Magnolia Capital expands executive team with former Waterton SVP

Magnolia Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on U.S. multifamily investments, has hired Justin Maturo as director of acquisitions. With extensive experience guiding the acquisition and disposition of multifamily transactions, Maturo brings valuable leadership to the investment team.

“Justin is a phenomenal addition to our growing team,” said Max Peek, CEO of Magnolia Capital. “His proven investment capabilities, industry relationships and experience further reinforces our dedication to hiring best-in-class talent and providing value to investors.”

As director of acquisitions, Maturo will guide investment decisions to grow Magnolia’s value-add and core-plus portfolios. Prior to joining Magnolia Capital, Maturo was a senior vice president at Waterton, managing investments in several markets. During his tenure at Waterton, he assisted in the acquisition and disposition of approximately $2 billion in multifamily transactions, including debt and equity investments.

“Magnolia Capital is committed to challenging and innovating the industry,” said Maturo. “I’m excited about this next step in my career and look forward to the continued growth of the Magnolia platform.”