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Dallas, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multi-family housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently named Drew Thompson as Asset Manager for the company. Drew has a passion for the affordable housing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multi-family housing and solar energy development and investment, announced its multi-family housing complex in Melissa, Provision at Melissa, has received a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multi-family housing and solar energy development and investment, announced its multifamily development in Phoenix , El Caro Senior...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 Gardner Capital Announces New Multifamily Development in Dallas has Secured a Funding Commitment from GCRE Impact Fund to Support Solar Energy Installation DALLAS, TX – Gardner...
DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and solar energy development and investment, announced its new Multifamily Development in Tarrant County, Gala at Central Park, has received a funding commitment from the GCRE...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and solar energy development and investment, announced its new Multifamily Development in Plano, Gala at Premier, has received a funding...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](DALLAS) – November 24, 2021 – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm and alternative investment platform specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, is partnering with Kiva through Gardner...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced today that it has secured funding from the GCRE Impact Fund to encourage electric vehicle (EV)...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced today that the GCRE Impact Fund will provide funding to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption at...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](DALLAS) - June 29, 2021 - Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced today that it has secured a funding commitment from the GCRE Impact Fund...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](DALLAS) - June 22, 2021 - Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced today that it has secured a funding commitment from the GCRE Impact Fund...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](DALLAS) - June 14, 2021 - Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced today that it has secured a funding commitment from the GCRE Impact Fund...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](DALLAS) - June 9, 2021 - Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced today that it has completed construction on Tennyson Manor in Enid,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](ST. LOUIS, Mo.) – May 10, 2021 – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and solar energy development and investment, announced today that it has closed the $10.3M refinance of one of Gardner...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently named Josh Mistler as Associate General Counsel for the company....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Helping to meet the growing demand for affordable housing, Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – While renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, according to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, its use in multifamily housing remains low. With its new Alternative Investments...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Creating a new housing project with options for a variety of income levels and interests, Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, Texas – Supporting the growing need for senior housing in the densely populated Dallas-Ft. Worth metro, Gardner Capital has broken ground on Gala at Central Park in Hurst. A family-owned private equity firm specializing in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Commitment includes installation of on-site and community solar systems associated with new construction beginning in 2021 Dallas, Texas – Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, Texas –Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed construction on an affordable senior community, Arbor at...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, Texas – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, is just weeks away from completion on the Reserve at Hickory Commons, a new...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, Texas –Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed a new affordable living complex in Durant, OK. The new Dixon...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, Texas – Supporting the city of Fate, Texas, and senior residents alike, Gardner Capital has begun work on Gala at Fate, a public-private partnership designed to deliver quality senior housing as well as additional long term...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dallas, Texas – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed a brand-new senior living complex in suburban Chicago –...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Meeting the growing need for senior living while also serving the community with an on-site food pantry, Gardner Capital has completed El Caro Senior, a 102-unit senior apartment complex for ages 55 and up in Phoenix....
DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, proudly announced the completion of a 7-building multifamily community in Hurst, TX. With 96 brand-new units,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] LOUIS, MO– Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, has completed a LEED-certified senior housing community in Cincinnati. Combining...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed the Alameda View Apartments, a new affordable housing complex in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed an upscale senior living community in the heart of Sugar Land....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed a $25 million mixed-income multifamily apartment community in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DALLAS, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - Gardner Capital, a Dallas and St. Louis based private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, formally announced that Brad Fisher has...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS, Thursday, February 7, 2019 – Gardner Capital, a St. Louis and Dallas-based private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, announced on Monday the promotion of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GCRE Construction Announces the Completion of Riverview at Calallen in Corpus Christi, Texas Friday, December 21, 2018 ST. LOUIS – GCRE Construction, a Dallas-based full service general contractor specializing in multifamily housing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ST. LOUIS - Gardner Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm specializing in affordable housing and solar development and investment is excited to announce the grand opening of its largest housing project to date - Provision at...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS, Thursday, November 8, 2018 – Gardner Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and solar energy development and investment, announced on Monday Sierra Stream’s hire as the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gardner Capital, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities and MC Power Companies Flip the Switch on 1.27MW Community Solar Farm in Kansas City, Kansas Kansas City, KS (Wednesday, September 27, 2017) – Gardner Capital, MC Power...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS - GCRE Construction, a Dallas-based multifamily housing general contractor wholly-owned by Gardner Capital, formally announced the promotion of Tiffany Hoang to Vice President of Construction - Dallas. Tiffany will be...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS - GCRE Construction, a Dallas-based multifamily housing general contractor, formally announced the hire of Greg Scarcell as VP, Operations – Houston on Monday. In his new position, Greg will manage all aspects of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS – Gardner Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm specializing in affordable housing and solar development and investment, announced Monday the grand opening of its newest housing development Gala at Oak Crest...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS – Gardner Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm specializing in affordable housing and solar development and investment, announced today that it has closed financing and will imminently begin construction on...
[vc_row 0=""][vc_column 0=""][vc_column_text 0=""]June 29, 2018 Gardner Capital Completes El Dorado Springs Solar Farm, Adding to Its Growing Solar Portfolio in Missouri and Nationwide Gardner Capital, Missouri’s largest solar energy developer and owner, is proud to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 11, 2018 Gardner Capital Celebrates the Completion of Independence Power and Light Phase 2 Gardner Capital, a renewable energy and housing focused Private Equity Firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, is pleased to announce the...
[vc_row 0=""][vc_column 0=""][vc_column_text 0=""] Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in affordable housing and solar development, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking on its first multifamily housing development in Cincinnati, Ohio...
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request Tuesday that will allow the construction of new apartment buildings off of Hickory Tree Road near the N.C. Highway 150 intersection. The 7.2 acre parcel of land, located behind the...
The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “state of the city” during the monthly luncheon Thursday. Farmington Mayor Larry Forsythe introduced City Administrator Greg Beavers to those in attendance. Forsythe was serving on the city council in 2000...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gardner Capital Partners with Attention Homes to Develop Supportive Housing Project in Boulder, Colorado Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in affordable housing and solar development, is pleased to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gardner Capital – a family-owned private equity firm, specializing in multifamily housing and solar energy development – announced on Thursday the hire of Ava Goldman as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing development services and...
The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “state of the city” during the monthly luncheon Thursday. Farmington Mayor Larry Forsythe introduced City Administrator Greg Beavers to those in attendance. Forsythe was serving on the city council in 2000...
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request Tuesday that will allow the construction of new apartment buildings off of Hickory Tree Road near the N.C. Highway 150 intersection. The 7.2 acre parcel of land, located behind the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Launching Missouri’s Biggest Solar Project On November 14, Gardner Capital will hold a dedication ceremony to celebrate the launch of its most ambitious solar project to date. Missouri’s largest solar project will bring affordable...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ST. LOUIS, Monday, October 2, 2017 – Gardner Capital promoted Kaeli Kimes to Development Manager, Midwest Region on Friday. Kaeli will oversee all development and due diligence for a portfolio of Gardner Capital’s housing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ST. LOUIS, Friday, September 29, 2017 – Gardner Capital has promoted Wakeel Rahman to Development Manager, Midwest Region. Wakeel will oversee all aspects of project development and due diligence from origination to close for Gardner...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Approximately 75 people in attendance • Mike Williams, S.V.P. was event coordinator and emcee • Keynote Speaker was Lt. Governor Mike Foley • Other speakers included: o State Senator, Lynne Walz o Fremont Mayor, Scott Getzman o...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 –Ronald L. Roberts (“Ron”) joins Gardner Capital as Senior Vice President of Development. Mr. Roberts joins Gardner Capital’s senior leadership team and will initially be responsible for...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 – Kevin Davis has joined Gardner Capital as Manager of Asset Management. Kevin will administer Gardner Capital’s rapidly expanding portfolio of existing housing and solar projects and ensure...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 – Gardner Capital has appointed Corey Grab as Director of Construction Risk Management. Corey will assess and manage construction costs and risks for Gardner Capital’s housing developments....
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 40-unit supportive housing community is a collaboration between Gardner Capital Development, Attention Homes, and the First United Methodist Church of Boulder BOULDER, Colo. (Sept. 27, 2016) — The Colorado Housing and Finance...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 85 one- and two-bedroom low-income apartments will provide affordable housing for seniors WEST DUNDEE, ILLINOIS (Nov. 2, 2015) – Gardner Capital Development of St. Louis, in partnership with the Elgin Housing Authority, has been...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Towne Square Apartments community in Dardenne Prairie provides 4, mixed-income, multi-family residences with 10% of the community serving the disabled Gardner Capital Development and the town of Dardenne Prairie celebrated...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 50 one- two- and three-bedroom low-income units will provide affordable housing for families TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 6, 2015) – Gardner Capital Development in Arizona has been awarded a reservation of Low Income Housing Tax Credits...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 32 two- and three-bedroom low-income units will provide affordable housing for seniors FREMONT, Neb. (July 20, 2015) – Gardner Capital Development in Central City has been awarded a reservation of Low Income Housing Tax Credits...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]City officials and state legislators to attend ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]LOUIS (June 30, 2015) – Gardner Capital, Inc., an investment and solar project developer, and MC Power Companies, today...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LOUIS (Feb. 2, 2015) — Gardner Capital, Inc., an investment and solar project developer, provided tax equity financing for six solar utility-scale photovoltaic power generation systems totaling 37.5 MW located on rural property...
Drew Thompson- Prior to joining Gardner as Director of Portfolio Management, Drew Thompson held the position of VP of a Property Management Company and has over 20 years of experience in multifamily property management. He specialized in affordable housing including LIHTC, HUD and USDA Rural Development. His experience includes creating property management policies and procedures, LIHTC lease up teams, pre-UPCS/REAC teams and stabilizing distressed assets throughout the nation. Drew has successfully completed more than forty-five LIHTC lease ups throughout his career.
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John Palmer joined Gardner Capital in May 2013 as vice president of development for the Texas Region. Palmer is responsible for new business development related to affordable and market rate multifamily apartments, senior living communities, and commercial and mixed-use business opportunities. He also manages all aspects of site selection, local government and community relations, due diligence, and the final approval process.
Prior to joining Gardner Capital, Palmer held senior management positions at REDICO, a recognized Michigan-based real estate development and investment company with assets in excess of $2 billion, and the Hertz Corporation, a $12 billion global brand, where he was responsible for new business development at Hertz Local Edition (HLE) and multi-location operations for the North Central Region.
Palmer is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and was a SMU-in-Oxford scholar at University College, Oxford, England.
Marcianne Gagliardi has 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry, recognized for her leadership in strategic partnerships and growth initiatives. Her key roles include; leading a financial advisor office at Edward Jones with $86 million in assets and innovating as a Practice Management Consultant at LPL Financial Services. At Washington University, she significantly contributed to the Wells Fargo Advisors Center for Finance and Accounting and The Bauer Leadership Center, optimizing both operational processes and collaborative workflows. Currently, she serves as Chief of Staff at Gardner Capital. Beyond her professional realm, she is a dedicated Leadership Coach, leveraging her extensive experience to inspire and develop the next generation of leaders. Marcianne’s early career in the Navy Reserves and her B.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri St. Louis have instilled a deep sense of commitment and a passion for leadership.
Rowland Geddie – As General Counsel, Rowland Geddie heads the legal team dealing with legal issues across Gardner’s operations. Rowland has over 30 years of legal experience, including ten years in the affordable housing industry. His extensive experience in transactional and business entity law provides a valuable perspective on the structural, financial and documentation issues facing Gardner Capital. He has worked at a large law firm in Houston and in several in-house positions, including as General Counsel for a NYSE-listed furniture manufacturer in Missouri. Rowland earned his Bachelor and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Mississippi.
Amy Dosen leads the tax credit syndication group, which is responsible for structuring equity on affordable housing projects, developed by Gardner Capital and its partners. She has over 20 years of experience in the affordable housing industry, working for various firms specializing in state and federal LIHTC syndication, most recently as Director of Acquisitions and Underwriting at National Development Council. In total, Amy has managed execution of over $1.75 billion in her career. Amy has a Master’s degree in Business Management from Ashland University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Kent State University.
As CEO and President, Michael Gardner sets the strategic direction and oversees national operations of Gardner Capital and its portfolio companies, including Affordable Development, Solar Development, Equity Investments and Construction. Michael works directly with partners to structure financing for Gardner Capital’s LIHTC and Solar transactions. Over the past decade, Gardner Capital has become one of the largest affordable housing developers in the United States, added a rapidly growing solar portfolio, and placed over $3 billion in equity investments. Michael works primarily out of Gardner Capital’s corporate offices in Dallas and St. Louis.
Mr. Gardner is committed to improving the wellbeing of families by providing affordable housing and clean, reliable energy. To that end, he serves as an active member of various tax credit industry and charity organizations, including the Board of Directors of the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA), the Board of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.
An experienced attorney, Michael holds a JD from the University of Missouri School of Law, and both a BA and MA in Accounting from the University of Missouri.
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Mr. Gardner is Chairman of the Board of Gardner Capital, Inc. as well as Gardner Solar Development, LLC. Prior to forming Gardner Capital, Mr. Gardner practiced law, representing clients in the areas of real estate, business and complex financial transactions. His practice also included complex business litigation.
Gardner Capital was formed by Mark Gardner in 1992 as a regional affordable housing development company. Gardner has since evolved into a national company that builds, manages, and owns affordable and market rate housing throughout the United States. Gardner Capital is also a premier tax credit syndication firm that provides equity for low-income housing tax credit projects, historic projects and more recently solar projects.
Mr. Gardner has overseen the development of utility scale solar projects from a niche business to the fastest growing sector of the Gardner family of companies. Gardner has grown into the largest owner and supplier of solar energy in the State of Missouri as it continues to expand its footprint throughout the country.
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