Benjamin Jones

CIO & Managing Director at Respark Residential

Speaker

Respark Residential was formed to strategically invest in multifamily properties across the United States. The firm currently owns and asset manages a diverse national portfolio comprising more than 3,100 units with an asset base exceeding $600 million. Respark invests across the capital structure, with a core focus on acquisitions, preferred equity and direct sponsor equity partnerships, leveraging a hands-on approach to create value for both investors and operating partners.

Prior to founding Respark, Mr. Jones was the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lurin Capital, where he scaled the company from a start-up into a fully integrated multifamily platform with over 4,500 units under management. Before Lurin, he worked with Eureka Holdings, where he created its conventional acquisition platform, raised growth capital, and expanded the company from 2,000 units to more than 12,000 units in just three years. Mr. Jones also co-founded Red River Multifamily, which developed and asset managed a portfolio of apartment communities and land investments for a family office.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Jones held positions in underwriting, securitization, and origination at Deutsche Bank and Nomura, specializing in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, bridge, and CMBS products.

Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.