Who We Are

Oliver Carr serves as Carr Properties’ Chief Executive Officer and is a member of our Board of Directors. Additionally, Oliver is a member of the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council, serves on the Advisory Boards of Housing Nantucket, and Dancker, Inc., and the Board of the Oliver Carr Company. Oliver is the former Chairman of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Real Estate. Oliver is also a member of the Real Estate Roundtable. Prior to founding Carr Properties, 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 $7.5 billion of property acquisitions, developments, 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 Properties’ President and is a member of our Board of Directors. In this role, he oversees the company’s Operations, Financial, Human Resources, Technology, and Brand and Hospitality functions. John has over 30 years of collective experience in the capital markets and as an executive for both public and private real estate company platforms. John re-joined Carr in 2015 and was previously our Chief Financial Officer from 2004 – 2009. During this time, he was part of the team that successfully took the Company public through an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005 and also the Company’s subsequent acquisition by an affiliate of JP Morgan Asset Management in 2007. John’s prior experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest owner and operator of single-family rental homes. John also previously served as EVP and CFO of BRE Properties, a NYSE listed, West Coast apartment REIT; and as a banker 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 Properties’ 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 Properties, Austen distinguished himself as a Senior Development Associate at CarrAmerica Realty Corporation. During his career he has managed $3.2 billion in commercial real estate and residential development, encompassing five million square feet of space. 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 Properties’ Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Additionally, Francis is on the Investment committee for the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. At Carr, Francis is responsible for sourcing and executing acquisitions, managing dispositions, negotiating joint ventures. and helping form Carr Properties’ investment strategy. Prior to joining Carr Properties, 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 $4.5 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, Chief Portfolio Officer and Executive Vice President, leads Carr Properties’ efforts to maximize profitability and returns across its portfolio. In this capacity, Jackson oversees the Asset Management, Construction Management, Leasing, and Sustainability divisions. Before joining Carr Properties, Jackson oversaw MRP Realty’s office portfolio as Senior Vice President – Director of Portfolio Management. Jackson joined MRP Realty from Troutman Peppers 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. Throughout his career, Jackson has managed over 15 million square feet of office, residential, and retail space across the Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York, Austin, and Boston markets. Jackson received his Bachelor of 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 Properties’ Finance and Accounting functions and is responsible for capital raising, treasury management, portfolio valuation, risk management, and financial strategy. Prior to joining Carr Properties 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.

Dominique Daschle, Chief People Officer, joined Carr Properties in 2004 and served in several roles before assuming responsibility for all aspects of Carr Properties’ Human Resource management in 2010. Dominique oversees talent development, associate engagement and culture, staffing, compensation, compliance, and benefits administration. Prior to joining Carr Properties, 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.

Christopher Engstrom serves as Carr Properties’ Chief Accounting Officer, financial reporting, tax compliance, and treasury management for the company. Prior to joining Carr Properties, Christopher served as Senior Vice President of SEC Reporting at JBG SMITH (NYSE: JBGS) where he was responsible for overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance. Before JBG SMITH, Christopher worked in KPMG’s accounting advisory practice and PwC’s assurance practice. He received both his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science, with concentrations in Accounting, from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

James Berkon, Senior Vice President of Design and Construction, is responsible for managing Carr Properties’ base building design and construction projects, including the landmark Midtown Center and One Congress. Every project benefits from his 49 years of design and real estate experience. Prior to joining Carr Properties, 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.

Jason Bockenek, Senior Vice President of Development, brings more than 20 years of experience to Carr Properties. In his role, 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 4.2 million square feet. During his time at Carr, Jason has worked on three multi-family projects currently at different development stages which total more than 1000 units. Prior to joining Carr Properties, 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 of Business Administration from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.

Linda Cogburn, Senior Vice President of Operations, oversees Property Management of Carr Properties’ owned and third-party portfolio. Linda has over 35 years of commercial real estate experience in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Prior to joining Carr Properties, 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. She holds her LEED-GA, RPA, and CAPS credentials.

Glen Holsinger serves as Senior Vice President of Asset Management and is responsible for implementing Carr Properties’ 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 Properties in 2013, Glen served as Vice President of Asset Management for Brandywine Realty Trust, managing over 3.8 million square feet across the Washington, DC area. Glen received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University.

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. He currently serves as a Visiting Professor of Practice at Virginia Tech. With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, Jesse has held various leadership positions. Prior to joining Carr Properties, 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’s in Real Estate from Georgetown University.

Kaitlyn Rausse serves as Carr Properties’ Senior Vice President of Leasing. She has over 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, primarily focused on the leasing and asset management of office buildings. She her comprehensive market knowledge and expertise to navigate, structure, and negotiate leasing transactions throughout a diverse portfolio.  She is on the Board of Directors for the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association (CREBA), where she is currently serving as President. Kaitlyn is an active member of various industry organizations, including Northern Virginia NAIOP and CREW DC, as well as a 2013 graduate of the young professionals program, Leadership Arlington. Kaitlyn graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and earned her M.S. in Real Estate Development and Infrastructure from the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University.

David Roehrenbeck serves as Senior Vice President of Asset Management to oversee Carr Properties’ 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 Properties 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 Senior Vice President of Design and Construction and currently oversees Carr Properties’ Construction Management. She is also leading two new development projects: in Alexandria, VA, currently under construction, and another residential project in the design phase in Arlington, VA. While at Carr Properties, she has been responsible for Carr’s mixed-use development project in Bethesda, Maryland—The Wilson and The Elm—as well as multiple construction management projects in the metro DC area, Boston, MA, and Austin, TX. Prior to joining Carr Properties, Alison 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.

As Vice President of Information Technology at Carr Properties, Aaron Altscher leads the company’s technology strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. With extensive experience in real estate technology, automation, and cybersecurity, Aaron is dedicated to implementing cutting-edge solutions that enhance building operations, customer experiences, and business efficiencies. Prior to joining Carr Properties, Aaron spent 15 years consulting to various prop-tech and commercial real estate companies building technology solutions. He holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Mary Washington. 

Patrick Brown serves as Vice President, Legal. In his role, he provides guidance on all aspects of Carr Properties’ in-house legal matters, including finance and capital markets, asset management, leasing, operations, transactions, development and construction, and general corporate and REIT. Patrick also serves as Carr’s in-house risk manager and acting corporate secretary. Prior to joining Carr, he worked at Shulman Rogers, participating in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Patrick holds a Master of Laws from Duke University, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.

Leigh Ann Kay serves as Carr Properties’ Vice President of Brand & Marketing. In her role, Leigh Ann is responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives that enhance the company’s brand awareness, drive marketing and advertising efforts, manage public relations, and create impactful customer experiences to support business growth and revenue goals. With extensive marketing and communications experience across multiple sectors—including real estate, legal, consumer brands, and hospitality—Leigh Ann brings a dynamic and strategic approach to brand positioning and audience engagement. Her experience in crafting compelling campaigns and executing high-impact events ensures a strong market presence for Carr Properties. Leigh Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations & Strategic Communications from American University.

Ryan Quick, Vice President of Operations, oversees Property Management of Carr Properties’ Boston portfolio and supports the company’s expansion into third-party management. With over 15 years of commercial real estate experience, Ryan spent a decade at Cushman & Wakefield before joining Carr Properties in 2022, where he led property management operations for the Boston, MA, and Stamford, CT markets as Managing Director. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Lynchburg College and holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), showcasing his commitment to excellence in property management.