Madison Capital Group via Citybiz
Madison Capital Group Holdings, a leading developer and operator of high-quality, suburban multifamily communities, self-storage, alternative storage, commercial, and marinas, has promoted Christine Russo to Chief Operating Officer.
A key member of the leadership team at Madison Communities, the multifamily subsidiary for Madison Capital Group Holdings, Russo brings 28 years of experience in multifamily housing operations, development and asset optimization. She most recently served as president of operations, overseeing property performance, lease-up strategy and value-add initiatives for Madison Communities. Her tenure has resulted in driving disciplined growth and operational excellence across the company’s portfolio, scaling it to 23 properties across the Sunbelt.
“Christine’s deep expertise, strategic mindset and ability to lead high-performing teams have made her an invaluable asset to Madison,” said Ryan Hanks, founder and CEO of Madison Capital Group Holdings, the parent company of Madison Communities. “Her promotion to chief operating officer reflects her contributions in building a best-in-class platform and her leadership as we continue to expand in high-growth markets across the Sunbelt.”
In her new role, Russo will oversee all aspects of corporate operations, construction oversight, lease-up execution and property management as Madison Communities continues its expansion across key Southeast markets. The company currently has more than 4,000 units under development and a portfolio footprint spanning six states and 15 cities.
“This is an exciting time for Madison, and I am honored to step into this role,” Russo said. “We’ve built a strong foundation with a culture rooted in collaboration and innovation. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to continue delivering exceptional communities and driving value for our residents, partners and investors.”
Madison Communities is the multifamily platform of Madison Capital Group Holdings, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm focused on high-quality, garden-style apartment communities in high-growth, suburban markets. The company’s in-house capabilities span site selection and acquisition, construction management, marketing, leasing and operations—allowing it to move decisively and execute with precision.
About Madison Capital Group Holdings
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, 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 BlueGate, a national platform for boat and RV storage and marina investments; 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.
