John T. Rippel

With more than 40 years of experience across 100,000+ units, John Rippel is responsible for identifying development opportunities and directing the acquisition process for existing communities throughout the U.S. As one of the Founding Partners of Alliance, Mr. Rippel led the expansion of the Company into Texas and the eastern half of the country. He began his multifamily career as the partner in charge of south Texas for Trammell Crow Residential; under his leadership, Trammell Crow led the Houston market in residential development. In 1994, he led his division to the successful IPO of Gables Residential where he served as President/COO and board member until 1999. Prior to Trammel Crow Residential, Mr. Rippel was a CPA with Ernst and Young for five years. Mr. Rippel obtained his BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.