Michael Hooks

Michael Hooks, President & CEO, founded Ladera Capital Partners in June 2018. Mr. Hooks serves as Chairman of Ladera’s Investment Committee and is active in all aspects of the company, including responsibility for the strategic direction of the firm. In addition, he sources and oversees investments for the fund.

Mr. Hooks has over 30 years of experience in the multifamily real estate industry, including from 2007-2018 with IMT Capital. As a Managing Director for IMT, Mr. Hooks led the investments team nationally, overseeing acquisitions, dispositions, and capital markets activities. Prior to joining IMT, he spent approximately 15 years as a real estate investment banking intermediary, predominantly with market leaders HFF and Northmarq Capital.

Mr. Hooks holds a BA in Managerial Studies and Political Science from Rice University.