ABOUT US

STRATEGIC DEVELOPERS OF BUILT-TO-RENT SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES


Brightside Homes specialize in developing and managing built-to-rent (BTR) single-family homes and communities. Our homes are designed specifically for long-term rental rather than ownership and offer diverse layout with a wide range of amenities. They are purpose-built to deliver exceptional rental experiences to residents while providing attractive investment opportunities for investors.
The company was founded in 2021 by the leadership team at Audubon who specializes in the acquisition, development, management and investment of multifamily properties. Audubon manages one of the largest portfolios of resident focused rental communities in the Southeast.
Brightside Homes build great neighborhoods through local expertise, strategic planning, quality construction and amenity-packed development. Our experienced management team has a keen eye for detail, ensuring that properties are well-maintained and compliant with safety and local regulations.
Brightside Homes is changing lives and neighborhoods across the Southeast.
INTRODUCTIONS BY CEO ANDREW SCHWARZ
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Andrew A. Schwarz
CEO
Mr. Schwarz is the founder and CEO of Audubon Communities. He oversees the firm’s acquisition and asset management activities and is responsible for directing senior personnel.
Prior to founding Audubon Communities, Mr. Schwarz was Senior Vice President and Director of Acquisitions and Asset Management for Emmes & Company – a private real estate investment firm with over $1.5 billion in assets. At Emmes, Mr. Schwarz oversaw the acquisition and strategic management of approximately one hundred domestic real estate assets. He also managed the firm’s Asian investment platform, including the acquisition and renovation of office properties in greater Tokyo. Domestically, Mr. Schwarz was directly responsible for managing the firm’s 11,000-unit, $500 million multi-family portfolio. Prior to joining Emmes, he directed the leasing and marketing efforts for over 2 million square feet of office space on behalf of institutional clients in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mr. Schwarz received his MBA from Columbia Business School in 1996.

Myles Cunningham
MANAGING PARTNER & CIO
Myles Cunningham joined Audubon in 2016 and currently serves as the firm’s Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Cunningham oversees the firm’s investment and capital market activities. He sits on the firm’s investment committee and chairs the firm’s strategic planning committee. Mr. Cunningham has been in the multi-family industry for over 15 years.
Prior to joining Audubon, Mr. Cunningham was the Director of Acquisitions for PEM Real Estate Group, a Phoenix-based multifamily real estate investment firm. At PEM, he started and oversaw the Atlanta office while acquiring real estate across the Southeast region of the United States. Previously, Mr. Cunningham was the Vice President of Acquisition for Cortland Partners where he focused on new business development, asset valuations, and deal structuring.
Myles earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from Auburn University and is a member of YPO, Urban Land Institute and the National Multifamily Housing Council.

Josh Boling, PE
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Mr. Boling joined Audubon Communities in 2017 as Vice President of Construction and oversees all pre-and post-acquisition construction planning and management for the firm.
Prior to joining Audubon Communities, Mr. Boling was responsible for Construction Management for new Multi-Family Construction as well as heavy renovations of over 2,000 units in the Southeastern United States. Previously, Mr. Boling worked in the engineering industry as a consultant in the design and construction administration for multi-million dollar, high-profile Private, State and Federally funded projects where he received his Professional Engineering License in the state of Georgia.
Mr. Boling received his B.S in Civil Engineering from Kennesaw State University and his MBA from University of Georgia in 2012.

CJ Walker
DIR OF CONSTRUCTION

Tammy M. Shields, CCIM
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Mrs. Shields joined Audubon Communities as Vice President of Operations in 2006 where she was instrumental in developing and implementing all of the firm’s policies and procedures. In 2010 Mrs. Shields was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and given responsibility for managing all of the firm’s day-to-day operations, including having direct oversight of the marketing and leasing efforts across the entire portfolio.
From 2002 to 2006, Mrs. Shields was with Capital Properties, a major private real estate investor. Mrs. Shields relocated to New Jersey in order to participate in Capital’s reposition of a 1,029-unit mid-rise apartment community. Previously, Mrs. Shields worked for Colonial Properties Trust, a major public REIT, from 1995 to 2002. During her tenure at Colonial, Mrs. Shields was responsible for the lease up of multiple ground-up developments and rehabilitation projects, meeting or exceeding pro-forma forecasts on every project.
Mrs. Shields is a graduate of the University of Florida.

Steve Mosetti
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
