Team — Altus Equity

Core Value

“Being profitable can be, and should be, challenging, creative, fun and beneficial to everyone involved. Risk isn’t something to be afraid of, it is something to be evaluated, and used to one’s advantage.”

Peter Simon

Board Member

Peter Simon is an accomplished litigator and trial lawyer who handles all types of general and business litigation, with an emphasis on real estate and complex business disputes. He has successfully tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts and has substantial appellate experience with extraordinary writs and state court appeals. He has both defended and prosecuted class and collective actions involving a variety of topics, including ERISA, construction defects, the Fair Labor Standards Act, California wage and hour laws, and unfair competition laws. Peter solves problems by seeking answers where other lawyers wouldn’t even think to look. Naturally positive and upbeat, he’s nonetheless a competitive person who believes in fighting for a win each and every time.

Peter primarily handles high-value cases for clients with complex business issues. Peter’s ideal client values an open, communicative client-lawyer relationship and appreciates the need for creative solutions. Peter is an easygoing guy and gravitates toward clients with a sense of humor. He primarily serves clients in northern California. He enjoys taking cases on contingency, because he loves to gamble, and it ensures everyone is on the same page.

On evenings and weekends, you’ll find Peter coaching his kids on the soccer field. He’s an avid outdoorsman who loves to fly fish, hike, and camp. He was raised in the Alexander Valley and now lives in Santa Rosa with his wife and three children.

Core Value

“Integrity is the guiding light of the work we do. We are honored by the trust placed in us by our investors, and treat their money as if it were our own.”

Amy Grams

Controller

agrams@altusequity.com

Amy Grams started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in San Francisco, where she worked with a wide variety of both private and public clients in the technology, manufacturing and services industries. In 1996 she jumped at an opportunity to work at one of her clients, Hewlett Packard. There she spent her first three years managing the Planning & Reporting department of one of the largest divisions in HP, until the division was spun-off with many others into what became Agilent Technologies (and is now Keysight Technologies today).

At Agilent, Amy quickly progressed from Division Controller of the Signal Analysis Division, an R&D and manufacturing organization, to a senior management position as Global Field Controller for the $2.5B Electronic Products & Solutions Group. Reporting to the Global VP of Sales, Amy provided oversight for a $350M annual cost structure, a challenging position she began just as the tech bust occurred in 2001. During her tenure she provided leadership and financial guidance throughout multiple restructuring programs.

In 2002, Amy became the Operations Manager for the Wireless Business Unit, where she worked directly with the Business Unit VP to translate higher-level business objectives and strategies into measurable operational plans.

She left Agilent in 2006 to be a stay-at-home mom, where she also kept busy running a side business as a nutrition coach. She resumed her accounting career in 2016 when she joined Somersault Snack Company of Sausalito, CA as a senior accountant/analyst. There she managed most of the company’s day-to-day accounting and worked with the sales organization to analyze sales and help prioritize the company’s in-store trade spending and merchandising investments.

When Somersault was sold, she moved on to become Controller at Coast Landscape Management in Napa, before joining Altus Equity in late 2017.

Core Value

“Building relationships and treating others the way we want to be treated is at the core of how we operate. We provide quality properties in which WE would want to live and work, so we strive to better than the rest.”

Joan Gomez

Asset Manager

jgomez@altusequity.com

As a native Oklahoman, Joan acts as an adviser, educator, and consultant to property owners seeking to repair failing properties with the goal of profitability. She is a driven and self-directed management professional with 30 years of experience. She is skilled in coordinating vendors and teams to deliver high quality service and achieve resident satisfaction objectives. Her experience consists of multiple fields including tax credit, rural development, HUD, conventional, military, student housing and commercial management. Her expertise lies in stabilizing properties that struggle due to occupancy and revenue failures. She strives daily to exceed the owner’s expectations. She provides a commitment to work hard, listen and follow through. While providing excellent customer service, she builds solid relationships with vendors/owners and management companies, and more importantly, maintains relationships by communicating effectively.

Core Value

“Proactive management, combined with strong relationships with our residents, tenants, partners and communities, is key to achieving our investment objectives. This is what energizes us. And working with the Altus team of exceptional professionals and project partners makes it possible.”

Kent Borowick

Vice President of Asset Optimization

kborowick@altusequity.com

Kent Borowick joins Altus Equity with more than 20 years’ experience working with both private and institutional real estate investors. He specializes in the management and repositioning of real estate assets and has experience with all major product types including multifamily, retail, office and mixed-use properties.

Kent is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, and also holds an MBA and PhD in Statistics from Baylor University. Prior to joining Altus, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for a publicly traded firm providing technological solutions and customized programs to the social services industry.

Kent enjoys the outdoors and is often seen walking OPD’s (Other Peoples Dogs). He also enjoys live music and travel.

Core Value

“When you have a great team of people with shared values, common goals, and strong work ethic, someone needs to keep them in line.”

Lauren LaCoste

Office Administrator

llacoste@altusequity.com

Lauren is a California native born in Oakland. She joined the Altus team in July of 2018. Her career has spanned from retail to senior living. She has a degree in Art, and in her free time she enjoys practicing photography. She is a California Notary, and keeps the Altus office running smoothly. She is the “Swiss Army Knife” of Altus Equity.

Core Value

“Contracts are only to use when time has passed and the terms of the handshake have been forgotten. Our handshake to all of our stakeholders is that we will act in integrity and honesty. We will make mistakes, but they should never be ones of trust.”

Forrest Jinks

Chief Executive Officer

fjinks@altusequity.com

Forrest Jinks is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Altus Equity Group, Inc., where he also serves as the Chief Investment Officer and is a member of the Board of Directors. He has over 20 years of multi-state real estate investment experience, and has successfully completed deals in multi-family, industrial, commercial, and retail properties. Forrest is best known for his creative deal making and innovative financial structures. Mr. Jinks prides himself on applying entrepreneurial experience to all elements of the business, providing optimized returns to investors and shareholder members.

He is a committed philanthropist, having served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity, and currently serving on the board of North Bay Angels. He is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he received a BA in Finance, and currently resides in Santa Rosa, CA with his wife Melissa and three children.

Core Value

“When you have a great team of people with shared values, common goals, and strong work ethic, wonderful things happen. Couple that with investment competency and you have… Altus Equity.”

Mark Nelson

Executive Chairman

mnelson@altusequity.com

Mark G. Nelson is co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Altus Equity Group, Inc., where he drives business strategy and organizational development. Over his thirty plus year career, Mr. Nelson has served as a Board member and strategist for a myriad of start-ups and established businesses in the human capital, real estate and technology industries. He is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Nelson Family of Companies, and during his two- decade tenure with the firm, the company grew from $10 million to over $400 million in revenues. Mr. Nelson started his career in the San Francisco office of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) and is a CA Certified Public Accountant. He is an avid philanthropist, currently serving as a Trustee for Dominican University of California and is the former Board Chairman of the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster (Rohnert Park, CA) and Bread and Roses (Larkspur, CA). Mr. Nelson received his BS in Accounting from University of San Francisco.

He is a published author, songwriter and musician, and a dedicated family man to his wife Stacy and two sons.

Core Value

“I have a strong desire to engage with organizations that are results oriented, moral, and that embrace a win-win culture for all of their stakeholders. I believe Altus Equity strives to embrace these goals.”

Michael Adler

Board Member

madler@altusequity.com

Raised, educated and having spent the majority of his career in the State of Ohio, Michael relocated to Sonoma County in 2005. Michael has held countless roles, from entrepreneur, businessman, investor, philanthropist, to political activist. As a businessman and entrepreneur, Michael served as a primary shareholder and Chief Executive Officer of two public companies and half a dozen private enterprises, including CEO of the largest franchising photo retailer in North America (450 locations). Michael’s keen sense of strategy, coupled with creative problem solving skills and strong listening ability, has led many to coin him a “resourceful deal maker” and “financial engineer”. He loves people and win-win relationships. Since moving to Sonoma County, Michael has been an active investor including multiple Altus investments and a mentor to early stage companies.

Michael received his B.S. and J.D. degrees from The Ohio State University.

Core Value

“Opportunity can come in many different forms, and Altus Equity takes pride in being flexible, ready, and responsive, while acting with integrity to secure quality investments. We strive for authentic, mutually beneficial relationships with all market participants, each and every time.”

Andy Eicher

Director of Acquisitions

aeicher@altusequity.com

Andrew joined Altus Equity in February of 2017 following 16 years working in and around the financial markets, the last ten spent overseeing the Operations of Securities Broker-Dealers. Years spent working with multiple asset classes, adjusting to changing business models, and seeking dynamic solutions to problems facing the Investor, have given Andrew an eye for detail, proven communication skills, and a determination to find investment value in the marketplace. A background of success, ranging from Corporate Finance with a Fortune 500 company, to the lively and uncertain world of a Securities Trader, has provided Andrew with a unique perspective and skill set that he’s eager to apply to the opportunities facing Altus today.

A resident of Austin, Texas for over 17 years, Andrew was born, raised and educated in Iowa, earning a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Iowa. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 57, as well as several state securities licenses.

Core Value

“Investors are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on building deep and intimate relationships, giving us the ability to successfully align personal financial objectives with investment opportunities.”

Chad Richards

Director of Investor Relations & Business Development

crichards@altusequity.com

Prior to joining Altus, Chad worked in the commercial real estate field for over 12 years. Specializing in the sale of investment real estate assets throughout the United States, Chad was responsible for working with developers, property owners, REITS, and high net worth private equity investors. He facilitated relationships with commercial lenders on behalf of his clients for the acquisition and disposition of ~$500M of properties in 37 different states.

Chad also has an extensive background in 1031 exchanges, investment property evaluation, buyer and seller representation, and sale-leasebacks involving national retail corporations. Altus is fortunate to have someone of Chad’s caliber on the team as his strong communication skills and ability to develop and maintain business relationships will support our investors in making informed investment decisions.

In his life outside of commercial real estate, Chad successfully founded and sold a wine-oriented company that specialized in highly sought-after wines, with a focus on international selections. He currently resides in Sonoma, California and is very active in his community. While not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys.

We embody our values

The result is an indisputable alignment between investors and our firm

Forrest Jinks

Mark Nelson

Andy Eicher

Chad Richards

Joan Gomez

Kent Borowick

Peter Simon

Michael Adler