Russell Ballard

Russell Ballard has a diverse work experience in the field of real estate and finance. Russell started their career as a Junior Analyst at MortgageRamp where they negotiated and contracted asset management evaluations. Russell then worked as an Acquisitions Intern at UDR, researching and identifying multifamily properties for investment opportunities. Ballard later joined Apartment Realty Advisors as an intern, where they prepared offering memorandums and cash flow models.

In 2006, they became an Underwriter at Column Guaranteed, a Credit Suisse Company, underwriting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans and performing financial analyses. Following this, Ballard worked as a Senior Loan Underwriter at Walker & Dunlop, underwriting loans and conducting cash flow analysis for multifamily properties.

Since 2012, Ballard has been associated with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, initially starting as an Assistant Vice President/Team Leader. Russell then advanced to the role of Deputy Chief Underwriter/Vice President and currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Underwriter/Credit Risk Manager/Senior Vice President. Grandbridge is involved in arranging real estate loans and providing asset and portfolio management services.

Overall, Ballard's work experience showcases their expertise in underwriting loans, conducting financial analyses, and managing credit risk in the real estate industry.

Russell Ballard completed their College Prep Diploma at Walton High School from 1997 to 2001. Russell then went on to earn their Bachelors of Science degree in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating in 2005. Later, they pursued a Masters of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, completing their degree from 2010 to 2012.