McWhinney Real Estate Appoints Experienced Investment Leader to Oversee Acquisition Strategy and Portfolio Growth
McWhinney, a Colorado-based real estate investor and developer in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use assets, announced that Tim Slater has joined the company as managing director of acquisitions. In this role, Slater will lead McWhinney’s strategy for identifying, evaluating and securing new investment opportunities in the Mountain West Region of CO, UT, TX, AZ, NV, ID and MT across diverse product types.
“Tim has a strong track record of sourcing and executing complex real estate investments that aligns well with McWhinney’s long-term growth strategy,” said Bill Grubbs, chief investment officer. “His institutional experience and thoughtful approach to acquisitions make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team.”
Slater brings extensive and varied real estate experience to his new role with a strong foundation in acquisitions, asset management and capital markets. He has overseen investments across multifamily, industrial, office, and development projects nationwide, delivering results in competitive and evolving markets. In his new role, he will collaborate closely with McWhinney’s development and finance teams to support the company’s expanding portfolio and forward-looking investment strategy.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the McWhinney team and contributing to the continued expansion of the company’s high-performing investment portfolio,” said Slater. “The opportunity to collaborate with a talented team and make a lasting impact is what drew me to this firm, and I’m looking forward to helping drive the next phase of growth.”
Before joining McWhinney, Slater served as senior vice president at Amstar Group, where he led and managed more than $450 million in real estate transactions covering key U.S. markets, including Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix. He also held acquisition roles at LaSalle Investment Management, where he closed over $1.9 billion in transactions. His professional background includes additional experience in investment banking and asset management. Slater holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Real Estate, and Finance from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
KTGY Appoints New Members to Board of Directors, and Celebrates Recent Promotions
KTGY, an award-winning design firm focused on architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design, announced the appointment of three new board members, including one in Denver.
Nathan Sciarra, AIA, NCARB, based in the firm’s Denver office, is responsible for co-managing the day-to-day operations of the office while delivering the highest quality developments to communities and clients. As a registered architect in over 15 states, he currently leads and oversees the design team for multifamily residential and mixed-use developments across the Rocky Mountain Region. Nathan works hand-in-hand with a talented team of planners, designers and project managers in developing successful communities that meet clients’ design, market and financial goals.
Building off the appointment of Bill Ramsey in 2024, the Board of Directors will expand with the addition of three principals: Jessica Musick, Nathan Sciarra and Alan Scales. Each of these principals has served over 20 years with the firm and will add their diverse expertise and perspective to the board in pursuit of the firm’s strategic growth goals.
“Jessica, Nathan and Alan have been instrumental in the expansion of their studios. I am excited to be part of the robust conversations ahead, fueled by their added strategic thinking and business acumen,” said Jill Williams, AIA, managing principal, chairman of the board.
As a top ranked design firm, KTGY’s diverse service offerings and local expertise, combined with its commitment to generation-to-generation leadership, continue to propel the firm’s growth, rising 21 spots to rank #4 on Building Design & Construction’s List of the Top 200 Multifamily Architecture Firms.
“We are excited to see Jessica, Nathan and Alan rise within the firm,” said CEO Tricia Esser. “Their dedication to our clients and firm growth along with their passion for innovation will create a resilient, educated and strong board of directors as the firm continues its mission of bringing innovative design to all people and places.”
