The Pinnacle Team

Pinnacle Partners is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) focused on tax advantaged private real estate investment opportunities; specifically, through Qualified Opportunity Zones and workforce housing developments, in partnership with 50+ RIAs and hundreds of individual investors. Pinnacle has capitalized over $1B in multifamily development projects, including more than 2,400 units of multifamily housing, and sources off-market opportunities with best-in-class development partners.

Team Members

Leo Backer

Leo Backer

Managing Partner

Leo is a Founder and Managing Partner of Pinnacle Partners where he leads developer partnerships, project sourcing, real estate due diligence, and serves on the investment committee. Leo is the Co-Managing Member of the General Partner.

Jeff Feinstein

Jeff Feinstein

Managing Partner

Jeff is a Founder and Managing Partner of Pinnacle Partners where he leads investor relations and operations management and serves on the investment committee. Jeff is the Co-Managing Member of the General Partner.

Jack Ferry

Chief Operating Officer

Jack oversees the operations and back office areas for Pinnacle Partners and has 19 years of experience as CFO in venture capital and private equity.  He holds a M.S. Taxation from Golden Gate University and B.A. Business Administration from the University of Washington.

Blake Backer

Blake Backer

Principal & Vice President of Investor Relations

Blake joined Pinnacle Partners in 2020 as Principal and Vice President of Investor Relations. Blake’s primary responsibilities include raising capital for Pinnacle’s Opportunity Zone real estate funds from individual Accredited Investors, RIAs, and Family Offices. Blake also manages relationships with current investors and supports Pinnacle’s marketing initiatives. Blake holds a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA where he studied Political Science & Global Studies.

Jill Homan

Managing Director

Jill Homan is a Managing Director of Pinnacle OZ GP LLC, which is the GP of only PPOZ Fund VIII., where she co-heads developer partnership, leads real estate due diligence, and serves on the investment committee.

Jaci Schoeder

Director of Investor Relations

Jaci Schoeder joined Pinnacle in January 2025 as Director of Investor Relations. Prior to joining Pinnacle, Jaci served as Director of IR at Navy Capital, and was on the sell-side as an equity sales trader prior to Navy. A born and raised Minnesotan, Jaci holds a BSB in Finance from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.

Troy Mullings

Controller

Troy is the Controller at Pinnacle Partners where he oversees the financial and accounting operations of the firm. He has 10+ years of fund accounting experience in the Real Estate, Venture Capital, and Private Equity industries. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.

Navid Ahwazi

Investor Relations Associate

Navid joined Pinnacle Partners in 2024 as an Investor Relations Associate, where he is responsible for supporting business development, capital raising efforts, and day-to-day operations of the investor relations team. He works with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and RIAs, cultivating strong relationships and maintaining effective communication. Navid holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.

Angela S. Hwang

Marketing

Angela leads marketing for Pinnacle Partners. Angela has more than 18 years of experience in marketing and business development. She has a wide array of experience across multiple industries including financial services, real estate, legal and technology.  In 2021, Angela was selected as one of 40 under 40 by Silicon Valley Business Journal for her marketing leadership. Angela graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Mass Communications and a B.A. in Sociology and earned her M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.

Advisors

Sandi Heffernan, CPA

Sandi Heffernan, CPA

Strategic Advisor

Sandi Heffernan has 30+ years corporate financial experience, serving as Pinnacle’s CFO for 5 years. Sandi now serves as the Strategic Advisor to Pinnacle’s leadership team.

Chris Aggerholm

Chris Aggerholm

Asset & Construction Management

Chris is the Asset and Construction Management role for Pinnacle single asset portfolio and an experienced real estate investment and management executive with more than 20 years of experience across a variety of real estate classes.

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Blake Backer
Vice President, Investor Relations
blake@pinnacleoz.com
425.736.7084