Fringe Capital is a fully vertical investment firm specializing in the acquisition and reposition of multifamily real estate.

Josh is a 2018 graduate from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business. In 2017, while attending DU, Josh joined MadHern LLC, a vertically integrated property management firm in Chicago, IL. Gaining the skills and understanding of property management, Josh used his experience as a catalyst to co-found Fringe Capital Partners in early 2019. Since his tenure at Fringe, Josh has become a licensed broker and has led the acquisition team to building an $100M+ real esate portfolio in just over 24 months in the business. Josh focuses mostly on acqusiitons, debt, underwriting, and investor relations. In his free time, Josh serves as a mentor for Superpower Consulting, a mentorship program for kids with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.

Over a 17-year career, Michael has successfully developed and managed business platforms in real estate development/acquisition, property management, and fitness. From 2003-2009, Michael worked for his families Chicago based development firm, Madonis Development. Holding a position as a project manager, Michael led ground-up development projects up to $5 million. Embracing his entrepreneurial spirit, Michael developed a fitness concept generating $5.6 million in revenue and climbing in 2010. Using his development experience, Michael saw an opportunity in 2015 and co-founded MadHern LLC, a Chicago based property management company. After four years of managing 300+ units, Michael co-founded Fringe Capital Partners.

Brian Cook is the firms Controller and Real Estate Accountant.

John is a graduate of Arizona State University’s College of Engineering with a degree in Construction Management. He started his career in 2007 as a superintendent for a high-end custom home builder in Phoenix, AZ. He then joined the KBR project team in 2009 constructing a gas to liquids refinery for Chevron in Nigeria. At completion of the project, John stayed in Nigeria to develop and implement the OnStream inspection program for Chevron’s operating refinery. While still working in Nigeria, John founded PDG Construction in 2017 specializing in home remodeling in Phoenix. After 12 years in Nigeria, John returned to Phoenix full-time in 2021. John brings his diverse project management and construction skills to the team. In his free time, John is an Open Water Marathon swimmer with many long distance swims in the US and in countries around the world, and plans for more in the future.

A recent graduate of DePaul University, Ben is something of a ‘jack of all trades’. He has a background in construction and property management, providing him with a strong foundation for continuing to learn more about the real estate and property management industries. His most recent position was at Peak Properties, a Chicago-based property management company. During his time at Peak, Ben learned the ins and outs of property and project management. His position at Fringe will consist of overseeing construction projects and managing the day to day property management duties for portfolio properties. Ben is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys mountain biking, fishing, and camping.

As an Operations Manager, Kim oversees and manages the daily operations of all portfolio communities. She has held multiple roles in the industry as a leasing consultant, assistant manager, due diligence auditor, and property manager. Through her years in property management, Kim has managed community financials, planned unit turns and maintained property financials. Kim has built a solid background in customer service and interpersonal skills, giving her the ability to form strong relationships with both tenants and vendors. In her free time, Kim enjoys baking, home remodeling projects, and camping with her family.