SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — March 28, 2025 — MC Companies, a leading multifamily investment, development, construction and management company, is proud to announce the addition of Jim Cowan to its corporate team as director of capital markets. With more than 30 years of real estate investment experience, Cowan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to MC Companies as it pursues an ambitious multifamily growth trajectory through acquisitions of existing operating properties and ground-up development.
He will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to raise capital from potential investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, private equity firms and individual investors. He will also play a key role in creating and managing fundraising campaigns, marketing materials and presentations to secure investor commitments while fostering and maintaining strong investor relationships.
Cowan’s career includes 23 years at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he served as a managing director and senior investment manager for North American listed real estate securities. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he held key roles at Capital Trust, a publicly traded real estate finance and investment management company, and Tower Realty Trust, where he played an instrumental role in taking the company public.
He holds a master’s degree in real estate from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Villanova University. He is also a business fellow for the DiLella Center for Real Estate at Villanova University and serves as chairman of the Rights of Passage Program Board for Covenant House New Jersey, which provides transitional housing and services to homeless youth.
“At MC Companies, we are committed to bringing on top-tier talent who align with our vision for growth and innovation,” said Charlie Koznick, chief investment officer. “Jim’s extensive background in investment strategy and risk management makes him an invaluable asset to our team. We are thrilled to have him on board as we continue to expand and enhance our portfolio.”
Cowan echoed the excitement about joining the team, stating, “I am honored to join MC Companies at such a pivotal time in its growth. The company’s commitment to excellence and its focus on creating value for stakeholders resonate deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the company’s success and working alongside such a talented team.”
About MC Companies
MC Companies is a real estate investment, development, construction and management company specializing in multifamily properties. Since 2001, MC Companies has executed on approximately $3.8 billion in multifamily assets. It currently owns and operates 7,000 residential units across 28 properties in the major metropolitan markets of Arizona, Texas and Nevada, and has an additional 1,260 units in development. The company operates under a mission: “Sharing the Good Life” with investors, residents, employees and community members. Through its Sharing the Good Life Foundation, MC Companies has supported more than 500 charities with employee-requested grants.
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