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2025 The ApartmentBuildings.com 100
Developers of the Year
- Adam Saphier, High Street Residential
- Alan Silver, Toll Brothers City Living
- Ben Shaoul, Thrive Living
- Benjamin Schall, AvalonBay
- Bethany Rooney, Garrett Companies
- Brian Natwick, Crescent Communities
- Brian Oates, RangeWater Real Estate
- Brian Roers, Roers Companies
- Camilo Miguel Jr., Mast Capital
- Chad DuBeau, Mill Creek Residential
- Charles Cochran, Kolter Multifamily
- Chris O’Neill, NRP Group
- Cliff and Michelle Davidson, Community Builders Group
- David Ravin, Northwood Ravin
- Frank Craighill, Monday Properties
- Greg West, ZOM Living
- Hugo Pacanins, Pinnacle Housing
- Jaime Lee, Jamison
- Joe Gambill, Hanover Company
- Kim Bucklew, Alliance Residential
- Kimberly Grimm, Continental Properties
- Laurent Morali, Kushner Companies
- Marc Lifshin, Core Spaces
- Mark McHenry, Hillwood Multifamily
- MaryAnne Gilmartin, MAG Partners
- Nathan Berman, MetroLoft
- Paul Sween, Dominium
- Payton Mayes, JPI
- Ryan Miller, Wood Partners
- Sam Charney, Charney Companies
- Taylor Shultz, Porter Kyle
- Zach Haptonstall, Rise48
- Grant Jaber, Hines
- Pastor Martin Porter, Logos Faith Development
- Tom Warren, Holland Partner Group
Payton Mayes, JPI
Payton Mayes is the Chief Executive Officer, part-owner and board member of JPI, a national developer, builder and investment manager of Class A multifamily assets across the U.S. Mays oversees and leads all components of JPI’s operations. As a member of the JPI Executive Leadership Team, he also provides strategic direction and guidance on initiatives, including leadership and culture.
A CFA® charterholder, Mayes previously held executive jobs at DHIC Communities, Cephas Partners (which he co-founded) and Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Principal Investments.
Mayes is active in the community, serving as chairman of the boards of The National Christian Foundation of North Texas and Lionheart Children’s Academy. He is also a member of the Texas A&M Real Estate at Mays Business School Founders Board and the Northeast Tarrant County A&M Club.
Mayes earned his B.S. in Agribusiness and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Texas A&M University.
These are some of the reasons why Payton Mayes was selected to receive ApartmentBuildings.com’s first annual AB 100 Developer of the Year Award, which recognizes those who demonstrate creativity, skill and success in the multifamily industry.