
Meet the Leadership Team
The leadership team at 10 Federal Companies is comprised of real estate veterans and experts committed to developing high-quality projects and advancing technologies in the real estate space.

Brad Minsley - Principal & Co-Founder
As a real estate industry veteran, Brad’s experience is multifaceted including land entitlement, underwriting, development, HUD development, finance, HUD finance, property management, HUD certified property management, construction, and disposition. Brad has had direct involvement in the development and acquisition of 10 Federal Companies' multifamily and self-storage properties with total asset value exceeding $850mm. Additionally, Brad leads the product development team within 10 Federal Companies' Technologies.
Brad’s approach to the real estate industry is grounded in data driven decisions. Through the use of various methods to track and quantify performance metrics, 10 Federal Companies can make intelligent decisions as it approaches new developments, acquisitions, and operational growth.
Brad holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Finance from Duke University and the London School of Economics. He also holds a Masters in Film Production from American University and is an IFR rated private pilot.

Cliff Minsley - Principal & Co-Founder
Cliff leads the development side of 10 Federal Companies including the pre-development, entitlement, finance & construction divisions as well as capital raising and debt placement.
Cliff holds the firm's Real Estate Brokerage license across multiple states as well as the firm’s Unlimited North Carolina General Contractors license. Cliff has been active in the real estate industry for over 17 years and has been involved in over $650mm of acquisition and development of multi-family and self-storage projects including a specific focus on HUD financed multi-family projects.
Cliff’s approach to real estate is with a focus on detail coupled with the use of various software platforms that provide Key Performance Indicators that allow for real time monitoring of the progression of projects through the development and construction cycles. This method has allowed 10 Federal Companies to excel at the development and construction discipline resulting in projects that are built to a high level of quality while maintaining budget and schedule.
Cliff holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business and a Minor in Environmental Science Studies.

Andrew Capranos - President, 10 Federal Self Storage
Andrew Capranos is currently serving as the President of 10 Federal Self Storage where he oversees all aspects of property operations for our self-storage portfolio. Andrew joined 10 Federal Group after holding various operational leadership roles at Public Storage (NYSE: PSA), the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. Andrew has a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Management from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University.

Geoff Hayth - President, DaVinci Lock®
Geoff oversees all aspects of the business including the Product Development, Customer Experience, and Business Development teams. Geoff joined DaVinci Lock® after previously overseeing operations for Extra Space Storage where he served in multiple roles including District Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Operations.
Geoff has a degree in Organizational Leadership from the Colorado State University System with a concentration in Business Management.

Jack Sparks - Vice President of Operations, Field Operations
Jack Sparks is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in operational leadership and a proven track record of driving success. Currently serving as the Vice President of Operations, Field Operations at 10 Federal Companies, Jack holds a key role overseeing the management team, operations technicians, and account managers. With his strategic vision and keen understanding of the industry, Jack is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company's entire portfolio of properties, including implementing pricing and marketing strategies to maximize profitability.
Prior to joining 10 Federal Companies, Jack honed his expertise in the self-storage industry during his tenure as District Manager at Public Storage (NYSE: PSA), the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities globally. In this role, Jack had oversight of the largest district in the entire company which afforded him in-depth knowledge and insights into the industry's best practices and operational excellence.
Jack holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Managerial Leadership from Concordia University at Austin.

Brian Oakley - Vice President of Technology
Brian is the Vice President of Technology at 10 Federal Companies, where he leads the organization’s technology strategy and innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational efficiency.
Previously, Brian served as Vice President of Technology at Realterm, a global investment firm specializing in transportation infrastructure. There, he led a digital transformation that modernized technology platforms and supported the firm’s rapid growth.
With a background in logistics, real estate, and finance, Brian has held key technology leadership roles, focusing on enterprise solutions, data analytics, and automation strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from Salisbury University.

Trent Erickson - Vice President of Accounting
Trent brings more than 15 years of experience as a finance and accounting leader at high growth companies. Trent was recently the VP Controller at BayoTech and a Senior Director of SEC Reporting at Extra Space Storage Inc., a S&P 500 company. In this role he was integral in growing the company to over 1,950 stores by optimizing the accounting structure and processes to accommodate the rapid growth.
Trent is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters of Accountancy from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.

Brad Koch - Vice President of Development
Brad serves as the Vice President of Development providing oversight over the 10 Federal Construction team. With over 20 years of experience, Brad possesses a wealth of expertise to lead our development and construction teams. Prior to joining 10 Federal Companies, Brad served as the Vice President of Development at Brookfield Properties, where he successfully developed residential MPCs, multifamily, and SFR communities.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from George Mason University.

Ian Levin - Vice President of Acquisitions & Capital Markets
Ian is the Vice President of Acquisitions and Capital Markets at 10 Federal Companies, where he oversees all acquisitions and manages relationships with equity/debt partners. Before joining 10 Federal, Ian held roles at New Urban Residential, a multifamily owner/operator, and Dalfen Industrial, an industrial real estate manager. He brings a deep understanding of the acquisition process, specializing in structuring complex joint ventures and portfolio recapitalizations. Ian’s approach to real estate is data-driven, leveraging 10 Federal’s technology to create a more informed acquisition process and robust platform.
Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a member of several academic clubs and a two-time All-American lacrosse athlete

James Miralia - Vice President of Marketing
James Miralia brings over a decade of digital marketing expertise and a proven record in driving significant revenue growth in SaaS, B2B, and eCommerce industries. Currently a Jenkins MBA candidate, he's led hundreds of marketing campaigns and created data-driven strategies that boost lead generation, optimize web performance, and elevate brand visibility. His collaborative leadership style and passion for storytelling make him a perfect fit to drive innovation and excellence in our marketing efforts.

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