Michelle Johnstone

Michelle Johnstone serves as the Executive Vice President of Client Relations and Capital Markets at Cortland, a role held since March 2025, where responsibilities include leading capital-raising efforts and enhancing relationships with US-based institutional investors. Prior to this position, Johnstone was the Managing Director of Investor Relations at National Real Estate Advisors for eleven years, managing capital fundraising strategies and marketing efforts. Johnstone's career includes significant roles in marketing and communications, with notable positions at National Real Estate Advisors as Director of Marketing and Communications, Corporate Marketing/Communications Manager, and earlier experience at Transwestern and Lincoln Property Company. Academic credentials include an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BA in Theatre and Communications from Florida State University.