Woodmont Props. taps Jon Moore as co-CIO & principal of Woodmont Value-Add Partners

FAIRFIELD, NJ — As part of its strategic growth initiative, Woodmont Properties (Woodmont) has appointed Jon Moore as co-chief investment officer and principal of Woodmont Value-Add Partners, a newly formed division focused on the acquisition of existing value-add multifamily rental properties. In this role, Moore will work alongside Woodmont’s executive team as well as co-chief investment officer David Trager, who is preparing to retire at the end of 2025, to support the company’s development pipeline and new ventures.

With over 30 years of experience in real estate finance, Moore is recognized for his excellence and transformative leadership in the industry. As co-chief investment officer and principal of Woodmont Value-Add Partners, he will be integral to Woodmont’s investment strategy, capital raising, acquisitions and investor relations. Serving on Woodmont’s executive and investment committees, Moore will help shape the company’s strategic vision, driving long-term growth and innovation.

“As we strengthen our operations and position Woodmont for future success, we’re pleased to welcome Jon to our team,” said Eric Witmondt, Woodmont’s chief executive officer. “Jon’s proven track record and multifaceted expertise will immediately enhance key areas of our business, making a lasting impact on our project pipeline and expansion efforts.”

Before joining Woodmont, Moore served as president of Urby, a joint venture between Brookfield and Urby Management, where he led the company’s growth from three assets in the Northeast into a nationally recognized platform with a diversified geographic and capital base. He also spent over a decade at Brookfield Properties as chief investment officer for its multifamily group and mixed-use development business, overseeing more than $40 billion in transactions. Highlights of his tenure include Brookfield’s investment in Fairfield Residential; REIT privatizations such as Associated Estates and Forest City; the acquisition of two large class B apartment portfolios in the Southeast; a value-add housing portfolio in Upper Manhattan and the Greenpoint Landing development in Brooklyn, New York.

Moore is currently an advisor to Ori Systems, a Khosla Ventures and Google VC portfolio company, and a member of Urban Land Institute’s Multifamily Council and the National Multifamily Housing Council. He served on the Investment Committees and Board of Directors for Fairfield Residential and its three value-add funds, as well as the Board of Advisors for New York University’s Furman Center for Housing. He holds an MBA in finance from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, a real estate degree from New York University and B.A. from Muhlenberg College.

A partner and integral member of Woodmont’s executive team for more than two decades, Trager has played an instrumental role in the company’s tremendous success and growth. His contributions include the acquisition and development of multifamily and industrial properties, the advancement of lending and equity relationships and geographical expansion.

“Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of Woodmont’s remarkable evolution from a 35-person team to a national, multi-asset developer with an exceptional over 200-person team,” said Trager. “Jon is an unparalleled professional and I’m confident he will help lead our team’s continued growth and prosperity as Co-Chief Investment Officer and Principal of Woodmont Value-Add Partners. I look forward to working closely with him to facilitate a seamless transition of responsibilities ahead of my retirement at the end of the year and to ensure Woodmont remains a leading company and valued partner.”