Who We Are

Oliver Carr serves as Carr’s Chief Executive Officer and is a member of our Board of Directors. Oliver serves as Chairman of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Real Estate and serves on the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council. Prior to founding Carr, Oliver served as Chairman and CEO of Columbia Equity Trust (NYSE:CEO), where he and his team successfully took the company public in 2005. During his career, Oliver has completed over $4 billion of property acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and financings. Oliver received his Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies, with a concentration in Economics from Trinity College.

John Schissel serves as Carr’s President and is a member of our Board of Directors. In this role, he oversees the company’s Financial, Human Resource, Operations, Technology, and Brand and Hospitality functions. John has over 30 years of experience collectively in the capital markets and as an executive for both public and private real estate company platforms. In addition to his experience at Carr, John served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest owner and operator of single-family rental homes. Prior to Invitation Homes, John served as EVP and CFO of BRE Properties, a NYSE listed, West Coast apartment REIT. John’s career experience also includes serving in Wachovia Securities’ Real Estate Investment Banking Group. John received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Georgetown University.

Austen Holderness serves as Carr’s Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Austen oversees all ground-up development activity, including oversight of all matters related to design, development, construction management, and joint ventures. His responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating new development opportunities. Prior to joining Carr, Austen distinguished himself as a Senior Development Associate at CarrAmerica Realty Corporation. During his career he has managed $2.75 billion (five million square feet) in commercial real estate development. Austen received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina and his Master of Business Administration from the Darden School of Business at The University of Virginia.

Francis Lynch serves as Carr’s Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Francis is responsible for sourcing and executing acquisitions, managing dispositions, and implementing Carr’s investment strategy. Prior to joining Carr, Francis was Director of Investments at Sunwater Capital Management and Clark Enterprises. Before those positions, he was in the Real Estate Investment Banking group at BMO Capital Markets. During his career, Francis has been responsible for over $3.4 billion in property-level transactions and over $18 billion in corporate capital markets and advisory transactions. Francis received his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics at Sewanee: The University of the South. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Jackson Prentice, Executive Vice President and Chief Portfolio Officer, leads Carr’s efforts to achieve maximum profitability and returns for its portfolio. In this capacity, Jackson oversees the Asset Management, Construction Management, Leasing, and Sustainability divisions for Carr. Before joining Carr, Jackson oversaw MRP Realty’s office portfolio as Senior Vice President – Director of Portfolio Management. Jackson joined MRP Realty from Troutman Sanders law firm, where he served as a Senior Associate, practicing in the firm’s Real Estate Commercial Ownership, Leasing and Management, Real Estate Finance, and Lending and Structured Finance groups. During his career, Jackson has managed over 13 million square feet of office and retail space in the Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston markets. Jackson received his Bachelor of the Arts with honors from Bowdoin College and his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University.

Eric Tracy serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he oversees Carr’s Finance and Accounting functions and is responsible for capital raising, treasury management, portfolio valuation, risk management, and financial strategy. Prior to joining Carr in 2016, Eric was a Director in the Real Estate Investment Banking Group of Eastdil Secured / Wells Fargo Securities advising public REITs. Eric began his career in the Assurance & Business Advisory group at Arthur Andersen LLP. Eric received his Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina and his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Virginia.

Michael Comer serves as Carr’s Chief Accounting Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. Michael most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at First Potomac Realty Trust, a self-managed REIT focused on owning and operating office and business park properties in greater Washington, DC. Prior to joining First Potomac, Michael was Controller at Washington Real Estate Investment Trust. Michael also previously served as a manager in corporate accounting at The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and performed audit, consultation and advisory services at KPMG LLP. Michael is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Michael received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland.

Dominique Daschle, Chief People Officer, joined Carr in 2004 and has served in a number of roles in the organization before assuming responsibility for all aspects of Carr’s Human Resource management in 2010. Dominique oversees talent development, associate engagement and culture, staffing, compensation, compliance, and benefits administration. Prior to joining Carr, Dominique worked in event planning, professional development, intercultural communication, and consulting in the United States, Brazil, and Argentina. She has lived in eight countries in the Middle East, Europe, and South America, and is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Dominique received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Theory with an emphasis in Personnel Management from the University of San Francisco.

Ilan Zachar, Chief Technology Officer, is responsible for directing all corporate technology, strategy, and standards for Carr. Ilan has consistently selected, designed, and implemented solutions for Carr that have transformed and innovated the company’s operations. Ilan plays a critical role in helping standardize compliance and build a strong infrastructure to accommodate Carr’s growth. Prior to joining Carr, Ilan served as Global Chief Information Officer for Gazit Group where he helped grow 23 shopping centers in the Southeast region of the United States to over 640 shopping centers across four continents. Ilan holds a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from American Continental University.

James Berkon, Senior Vice President of Design and Construction, is responsible for managing Carr’s base building design and construction projects, including the landmark Midtown Center. Every project benefits from his 44 years of design and real estate experience. Prior to joining Carr, James served as Vice President of Design and Construction at Monday Properties, Director of Design and Construction at Brookfield Properties, and Vice President of Design and Construction at CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, managing some of the largest development projects in their portfolio. Before joining CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, James served as a Senior Associate at architecture firm Arthur Cotton Moore/Associates for 10 years. James received his degree in Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University and is a registered architect.

Linda Cogburn, Senior Vice President of Operations, oversees Property Management of Carr’s owned and third-party portfolio. Linda has over 30 years of commercial real estate experience in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Prior to joining Carr, Linda served as Senior Director of Property Management at Penzance, Vice President of Property Management at Monday Properties, Managing Director at Equity Office Properties Trust, and General Manager with CarrAmerica Realty Corporation. Linda received her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with honors from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Jesse Mishler, Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, is responsible for directing the financial planning, long-term forecasting, investor and executive reporting, and analytical activities of the company. Jesse has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. Prior to joining Carr, Jesse served as a Consulting Manager at Real Foundations and a Finance Director at CarrAmerica Realty Corporation. Jesse is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and received his Master in Real Estate from Georgetown University.

Kaitlyn Rausse serves as Carr’s Senior Vice President of Leasing. Kaitlyn is responsible for generating and executing commercial leasing transactions throughout our portfolio. She utilizes her comprehensive market knowledge and expertise to structure lease transactions that implement the asset strategy and ensures the highest possible portfolio performance. Kaitlyn has over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate and prior to joining Carr, she was an associate on the in-house leasing team at JBG Smith. Kaitlyn is on the Board of Directors for the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association (CREBA), and is an active member of Northern Virginia Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW). Kaitlyn graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and earned her Master of Science in Real Estate Development and Infrastructure from the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University.

Jason Bockenek, Vice President of Development, brings more than 15 years of experience to Carr. Jason oversees underwriting, zoning, and legal matters and manages project delivery and leasing efforts. Since joining the company in 2011, Jason has participated in the development of urban, mixed-use projects totaling approximately 3.8 million square feet. Prior to joining the company, Jason managed the development of office and hospital projects located in Washington, DC and San Francisco. Jason earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and his Master in Business Administration from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.

Glen Holsinger serves as Vice President of Asset Management and is responsible for implementing Carr’s investment strategy. Glen ensures that properties meet or exceed performance expectations by working closely with the Leasing, Operations, Capital Markets, Development, Construction Management, Accounting, and Lease Administration teams to review, implement, and evolve management strategy. Prior to joining Carr in 2013, Glen served as Vice President of Asset Management for Brandywine Realty Trust’s 3.8 million square feet across the Washington, DC area. Glen received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University.

David Roehrenbeck serves as Vice President of Asset Management to oversee Carr’s office and multi-family assets. David develops and executes the business plan for all properties in his portfolio and coordinates activities among multiple divisions within the company, including Leasing, Operations, Capital Markets, Development, Construction Management, Accounting, and Lease Administration. Prior to joining Carr in 2018, David served as Vice President of Asset Management for MRP Realty’s office portfolio in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Philadelphia. David earned his Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia.

Alison Wertzler serves as Vice President of Design and Construction and oversaw The Wilson & The Elm development project in Bethesda, Maryland. Prior to joining Carr, she served as Vice President at Clark Construction where she spent over 20 years contributing to significant development projects in the Washington, DC metro area, including 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 901 New York Avenue NW, the International Monetary Fund Headquarters II, Lot 31 in Bethesda, Maryland, and the Dulles Silver Line Phase Two project. Alison received her degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia.