OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
J. Taggart Birge
Co-CEO & Founder
With more than twenty years of experience in real estate development, financing, and Law; Tag currently leads Birge & Held’s development, underwriting, and investment business lines.
Tag co-founded Birge & Held in 2008.
Andrew Held
Co-CEO & Founder
Active in real estate acquisitions, management, and financing throughout his career, Andrew helped build Birge & Held into one of the most active apartment operators in the United States. He now spearheads the company’s continued growth throughout the country.
Andrew co-founded Birge & Held in 2008.
Aaron Ross
President
Overseeing a wide range of investment services, Aaron has been involved in more that 100 commercial real estate transactions. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in the success of Birge & Held’s growth and operational strategy.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
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Clarke Arnold
Executive Vice President, Operations
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Andrew Campbell
Executive Vice President, Financial Reporting and Analysis
KEY LEADERSHIP
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Julie Hutchison
Vice President, Asset Accounting
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Sam Rogers
Senior Vice President, Development, Affordable
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Cory Stark
Vice President, Finance, Development
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Daniel Tikijian
Senior Vice President, Investments
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Scott Reed
Senior Vice President, Asset Accounting
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Chasity Sadowy
Vice President, Property Management