Our Leadership

MATT VEKASY

Founder & CEO

As Founder & CEO of Metropolitan Holdings, Matt is responsible for the Company vision and culture, deal structure, and securing equity capital. Matt started his career in 1996 with national developer Casto Communities and participated in the development and construction of approximately 3,000 new apartments in several communities. Two years later, with $1,500, he founded Metropolitan Holdings and built his first two-family property in the Grandview area of Columbus. Over the next few years, the Company developed several additional projects ranging from 2-32 units. In those early years, Matt single handedly ran all aspects of the business, including preparing architectural and engineering plans, securing financing, completing re-zonings, and running the construction as a project manager. Matt’s mother, Prindall Martz, was the Company’s first property manager. As a result of the success in the area, he was able to secure a joint venture to develop Grandview Village, a 168-unit infill project that has been the catalyst to the Company's growth. Since the completion of his first project, the company has gone forward to successfully develop a number of multifamily assets within Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton markets with ongoing plans for future projects within a three and a half hour radius of our home office in Columbus.

JASON STUMBO

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer of Metropolitan Holdings, Jason is responsible for building, leading, coaching, and mentoring the Company's construction team and ensuring that all project schedules are completed on time and on budget. Jason has been in the construction industry for over 25 years, starting in the field as a carpenter and advancing to roles as General Superintendent at Quandel Construction Group, Director of Operations at Equity Construction Group, and, most recently, Vice President of Construction at Elford, Inc. Jason specializes in risk management, estimating, constructibility, safety tracking, quality control, and job cost management. He excels in identifying areas of improvement in current systems and work processes in order to maximize results and minimize risks, both in the field and at a corporate level. Jason is also a graduate of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio's Executive Leadership Experience, a program designed specifically for senior-level executives at construction companies.

ANDREW LEMMON

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer of Metropolitan Holdings, Andrew oversees all of the company’s financial functions. He specializes in and manages the Company's finance, asset management, treasury management, capital planning, investor relations, debt sourcing, and tax planning. Andrew is involved with every deal from origination through exit. Prior to joining Metropolitan Holdings, Andrew was a senior manager at KPMG US where he served an array of clients focusing on real estate, banking, and other financial service industries. Andrew attended Heidelberg College where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Business Administration. After his time at Heidelberg, Andrew attended The Ohio State University where he obtained a Masters of Accounting. Andrew is a Certified Public Accountant.

JOE MCCABE

Vice President, Development

As Vice President of Development of Metropolitan Holdings, Joe oversees all of the Company’s development operations from deal origination to occupancy. Joe is an experienced leader with nearly two decades of experience in site acquisition, due diligence, financial analysis, zoning, obtaining incentives and entitlements, overseeing the design process, and consultant coordination. Joe gained a solid footing in large-scale mixed-use and retail development early in his career, leading all aspects of the design and construction processes for a ‘who’s who’ of retail clients while at KA Inc. Architecture. In addition to other multifamily developer experience, Joe was previously Director of Construction for a top-20 hotel and assisted living developer and managed their annual capital improvement program for existing properties across five states and two countries. He relocated to Columbus in 2013 to expand the northeastern and central Ohio multifamily housing portfolio of Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. Joe attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he obtained his Bachelors of Professional Studies in Architecture and Masters of Architecture. He currently serves as a board member of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation and second appointment to the City of Columbus Historic Resources Commission.

JESSICA GILLIS

Vice President, Property Management

As Vice President of Property Management, Jessica is responsible for guiding, training, and leading the property management team. It is her responsibility to lead our teams to get our new properties set up, opened, and stabilized, and then maintain that level of stabilization while upholding high levels of service for the residents who call our communities home. Jessica has been in the property management industry for over 10 years, starting in the field as a property manager and advancing to various Regional and Director roles working in Conventional, Student, and Construction/ New Development. She has worked in Training, Marketing, Renovations, and traveled all over the state of Ohio and country to manage, rescue, and develop properties. Jessica specializes in effective property cost management, asset preservation, and lease ups of new developments and acquisitions. She excels in maintaining wonderful relationships with vendors to maximize cost effectiveness and a high level of work produced. Most recently, Jessica was recognized Nationally as a Property Manager Hero by Zego and Paylease.