Rook Verdone
Madison Capital Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate investment and development firms, has promoted Rook Verdone to Managing Director, Investments. In his new role, Verdone will oversee investment strategy and transaction execution for Madison Communities, the firm’s multifamily vertical.
The promotion underscores Madison Capital Group’s continued momentum and strategic growth, while reinforcing its commitment to elevating high-performing leaders from within the organization.
Verdone most recently served as Director of Multifamily Investments, where he led underwriting and transaction execution for multifamily and build-to-rent development, acquisition and refinance opportunities. Since joining the firm, he has overseen investment analysis and transaction execution for more than $1.2 billion in new deal volume and has played a key role in supporting a multifamily portfolio exceeding $2.0 billion in assets under management.
“Rook has consistently demonstrated the strategic mindset, execution capabilities and leadership qualities that define Madison Capital Group,” said Ryan Hanks, founder and chief executive officer of Madison Capital Group. “His success overseeing our multifamily investment platform helped position the company for significant growth, and this promotion reflects both the impact he has already made and the confidence we have in his ability to help lead the next phase of our expansion.”
Madison Capital Group has experienced rapid growth through its vertically integrated operating model, which combines investment, development, construction, operations and capital markets expertise under one platform. The company continues to expand its national footprint across targeted real estate sectors while strengthening its leadership team to support continued investment activity and long-term value creation.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with Madison Capital Group and to take on this expanded leadership role,” Verdone said. “What makes this platform unique is the ability to combine entrepreneurial speed with deep operational and investment expertise across multiple asset classes. I’m excited to help drive continued growth and performance across the organization.”
Prior to joining Madison Capital Group, Verdone served as an Acquisition Associate at ArborCrowd, where he focused on LP equity investments in multifamily and build-to-rent asset classes across the risk spectrum. He began his career at Balfour Beatty Construction in a project management role overseeing owner-operator capital improvements, developments and tenant upfits.
Verdone earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School with a concentration in Real Estate Finance and Development.
About Madison Capital Group Holdings
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Madison Capital Group Holdings is a privately held real estate investment and development firm focused on the self-storage, multifamily, and alternative storage sectors. The company is the parent of Go Store It Self-Storage, one of the fastest-growing privately operated storage platforms in the U.S., and Madison Communities, a vertically integrated firm specializing in the development of high-quality, suburban garden-style apartment communities across the Southeast. Additional affiliates include Madison Commercial, which focuses on select retail and commercial real estate opportunities; BenCo Construction, the in-house general contracting firm supporting vertical development; and Madison Capital Markets, the investment management division offering direct real estate investments and tax-advantaged solutions. For more information, visit www.madisoncapgroup.com.