DXD utilizes proprietary data to evaluate development opportunities across the United States. Our team searches for the highest supply/demand imbalances in markets that have high barriers to new development.
Our Talent
We have assembled the most talented group of self storage professionals in the United States. With our unprecedented access to industry data and extensive industry expertise, we are the best team to manage your investment and deliver unparalleled returns.
As Development Associate, Billy leverages DXD's proprietary technology to identify and analyze investment opportunities. He began his career in self storage at The William Warren Group where he worked as a Market Research Analyst before transitioning into a Deal Lead role, spearheading site selection and entitlement efforts throughout South Florida. Billy holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Financial Applications from Southern Methodist University.
JT leads DXD’s market research, providing comprehensive analyses to inform the investment committee's decision-making process. Leveraging DXD’s data tools, he identifies macro trends and pinpoints markets with investment potential. Beyond DXD, JT serves as the Committee Chair for NAIOP, New Mexico’s Developing Leaders, and sits on UNM’s Young Alumni Board. Additionally, he promotes animal welfare on Animal Protection New Mexico's Ambassador Committee. A dedicated alumnus of The University of New Mexico, JT graduated with Cum Laude honors and was a punter for the Lobo football team.
Rod leads a group of in-house project managers in addition to managing DXD’s general contractors, designers, subcontractors, and vendors through the construction process through facility deliveries. With a strong emphasis on excellence, integrity, relationship building, and service, Rod’s leadership is key to our success in performing on budget and on time. He began his career in construction more than 38 years ago and pivoted to specialize in self storage in 2004. He has overseen the construction of 91 storage projects representing over three million square feet. Rod sold a family general contracting business, Lockard Inc., along with the sister company, Lo-Cal, a design build firm, to Warfel Construction in 2000. Over the past twenty years, he has led construction and business development for SAA Architects, Investment Real Estate Construction, and most recently, at Storage Construction, owned by PFG Capital.
Scott manages the process from the end of entitlement to the beginning of construction. His primary focus is final permitting and liaising with the general contractor, development manager, and Director of Construction to prepare DXD projects to begin on time. Scott is a professional engineer licensed in Rhode Island and New York, and has been involved in construction and pre-construction work since 2005. Most recently, he was a Project Executive for Gilbane Building Company in New York City and a Senior Project Manager for Tishman Construction Corporation, also in New York City. Scott holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures) from the Polytechnic Institute of NYU and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
As Project Manager of Preconstruction, Adam guides projects from development to construction. He is responsible for contracting architects, consultants, and general contractors. Prior to his time at DXD, Adam worked as a Project Engineer at Gilbane Building Company in New York City. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Middlebury College.
Matthew assists the construction team from start-up to closeout of projects. He works with the Construction Managers in all pre-construction and design efforts to ensure projects are completed in a timely and costly manner. Prior to DXD, Matthew worked as a Senior CAD Designer and uses these skills to assist in site development plans. Matthew is also a decorated Combat Veteran of Afghanistan. He holds an associate degree in Specialized Technology and has over 10 years of construction/design experience.
Brandon works closely with the construction team and manages projects once they are out of the preconstruction phase. He is responsible for leading DXD’s builders and design teams through job completion to finish on time and within budget. Prior to his time at DXD, Brandon worked as a Project Manager for Hobbs Incorporated throughout the tri-state area. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware.
As Project Assistant and Office Manager, Amy primarily supports the Construction team. She has 11 years of administrative experience with C-level executives in the construction and building industry. Prior to joining DXD Capital, Amy worked as a Field Office Administrator for a three-year Pennsylvania Turnpike expansion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Amy is passionate about construction, safety, and implementing processes that promote jobs run smoothly, efficiently and with the highest level of integrity.
Kafilat oversees the team that underwrites DXD Capital’s investments and ensures that every investment adequately compensates investors. Her team is also responsible for analyzing and monitoring operational facilities. Additionally, they track and report on fund performance. Kafilat brings over 15 years of experience developing tools and applications that help companies collect, analyze, and visualize data, enabling risk-efficient decision making. She is a certified Financial Risk Manager and has helped fund managers such as Titan Development and ARM Investment Managers underwrite and track the performance of over $250 million in fund assets. Kafilat holds a master’s degree in Management Sciences and Finance from the University of Southampton in England and a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Igbinedion University in Nigeria.
As an Investment Analyst, Kevin is responsible for underwriting acquisition and development investments, as well as building out reporting and analytics processes. Kevin began his career as an intern with CBRE’s Self Storage Advisory Group and later joined one of the self storage REITs, National Storage Affiliate, as an Acquisitions Specialist. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and Development from the University of California San Diego.
As graphic design associate, Jefferson manages visual and graphic representation of DXD Capital across all marketing mediums. He has over twenty years in retail marketing and business management experience. He excels at customer relations, process development & execution and content development. He studied Journalism and Theater Performance at Eastern New Mexico University and Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.