Leadership Team

Mr. Bennett serves as Chief Acquisitions Officer at Olympus Property, where he leads the firm’s acquisition strategy, capital deployment, and investment sourcing efforts. Based in Newport Beach, California, he plays a critical role in driving the company’s continued growth and expansion across key markets.

Since joining Olympus in 2012, Mr. Bennett has been instrumental in the firm’s success, contributing to more than 200 transactions encompassing over 60,000 units and approximately $11 billion in total value across acquisitions, dispositions, and financing activities. His deep expertise spans acquisitions, financial analysis, valuations, due diligence, and capital markets execution.

Mr. Bennett holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. Known for his strong industry relationships and strategic mindset, he has been a key driver in expanding Olympus Property’s portfolio and strengthening its position as a leading multifamily investment firm.

Lisa Clark, President of Apartment Operations, is a transformational leader whose career spans more than four decades in the multifamily industry - defined not just by longevity, but by measurable impact.

Starting as a leasing consultant while attending college, Lisa built her career by doing what many aspire to but few consistently achieve: developing people, driving performance, and raising expectations at every level. Her leadership is grounded in a clear belief - when you invest deeply in people, performance follows.

Since joining Olympus Property in 2012 as a Regional Manager, Lisa has been a driving force behind the company’s growth and operational strength. Her progression through Senior Regional Manager (2014), Regional Director (2018), and Senior Vice President of Operations (2022), to President of Apartment Operations in 2023 reflects both her impact and the trust she has earned at every level of the organization. She is known for building high-performing teams, bringing clarity to complexity, and creating a culture where accountability and excellence are the standard - not the exception.

Prior to Olympus, Lisa spent 5 years with Bell Partners overseeing a diverse, multi-state portfolio, and 13 years with UDR in progressively senior roles. These experiences shaped her ability to lead at scale, navigate complexity, and instill the operational discipline that defines her leadership today.

Her influence extends far beyond Olympus. Lisa has served as President of both the Fort Worth Apartment Association (FWAA) and the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) and currently serves on AAGD’s Executive Committee as Immediate Past President, as well as on the Board of Directors for the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) and as a National Apartment Association (NAA) Delegate. In these roles, she has helped elevate industry standards and mentor the next generation of leaders.

Lisa’s leadership philosophy is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: leadership is not about standing at the front, it’s about standing beside others. She believes that when wellness guides decisions, service drives action, and gratitude shapes culture, organizations don’t just perform - they transform.

Lisa leads with clarity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to raising the bar. She doesn’t simply lead organizations - she builds leaders, strengthens teams, and leaves a lasting standard of excellence everywhere she serves.

Mr. Madden serves as Chief Executive Officer of Olympus Property, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, operational execution, and continued national expansion. Since joining Olympus in 2019, Mr. Madden has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth – overseeing an increase of more than 17,000 units and approximately $2.9 billion in assets under management.

Mr. Madden began his career with Olympus Property as a Senior Acquisitions Analyst in 2019 and quickly advanced through several leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations in 2021 and Chief Operating Officer in 2022, before being named Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. His tenure reflects a proven record of strategic execution, operational discipline, and a team-first leadership style that has strengthened Olympus’s reputation as a best-in-class multifamily investment and management firm.

Before joining Olympus, Mr. Madden held finance and operations leadership positions with Polixia Corporation and Foodida Corporation, where he served as Director of Operations. Earlier in his career, he was a Financial Risk Management Associate at KPMG, advising institutional clients on financial controls, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Madden earned a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University.

Nehal Patel serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Olympus Property, where he directs the firm’s financial strategy and oversees all fiscal operations. A cornerstone of the Olympus team for over 15 years, Nehal’s tenure began as an intern in 2010. Since that time, he has played a pivotal role in the company’s evolution from a boutique firm into a premier national multifamily owner/operator with more than $8 billion in assets under management.

Throughout his executive tenure of nearly a decade, Nehal has been instrumental in institutionalizing the firm’s financial platform, successfully bridging the gap between entrepreneurial growth and sophisticated fiscal management. His leadership has provided a consistent foundation for Olympus as it scaled into a leading institutional-grade investment manager.

Prior to his executive role at Olympus, Nehal spent several years within the Tax practice at KPMG. During his tenure there, he advised high-net-worth individuals and large private equity firms, developing an analytical foundation in complex corporate finance and structured transactions.

Outside of the office, Nehal serves on the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Apartment Association, where he helps shape the multifamily landscape in North Texas. He is also deeply committed to local philanthropy, serving on the Board of Governors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.

Nehal earned his Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Texas at Arlington.