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Ryan Hanks

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Hanks started Madison Capital Group in 2009 with the purpose of creating an opportunistic real estate venture that would seek opportunistic returns in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. He subsequently founded Go Store It in 2013—Madison’s wholly-owned self-storage operating company and acquisition and development platform—and is responsible for overseeing its investment and operating strategy.
Ryan has 20 years of real estate experience acquiring and developing apartment communities and storage facilities and has been involved in more than $5 billion in commercial real estate transactions.
Ryan was previously with Apartment Realty Advisors, the nation’s second largest apartment brokerage firm specializing in the disposition of multifamily communities on behalf of private and institutional investors. Prior to Apartment Realty Advisors, Ryan served as Vice President of Development and Acquisitions for a public company that specialized in the ownership, management, and development of multifamily communities across the Country, and was responsible for sourcing investment and development opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Ryan is a member of the Charlotte Apartment Association, Urban Land Institute, National Multi-Housing Council, and Self-Storage Association. Ryan attended Liberty University to study Business Administration.

Michael Crimmins

President

Michael Crimmins is President of Madison Capital Markets. Michael brings nearly 25 years of experience in the capital markets wholesale distribution industry. Over his career, Michael has been responsible for raising more than $7 billion in equity for several best-in-class real estate advisory firms. His primary focus has been within the Independent Broker Dealer and RIA channels.
Prior to joining Madison Exchange, Michael founded and has been Chief Executive Officer of CM Pacific Capital, a multi-sponsor product distribution platform distributing best-in-class Delaware Statutory Trusts (“DSTs”) and real estate private placements.
Prior to starting CM Pacific Capital, Mr. Crimmins was with KBS Capital Markets Group, LLC, the broker-dealer for KBS, a large non-traded REIT sponsor. During his tenure as CEO of KBS-CMG, he oversaw a sales and marketing organization that raised investor capital for several multi-billion dollar non-traded REIT offerings. Mr. Crimmins earned a BS in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Missouri. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses.

Joe Teague

Chief Operating Officer

Joe Teague has 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and related tax planning and business analysis. Joe has expertise in complicated finance structures as well as like-kind exchanges. As an attorney and business consultant, he has managed cumulative business transactions for companies in excess of $1 billion. Since leaving public accounting in 1998, Joe has worked at several premier law firms in the Charlotte area, working with real estate developers, high net worth family offices and private equity firms.
He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Joe is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University, where he played varsity baseball, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law. He has been a CPA for 25 years and a licensed attorney for 20 years. When not at work, Joe enjoys coaching Little League baseball and softball and spending time with his four children.

AMANDA TEEPLE

Managing Director

Amanda has spent her entire professional career in the alternative investment industry and has 20+ years of experience encompassing the broker/dealer, registered investment advisor and asset manager sides of the business. Amanda has helped develop over $4.0B of alternative product offerings in the retail market and has completed due diligence reviews for thousands of illiquid investments throughout her career.
Most recently, Ms. Teeple helped to build out the Managing Broker Dealer business at Realta Wealth, a FINRA registered broker/dealer. In this role, she led the design, development, and launch of retail products for numerous asset managers entering the retail channel. Amanda has experience designing both registered and private offerings. Prior to her time at Realta, Amanda similarly built out and led the distribution and manager broker/dealer efforts at Timbrel Capital and Evolv Capital Partners. In a prior life, she served as Vice President, Due Diligence Officer at Triad Advisors, Inc. where she was responsible for leading Ladenburg Thalmann’s initial and ongoing due diligence efforts of alternative investments. Prior to Triad, she held various marketing and due diligence roles for product sponsors in the alternative investment space.
She is an active member of the Investment Program Association (IPA), Financial Services Institute (FSI) and ADISA, where she currently serves on the Board of Directors. She has previously served as past chairperson of the IPA Broker/Dealer Advocacy Committee and the FSI Due Diligence Committee, is a founding member of the Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), and she has served on the numerous due diligence committees throughout the years. Ms. Teeple has spoken extensively on alternative investment education and best practices, and she is an active partner with Alliance160.
Amanda earned her undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems and International Business from Mercer University and her MBA in Business Analysis from Georgia State University. She holds FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses and has passed Level I of the CFA exam. She lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area with her husband, Jeff and three children, Addison (11), Patrick (10), and Olivia (5). In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and she is an active scuba diver.

Cody Lewis

Executive Vice President

Cody Lewis currently serves as the Executive Vice President at Madison Capital Markets. He is responsible for overseeing capital raising efforts for the West Coast territory at Madison 1031 Exchange. His focus remains on nurturing and expanding relationships within the IBD and RIA Channels. Previously, he held the position of Vice President of Sales at Orchard Securities, playing a pivotal role in the company’s expansion.
Cody’s career trajectory reflects his commitment to excellence, strategic insight, and relationship-building skills. His journey includes roles such as Director of Sales at private equity firm focusing on energy and real estate, as well as various positions at SC Distributors LLC, culminating in his role as a Regional Vice President. Cody’s dedication, combined with his education and enthusiasm for finance, continues to shape his successful path within the financial services sector.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Penn State University. He was a member of the Men’s Baseball teams at Penn State University and The University of Arizona.
He holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE licenses.

Geoff Brown

Executive Vice President

Geoff Brown is an Executive Vice President at Madison Capital Markets. He is responsible for overseeing capital raising efforts for the East Coast territory. With more than 15 years of capital markets experience, Geoff has a wealth of experience in fundraising for real estate offerings in both the public and private sectors. He has raised over $300 million in equity during his career. Most recently Geoff was Managing Director of Capital Markets for Peachtree PC Investors, LLC. Geoff has held similar capital markets positions with Resource Real Estate, Inland Securities, Moody National Co., and Versity Invest.
Geoff earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Arizona State and holds his FINRA Series 7, 63, 65 and SIE licenses.

Michele Wiens

EVP, National Accounts Manager

Michele is a strategic leader in National Accounts with over 20 years of experience in the IBD and RIA communities and has a track record of expanding selling groups and relationship management with key executives and due diligence teams for several best-in-class real estate sponsors. She most recently served as Senior Vice President at Capital Square where she helped to triple the sales network ultimately adding billions in AUM.
She has proven expertise in capital markets, financial knowledge, and cultivating C-level relationships in high-growth, regulated environments. Michele is an expert in strategic partnerships across diverse firms such as Virtua Partners, CIM Group, and Cole Capital. She holds FINRA Series 7, 6, and 63 licenses.

ABBY WISS, CFP®

Regional Vice President

Abigail Wiss currently serves as Regional Vice President at Madison Capital Markets. Abigail has played a key role in driving growth and success within the firm. With a successful background at Hill Investment Group and valuable experience gained during her tenure at Merrill Lynch, Abigail’s dedication to understanding financial markets, providing expert advice, and fostering strong client relationships underscores her significant impact in the financial industry. She is a Certified Financial Planner®.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Real Estate, from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She earned Series 7, 63, 66 and SIE from FINRA.

RICHARD SHEARER, CIMA®

Executive Vice President

Rick Shearer is a 25-year veteran of the financial services industry, specializing in capital markets, strategic investments, and client relationship management. As Executive Vice President at Madison Capital Markets, Rick oversees the Southeast territory, driving sales growth, expanding market presence, and building long-term client partnerships.
Most recently, Rick spent a decade with Hines, where he played a key role in capital raising and developing strategic partnerships. Earlier in his career, he focused on raising capital at Sun Life, JP Morgan, and Invesco, gaining extensive experience across multiple facets of the financial sector.
Richard earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, underscoring his dedication to professional excellence. Based in Atlanta, GA, he combines deep industry expertise with a client-focused approach, making him a trusted resource and partner.
FINRA Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65 and SIE licenses.

STEVE SHORE

Executive Vice President

Steve Shore is an Executive Vice President at Madison Capital Markets. He is responsible for overseeing capital-raising efforts in the South Midwest territory. With more than 27 years of experience, Steve is a seasoned professional known for his exceptional leadership, communication skills and strategic acumen. His consistent success and deep connections with independent broker dealers highlight his ability to drive growth and innovation. He has raised over $3 billion in equity during his career. Most recently, Steve was a Managing Director for Apollo Global Management. Steve has held similar positions with Cole Capital, AXA Equitable and American Express.
Steve earned his Bachelor of Arts from Florida Atlantic University and holds his FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses. Outside of work, Steve enjoys playing golf and traveling.

Tim Jensen

VP, Sales Desk Manager

Tim serves as our Vice President and Sales Desk Manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he worked at Fidelity Investments as a Workplace Planning Consultant, where he excelled in managing 401k client relationships and driving their retirement success.
Prior to joining Madison Capital Markets Tim was an Advisor Transition Consultant at TD Ameritrade Institutional helping registered representatives explore becoming independent business owners by establishing their own Registered Investment Advisory firm or joining an existing firm.
Prior to joining TD Institutional Tim was a Regional Vice President with Realty Capital Securities, raising capital for a series of equity & credit offerings backed by Institutional quality commercial real estate covering the RIA channel in the Southeast primarily in FL, GA & TN. Tim holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses and offers deep expertise in business development and strategic client management.