Frederic A. Scarola, “Rick” - is a co-founder and principal of Covenant Capital Group. Rick is responsible for setting investment strategy for acquisitions and dispositions, and is a member of the Investment Committee.
During the past 25 years, Rick has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of apartment properties for a number of companies where he was directly responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating and executing these transactions for apartment communities located in the Southeast and Midwest. From 1998 to 2001, Rick was an Executive Vice President with Brookside Properties, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee. From 1985 to 1998, Rick worked for Insignia Capital Advisors and predecessor organizations, where he played a major role in the disposition of over 15,000 multifamily units. These transactions involved 250 apartment communities with a value of over $2 billion. While at Insignia, Rick acquired apartment properties under exclusive advisory agreements for Mid-America Apartments Communities, Inc., New Plan Excel Trust and Graystone Properties. Rick also serves on the University of Florida Real Estate Advisory Board and is a member of the National Multi Housing Council. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida (1982).
Frederic A. Scarola, “Rick” – is a co-founder and principal of Covenant Capital Group. Rick is responsible for setting investment strategy for acquisitions and dispositions, and is a member of the Investment Committee.
Govan D. White - co-founder and principal of Covenant Capital Group. He is responsible for managing the corporate activities of the firm, including finance, accounting, investor relations, transaction structuring and asset management. Govan is a member of the Investment Committee.
Prior to forming Covenant Capital Group in 2001, Govan was a Managing Director with Solidus Company, from 2000 to 2001, where he formulated the investment strategy for the firm’s real estate activities in publicly traded REITs and direct investments in apartment communities. From 1995 to 2000, Govan was a Senior Vice President at AmSouth Bank and predecessor organizations where he was responsible for managing the mortgage portfolio, hedging interest rate risk, securitizing mortgages and selling mortgage servicing. He was a member of the bank’s Asset Liability Committee and Investment Committee. From 1989 to 1995, he was employed by Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C., where he was a Senior Business Analyst in the Single-family Division and worked on securitizations and corporate strategy initiatives. Prior to 1989, Govan worked in the securities industry as an investment advisor and trader. Govan has over 25 years of experience in the financial and real estate industries. Govan’s expertise includes all aspects of analysis, identification, evaluation and trading in real estate assets; he has managed the sale and securitization of assets worth over $3 billion in more than 150 transactions. He is a member of the National Multi Housing Council. Govan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Alabama (1984).
Govan is active in the Greater Nashville community. He has served on several nonprofit boards including the Vestry of St. Georges Church, Volunteers of America Middle Tennessee and Rooftops. Currently, Govan serves on the non-profit governing boards of the Friends of Warner Parks and the St. George’s Endowment.
Since 2016, Govan has been a member of the United Way of Metro Nashville’s Tocqueville Society Alpha Chapter, which is an alliance of community and business leaders addressing the needs of our community’s most vulnerable, and in 2018 was also appointed to the Campaign Cabinet of the United Way Community Campaign, which is focused on growing the nonprofit’s revenue to help families break the cycle of poverty.
Govan D. White – co-founder and principal of Covenant Capital Group. He is responsible for managing the corporate activities of the firm, including finance, accounting, investor relations, transaction structuring and asset management. Govan is a member of the Investment Committee.
Daniel F. Barber, CPA – is responsible for all fund financial operations, reporting for the firm and is Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, he leads all finance, accounting, investor reporting, tax, treasury and compliance activities of the firm’s funds.
Since joining Covenant, Dan has played a key role in the asset management of a diverse portfolio of real estate investments. Dan joined Covenant in 2012 as Controller. From 2010 to 2012, Dan was the Accounting and Reporting Manager with Mars, Incorporated, a global manufacturer of confectionary, pet food, and food products with $33 billion in annual sales. At Mars, Dan managed the general accounting and monthly reporting process for a $700+ million division. From 2007 to 2010, Dan served as Assistant Controller for Aldus Capital in Dallas, Texas where he managed the accounting and financial reporting process for the private equity firm with approximately $6 billion under management. From 2005 to 2007, he was a Senior Auditor for Ernst & Young, LLP in Dallas focusing on healthcare and financial services clients. Dan holds a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi (2005) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University (2004). He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Daniel F. Barber, CPA – is responsible for all fund financial operations, reporting for the firm and is Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, he leads all finance, accounting, investor reporting, tax, treasury and compliance activities of the firm’s funds.
John K. Berry – oversees all redevelopment efforts and performs due diligence underwriting for all Covenant acquisitions. John’s responsibilities include playing a senior role in the asset management team for a diverse portfolio of real estate assets.
He manages the development and execution of renovation plans, manages resources related to day-to-day decision making, and plays an integral role in the review and approval of annual business plans with third-party fee managers. John joined Covenant in March of 2013 as a Project Manager. From 2011 to 2013 he was enrolled at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management and interned for Boyle Investment Company where he performed financial and strategic analysis on commercial developments and completed due diligence on real estate investments. From 2006 to 2010, John was an Officer in the US Navy, where he served in multiple at sea assignments aboard a variety of U.S. Navy platforms. His most recent assignment was serving as the Damage Control Assistant on the USS Roosevelt. John holds a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Real Estate from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University (2013). He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Finance from the University of Tennessee (2006).
John K. Berry – oversees all redevelopment efforts and performs due diligence underwriting for all Covenant acquisitions. John’s responsibilities include playing a senior role in the asset management team for a diverse portfolio of real estate assets.
Brandi N. Ferrari, CPA - is responsible for the corporate-level financial operations and financial reporting on existing investments. She also supports all fund financial operations and reporting for the firm.
Brandi joined the firm in 2015 as a Staff Accountant. Brandi has over 17 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting with both public and private companies. She has over 11 years direct experience in the real estate industry. From 2006 to 2015, Brandi was the Accounting Manager with Ferrari Companies where she managed all accounting and reporting functions for a privately held real estate investment firm. From 2004 to 2006, Brandi served as Financial Reporting Manager for CBRL Group, a NASDAQ listed corporation with headquarters in Lebanon, Tennessee. Brandi supported the SEC reporting process as well as financial reporting to executive management and investors. From 2002 to 2004, Brandi was a Divisional Accounting Manager for Private Business, Inc., a publicly traded company based in Brentwood, Tennessee providing software, marketing services and online transaction processing to banks. Prior to 2002, she was a Staff Auditor for Deloitte & Touch LP in Nashville serving retail, manufacturing and healthcare clients. Brandi holds a Masters of Accountancy from Belmont University (2001) and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama (2000). She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Brandi N. Ferrari, CPA – is responsible for the corporate-level financial operations and financial reporting on existing investments. She also supports all fund financial operations and reporting for the firm.
Kim Knost - is responsible for collecting all due diligence information for potential acquisitions and dispositions and processing renovation draws portfolio wide.
Kim is a non-voting member of the Disposition Committee and holds the position of Secretary. She is also secretary of the Rehab Committee. Kim joined Covenant Capital Group in February 2010 as Rehab Coordinator and transitioned to Closing Coordinator in January 2013. From 2001 to 2009, Kim worked for a small real estate company in Middle Tennessee where she managed 4 satellite offices. Kim pursued a degree in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University.
Kim Knost – is responsible for collecting all due diligence information for potential acquisitions and dispositions and processing renovation draws portfolio wide.
Brian M. Lott - is responsible for the analysis, underwriting and oversight of Covenant’s apartment redevelopment investments.
Brian joined Covenant in 2010 as a Project Manager, where he contracted and oversaw over $42 million in renovations across 18 apartment communities across 6 states. From 2008 to 2009 Brian worked for Shanghai Corporate Consulting Co., Ltd in Shanghai, China where he was an associate in the accounting division, working with multinational corporations operating in China. He holds a Master’s of Science in Real Estate (2010) and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Finance (2008) from the University of Florida. Brian also studied International Business and Mandarin Chinese at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Brian M. Lott – is responsible for the analysis, underwriting and oversight of Covenant’s apartment redevelopment investments.
Eugene Woods Weathersby, Jr., "E.W." – leads the firm’s acquisition, disposition and financing team and is a member of the Investment Committee. E.W. has more than 17 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry where he has managed the acquisition, financing and disposition of over $3 billion of commercial real estate assets.
E.W. is a seasoned veteran in commercial real estate investments, capital markets and structured finance. E.W. is joined Covenant in 2006 as an Acquisition Analyst. From 2005 to 2006, he worked for the Boyle Development Company where he performed financial and strategic analysis on commercial developments, developed marketing strategies for commercial developments and completed due diligence on investments. From 2000 to 2004, E.W. was with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP in Dallas, Texas where he was a Senior Associate in the real estate industry division. E.W. holds a Master’s of Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University (2006). He also holds a Master’s of Science in Accounting (2000), and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting from Southern Methodist University (1999).
Eugene Woods Weathersby, Jr., “E.W.” – leads the firm’s acquisition, disposition and financing team and is a member of the Investment Committee. E.W. has more than 17 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry where he has managed the acquisition, financing and disposition of over $3 billion of commercial real estate assets.
Molly White - as asset manager, is responsible for analysis and reporting on investments and conducting property site inspections.
Before joining Covenant Capital Group, Molly spent the previous two years working with Medical Reimbursements of America, Inc. as an Implementation Project Manager, where she managed and developed specialized workflows to realize additional revenue for hospitals and health systems nationwide. Molly holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia (2015).
Molly White – as asset manager, is responsible for analysis and reporting on investments and conducting property site inspections.
Dani Wills - manages the Investor Relations Division at Covenant. She is responsible for strategy and coordination of client relationships across the firm.
She provides investors with proactive client service and timely information, including preparation and distribution of annual and quarterly reports and all supplemental investor requests. Dani was previously a Portfolio Analyst with Covenant managing property level accounting, tax and risk management. She maintains her responsibilities for managing property insurance in the portfolio. Dani graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama (2011).
Dani Wills – manages the Investor Relations Division at Covenant. She is responsible for strategy and coordination of client relationships across the firm.