BAM Construction Team

Ivan Barratt is a 25-year veteran of the real estate industry and currently serves as founder and CEO of The BAM Companies. Ivan is a multifamily owner, fund manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, Ivan Barratt has raised nearly $500 million in equity, acquired over 9,000 units, and had over $1.73 Billion in transaction volume. His company, The BAM Companies, has grown to a best-in-class, seven-time Inc5000, private equity, and management firm with numerous cultural awards. Today, Ivan focuses his time on equity finance, acquisitions, and company strategy. Ivan is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), a former board member of the Indiana Apartment Association, and is a member of The Penrod Society; a not-for-profit arts organization. He enjoys public speaking and has been on countless podcasts discussing real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Ivan lives in Carmel, IN with his wife and three children.

Adam Ehret directs acquisitions, debt financing, and asset management for BAM's principal activities. With 20+ years of real estate experience and over $2.1 billion in transaction volume, Adam identifies value-oriented, institutional-quality real estate investment opportunities.

Since 2015, Adam has led The BAM Companies to become an operations-focused firm that delivers proven performance through calculated risk management, forward-thinking strategy, and maximized returns. Prior to partnering with Ivan Barratt, Adam worked as a multifamily investment broker for Cushman & Wakefield.

An active member of his community, Adam currently serves on the Board of the Indianapolis Legatus Chapter, Bishop Simon Brute Seminary, Indiana Apartment Association, Saint Meinrad Graduate School of Theology and is a Marian University Board of Trustee. He formerly served on the Board of the San Damiano Scholarship Program, SON Foundation and St. John’s Indy.

Jim has over 35 years of experience in real estate accounting and finance. Prior to joining The BAM Companies, Jim held CFO positions at three prominent Chicago firms: Miglin-Beitler, Pearlmark Real Estate Partners, and Home Partners of America. His experience at these firms encompassed over $5b of gross investments, $600m of equity raised, and $1.4b of debt financing. Jim was actively involved in deal structuring as a member of the investment committees.

In 2016, Jim co-founded North Wells Capital, an investment and development firm backed by a Chicago-based family office. Jim’s experience spans private equity, institutionally backed startups, and family offices. He has a proven track record in capital markets, deal sourcing, strategy, and finance.

As CFO for The BAM Companies, Jim oversees financial strategy and planning, accounting and reporting, tax and audit management, and strategic partnerships. Jim holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is an inactive CPA.

As the Chief of Staff for The BAM Companies, Emilee is primarily responsible for driving strategic initiatives throughout the organization and overseeing cross-functional groups to ensure teams are regularly working in alignment with The BAM Companies’ mission and vision. A highly trusted executive, Emilee serves as an extension of The BAM Companies’ CEO & COO, representing their interests to both internal and external stakeholders.

Emilee brings 12 years of business expertise in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources & Operations, a variety of experience that has given her a holistic perspective of our organization. She currently retains oversight of these departments at BAM and has been involved in the execution of both acquisitions and disposition transactions totaling over $500M.

Emilee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from USI and an MBA from Butler University. Prior to joining The BAM Companies in 2015, Emilee worked in banking and commercial real estate.

Greg serves as Chief Business Officer for The BAM Companies, where he sits at the intersection of strategic growth and institutional oversight. As a key member of the executive leadership team, Greg orchestrates the firm’s most complex initiatives, including strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and the full lifecycle of real estate investment—from acquisition and financing to final disposition.

Beyond deal-making, Greg leads the company’s legal and risk management infrastructure. He ensures that The BAM Companies’ multi-departmental operations, insurance programs, and equity portfolios are not only compliant but structurally optimized for long-term scale. His dual-lens approach allows him to navigate the legal complexities of the industry while actively driving the firm’s overarching strategic vision.

As General Counsel of The BAM Companies, Michael Brockman oversees all legal affairs across the organization. He is responsible for contract negotiation, risk management, regulatory compliance, and management of litigation matters. Michael works closely with senior leadership and operational teams to provide strategic legal guidance on transactions, partnerships, corporate governance, and compliance, ensuring the company's interests are protected at every stage of its business activities.

Prior to joining The BAM Companies, Michael gained extensive experience in the real estate practice groups at two large Indianapolis law firms. He also served as in-house counsel for a privately held real estate developer, where he focused on new multifamily, retail, and industrial development projects.

Michael holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Miami University, and he attended law school at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Michael lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two daughters.