Ivan Barratt is a 20 year veteran of the real estate industry and currently serves as founder and CEO of The BAM Companies. Ivan is a multifamily owner, fund manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, he has raised nearly $700M in equity and acquired well over 5,900 units. He has also grown the BAM Companies to a three-time Inc 5000 Best in Series private equity and management firm. Today, Ivan focuses his time on equity finance, acquisitions, and company strategy.

Ivan is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization, Entrepreneurs Organization, and the National Multi-Housing Council. Ivan serves on the Executive Board of the Indiana Apartment Association and is a member of The Penrod Society, a not-for-profit arts organization.

He enjoys public speaking and has been on countless podcasts discussing real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Ivan lives in Carmel, IN with his wife and three children.

Adam Ehret directs acquisitions, debt financing, and asset management for BAM's principal activities. With 20+ years of real estate experience and over $1 billion in transaction volume, Adam identifies value-oriented, institutional-quality real estate investment opportunities.

Since 2015, Adam has led the BAM Companies to become an operations-focused firm that delivers proven performance through calculated risk management, forward-thinking strategy, and maximized returns. Prior to partnering with Ivan Barratt, Adam worked as a multifamily investment broker for Cushman & Wakefield.

An active member of his community, Adam currently serves on the Board of the Indianapolis Legatus Chapter, and is the Chair of St. John's "Preserving our Heritage, Inspiring Hope" Capital Campaign. He formerly served on the Board of the San Damiano Scholarship Program (Marian University), and the SON Foundation.

As the Chief of Staff for The BAM Companies, Emilee is primarily responsible for driving strategic initiatives throughout the organization and overseeing cross-functional groups to ensure teams are regularly working in alignment with The BAM Companies’ mission and vision.
A highly trusted executive, Emilee serves as an extension of The BAM Companies’ CEO & COO, representing their interests to both internal and external stakeholders.

Emilee brings 12 years of business expertise in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources & Operations, a variety of experience that has given her a holistic perspective of our organization. She currently retains oversight of these departments at BAM and has been involved in the execution of both acquisitions and disposition transactions totaling over $500M.

Emilee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from USI and an MBA from Butler University. Prior to joining The BAM Companies in 2015, Emilee worked in banking and commercial real estate.

Catherine Azar brings over 16 years of multifamily property management experience to the BAM Management team. 

After receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, she began a career in Property Management in Denver, focusing on multi-site management and project acquisitions. Catherine has spent the last 5 years developing and expanding her professional skill set with managerial responsibility for more than 6,000 units around the Midwest. <br><br>

As Vice President of Property Management, Catherine is responsible for the oversight of the BAM Companies's current portfolio. Responsibilities include budgeting, cash-flow analysis, revenue management, contracts and negotiation, acquisitions, and special projects. <br><br>

Catherine holds the ARM professional designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management and recently achieved the prestigious CAPS Certification from the National Apartment Association, which is an impressive industry accomplishment. Catherine worked for the Gene B. Glick Company before becoming an invaluable member of BAM’s team.

Jerry Hyatt currently serves as the BAM Companies's Vice President of Maintenance and Construction. Jerry oversees and manages the daily operations of the maintenance department, vendors, and contractors. He brings over 20 years of single-family, multifamily, and commercial maintenance and construction experience.

Jerry is actively involved in the Indiana Apartment Association and has instructed courses for the Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) program/designation. He has overseen a portfolio of 29 properties and over 2,400 units, with a mix of multifamily homes and commercial space. He specializes in electrical, HVAC, and renovations. Jerry is committed to delivering a solid product and complete customer service.

Ryan Thie’s responsibilities include the oversight and analysis of the BAM Companies portfolio’s performance and assisting in acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.

Ryan has been a member of the BAM Fam since 2014. He possesses a diverse background in property and asset management. During the early, formative years of Barratt Asset Management, Ryan oversaw the portfolio of scattered sites and assisted with acquisitions, due diligence, and dispositions. <br><br>

Ryan’s unique, well-rounded skill set, and experience helps add value to the BAM Companies through identifying key opportunities and efficiencies to help optimize revenue and expenses. This ultimately maximize returns for our investors.<br><br>

Ryan holds a Bachelor's of Science in Management from Indiana University Bloomington and currently serves as a Co-Chair on the BAM Companies' Philanthropy Committee.

Laura Wood brings over 16 years of multifamily property management experience to the BAM Management team.
After studying accounting, she began a career in Property Management as an accounts manager for an organization out of Bloomington, Indiana. She worked in that capacity for 11 years before taking interest in the resident-facing end of the business. Shortly thereafter, she joined the BAM Management team as a Property Manager in 2016. She has since been promoted to a District Manager to Regional Manager and now as Director of Property Management.

Danny Stahl currently serves as BAM Management’s Regional Maintenance Supervisor. With over 20 years of experience, Danny helps oversee the day-to-day operations of BAM Management's maintenance department throughout the entire portfolio. Tracking timeliness of work orders and make-readies in an effort to maximize resident satisfaction. He also oversees special projects and plays a role in renovations.

Danny has been involved in the Indiana Apartment Association by serving on the Education Committee and instructing courses for the CAMT program. He has taught several other classes including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances. He has worked with several not-for-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity and specializes in HVAC and Plumbing.