United under the common objective to provide extraordinary developments as well as returns for our stakeholders, our distinguished team of industry experts and leaders encompass the foundation of the Trinsic business model, and maintain the highest ethical standards.
Meet the Team
TRINSIC RESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE TEAM
Chairman and CEO
Brian Tusa
Brian Tusa is one of the Trinsic founders serves as the Chairman and CEO. He directs the investment and growth strategy for the company, as well as its development and acquisition activities.
With more than 18 years of experience in the real estate industry, Brian has been involved in more than $1.6 billion in development, acquisition and financing of institutional quality multifamily properties. He has helped drive Trinsic’s growth to 4,000+ units in various stages of production.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Brian was the Managing Director for Alliance Residential, overseeing the development and acquisition for North Texas. He also served as the Portfolio Manager for Alliance Residential Fund I, a $200 million multifamily investment fund, from 2008 – 2010.
Brian holds a B.S. in Accounting from Boston College and an M.S. in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition, he was a licensed CPA. He is actively involved in several charities in the Dallas area.
President
Steve Reynolds
Steve Reynolds joined Trinsic in 2017 as President and is involved in many facets of the business including investment management, capital markets, platform growth opportunities and sourcing new development opportunities.
Steve is a senior level real estate executive that has more than 25 years of industry experience. He has proven capabilities in financial reporting and analysis, portfolio administration, due diligence, acquisitions, underwriting, loan processing, leasing, and asset and property management. During his career he has acquired in excess of $2 billion of commercial real estate properties, managed a portfolio in excess of $1 billion in equity investments for Goldman Sachs’ Whitehall funds, and asset managed more than $1.5 billion in commercial real estate debt, workout and equity transactions.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Steve was Managing Director of Acquisitions for Transwestern Investment Group overseeing the firm’s acquisition activities including investment strategy, sourcing, due diligence and market/asset selection. Before joining TIG, Steve was Senior Vice President and Director of Acquisitions for Hunt Realty Investments where he was responsible for leading the development and implementation of all new business activities. In this capacity he played a key role in the formation of an investment partnership with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Within this venture he was responsible for sourcing and managing the successful launch of four operating platforms, one of which is Trinsic. Combined, these platforms were responsible for developing more than 6,000 multifamily and senior living units and industrial and retail developments containing 6.3 million square feet representing more than $1.5 billion in gross asset value.
Steve received his BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University. He is a member of The Real Estate Council and NAIOP.
Chief Operating Officer
Joe Barrett
Joe Barrett is one of the Trinsic founders and serves as Chief Operating Officer. He oversees operations and asset management and assists in sourcing new business opportunities.
Joe has spent more than 25 years in the real estate industry and has been involved in every facet of multifamily development activity. His transactional experience includes the development of over 5,000 apartment units and $500 million of equity and permanent debt financing, construction loans and asset sales.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Joe served as the COO of Commercial Real Estate Investments for Archon Group, a Goldman Sachs company, Managing Partner of North American Properties and its predecessor Ewing Properties, and Chief Financial Officer of Lincoln Property Company.
Joe holds a B.A. in Economics from Austin College and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Executive Team
Chairman and CEO
Brian Tusa
Brian Tusa is one of the Trinsic founders serves as the Chairman and CEO. He directs the investment and growth strategy for the company, as well as its development and acquisition activities.
With more than 18 years of experience in the real estate industry, Brian has been involved in more than $1.6 billion in development, acquisition and financing of institutional quality multifamily properties. He has helped drive Trinsic’s growth to 4,000+ units in various stages of production.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Brian was the Managing Director for Alliance Residential, overseeing the development and acquisition for North Texas. He also served as the Portfolio Manager for Alliance Residential Fund I, a $200 million multifamily investment fund, from 2008 – 2010.
Brian holds a B.S. in Accounting from Boston College and an M.S. in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition, he was a licensed CPA. He is actively involved in several charities in the Dallas area.
President
Steve Reynolds
Steve Reynolds joined Trinsic in 2017 as President and is involved in many facets of the business including investment management, capital markets, platform growth opportunities and sourcing new development opportunities.
Steve is a senior level real estate executive that has more than 25 years of industry experience. He has proven capabilities in financial reporting and analysis, portfolio administration, due diligence, acquisitions, underwriting, loan processing, leasing, and asset and property management. During his career he has acquired in excess of $2 billion of commercial real estate properties, managed a portfolio in excess of $1 billion in equity investments for Goldman Sachs’ Whitehall funds, and asset managed more than $1.5 billion in commercial real estate debt, workout and equity transactions.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Steve was Managing Director of Acquisitions for Transwestern Investment Group overseeing the firm’s acquisition activities including investment strategy, sourcing, due diligence and market/asset selection. Before joining TIG, Steve was Senior Vice President and Director of Acquisitions for Hunt Realty Investments where he was responsible for leading the development and implementation of all new business activities. In this capacity he played a key role in the formation of an investment partnership with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Within this venture he was responsible for sourcing and managing the successful launch of four operating platforms, one of which is Trinsic. Combined, these platforms were responsible for developing more than 6,000 multifamily and senior living units and industrial and retail developments containing 6.3 million square feet representing more than $1.5 billion in gross asset value.
Steve received his BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University. He is a member of The Real Estate Council and NAIOP.
Chief Operating Officer
Joe Barrett
Joe Barrett is one of the Trinsic founders and serves as Chief Operating Officer. He oversees operations and asset management and assists in sourcing new business opportunities.
Joe has spent more than 25 years in the real estate industry and has been involved in every facet of multifamily development activity. His transactional experience includes the development of over 5,000 apartment units and $500 million of equity and permanent debt financing, construction loans and asset sales.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Joe served as the COO of Commercial Real Estate Investments for Archon Group, a Goldman Sachs company, Managing Partner of North American Properties and its predecessor Ewing Properties, and Chief Financial Officer of Lincoln Property Company.
Joe holds a B.A. in Economics from Austin College and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mid-Atlantic Team
Managing Director - Mid-Atlantic Region
John Begert
John Begert is the Managing Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region at Trinsic Residential Group, bringing over 24 years of experience in the multifamily industry across the Washington, DC metro area. He specializes in identifying and executing multifamily residential and mixed-use acquisition and development opportunities.
John joined Trinsic in February 2025, following a distinguished 13-year tenure as Principal at MRP Realty in Washington, DC. At MRP, he played a pivotal role in acquiring, entitling, developing, constructing, and managing assets totaling over 4,000 residential units, with a market capitalization exceeding $2.3 billion across the Mid-Atlantic region. His expertise spans a wide range of product types and jurisdictions, including high-rise, mid-rise, podium, and urban-wrap rental communities, as well as mixed-use urban condominium developments in Washington, DC.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia. He is deeply engaged in industry leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the DC Metro ULI Innovation and Technology Product Council, a multi-term Board Member of the Capital Riverfront BID, and an active member of NMHC.
VP of Construction - Mid-Atlantic Region
Rob Rodgers
Rob Rodgers joined Trinsic Residential Group in 2022 and is responsible for leading the firm’s construction activities in the Mid-Atlantic region. Rob has more than 24 years of experience in the design and construction of multifamily and commercial projects throughout the East Coast.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Rob worked for Bozzuto Construction, HITT Contracting, MG2 Architecture, and The Clark Construction Group. During this time, he directly managed or held an executive role in the construction of more than 3,700 multifamily units, in addition to various commercial projects totaling approximately $960 million.
Rob holds a B.A. in Architecture and M.S. in Construction Management from Virginia Tech.
Southeast Team
Managing Director – Southeast
Elliot Howell
Elliot joined Trinsic Residential Group in 2025 to oversee the company’s development activities in the Carolinas and Atlanta. Elliot has over 15 years of diverse multifamily experience, with over $5 Billion in total transaction activity, including the development of over 2,500 units across the Southeast.
Prior to Trinsic, Elliot was a Principal at TriBridge Residential where he was involved in sourcing new development and acquisition opportunities for the firm. Prior experience includes working as a Managing Director at Walker & Dunlop, where he oversaw the Carolinas investment sales business, and as a Managing Director with Trammell Crow Residential in Atlanta.
Elliot received B.A. in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. He currently serves as a City Advisory Board Member for Entryway, a national housing industry non-profit organization.
VP of Construction - Southeast
Steven Danna
Steven Danna joined Trinsic in 2014 and oversees all construction activities for the South Texas Region. He has been active in all aspects of construction management for more than 22 years and is involved in a broad spectrum of projects, including multifamily, office, municipal, retail, hospitality and medical facilities. At Trinsic, he has managed projects totaling 1,800 units with a construction value of approximately $200 million.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Steven worked for Alliance Residential, C.F. Jordan and Ratcliff Constructors managing projects totaling 2,400 units as well as numerous commercial projects with a combined total value of approximately $300 million.
Steven earned a B.S. in Construction Science from Texas A&M University in College Station.
Florida Team
Managing Director – Florida
Chad Bradshaw
Chad Bradshaw joined Trinsic Residential Group in 2022 as the Managing Director of Florida, with oversight of the company’s development and acquisition investment activities throughout Florida.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Chad was a partner at The Retail Connection within its investment division, where he developed ground up assets and redeveloped and acquired income-in-place retail, entertainment and mixed-use assets. During his time with Retail Connection, Chad directed, lead or partnered in over five million square feet of asset investments with a total market capitalization in excess of $1.7 billion.
Chad earned dual B.S.B.A. degrees in Finance and Real Estate and a minor in Economics from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. He holds a Texas Real Estate license and is a graduate of The Real Estate Council’s Associate Leadership Council.
Director – Southeast Florida
Jacob Shotmeyer
Jacob Shotmeyer serves as Director of Southeast Florida and is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, entitling, construction and disposition of multifamily projects in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach metro areas. Jacob initially joined Trinsic as a Development Manager, assisting with acquisition and development activities in the South Florida market. Prior to joining Trinsic, Jacob served a family office, sourcing acquisition and development opportunities for various asset classes; prior to that he worked as a biomedical engineer at Stryker.
Jacob is on the Board of the Babson Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship, he is an Eagle Scout and holds three patents in medical devices and IoT home automation. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from Babson College.
Central Team
Managing Director – Central Region
Adam Brown
Adam joined Trinsic Residential Group in 2011 as one of the company’s original partners and now oversees the company’s development and acquisition activities throughout Texas and Colorado. As a member of the Trinsic team, he has developed over 12,000 units with a total market capitalization of approximately $2.2 billion.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Adam was with Greystar Real Estate Partners and Alliance Residential in similar capacities, and worked on over 4,000 units with a total market capitalization in excess of $400 million during that time.
Adam received a B.B.A. in Finance and Real Estate from Baylor University, and an M.S. in Land Development from Texas A&M University. He holds a Texas Real Estate Broker License, is an active member of The Real Estate Council and a 2011 graduate of The Real Estate Council’s Associate Leadership Council.
Director of Development - Central Region
Kurt Robertson
Kurt Robertson joined Trinsic in 2021 and works with the development teams in expanding markets. He provides technical assistance in development of design standards, site assessment, building and unit design, and consulting team selection. He maintains direct responsibilities for pre-development activities in Central Texas. Kurt has more than 30 years of experience in the development industry including 22 years working directly with multifamily projects. Prior to joining Trinsic, he fulfilled a similar role with Alliance Residential for 18 years, participating in the development of more than 40 individual projects throughout Texas. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Louisiana State University and is a registered architect.
Director — Texas
Connor Osburn
Connor Osburn joined Trinsic Residential Group in 2022 and oversees the company’s development and acquisition activities in North Texas.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Connor worked at Phoenix Capital Holdings where he invested joint venture equity with multifamily developers across the country. Previously, Connor led acquisitions at Jefferson Apartment Group in Washington, DC where he sourced, capitalized, and closed multifamily investments in east coast markets. Connor began his career at 29th Street Capital in Chicago, IL acquiring value-add multifamily.
Connor received a B.B.A in Finance and Accounting from Abilene Christian University.
Director - Colorado
Allison Jones
Allison Jones joined Trinsic in the Pacific Northwest where she was involved in the sourcing, underwriting, entitling, construction and disposition of several ground-up multifamily projects in the Seattle and Portland MSA’s. A native of Colorado, Allison recently relocated to Denver and is now focused on building value for Trinsic’s partners by delivering high-quality, suburban and urban projects in the greater Denver metro area.
Allison received a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business and later earned her graduate degree from the University of Texas McCombs MBA program. Allison is a member of the University of Texas Real Estate Finance & Investment Center, the University of Colorado Real Estate Center, and a member of the Urban Land Institute.
VP of Construction - Texas
Kenny Hammons
Kenny Hammons joined Trinsic in 2012 and is responsible for overseeing all construction activities in the Central Texas Region.
As a member of Trinsic’s Central Texas team, Kenny has been instrumental in assembling and managing the Central Texas field staff while also serving as a construction resource for the development team.
Prior to joining Trinsic, Kenny worked for Northwest Construction, BBL Builders and ICI Construction, accumulating more than 22 years of experience in the multifamily industry. During this span, he performed varying roles, including the construction of 5,000+ units with a combined value of approximately $500 million.
Kenny has served as a board member for the Multifamily Builder’s Council since 2016. He received his education from Northeast Missouri State University located in Kirksville, MO.