About Medalist Diversified REIT
A NASDAQ-listed REIT sponsoring institutional-grade DSTs for 1031 exchange investors.
NASDAQ: MDRR
Medalist Diversified REIT is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in single-tenant, net-leased commercial properties.
Through our subsidiary, MDRR Sponsor TRS, LLC, we sponsor Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) that provide accredited investors access to institutional-quality real estate with the transparency and governance of a public company.
Founded in 2015 and listed on NASDAQ since 2018, Medalist brings a level of accountability to the DST market that private sponsors simply cannot match.
2015
Founded
10
Properties
782K
Square Feet
94%
Occupacy
Our Approach
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Investment-Grade Focus
We exclusively target properties leased to tenants rated BBB+ or better, prioritizing credit quality and lease security over yield chasing
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Public Company Transparency
As a NASDAQ-listed company, we file quarterly 10-Qs and annual 10-Ks with the SEC. Our financials are audited and our board is independent.
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Independent Verification
Every DST offering includes a FactRight due diligence report, providing investors and advisors with objective, third-party analysis..
Leadership Team
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Francis P. Kavanaugh
President and Chief Executive Officer
30+ years of business transformation experience. Former executive at Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard. Led Force Protection Inc. from under $1M to over $1B in six years. B.S. UC Irvine, MBA Pepperdine.
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Brent Winn, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Real estate finance veteran since 1987. Former CSX Realty executive. Architected Medalist's financial systems and controls since 2018. B.A. University of Virginia, MBA William & Mary.
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Kevin Egan, CFA, CAIA, CPA
EVP Strategic Finance & Investor Relations
Wall Street background covering real estate at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Private equity and hedge fund consulting experience. CFA, CAIA, CPA. Brigham Young University.
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Ron Nielsen
EVP Sales and Marketing
Career built across entrepreneurship, institutional real estate, and hands-on operations management—complemented by philanthropic advisory expertise. Former UCLA football player committed to helping investors and advisors create lasting legacy wealth.
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Erin Burke
Chief of Staff
Develops operational frameworks ensuring institutional-grade execution across investor relations and reporting. Former NCAA athlete, Humboldt State University.
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Deron Colby, Esq.
Counsel
26+ years legal experience in securities law, M&A, and real estate transactions. Expertise in SEC disclosures and complex deal structuring.
Board of Directors
Our Board combines leadership, governance, and real estate expertise to keep Medalist focused on reducing burdens, delivering steady income, and providing liquidity for our partners.
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Francis P. Kavanaugh
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Emanuel Neuman
Independent Director
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Lee Finley
Independent Director
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Marc Carlson
Independent Director
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Neil Farmer
Independent Director
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David Lunin
Independent Director
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Kory Kramer
Independent Director
Advisory Council
Our Advisory Board brings seasoned insight and strategic guidance, helping us navigate market complexities and make decisions that drive lasting value for our investors.
Timothy O'Brien
Advisory Board Chair
Laith Hermiz
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Ironside Realty
Tim Kashani
Founder IT Mentors
Charles Pearson
Former Director and Audit Committee Chair, Medalist
Diversified REIT
Alec Abbott
Private Wealth Advisor, The Norden Group
Mason Fink
Partner, Frame VC
John Hopkins
Former Pan European Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble
Brian Decker
Co-Founder, SOAR and Modern Lending
Timothy Gorman
Real Estate Broker & Consultant
Greg Miller
Partner, Heritage Wealth
Scott Elser
Partner and Founding Member, Next Level Growth
Peter Elwell
CFA, CPA (Inactive)
Mahlon Tobias
Commercial Real Estate Strategist & Dealmaker
John Meyer
Executive Director University of Notre Dame
Mike Long
CEO Global Jet Partners
Tony Edwards
Advisory Council Member
Richard King Brown
Advisory Council Member
JJ Jones
Partner, Melin