I’ve spent the better part of my life immersed in commercial real estate – as a student, analyst, executive, entrepreneur and elected official. I have personally owned, managed and leased commercial buildings. I’ve even redeveloped a few. But my specialty is property tax advisory. For two decades my focus has been creating value for owners, developers and investors of commercial real estate by reducing, forecasting and managing property taxes – saving my clients hundreds of millions of dollars in the process.

I have worked at numerous local, regional and global property tax firms, leading highly successful consulting and advisory teams. I’ve written dozens of white papers, articles and studies on innovative state and local tax strategies. All of that passion for and experience in commercial real estate and property tax is engrained and visible in everything we do at Cavalry.

Outside of the real estate world, I enjoy life with my wife, 3 daughters and our cattle dog mutt, Ronnie. We raise backyard chickens, rock climb, and play a lot of lacrosse. We take pride in raising our kids as early entrepreneurs: they have a small but growing baking business in town and even sell an occasional free-range egg or two from their chickens, Twinkle and Cotton Candy. Don’t worry – I handle their taxes.

I served as an elected member of the Falls Church City Council and currently serve on the Falls Church City Economic Development Authority. I have also held numerous positions on a variety of boards and commissions, including the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as other regional elected bodies like the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Birmingham-Southern College with a Distinction in Leadership Studies and hold an MBA with a specialization in Real Estate and Urban Development from the Kogod School of Business at American University.

I have more than two decades of experience providing real estate consulting and advisory services, covering all aspects of commercial real estate across the country. My clients have included real estate developers and investors, financial institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies.

I began my real estate career at Delta Associates, starting as an associate and ultimately becoming president of the firm. Delta offered consulting, research and advisory services for all property types throughout the United States, including market feasibility, highest and best use, market entry strategies, asset performance enhancement, market due diligence, white papers on special topics, RFP negotiation, valuation analysis, and litigation support.

I am active in my community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Southwest DC Community Center in addition to other volunteer work. I have also previously served on a variety of boards including the Washington DC Economic Partnership, the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, and the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council. In addition, I am a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE), a member of the National Association of Realtors, and a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Spanish from American University. Outside of work I enjoy spending quality time with my partner and our miniature schnauzer Sebastian. We love to travel and play in social sports leagues, including cornhole and shuffleboard. I like to work out, cook, do yard work, and take Sebastian on long walks around the waterfront neighborhoods of Washington, D.C.

I have spent the last twenty years developing a wealth of expertise as a commercial real estate professional. Serving as both a consultant and an attorney, I focus on property tax strategy, commercial real estate valuation, property tax appeals, and pre-development and pre-acquisition tax forecasting in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

Before my time in real estate and law, I served our country as a United States Marine. There, I honed my leadership skills, rising to the rank of Sergeant. While serving I received commendations for “personal initiative, unsurpassed dedication and steadfast commitment to excellence.” I try to embody these tenets and the core values of the Marines (Honor, Courage, and Commitment) in everything I do.

One interesting fact about me is that in addition to my legal career I spent ten years as a sports agent. I was a certified NFL contract advisor, negotiating contracts and navigating the intricacies of professional football as well as baseball.

I currently reside in Bethesda, Md., with my wife, Angel, and two children, Max and Mia. In between managing commercial real estate and fighting the good fight for property tax justice, I moonlight as the chauffeur to my kids’ tennis practices and other activities.

My educational background includes a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Towson University, where I was a college athlete and four-year member of the football team.

I have been advising businesses and non-profit organizations in the D.C. area for the past 13 years. I am the founding partner of Halm Jenkins PLLC, and am thrilled to be serving as Counsel for Cavalry. I have experience in a broad range of legal matters, including business litigation, commercial real estate, negotiation and drafting agreements, and M&A deals. I mostly enjoy working as a strategic advisor, and look forward to working closely with Cavalry on day-to-day operational needs and strategic long-term planning.

Prior to forming Halm Jenkins, I chaired the Business Practice Group of my previous firm and oversaw the firm’s pro bono activities. I was also Associate General Counsel for a trade association in Alexandria, Va., and began my practice as a business litigator for a large D.C.-based firm.

I graduated from the George Mason University School of Law, where I was the Associate Executive Editor of the George Mason University Law Review. Prior to law school, I received my undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and spent four years on the Cross Country and Track teams.

I currently live in Falls Church City with my husband, our four kids, and our ancient Chocolate Lab. I love to hike and travel, and you’ll often find me running on the W&OD trail or hiking in a National Park with all four kids in tow. I am active in our community, and currently serve as the Vice President of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

I thrive on positivity and I’ve always liked creating a positive and memorable experience for those I encounter. I’ve carried that with me through my college summers as a counselor for Montgomery County Recreation, for my families and coworkers, and through community volunteer work. I look forward to doing the same as I begin my career journey with Cavalry.

I graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I had the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs in both Ecuador and Spain. During my undergraduate years, I was involved in various clubs and projects, having also run on the Track and Field/Cross Country team.

I interned my senior year with the Coalition on Human Needs, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C., where I collected and monitored data for the Census, Child Tax Credit, and U.S. public education systems.

I love running on trails and training for races in the DMV area. I also enjoy cycling, traveling, and visiting new cafes and restaurants. I’m always willing to take a strong recommendation (points for great seafood).

Since my first summer job at age 16 as a Secretarial Assistant at the Department of Energy, I have had a passion for helping and supporting people and organizations achieve their goals. My career has allowed me to work in various industries, organizations, and government functions across the United States from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles.

At Cavalry Real Estate Advisors, I have come full circle and am able to use all of my experience to support the organization and our clients. I enjoy the opportunity to wear several hats in a single day and truly love supporting our team in providing unmatched client service. I like to say loving what you do is great, but knowing what you do has helped someone else is even greater.

I received my Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Education from Liberty University. Since then, I have learned that you don’t have to be in a classroom to be an educator. In everything you do, there is an opportunity to teach and to learn – and by using that in my professional and personal life means life for me never gets old or boring.