Stuart Fink, CCIM serves as Executive Vice President, Real Estate Investments. He joined Provident in 2019 following decades at a municipal finance firm, GE Capital, and Invesco Real Estate. He has extensive experience with public and municipal finance, incentives, complex and diverse capital structures, opportunity zones, securitization, and special districts including PID, MUD, TIF, and TIRZ. He has transaction and acquisitions experience in all major US markets, and over his career has overseen billions of dollars of debt and equity investment. At Provident, he manages mixed-use and outdoor hospitality development, oversees operational office and retail assets, and leads opportunistic redevelopment deals. Stuart is a graduate of Baylor University and holds an MBA from Amberton University.

Joining Provident in 2014, Kip brings over 35 years of experience in the Commercial Real Estate Industry focusing on the acquisition and development of multiple asset classes. Launching in December 2021, Kip spearheaded the Industrial Service Facilities (ISF) platform which has acquired and is currently developing a portfolio with a value over $100M. Kip also specializes in government incentivized RE opportunities, including but not limited to Historic and Low-Income Tax Credits, EB-5, and Opportunity Zones. He also has received numerous redevelopment awards including the Urban Land Institute “Development of Distinction” as well as the National Park Service-J. Timothy Anderson (TIMMY) “Award for Excellence In Historic Preservation”.

As Vice President, Acquisitions at Provident since 2016, Jeff leads strategic development initiatives across retail, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. His expertise spans acquisitions, ground leases, opportunity zones, and recapitalizations.

In addition to his role at Provident, Jeff serves as President of Summit Interests, reflecting his broader leadership in the industry. His work supports Provident’s mission to deliver exceptional, risk-adjusted returns through value-driven real estate strategies.

As Vice President, Retail Development at Provident, Joe leads strategic development initiatives across the company’s retail investments. A results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience, he has guided projects from acquisition through completion and stabilization across mixed-use, multifamily, office, single-family, build-to-rent, and retail. Prior to Provident, Joe was Managing Director at Leon Capital, and previously held leadership roles at Story Built, Urban Offerings, GGP/Brookfield Properties, and Westfield.

Joe has taught real estate as an adjunct professor at USC and UTD’s Weitzman Institute, and is active with ULI, his parish community, and the Knights of Columbus. He is also Founder and Chairman of the Pathway to Peace Foundation.

Joe holds a B.S. in Architecture from The Ohio State University, a Master of Architecture from Clemson University, and a Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.

As Vice President, Real Estate Investments & Underwriting, Nick Bratton brings over 10 years of experience in acquisitions, development, and asset management across office, retail, mixed-use, multifamily, and self-storage properties. Nick earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from Texas Christian University.

As a member of Provident since its inception in 1991, Paul Knowlton brings over 45 years of experience in real estate. Since 2023, Paul currently focuses on identifying and securing data center sites for Provident, as his efforts are central to the company’s expansion in this sector, leveraging his deep industry knowledge.
Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in sourcing sites across multi-family, single-family, retail, industrial, and data centers. Paul’s extensive expertise and unwavering dedication has been instrumental in the company’s growth and success. Moreover, his ability to navigate the complexities of the real estate market has consistently provided Provident with a competitive edge. His commitment and passion for the industry are evident in every assignment he undertakes, solidifying his reputation as a trusted and invaluable asset to the company.