Area Manager

Overview

• Founded in 2007 by Jeff Weller and Mory Barak, the firm began with a vision to revitalize mid‑tier multifamily and creative office properties.
• Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Los Angeles and Nashville, it has realized over $2.5 billion in transactions and manages ~$1.36 billion in assets.
• Specializing in value‑add acquisitions, it targets Class B/C multifamily communities across Sun Belt and Southeast markets.
• Recent acquisitions include sizeable apartment communities in Arlington, Dallas‑Fort‑Worth, and Charlotte, reflecting an expanding regional reach.
• The firm operates a vertically integrated model, leveraging in‑house property management, construction, and fixed‑rate financing to drive returns.
• A standout move was relocating its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas in January 2021 to better align with its market strategy.

Culture + Values

• Our most important asset, and the source of our competitive advantage, is our partners/employees.
• Lion recruits the most qualified talent available in the industry and compensates according to or above the market.
• Our employees reflect loyalty, pride, confidentiality, and respect for the owners and investors.
• Lion is dedicated to continuous quality improvement in every aspect of our business.
• Using the highest quality finishes for both exterior and interior renovations, while maximizing returns on investment.
• Lion invests in only high‑quality deals, which are defined by having the best investment returns.
• Teams always out‑perform individuals, so we encourage teamwork at every level in the organization.
• Our goal is to foster a working environment that allows our talent to perform at their best ability while showing respect and appreciation for each other.
• Lion encourages all our employees to get off the sidelines and into the game.
• We ask every employee to align their daily efforts with our organization’s “Blueprint for Success.”
• We encourage our employees to have a balanced life.
• We do this by not imposing work rules that would be destructive to their personal, spiritual, or family lives.
• Lion believes that a balanced life is essential to a healthy and productive career and work environment.
• Lion uses sustainable items when renovating units, gives back to the community through various fundraising team events selected by the employees, and provides transparent and timely reporting to all investors.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

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