Additionally, Andrew worked for Office Depot, Inc., where he managed their daily global cash position exceeding one billion dollars. He also held various roles at The State of Florida.
Kathy Houser
Principal and Chief Financial Officer
Kathy Houser, Chief Financial Officer at AmveStar Capital, oversees fund administration via Juniper Square. Her responsibilities include executive leadership, financial strategy, cash management, portfolio analysis, and risk management. She also manages reporting, financial due diligence, and compliance, ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence. With a strong finance background, she helps optimize operations and support long-term growth.
Kathy is a Certified Professional Accountant and financial management executive with over 30 years of experience in start-ups and high growth organizations.
Christopher Lee
Principal and Chief Legal Officer
Christopher Lee serves as the Chief Legal Officer for AmveStar Capital. Chris brings over 15 years of comprehensive legal experience to the role, overseeing all legal and compliance functions of the company. He provides strategic legal advice to the CEO and executive team in furtherance of expanding the company’s portfolio and optimizing investment returns. Chris also provides guidance on risk management strategies and works with outside counsel when required.
Previously, Chris was a partner in the Jacksonville office of one of America’s largest firms where he primarily represented plaintiffs in complex business disputes, achieving millions of dollars in settlements and trial victories. Prior to that, he was the managing director of one of Delaware’s oldest and most reputable law firms where he was a litigation partner and oversaw firm operations.
Peter Burrus
Principal
Peter Burrus is a Managing Director at AmveStar Capital and is responsible for managing existing and new fund launches, fundraising efforts for the firm’s real estate ventures, and investor relations. Previously, he was a Financial Advisor at Capital Financial Strategies, an independent firm in Jacksonville aligned with Cetera Financial Group that provides business owners and individuals with customized planning, investment, and insurance-related solutions.
Peter has over 30 years of experience he harnesses to help investors access and manage real estate investments sponsored by AmveStar. His experience includes wealth management, commercial real estate, hedge funds, P&C insurance, and executive positions at operating companies.
Nikkolas Hillberg
Vice President of Accounting
Nikkolas “Nik” Hillberg serves as the Vice President of Accounting at AmveStar Capital, bringing over two decades of experience in finance, accounting, and asset management within the commercial real estate industry, including student housing, multifamily, and retail. His responsibilities span across executive leadership, financial strategy / stewardship, cash management, and portfolio-level analysis. Nik also oversees financial due diligence, compliance, and reporting.
His experience includes participating in initial public offerings, capital markets, and economic viability assessments. A military and police veteran from Hollywood, Florida, Nik’s experience is invaluable in managing acquisitions, dispositions, and the financial orchestration of large commercial real estate transactions.
Adam Scrivener
Vice President
Adam serves as a Vice President at AmveStar Capital and is primarily responsible for managing the capital-raising process for funds, programmatic joint ventures, and direct investments in the Southeast.
Before AmveStar Capital, Adam held roles in multifamily real estate, bringing nearly two decades of experience. He worked with a multifamily sponsor-operator, gaining expertise in management, operations, acquisitions, and capital formation. Most recently, as Managing Director at Lloyd Jones Capital, he secured joint venture investments from family offices and institutional firms for Southeast multifamily acquisitions.
With extensive experience across all facets of the multifamily sector, Adam has developed the insight and expertise needed to cultivate long-term strategic relationships.
Tanner Ruskin
Associate
Tanner is an Associate for AmveStar Capital, specializing in private equity investments. With a strong background in real estate analysis and financial modeling, Tanner plays a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities within the firm’s portfolio. Tanner collaborates closely with senior team members to structure transactions and conduct thorough due diligence across a wide range of asset classes with a specialization in multifamily.
Prior to joining AmveStar Capital Tanner attended Florida State University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Finance & Real Estate.
Chase Gibbs
Associate
Chase Gibbs is an Associate for AmveStar Capital. As an Associate, he supports all aspects of financial analysis, including, but not limited to, pro-formas, acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and capital raising. He is involved in transaction execution and deal project management from inception to completion.
Prior to joining AmveStar Capital, Chase held positions with Dubin Clark, a $500M AUM private equity firm, and Drake Star Partners, executing capital raises and M&A transactions for global companies utilizing valuation techniques including DCF, IRR analysis, comparable company analysis, and transaction analysis. Chase is a graduate from the University of Central Florida, summa cum laude, and holds a FINRA SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 securities license.
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