MEET THE TEAM
First and foremost, we are client focused. You will always have direct access to our dedicated team of real estate professionals.
Meet MANAGING PARTNER, Brett Forman
Brett Forman has 30+ years of experience.
Brett founded Forman Capital, LLC in 2004 and, in 2016, Forman Capital entered into a partnership with a Canadian asset management firm. Brett was previously a Principal at Sylvan Ventures, LP (a joint venture between Apollo Advisors and Sylvan Learning Systems), a $350 million venture capital firm.
Brett spent five years in the retail business as President & COO of FEI, Inc. and County Seat Stores, where he concentrated on real estate and retail transactions when he worked in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions at Bear Stearns & Co.
Brett graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s, Wharton School with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in economics and a concentration in real estate finance. Brett served as Chairman on the Foundation Board of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach, Florida.
Meet PARTNER, BEN JACOBSON
Ben Jacobson has 10+ years of experience.
Prior to co-founding Forman Capital, Ben was a Managing Director at the JV between Forman Capital and a Canadian asset management firm. Ben was responsible for the origination, underwriting and closing of real estate debt and equity investments.
Earlier in his career, Ben was an Associate at Cohen Financial (A Guggenheim Partners Affiliate) where he was responsible for the underwriting, financial analysis, credit analysis, and due diligence on debt and equity transactions. During his time with the company, Ben worked on over $2.3 billion worth of real estate transactions across all asset classes with specialization in multifamily, condominiums and mixed-use projects. Previously, Ben was an associate at Pebb Finance, involved in the underwriting, sourcing and closing of over $700 million of commercial real estate transactions in various phases.
Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and finance, Magna Cum Laude, from Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts.
Meet The Forman Capital Team
SCOTT MEHLMAN, partner, cHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Scott Mehlman brings more than 15 years of real estate finance, acquisitions, and asset management experience to Forman Capital. As the firm’s Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Scott is trusted with executing the firm’s overall investment strategy and overseeing all company investments.
Prior to joining Forman Capital, Scott was a Vice President of Origination for the JV between Forman Capital and a Canadian asset management firm, where he was responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing nearly $1 billion in financing throughout the capital stack.
Throughout his career he has acquired, managed and/or divested more than 10,000 residential units.
Scott earned his degree from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill.
HELLOIS SCHEERES, partner, cHIEF RISK OFFICER
Prior to joining Forman Capital, Hellois was a Director of Asset Management for the JV between Forman Capital and a Canadian asset management firm. She brings extensive experience in development and construction of commercial real estate from inception to delivery. As the firm’s Chief Risk Officer, Hellois is responsible for the overall management and monitoring of all assets under construction as well as operational assets.
Hellois was a senior consultant and Director in her field for over 20-years, with leading development services and construction management consulting firms in South Florida and Europe.
Hellois earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Economy and Project Management at the University of Pretoria, South Africa as well as a MSc in Facilities/Asset Management at Herriot Watt University, Edenborough. Hellois is a Professional Member of the Royal Society of Chartered Surveyors.
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Ty Regnier
VICE PRESIDENT, ORIGINATIONS & UNDERWRITING
Ty Regnier brings over twelve years of real estate experience in institutional banking, private equity, and asset management to Forman Capital. Prior to joining Forman Capital, Ty worked as a Senior Associate of Asset Management for the joint venture between Forman Capital and a Canadian asset management firm. Previously, Ty served as the Chief Capital Officer for a family office investing in multifamily, where he focused on capital raising initiatives and new investment underwriting. Ty spent eight years at KeyBank, primarily in the Institutional Real Estate platform, providing corporate and asset-level financing for REITs and private equity funds.
Ty graduated from Kansas State University with Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Finance and Accounting.
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EVAN BLAIR
ASSOCIATE, ASSET MANAGEMENT
Prior to joining Forman Capital, Evan was an Associate Asset Manager at the JV between Forman Capital and a Canadian asset management firm. Evan was responsible for managing various loans consisting of commercial and residential real estate development, value-add investments, and residential land development.
Evan holds an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, with a focus in Finance and Entrepreneurship, and a BS from Florida State University.
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LUKE READY
ANALYST
Luke is part of the Origination team, where he plays a role in the analysis, due diligence, and execution functions for the structuring of new loans. Prior to joining Forman Capital, Luke was an analyst for the JV between Forman Capital and a Canadian asset management firm.
Luke received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan where he was a member of the Men’s Wrestling Team.