Greysteel, a leading national commercial real estate investment services firm, announced today the expansion of its Carolinas multifamily investment team under the leadership of John Neal Manning who joined Greysteel this month as Managing Director.
John Neal Manning, an industry veteran with extensive experience in multifamily disposition, acquisition, and redevelopment opportunities, will guide an exceptionally talented team to further strengthen Greysteel’s market position in this dynamic region.
John Neal Manning brings a robust background in the commercial real estate sector. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President – Multifamily Investments at Foundry Commercial, where he focused on delivering tailored solutions to clients in the multifamily space. Prior to that, he held leadership roles for over nine years at Colliers International, serving as Vice President – Multifamily Advisory and previously as an Associate for their East Region Multifamily Advisory Team.
Joining Manning is Jimmy Poole, who brings a proven track record in multifamily investment sales from previous roles at Medalist Capital and CBRE. Poole is recognized for his expertise in leveraging micro-analytics to maximize client value and has advised on high-profile multifamily transactions across the market. Together, Manning and Poole bring fresh leadership and expertise that will augment Greysteel’s formidable team of seasoned professionals, including Britt Gillespie and Hayden Davis.
Britt Gillespie, a Director specializing in multifamily investment sales, operates with a deep focus on the South Carolina market, while Hayden Davis, also a Director, shares this specialization with a focus on orchestrating multifamily property sales throughout the Carolinas. With a robust background in financial modeling, underwriting analysis, and deal execution, they expertly support private, middle-market, and institutional clients in achieving their investment objectives.
“The Carolinas multifamily market holds tremendous potential, and this exceptional team ensures we have a distinct advantage in growing our market share within one of the most dynamic regions in the industry,” said Lacey Willard, Executive Vice President at Greysteel. “Under John’s leadership, and with the combined expertise of Britt, Hayden, and Jimmy, we are well-positioned to deliver outstanding results and reaffirm our commitment to client success in this important market.”
“I am excited to lead Greysteel’s Carolinas team and to partner with such accomplished team of investment sales professionals, as well as with Greysteel’s debt and structed finance experts,” said Manning. “Our collective expertise and shared commitment to delivering exceptional service and results will ensure we provide unmatched solutions for our clients while driving Greysteel’s continued growth and success in this vibrant region.”
