I am a director for Bob.AI, a revolutionary SaaS startup focused on improving access and quality in the Affordable Housing space.

I advise Valet Closet, an early stage start up connecting renters, rental property owners, and a network of self-storage providers to offer a high-value, low-effort amenity for apartment dwellers.

My responsibilities include overseeing the firm’s operations, participating on its investment committee, and promoting its strategic vision. I have been a featured speaker, instructor, and regular panelist at numerous local and national industry conferences and seminars, and is a contributor to industry publications, such as UNITS, Multifamily Executive, and Rooflines. I was recently named one of GlobeSt.com "Best Bosses in Real Estate", which was a tremendous honor.

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the LumaCorp corporate office and our entire multifamily portfolio.

I am a non-compensated board trustee for an AMS-affiliate 501(c)3 non-profit private school serving North Texas children from early childhood through middle school age using the Montessori Method. I led the New Building Task Force from 2018-2020 which raised over $10 million to fund construction of a new 32,000 square foot facility on our 7.5 acre site in Central Plano, allowing us to grow from serving 160 children and their families to over 250. I lead lender relations and financial oversight on the board, and support the school in its mission to provide a world-class Montessori education to families in North Texas.

Independent director on board of managers for a fund acquiring a portfolio of family entertainment centers (FECs).

Key member of the team that opened a new satellite office in Phoenix responsible for over $200 MM in sales within its first year of operation. In addition to preparing and presenting quarterly market reports to national institutional investors, Ian also worked with ARA Denver’s institutional sales team on the underwriting and analysis of over $1 Billion in apartments and multifamily land, all while personally closing over $20 MM in small apartment deals in southern Colorado with his partner, Ken Greene.

Oversight of CRM software and processes, development of strategic business-to-business relationships, as well as inception, staffing, and management of the company's first dedicated call center for prospect contact, development, and follow-up, and to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction for the lifetime of their relationship with the Phil Long Group.

Designed e-commerce and streaming media website to modernize and support the e-delivery of ABA's continuing education programs. Used SoundForge and AVID to digitize audio and video content for e-delivery, supported department leadership in developing long-term strategy for e-commerce and e-learning.