Brian O’Donnell

Director, Development & Construction

Mr. Brian O’Donnell joined Elme Communities in February 2015 and serves as Director, Development and Construction. He is responsible for the leadership of the capital improvement team, ensuring the successful planning, design, budget, and execution of construction projects and development initiatives. With over 15 years in commercial real estate, Mr. O’Donnell draws from experience in office, industrial, municipal, and residential development and construction to deliver value add strategies, operational efficiencies, and enhanced resident experience solutions to the Elme portfolio. 

Prior to joining Elme Communities, he served in a leadership role for a General Contracting company, The Russell Gage Corporation, where he estimated, planned, and constructed an array of project types from breweries to modular elementary schools. Mr. O’Donnell holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Catholic University of America and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. Brian is an active member of NAIOP Northern Virginia, holding various leadership positions, and has been a dedicated basketball coach with Special Olympics for over a decade, demonstrating his commitment to improving the community within which he lives and works. 

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