The People Behind the Platform

As President and Chief Investment Officer, Rob oversees capital allocation and investment strategy across Kaufman & Company’s full platform of operating companies. He leads underwriting and due diligence on new acquisition and development opportunities, works with each operating company’s leadership to size and sequence capital deployment, and manages relationships with the lenders and capital partners who finance the platform’s projects. He also helps set the investment criteria that guide which opportunities the platform pursues across workforce housing, co-living, and AI infrastructure.

As Chief Financial Officer, Tom leads financial strategy, reporting, and capital markets activity across the Kaufman & Company platform. He oversees budgeting, cash management, and financial controls for the parent company and its operating companies, and works directly with lenders and capital partners to structure and close financing for individual projects. He also manages the platform’s financial reporting and compliance obligations as the company’s portfolio of operating companies continues to grow.

As Chief Technology Officer for Kaufman & Company and Convivium Living, David leads technology strategy across the broader platform and, specifically, the resident-facing systems behind Convivium’s co-living communities. He oversees the company’s web infrastructure, data systems, and technology vendor relationships, and works with each operating company to identify where technology can improve how properties are marketed, leased, and managed day to day. He also leads the platform’s internal IT security and systems integration efforts.

As General Counsel, Eric oversees legal strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the Kaufman & Company platform. He reviews and negotiates contracts tied to acquisitions, financings, and development agreements, and advises each operating company’s leadership on legal matters specific to their business. He also manages the platform’s compliance program, including the securities and real estate regulatory requirements tied to the company’s investment activity.

As Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to Founder & Principal Daniel Kaufman, Jess manages the operational rhythm of the platform’s leadership team, coordinating priorities across the operating companies and helping move strategic initiatives from idea to execution. She oversees scheduling, cross-team communication, and special projects on Daniel’s behalf, and often serves as the point of contact between the executive team and outside partners, press, and investors.

As Head of the Nashville Office, Johnnie leads Kaufman & Company’s regional presence in Tennessee, sourcing and underwriting new acquisition and development opportunities across the market. He builds and maintains relationships with local brokers, municipalities, and development partners, and manages the execution of projects in the region from site control through delivery. He also represents the platform’s operating companies within the Nashville real estate community.

As Head of Web and App Development, Manuel leads the engineering behind Kaufman & Company’s digital properties, including the platform’s public-facing websites, investor-facing tools, and internal systems. He manages the development roadmap, oversees site performance and security, and works across the operating companies to build the digital infrastructure each one needs, from marketing sites to investor and tenant portals.

As Head of AI Infrastructure, Ryan leads the platform’s AI infrastructure initiatives, working with ServerDomes on data center and liquid-cooling deployments. He oversees technical planning, site evaluation, and development execution for the platform’s AI infrastructure projects, coordinating with partners and vendors on the power, connectivity, and build requirements specific to data center development. He also works with the platform’s broader investment and technology teams to evaluate new opportunities in the sector.

As the former Senior Vice President of Real Estate at Providence St. Joseph Health, John led strategy and operations for the system’s $16 billion real estate portfolio. Bringing that depth of experience to the formation of Oldivai Capital, he ardently believes that safe, secure, affordable housing catalyzes a thriving local economy. A practicing emergency physician, serial entrepreneur, and seasoned executive, John leads Oldivai’s strategic development and capital initiatives to provide housing that is affordable within our target communities.

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who formerly served as the Executive Director for Real Estate Operations at Providence St. Joseph Health, Susan embodies Oldivai Capital’s “get it done” mentality. Having led over $400 million in commercial real estate development, with a strong background in operations, project management, and Human Resources, she has a well-earned reputation for delivering projects on time and under budget. Bringing to Oldivai Capital a long-standing passion for workforce housing, Susan leads real estate transactions, housing design and construction, and ongoing property management.