Our Mission
At Elevate Communities, our mission is to invest in and manage high-quality manufactured home communities that provide safe, affordable, and vibrant living environments. We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of residents while delivering long-term value to our investors and stakeholders. Through sustainable practices, proactive management, and a commitment to community growth, we aim to foster spaces where people can thrive, connect, and feel at home.
About The Team
At Elevate Communities, our team is driven by a shared passion for creating positive, lasting change in the communities we serve. Comprised of experienced professionals in real estate investment, property management, and community development, our team brings a diverse range of skills and expertise to every project. We are committed to fostering strong, supportive relationships with residents, investors, and partners, and we approach each opportunity with integrity, transparency, and a focus on long-term success.
Our leadership team combines a deep understanding of the manufactured housing sector with a forward-thinking approach to community building. By prioritizing sustainability, innovation, and responsiveness, we ensure that the communities we manage are not only well-maintained but also places where people feel valued and connected. Together, we are committed to elevating the quality of life for residents while maximizing the potential of each community we invest in.
Alex Horvat
Partner
Alex Horvat is an active Manufactured Housing Park (MHP) owner and manager with over 16 years of experience in sourcing and acquisitions, asset management and operations, debt financing and leasing at private real estate firms with over $2 Billion in assets under management covering multifamily, MHPs, student housing, office, industrial, retail and self-storage. He was responsible for over $100 Million in capital improvement projects and the management of 200 property managers. Alex worked for one of the largest MHP owners in the US, with 85 parks owned and approximately 12,000 mobile home sites/pads. During this time, aggregate property NOIs increased across the portfolio by 30% based on operational efficiencies and increased the portfolio with 450 home sites.
Brian Chase
Partner
Brian Chase brings over 20 years of experience as a senior executive at several leading alternative asset management firms. Brian spent 14 years at Garrison Investment Group where he was a Partner and Chief Operating Officer since the firm’s inception in 2007. Previously, he was CFO of newly formed distressed credit business at the Blackstone Group and was part of the initial team that established the special situations business at Fortress Investment Group. Brian holds a B.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
William Howard
Partner
William Howard has been a CIO for almost 15 years overseeing a portfolio of alternative assets including private equity, hedge funds, private credit, real estate, and art. Throughout his career, William has invested in hundreds of private deals across all market sectors. He is an advisor and sits on the board of numerous funds and privately held companies. William holds an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business specializing in quantitative finance, and a B.S. in economics from College of Charleston.
David Cornell
President
David Cornell brings over 28 years of domain experience, having held multiple essential roles throughout the MHC sector. Previously, David served as Director of Operations for Cal-Am Properties (50 parks in 8 states), and as the COO for Investment Property Group (110 parks in 12 states.) From repositioning assets, executing on large scale acquisitions, to major home infill projects, David is known for building and leading some of the most dynamic management teams in the industry.