Our Team

The ZION leadership team combines decades of direct real estate operating experience with institutional investment discipline. Our principals have owned, managed, and capitalized assets across market cycles, building a platform grounded in execution and positioned for continued growth.

Lav Bauta
Chief Investment Officer

Leads investment strategy, acquisitions, and capital partnerships with 18+ years of experience across multifamily investments. Has overseen the acquisition and repositioning of $300M+ in real estate assets, driving long-term value creation and portfolio growth.

Izzy Bauta
Chief Operating Officer

Leads operations and asset performance across the portfolio with 16+ years of experience across asset management and operations. Has overseen execution across 3,000+ multifamily units, ensuring operational excellence and consistent portfolio-wide performance.

Bill McNarland
Chief Financial Officer

Leads financial strategy, capital planning, and fiscal operations with 25+ years of experience across finance, entrepreneurship, and advisory services. Has guided complex capital structures and investment decisions, bringing CFA-level expertise and a published background in financial strategy.

Carly Beck
Director of Leasing

Oversees leasing strategy and tenant acquisition across thousands of multifamily units, applying a data-driven and market-focused approach. Has consistently driven revenue performance and reduced vacancy timelines, delivering 97%+ occupancy rates across the portfolio.

Elena Alia
Director of Asset Management

Brings institutional real estate experience across multifamily and mixed-use properties, focusing on operational efficiency and long-term value creation. Has overseen $300M+ in assets under management, delivering consistent performance improvements and strategic growth across the portfolio.

Yusuf Mallick
Director of Acquisitions

Oversees commercial real estate underwriting, development finance, and asset management initiatives with 10+ years of institutional experience. Has supported $500M+ in capitalization and 3,500+ commercial mortgage transactions, driving growth across a diverse asset base.

Trust & Transparency

Best in class partners across every discipline enable ZION to deliver capital, management, and execution under one roof, backed by top global firms across accounting, law, and real estate, with full accountability and confidence.

Our Trusted Partners