Land Advisors Organization Expands, Establishing Presence in Denver and Capital Group in New York City

Tom Kaufman to lead firm’s Denver office and Logan Embry is leading the firm’s capital services New York operations.

Scottsdale, Ariz. (May 9, 2024) – Scottsdale-based Land Advisors Organization announces two major expansions. The firm’s land brokerage and advisory team recently expanded its services into the Metropolitan Denver market and its Capital Services Team has expanded to New York City. The Denver office, which will be led by real estate veteran Tom Kaufman, is located at 4600 South Syracuse Street, 9^th floor in Denver. Additionally, the firm’s subsidiary Land Advisors Capital is expanding its capital advisory services into New York City with the addition of Logan Embry who will lead the firm’s newest east coast office, located at 300 Park Avenue, suite 227 in New York.

Kaufman, who previously worked with Land Advisors Organization over a decade ago, is known for his expertise in raw land, land planning, land management, subdivision management, and land brokerage acumen throughout Denver metro and across the Front Range. As an Advisor in the market, he will advise landowners and purchasers of land parcels. Kaufman brings extensive experience working with parties on the sale and purchase of vacant land parcels, large-scale developments and provides valuable insight into site selection, real estate planning and the various issues faced by the homebuilding industry, developers and investors in the market.

“The Denver market’s consistent growth and our relationships with many builders looking to expand their presence there are behind our decision to re-establish our presence in Colorado,” said Greg Vogel, CEO of Land Advisors Organization. “Tom’s background and knowledge of the market set him apart, making him an exceptional advisor to landowners and developers, and allow us to provide significant opportunities to both local and national builders and developers expanding in the region.”

Active within the real estate and homebuilding industries, Kaufman is involved with the Homebuilders Association (HBA) of Metro Denver, serving on the HBA’s Metro Housing Coalition committee. Additionally, he is involved with the Urban Land Institute (ULI), serving on ULI’s Growth Outreach Committee. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP). In the community, Kaufman dedicates his free time to several causes that benefit children, veterans and pets.

Embry has joined Land Advisors Capital as a Director of Capital Markets. She brings extensive experience in developing and managing capital relationships. For more than a decade Embry has specialized in investment advisory and equity placement services, facilitating over $6B commercial capital markets investments at JLL Capital Markets and HFF.

“Having a presence in New York, the nation’s financial hub, has long been a goal for Land Advisors and Land Advisors Capital,” said Greg Vogel, Founder and CEO of Land Advisors Organization. “With Logan Embry on the ground in New York, our Capital team will be able to facilitate creative investment strategies and provide more opportunities for the capital markets to invest in the development of communities across the country. This is another step forward in enhancing LAC’s ability to provide more ways to generate returns for real estate and development investors.”

A graduate of Yale University, Embry has been active with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) throughout her career, currently serving as vice chair of the Small-Scale Development Council and previously serving as the co-chair of ULI Seattle Capital Markets Council. Additionally, Embry has earned recognition as a CoStar Power Broker for her involvement in major deals.

Land Advisors Capital has been providing access to capital market financing for homebuilders and residential land developers since the last downturn in 2008. The firm’s capital services combine data-driven market analytics with an in-depth financial analysis and risk assessment of builders and developers. The capital team also prepares introductions to capital market financing opportunities with a comprehensive pitch deck, pro forma, sales and cost tracking, as well as deal negotiation and long-term relationship management services. For capital partners, the firm provides unique access to qualified niche builders and developers who offer diverse, risk-adjusted investment opportunities with an alignment of investment goals.

About Land Advisors Capital

Land Advisors Capital, a subsidiary of Land Advisors Organization, has been providing access to capital market financing for homebuilders and residential land developers since the last downturn in 2008. The firm’s capital services combine data-driven market analytics with an in-depth financial analysis and risk assessment of builders and developers. The capital team also prepares introductions to capital market financing opportunities with a comprehensive pitch deck, pro forma, sales and cost tracking, as well as deal negotiation and long-term relationship management services. For capital partners, the firm provides unique access to qualified niche builders and developers who offer diverse, risk-adjusted investment opportunities with an alignment of investment goals. Land Advisors Capital based in Austin, Texas and has operations in California, Georgia, New York, and Arizona, providing capital advisory services for clients across the nation.

About Land Advisors Organization

Founded in 1987, Land Advisors Organization is the nation’s largest land brokerage firm specializing in providing deep market insights to landowners and purchasers for the most comprehensive and effective evaluation of land in markets across the country. By integrating current local market information with cutting-edge technology and geographically specialized professionals, Land Advisors Organization advises clients in identifying and capitalizing on valuable land opportunities in all economic environments. Land Advisors Organization serves landowners and purchasers from offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande and Prescott, Arizona; Irvine, San Francisco, Century City, Pasadena, Roseville and San Diego, California; Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greensville, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Kansas City, Kansas; and Seattle, Washington. Stay connected with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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