Co-Founder

remy@rcpcompanies.com

Remy Gross is a real estate investor, biotech executive, and entrepreneur. Remy has partnered with Max in real estate activities for over 20 years and has successfully participated as both developer and investor in properties in New Orleans, Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama.

In addition to his real estate endeavors, he remains actively engaged in the biotech space. Remy shares his time as Vice President, Business Development, at the Buck Institute for Age Research in Novato, California, a non-profit committed to increasing the healthy years of life. Joining Buck in 2006, he has founded or directly participated in the formation of multiple companies, including Aeovian Therapeutics, Napa Therapeutics, BhB Therapeutics, Laysan Biotech, and Unity Biotechnology.  Mr. Gross has also sat on the boards of multiple companies, both for and not for profit.  As one of the principals of Shearwater Corporation, Mr. Gross was instrumental in the $161 million sale of the company to Nektar Therapeutics in June 2001.

Remy has a strong interest in bringing novel, mixed-uses of real estate in secondary markets overlooked by larger developers.  His vision is to create environments that draw and keep the STEAM workforce engaged and vibrant within the community.

Mr. Gross has served on numerous boards and performed community roles throughout his career, beginning at Loyola when he and Max incorporated Project New Start, a non-profit corporation to house transitionally homeless families.

Co-Founder

max@rcpcompanies.com

A second-generation developer, Max Grelier began his career in 1991 at a regional real estate consulting firm based in New Orleans where he performed consulting assignments for a broad range of commercial properties, including multi-family, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, and golf courses.

In 1997 Max joined the family business, NAI Chase Commercial (Birmingham and Huntsville), to lead its development and asset management divisions. Over a 15-year period, he supervised over three million square feet and over $500 million in real estate development and acquisition activities including residential communities, retail, mixed-use, and suburban office buildings in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.  During this time, he also served as a Managing Partner for the Ledges of Huntsville, a premier planned community, which includes an 18- hole championship golf course, club amenities, and an affluent residential neighborhood.

Max co-founded RCP Companies in 2013 to pursue experiential, mixed-use development opportunities across the South.  Since its formation, he has procured over $2 billion in real estate opportunities for RCP and its partners, including the nationally acclaimed MidCity District in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mr. Grelier graduated from Loyola University with a BS/BA, Finance & Economics. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the Huntsville Committee of 100, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Production Manager for RCP Companies

Adam Willis came on board in June 2018 to execute the responsibilities of venue operations, production management, artist collaboration and booking talent. Adam is a born-and-raised Huntsville native who grew up playing music locally. Adam graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelors of Kinesiology in Exercise Science where he also continued writing and performing music with various bands and as a solo artist. Adam has returned to Huntsville to help RCP Companies with its growing music initiatives.

Digital and Social Media Coordinator for RCP Companies

Amanda Welch joins RCP Companies as Digital and Social Media Coordinator for MidCity District and The Camp. Amanda is responsible for creating engaging content and helping the surrounding areas learn more about events, businesses, construction, and future endeavors of MidCity District and The Camp. She can often be found around MidCity interacting with the tenants and patrons while creating content to spread the word of the happenings in the district. Amanda also works as a contributing writer for We Are Huntsville and holds a Bachelors's and Masters's Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

amanda@rcpcompanies.com

Director of Property Management for RCP Companies

As Director of Property Management for RCP Companies, Anthony Rossi is leading the next generation of management and operations throughout the growing portfolio, blurring lines between the world of hospitality and commercial real estate.

A seasoned operations leader and strategist, Anthony brings extensive experience through previously held leadership roles with iconic flagship assets across Northern California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Atlanta, Georgia. These projects include retail, office, residential, mixed-use, master-planned communities, and adaptive reuse developments. Anthony received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication from University of the Pacific and is nearing completion of the Executive Master of Hospitality Administration program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is a 2020 recipient of the Las Vegas 40 Under 40 award by Vegas Inc and has served on the board of directors for Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward Business District and San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Alliance.

anthony@rcpcompanies.com

Executive Administrator

betty@rcpcompanies.com

Betty Haynes responsibilities at RCP Companies are assisting the executive staff and accounting. She holds a certification of Certified Bookkeeper from the University of North Alabama. She has taken numerous continuing education courses in Project Management, Office Management, Contract Negotiating and Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Security Management, and holds a Secret Security clearance. Betty’s previous professional career includes over 32 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping across a variety of industries. She was elected to the Triana Town Council Place 5 in 2016 and serves as Finance Chairperson.  Betty is an affiliate member of the American Cancer Society, Shoals Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, and Alabama League of Municipalities. She is happily married for 10 years and counting, and has two sons, three grandsons, and one granddaughter.

Asset Managaer for RCP Companies

Carter McLean currently serves as Asset Manager for RCP Companies. In that role, he is responsible for managing entity compliance, investor relations and reporting, as well as overseeing related third-party relationships among other duties.

Prior to joining RCP Companies, Carter spent six years in various real estate asset management roles, gaining significant experience in maximizing property performance and investor objectives. This was accomplished through his various responsibilities which included but are not limited to oversight of annual budgeting processes, investor reporting and entity compliance. Carter is also well versed in property tax matters, having provided niche property tax solutions through his own consulting business.

Carter also previously spent four years working for Ernst & Young in an audit role, serving a Fortune 500 financial services client. Shortly after graduating from Birmingham-Southern College with a B.S. in Accounting, Carter McLean earned his CPA, and is licensed in the state of Alabama (inactive).

carter@rcpcompanies.com

Controller for RCP Companies

Darsey Moritz is the Controller over all things accounting. Darsey joins RCP Companies with over 12 years’ experience in the multi-family real estate industry. Darsey is responsible for overseeing corporate, development, commercial, and residential accounting and financial operations of the company. Darsey began her career working for a top national public accounting firm, where she provided accounting and auditing services for a variety of clients in the real estate industry. Darsey transitioned into industry accounting and most recently worked for a now large real estate developer/manager helping to build the accounting for their property management division. There, she oversaw the issuance of respective financial statements, external tax and audit reporting and coordinated property transitions, and built out training as well as policies and procedures for the property management division.

Darsey graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. Darsey currently resides in Huntsville, AL, with her husband, Josh, and two children, Cooper and McKenzie. When she’s not working, you can find Darsey cheering on both kids at the hockey arena or out and about Huntsville immersing her and her family in new experiences.

darsey@rcpcompanies.com

Director of Mixed Use Assets

David brings over 37 years of expertise in commercial real estate, with a career spanning multiple sectors and markets. Originally from Dallas, Texas, David began in real estate at the corporate offices of the nation’s largest residential mortgage company. He then spent five years as a commercial real estate appraiser in Dallas, gaining deep knowledge of office buildings, retail centers, regional malls, apartments, industrial properties, mixed-use properties, residential subdivisions, golf courses, and hotels.

In 1993, David moved to Huntsville, Alabama, to establish a commercial real estate appraisal, research, and consulting firm. The David Wilson Company (DWC) became one of North Alabama’s largest appraisal firms. During the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s, David focused on the multifamily sector, producing the first comprehensive research and market reports for Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Pensacola and Tallahassee in concert with Rock Apartment Advisors. DWC then began specializing exclusively on multifamily appraisals and market studies across Alabama.

David joined Rock Apartment Advisors as an investment sales agent in 2007, although in 2013, he also served as Huntsville’s interim Downtown Development Director. In 2014, David joined Berkadia Real Estate Advisors, the nation’s largest brokerage firm exclusively focused on multifamily. David became Broker of Record for Berkadia’s Alabama office in 2021 focusing on new construction, institutional, and Class B apartments. David is married with two grown children and three grandchildren.

Senior Property Accountant for RCP Companies

As Senior Property Accountant, Heather is responsible for analyzing and producing financial reports for leased properties on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, assisting in budget preparation, handling tenant leases, and tracking collections. Heather graduated from Troy University with an Accounting degree and received her MBA from the University of North Alabama. She previously worked for a property management company in Nashville as a Senior Accountant and brings her knowledge from a residential and commercial accounting perspective.

heather@rcpcompanies.com

Asset Manager for RCP Companies

Jeremiah Gage serves as Asset Manager for RCP Companies. Prior to joining RCP Companies, Jeremiah worked in private equity as a real estate financial analyst. His responsibilities included identifying value-add commercial investments, creating and implementing budgets, and managing due diligence processes of real estate transactions. He’s also worked in mutual fund operations for a Fortune 500 company while earning his M.B.A. with a specialization in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jeremiah’s first love is his home state, and he is ecstatic to help improve the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama.

jeremiah@rcpcompanies.com

Managing Director of Apollo Coalition

Joanna White serves at the Managing Director of the Apollo Coalition, a 501c3 non-profit organization, whose mission is to enhance community economy, offering education, training, and mentorship with opportunities for entrepreneurship and sustainable careers, ensuring equal access for all to grow and thrive.

Joanna White is a local politics guru. Since the age of 11, Joanna has closely monitored local government activity and made the jump to the political world in 2015, when she became Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle’s campaign coordinator. She went on to work on his primary campaign for governor, and was promoted to campaign manager for his 2020 run for reelection. He defeated 3 opponents, garnering nearly 80% of the vote. In 2024, Joanna managed his fifth mayoral campaign and he was again reelected, this time in an unopposed race. Joanna also worked as the Governmental Affairs Liaison for the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS from 2016 - 2020, developing new advocacy models and candidate recruitment and training materials for the organization. In addition to her lobbying and campaign experience, Joanna serves several clients in real estate and economic development, quietly driving major investments in the Huntsville metro area. 

Prior to jumping into the political realm with both feet, Joanna was employed by Arts Huntsville (formerly The Arts Council, Inc.) for 10 years. She held several positions during her tenure at the non-profit, broadening her event planning, fundraising, board development, volunteer management, and marketing experience in key leadership roles with the Panoply Arts Festival, Concerts in the Park, and other community events; development of the SPACES Sculpture Trail; and ongoing member services to the organization’s more than 200 member groups and individual artists. A hallmark of her time at Arts Huntsville was the evolution of the downtown Arts & Entertainment District. A new quality of life offering marked by its iconic purple cups, the district allowed people to enjoy open container drinks from local restaurants and bars during certain hours. As the district was launched, Joanna and the Arts Huntsville team programmed 15 weeks of concerts, block parties, markets, and more to introduce the public to downtown Huntsville’s newest amenity.

Joanna is the former Chair of the Huntsville Library Foundation; serves on the Boards of Directors at Huntsville-based affordable housing non-profit Neighborhood Concepts, Inc., educational non-profit Free2Teach, and downtown Huntsville children’s museum EarlyWorks. In 2021, Joanna and other founding board members announced the creation of HATCH, a new workforce development non-profit that trains young adults for careers in the food and hospitality industry. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Ambassador Council of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. Joanna is a proud graduate of the Diversity Leadership Colloquium, Cohort VI and of Leadership Greater Huntsville’s Connect Class 22. She continues volunteering with LGH through Connect and Spark, and has been a featured speaker for LGH’s 12@12 series. She has been a volunteer with Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy since 2000, where she serves as Chair of the Production Management Council, managing a four-show season of plays at the Von Braun Center. Joanna is a current Dean’s List student at the University of North Alabama, pursuing a degree in Political Science and Public Administration.

Executive Director of MidCity District Association

Accounting Specialist for RCP Companies

Mackenzie Mayhall has joined RCP Companies' accounting team as Accounting Specialist. She comes to RCP with 9 years of experience working in the multi-family and commercial property management industry. She is passionate about procedure and compliance and will use her industry knowledge and experience as a value-add to RCP's developments and properties. Mackenzie graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. Mackenzie is a long-time resident of Huntsville and is excited about the new growth.

mackenzie@rcpcompanies.com

Sr. Director of Development for RCP Companies

With over $1 Billion in mixed-use projects in development or under construction - including 2,000 multifamily units, 500 hotel keys, and 500,000 sf of commercial retail space - Nadia is responsible for overseeing all aspects of real estate development projects, from initial planning and design, to fundraising and financing, through to construction and final delivery.

In addition to her development experience, Nadia has also played a pivotal role in making music an economic driver for the City of Huntsville, serving as the Local Consultant for the Sound Diplomacy Music Audit in 2018 which lead to the development and opening of the Orion Amphitheater at MidCity District and the appointment of a Music Officer and Board for the City of Huntsville.

Nadia actively participated in the local business community as the youngest member appointed to the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce Board of Commerce, providing valuable insight and perspective on economic development and community initiatives. She is passionate about the intersection of music and business, and her innovative ideas have brought fresh perspectives to the commercial real estate industry.

nadia@rcpcompanies.com

Staff Accountant for RCP Companies

As Staff Accountant for RCP Companies, Nathan Hord's role is to assist the accounting team in the day-to-day operations. Nathan graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting). After graduation, he worked as a financial analyst for residential and commercial appraisals. Nathan has worked on the residential restoration side of real estate in Huntsville and is excited to now be a part of the development of Huntsville with RCP Companies.

nathan@rcpcompanies.com

Director of Investments

nora@rcpcompanies.com

Nora is the Director of Investments for RCP Companies. In this role, she is responsible for managing RCP’s projects following construction completion through stabilization. Nora brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and development across all property types. Her recent prior experience includes managing multifamily development projects for a Florida-based developer, and commercial real estate loan work-outs and restructurings for a New York-based commercial bank. Prior to this, Nora held various positions within the AIG Global Real Estate Investment Group for over 10 years. As a Managing Director, she assisted with the fundraise and had responsibility for the portfolio management of a $600 million U.S. Residential Fund that developed Class A multi-family communities across the U.S. She also managed a regional retail shopping center development program with assets valued in excess of $500 million across the southeastern U.S.

Nora graduated from Marist College cum laude with a BS in Finance, and from Rutgers University Graduate School with an MBA. She served as a long-time member of the National Multifamily Housing Council’s Board of Directors and on many of their committees and panels.

Director of Development

phil@rcpcompanies.com

Phil Amthor graduated from Auburn University with degrees in Architecture and Community Planning in 2008. After briefly working overseas, Phil came home to Birmingham and started work for the area’s Regional Planning Commission in 2009. His projects and interests took him through an exploration of the region's neighborhoods and resulted in his working to create and run the State of Alabama's first land bank authority for Mayor William Bell’s administration.

After leaving the City of Birmingham staff in 2017, Phil worked for Giattina Aycock / BLOX on modular housing and healthcare design before finally joining a real estate firm to practice boutique downtown development at Orchestra Partners in 2018. At Orchestra, his work in Birmingham’s Five Points, Avondale and Parkside neighborhoods have led to core competencies in adaptive reuse, programming, activation, leasing and finance of experiential real estate. Phil is now working with several partners to deliver real estate projects through an integrated design + development practice based in Birmingham and working throughout the southeast.

Neill B. Faucett is President of Faucett Consulting which advises real estate clients in the equity and financing transactions as well as strategic planning and business structures. He invests in many of these transactions. Neill has over 40 years of experience in the real estate development and investment industry. He was a managing partner for 13 years at Lubert Adler Real Estate Partners, a real estate opportunity fund with assets in excess of $17 billion throughout the United States. Neill was a member of the investment committee and retired at the end of 2019 and continues to provide consulting to the firm. Neill was also involved in the development of Atlanta Midtown’s Atlantic Station, one of the largest urban brownfield redevelopments in the country.

Prior to joining Lubert Adler, Neill was a founding partner in the Atlanta accounting firm, Faucett Taylor & Associates which later merged with Frazier Deeter, a top 50 US accounting firm. Prior to this, he worked for Arthur Andersen. Neill graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University where he received the President’s Award as the most outstanding business school graduate. In addition, he was selected as an outstanding accounting graduate. Neill is a board member of the One Foundation. He is also a board member of the World Outreach Fund, Asian Christian Academy, Calvary Children’s Home, and Widow Life.