Ansel joined LMFM in 2024 and is responsible for overseeing the overall operational and financial performance of assets purchased by Sena Affordable Communities, LMFM’s national preservation platform. Before joining LMFM, he served as Senior Director on Nuveen Real Estate’s Impact Investing Asset Management Team, following Nuveen’s acquisition of Omni New York LLC’s assets in May 2023. Prior to the acquisition, Ansel was the Head of Asset Management at Omni New York LLC. Ansel holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from Baruch College in New York City.
As part of the Impact Construction Management Team, Tom Sciotto is responsible for the supervision and program management of construction projects for LMFM. Tom joined L+M in 2012, and he has previously held roles with L+M Builders Group working on preservation, fund management, and retail projects. Prior to his L+M tenure, Tom worked for Omni New York LLC where he oversaw multifamily rehabilitation projects. Tom was a small business owner with a portfolio of wealthy clients through Long Island on both residential-estate and commercial properties. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from St. Joseph’s College and is a licensed NYC Construction Superintendent.
David Ash has over 40 years of construction experience working on a variety of residential mixed-use developments. As Director of Construction of the Impact Construction Management Team, he has senior management responsibility across multiple projects, supporting project teams to ensure projects are delivered timely, safely and on budget. David collaborates with the fund team to purchase and rehabilitate affordable housing properties.
David started his career as an apprentice bricklayer, and worked his way up through the ranks. He joined L+M in 2015 and has previously worked with L+M Builders Group on preservation, fund management, and retail projects. David holds a B.S. in Construction Management from SUNY Farmingdale and a certification in Site Safety Management from New York University.
Lisa White is part of the Impact Construction Management Team that oversees a $75+ million-dollar portfolio. Her responsibilities include construction coordination, supervision of contractors, and managerial administrative duties i.e., preparing bid documents, RFI submission, permitting/TCO, safety compliance, requisition and invoice review. Lisa started with L+M Builders Group in 2018 as a summer intern and worked her way up to her current role as Engineer, officially joining the LMFM team in 2024.
She graduated from New York City College of Technology with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management. Prior to her tenure in the construction industry, Lisa worked in healthcare and holds a license as a Registered Nurse, specializing in Women’s Health (Obstetrics and Gynecology).
Josue is responsible for preservation acquisitions and developments nationally for Sena Affordable Communities, LMFM’s national preservation platform. Josue began his career with L+M leading mixed-income, mixed-use development projects and acquisition efforts for over a decade. He has had a primary role on projects totaling over $650mm in development costs. Josue has been a key contributor in financing and executing complex transactions and engaging community stakeholders to successfully complete transformative projects. Josue was born and raised in the Bronx, has visited 45 countries, and serves as a board member of My Sisters’ Place. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Eli is responsible for acquisition and development for Sena Affordable Communities, LMFM’s national preservation platform. He joined Sena in 2023. He previously worked on the development team at CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development where he focused on the development of new construction LIHTC properties in California. He graduated from Colgate University with a B.A. in History.
Jeffrey began his career with L+M in 2004 when he co-founded C+C Apartment Management, the property management affiliate of L+M. Currently, he leads Sena Affordable Communities, LMFM’s national preservation platform. Jeffrey has had a role in most of L+M’s preservation transactions, which includes the acquisition and rehabilitation of 10,000 apartments totaling over $2.8 billion in development cost. He has worked on the repositioning of tax credit properties, public housing developments, distressed Mitchell-Lama housing, and Section 8 buildings. Prior to founding C+C, Jeffrey established a successful track record as a private equity investor at The Carlyle Group and Paul Capital Partners. Previously, Jeffrey served as senior project manager for the Fruitvale BART Transit Village, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development in Oakland, CA. Jeffrey has a BA in Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Eben joined LMFM in 2010 to launch the fund business focused on acquiring affordable, workforce and mixed-income housing throughout the United States. Through its discretionary real estate private equity vehicles, LMFM manages and invests capital on behalf of institutional investors including financial institutions, foundations, endowments, and family offices. Since its inception in 2010, LMFM has acquired over 20,000 multi-family units with a total capitalization of over $4 billion. Prior to joining LMFM, Eben held acquisitions roles at affordable housing and investment firms in New York City. Eben began his career supporting the growth of new small public and charter schools structuring public-private real estate partnerships for the New York City Department of Education during the Bloomberg administration. Eben graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with honors from Wesleyan University and serves on the Board of Directors at Civic Builders.
Amanda joined LMFM in 2013. Amanda’s responsibilities include sourcing and structuring the acquisition and disposition of LMFM assets along with developing LMFM’s growing investment strategies. Prior to joining LMFM, Amanda began her career in the Commodity Finance Group within J.P. Morgan’s investment bank in New York City, structuring and funding the development of wind farms as well as oil and natural gas fields. Amanda serves on Rebuilding Together’s “She Builds” committee, organizing community revitalization projects to support under-resourced women and their families. Amanda graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Physics and is from New York City.
Carrie joined LMFM in 2016 to expand its business. Prior to joining LMFM, Carrie was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and the Chief Operating Officer of the Urban Investment Group (UIG). During Carrie’s time with the Urban Investment Group, approximately $4 billion was committed to real estate investments, social impact bonds and financing for small businesses. Carrie was also responsible for oversight of the GS Social Impact Fund. Prior to her role as COO, Carrie led a variety of real estate and corporate transactions across all product types including debt, equity and tax credits for UIG. Earlier in her career at Goldman Sachs, Carrie was a Vice President in the Investment Banking Division. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2000, Carrie worked in the Investment Banking Division of Banc of America Securities. Carrie serves on the board of Family and Children’s Services of Monmouth County, a social services agency, and the Rumson Country Day School. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.