Bio
Mr. Shumaker serves as a Senior Vice President of Merion Realty Partners and is responsible for the acquisition, asset management and disposition of multifamily properties. Prior to the creation of Merion Realty Partners in 2011, Mr. Shumaker served as Vice President for CMS Companies in a similar capacity. While at CMS, he was the fund manager for the firm’s multifamily investment business since 2001. Mr. Shumaker was instrumental in creating the firm’s direct acquisition platform and participated in or directly sourced and managed the acquisition of 35 apartment properties throughout the United States. During his time at CMS, Mr. Shumaker also oversaw the disposition of more than 20 properties and managed the firm’s multifamily asset management division.
Mr. Shumaker was involved with the creation of Merion Residential, and continues to work closely with the management company’s various professionals to ensure the goals of the property owner are achieved. Prior to his tenure at CMS, Mr. Shumaker developed extensive experience in multifamily operations serving in various managerial roles with a publicly traded REIT, quasi-institutional regional firms and private owners. Jeff graduated in 1993 from St. Joseph’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
Areas of Interest
- Deal Type
- Acquisition, Development, Ground Lease, Loan Purchase, Opportunity Zone, Partner Buyout, Pre-Development, Recapitalization, Refinance, Rehabilitation