Ivan Barratt is a 25-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, Ivan Barratt has raised nearly $500 million in equity, acquired over 9,000 units, and had over $1.73 Billion in transaction volume. His company, The BAM Companies, has grown to a best-in-class, seven-time Inc5000, private equity, and management firm with numerous cultural awards. Today, Ivan focuses his time on equity finance, acquisitions, and company strategy. Ivan is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), a former board member 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 $2.1 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, Bishop Simon Brute Seminary, Indiana Apartment Association, Saint Meinrad Graduate School of Theology and is a Marian University Board of Trustee. He formerly served on the Board of the San Damiano Scholarship Program, SON Foundation and St. John’s Indy.

Jim has over 35 years of experience in real estate accounting and finance. Prior to joining The BAM Companies, Jim held CFO positions at three prominent Chicago firms: Miglin-Beitler, Pearlmark Real Estate Partners, and Home Partners of America. His experience at these firms encompassed over $5b of gross investments, $600m of equity raised, and $1.4b of debt financing. Jim was actively involved in deal structuring as a member of the investment committees.

In 2016, Jim co-founded North Wells Capital, an investment and development firm backed by a Chicago-based family office. Jim’s experience spans private equity, institutionally backed startups, and family offices. He has a proven track record in capital markets, deal sourcing, strategy, and finance.

As CFO for The BAM Companies, Jim oversees financial strategy and planning, accounting and reporting, tax and audit management, and strategic partnerships. Jim holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is an inactive CPA.

As the Chief Operating Officer for The BAM Companies, Emilee is primarily responsible for aligning business goals with operational capabilities to drive growth and ensure seamless execution of key initiatives. Emilee has been instrumental in optimizing resources, championing employee programs, and fostering a culture of collaboration that supports the company’s long-term vision.

Emilee brings over 15 years of experience across a variety of fields that have given her a deep understanding of the intersection between people and processes. At The BAM Companies, she oversees HR, internal operations, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring that the organization remains agile and well-positioned for ongoing success. Emilee has been involved in capital transactions totaling over $2b.

Emilee holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana and an MBA from Butler University. Before joining The BAM Companies in 2015, Emilee worked in banking and commercial real estate. Emilee lives in Zionsville with her husband and four children and enjoys traveling, live music, and being a theater mom.

Greg serves as Chief Business Officer and General Counsel for The BAM Companies, where he sits at the intersection of strategic growth and institutional oversight. As a key member of the executive leadership team, Greg orchestrates the firm’s most complex initiatives, including strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and the full lifecycle of real estate investment—from acquisition and financing to final disposition.

Beyond deal-making, Greg leads the company’s legal and risk management infrastructure. He ensures that The BAM Companies’ multi-departmental operations, insurance programs, and equity portfolios are not only compliant but structurally optimized for long-term scale. His dual-lens approach allows him to navigate the legal complexities of the industry while actively driving the firm’s overarching strategic vision.

As Vice President of Asset Management at The BAM Companies, Ryan is responsible for the oversight and analysis of the company’s portfolio and asset-level performance. He also plays a major role in the firm’s acquisition, disposition, and financing strategies and execution.

Ryan has been with The BAM Companies since 2014 and possesses a diverse background in multifamily property and asset management. During the early, formative years of the firm, he oversaw the portfolio of scattered sites and also assisted with acquisitions and dispositions. Ryan's diverse expertise allows him to drive value at The BAM Companies by uncovering efficiencies that optimize performance and maximize investor returns. Over the duration of his career, Ryan has amassed over $1 billion in transaction value between acquisitions, dispositions, and refinances.

Ryan is a proud graduate of Indiana University. In addition to leading Asset Management, he currently serves as the co-chair for The BAM Companies Industry Engagement Committee and is on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Apartment Association.

Laura Wood is the Vice President of Property Operations at BAM Management, bringing more than 21 years of multifamily experience to the organization. Her career began in accounting, followed by 11 years as an accounts manager before joining BAM in 2016. Since then, she has advanced through key leadership roles, including Property Manager, District Manager, and Regional Property Manager.

As VP, Laura oversees operational strategy, portfolio performance, team development, and acquisition integration across BAM’s growing footprint. She is known for her financial acumen, people‑first leadership style, and commitment to operational excellence.

With over 20 years of experience in property management, Ashley joined The BAM Companies in December 2023 as Vice President of Property Management. She began her career in 2004 after graduating from Ball State University with a degree in Residential Property Management. Beginning as a leasing consultant, Ashley steadily advanced through various roles, building a track record of leading strong teams, driving successful renovation projects, and bringing rebrands to fruition.

As VP of Property Management, Ashley demonstrates her strong leadership qualities by effectively managing and empowering her team of Regional Property Managers. Her strategic vision and hands-on approach ensure that BAM Management's initiatives are not only streamlined but also executed with precision and excellence.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and enjoying live music.

Danny Stahl currently serves as BAM Management’s Vice President of Maintenance. 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.

Tony Clark is a Regional Maintenance Coordinator for BAM Management. He is a veteran of the maintenance field with 35 years of experience.

You can find Tony at numerous properties in his portfolio as he travels to different locations each day. Tony trains Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians with hands-on training along with sharing his knowledge of the business. He also delegates work from property to property through the Sightplan software which includes resident work requests and make-ready units. Tony also works with vendors and contractors for scheduling, communicates with residents, and performs quarterly property inspections to keep the properties at BAM Management standards. His main goal is to help keep his portfolio operating at an efficient and productive level.

Tony believes that if he works hard and plays hard, he will win, which is one of the The BAM Companies core values. He enjoys finishing each day feeling accomplished.

Troy Boley brings over 32 years of apartment maintenance and construction experience to the BAM Management team.

He began his career in the apartment maintenance industry in Champaign, Illinois, working with multisite apartments and student housing. Spending most of his time learning and gaining knowledge, Troy quickly became proficient in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance. Troy started with BAM Management as a Maintenance Supervisor in 2019 and has been promoted to Regional Maintenance Coordinator. Troy oversees the day-to-day maintenance operations of several properties within the BAM Management portfolio. He assists Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians with their daily routines in order to achieve their highest goals. Troy is also responsible for quarterly inspections, delegating residential work orders, make-ready units, projects, and vendor relationships to help keep the properties of BAM Management running efficiently.

BAM Management has four core values, one of which is “ work hard, play hard, win.” Troy believes this is an important value and strives to achieve this daily to keep his work and home life in balance.

Warren Jones brings five years of multifamily property management experience to the BAM Management team.

Warren Jones served five years as an Infantry Sergeant on active duty in the Army as a combat veteran. While finishing his associates degree in business at Indiana Wesleyan University, he ventured into multifamily property management as a part-time leasing assistant. Jones quickly excelled and was promoted to a property manager. He has honed and developed his managerial skill set in multifamily property management over the last two years with BAM Management as a manager over a multi-million dollar asset.

As a District Manager for BAM Management, Jones is responsible for managing the Iowa portfolio for The BAM Companies. Responsibilities include budgeting and oversight of the asset’s finances as well as auditing, leading, budgeting, strategizing, and consulting with each property manager in the portfolio.

Destini Bailey is a District Manager for BAM Management. She started her career in multifamily assets in 2004 as a housekeeper. After years of hard work and learning the ins and outs of the business, she worked her way up to Assistant Manager and then finally to Property Manager.

Desitini specializes in lease up and renovations. In her career with BAM Management, she began in 2020 as the Property Manager at Carmel Woods. After that, she was promoted to Multi-Site Manager and now has her current role as a District Manager.

When she’s not at work, Destini enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Jayce Everling brings his human resources degree, SHRM-CP human resources certification, his Masters of Business Administration, passion for people, and experiences from various industries to the BAM Companies team.

After receiving his Bachelor’s of Business from the Kelley School of Business Honors Program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, he began his career at the BAM Companies in July 2020. During his work experience prior to coming to BAM, he was able to cultivate a variety of experiences in retail, higher education, operations, and team leadership. In May 2023, he graduated with his MBA and holds a SHRM-CP certification as of December 2021.

As Human Resources Manager, Jayce is responsible for the hiring, development, training, compensation, and workplace culture of the BAM Companies's impressive roster of talent. Responsibilities include sourcing individuals to join the BAMFAM, working with employee groups in an effort to implement new policies and procedures, creating meaningful opportunities for teams, and anything else that involves employment. Since joining the company, he has continued to grow and was promoted in May 2023 as the Director of Operations, which now includes oversight of administration and information technology as well.