Chief Executive Officer

Steve established Equity in 1987, and since that time, the company has become a leader in commercial development, construction, brokerage, and property management. Equity has a robust history in most real estate product types – with an emphasis in healthcare, retail, and office. The expansion of the firm to nine cities across the country, is due to Steve’s focus on growing the company.

President

Patrick has achieved a successful career spanning more than 15 years in commercial real estate, most recently being honored as one of GlobeSt’s 50 under 40 and has been inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. As president of Equity, Wathen oversees the firms real estate operations including property management, asset management, and the firm’s construction department.  He drives investment strategy for Equity and oversees asset management of the current portfolio of +/- $500MM in assets.  He also serves as co-founder and managing partner of Equity Velocity Funds, working directly with investor partners and internal teams to deliver superior risk adjusted returns.  These two roles are closely tied together and represent a true differentiator for Equity’s partners with the integration of financial and physical asset management.

Patrick has co-lead the market strategy brokerage team since founding it in 2008, which has served as a pioneer in the convergence of healthcare delivery in a retail setting.  This team provides strategic growth analysis, site selection, and portfolio management services for location-based healthcare users nationwide.  They have been nationally recognized by GlobeSt as Influencers in both Retail and Healthcare markets and have completed more than 1,000 transactions across 45 states.

He’s extremely passionate about his team at Equity & EVF and achieving client and partner goals.

Chief Operations Officer 

Kerry is an Operations/HR Executive with over 20 years of unique multi-industry experience leading organizational change, operational transformations and performance improvement for turnaround and high growth organizations. As Chief Operations Officer (COO), Kerry is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Equity ECS and oversees key operational divisions, office administration, people strategy and Human Resources.

Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

Greg has 33 years of operations, finance, and accounting experience. Most recently, he served as the CFO of an auto insurance company located in Columbus, Ohio for over 20 years. His wife, Cara, blessed him with 4 daughters, and he has also been blessed with two fantastic sons-in-law. The majority of his free time is spent taking care of his property, playing golf, and vacationing at the beach.

General Counsel

Tom has extensive experience with business and real estate transactions in both the public and private sector. As corporate counsel for Equity, Rocco represents Equity and its affiliated entities in development and construction projects; financing and refinancing transactions; and in general corporate matters. He also manages outside counsel engaged to provide services to the corporation or related entities, to the firm’s offices around the country. Previously, Tom served as a senior assistant attorney general with the Ohio Attorney General’s Business Counsel Section.

Managing Director, Brokerage

With an impressive background in commercial real estate spanning nearly two decades, Jaimine Johnson brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to her role as a Managing Director, Brokerage, which focuses on advisor recruitment and expansion of brokerage services.

Prior to joining Equity, Jaimine served as the Director of Commercial Operations, Leasing, and Sales for DRK, where she played a pivotal role in developing and implementing long-term strategies for the commercial asset division. Her leadership resulted in the management of over $225 million in assets, with a remarkable focus on driving revenue and increasing overall business profitability.

She was named a 2023-2025 Columbus Realtor Directors winner; she was awarded a 2-year Commercial Realtor-At-Large Position from 2023 to 2024 on the Columbus Board of Realtors Board. Jaimine has also been elected to be on the 2024 Commercial Advisory Board and has joined the Ohio REALTORS® in 2024 Strategic Planning Committee. Her dedication and strategic vision were further recognized through numerous accolades, including being named among the “Top 20 to Know in Real Estate” and “Top 20 Women in Business” by Columbus Business First, as well as one of the 10 Most Successful Businesswomen to Watch in 2022.

Jaimine’s extensive experience extends beyond her time at DRK, having served as the first vice president of Colliers Healthcare Real Estate Group and as senior vice president of commercial real estate at Huntington National Bank. Her contributions to these organizations earned her recognition as a Costar Power Broker in 2014 and her placement in the “Top 100 in Real Estate” for 2021.

Director of Program & Project Management

As the Director of Program Management Todd is responsible for overseeing the health and growth of Equity’s client-referred, national commercial real estate expansions and tenant improvement programs. Establishing the highest levels of standard operating procedures and maintaining industry best practices, Todd provides support, management, and training of all EPM (Equity Program & Project Management) team members, ensuring their status as the best in the field.

Todd joined Equity with 18 years of project management, construction and team building experience. He has created and implemented operations on projects with a focus on key national account program management including commercial building renovations, tenant improvements, ground construction, museum exhibitions and other client-focused projects.

Todd is a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) and recipient of the 2021 Equity Award. He attended Cincinnati Christian University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Ethics, magna cum laude.

Managing Principal- Chicago

Bob leads Equity’s Chicago office. Bob has practiced tenant representation for major corporations and professional service firms throughout the spectrum of services including: leasing, subleasing, purchase and build-to-suit.

Market Director- Atlanta

Todd Seaman, Market Director of Equity’s Atlanta office, has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.

Market Director- San Antonio

Jim’s primary responsibility is creating opportunities for Equity Inc., and its affiliates, in the San Antonio market to acquire, develop, lease, own and manage medical office buildings and other healthcare facilities.