Madison Capital Group Holdings Promotes Christine Russo to COO
Madison Capital Group Holdings – a developer and operator of suburban multifamily communities, self-storage, alternative storage, commercial, and marinas – has promoted Christine Russo to chief operating officer.
A key member of the leadership team at Madison Communities, the multifamily subsidiary for Madison Capital Group Holdings, Russo brings 28 years of experience in multifamily housing operations, development, and asset optimization. She most recently served as president of operations, overseeing property performance, lease-up strategy, and value-add initiatives for Madison Communities. Her tenure has resulted in driving disciplined growth and operational excellence across the company’s portfolio, scaling it to 23 properties across the Sunbelt.
“Christine’s deep expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to lead high-performing teams have made her an invaluable asset to Madison,” said Ryan Hanks, founder and chief executive officer of Madison Capital Group Holdings, the parent company of Madison Communities. “Her promotion to chief operating officer reflects her contributions in building a best-in-class platform and her leadership as we continue to expand in high-growth markets across the Sunbelt.”
In her new role, Russo will oversee all aspects of corporate operations, construction oversight, lease-up execution, and property management as Madison Communities continues its expansion across key Southeast markets. The company currently has more than 4,000 units under development and a portfolio footprint spanning six states and 15 cities.
“This is an exciting time for Madison, and I am honored to step into this role,” Russo said. “We’ve built a strong foundation with a culture rooted in collaboration and innovation. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to continue delivering exceptional communities and driving value for our residents, partners, and investors.”
In other Madison staffing news, AltsWire reported that Madison Capital Group-affiliate Madison Capital Markets named two industry leaders to its roster; Jeff Kremin was named president, and Lee Bastidas joined as executive vice president, national accounts. Previously, both Kremin and Bastidas were at Pacific Oak Capital Markets from 2018 to 2025.
Madison Communities is the multifamily platform of Madison Capital Group Holdings, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm focused on garden-style apartment communities in high-growth, suburban markets. The company’s in-house capabilities span site selection and acquisition, construction management, marketing, leasing, and operations.
With more than $6 billion in real estate transactions, Madison Capital Group, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., seeks to leverage strategic partnerships, market insights, and its acquisition platform to deliver revenue growth, profits, and long-term capital appreciation. It specializes in real estate investments, focusing on the self-storage and multifamily sectors. The company is the parent entity of Go Store It Self-Storage, a non-traded direct investment sponsor emphasizing self-storage.
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