L+M Companies Announces New Leadership Team Appointments
The firm appoints Eben Ellertson as CEO and Carrie Van Syckel as president as part of a strategic national expansion.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in People
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L+M Companies has named Eben Ellertson as its new CEO and Carrie Van Syckel as its president and chief investment officer. Current leader Lisa Gomez will move into the role of executive chair beginning next year.
Why it matters
These leadership appointments signal the firm's focus on national growth and expansion across multiple markets. The move supports a strategic plan to leverage its experience in housing development and investment into new territories.
L+M Companies maintains a portfolio of over 66,000 housing units across 15 states. The firm manages a total capitalization exceeding $25 billion after 40 years of operation.
The players
Eben Ellertson
He is the newly appointed CEO of L+M Companies who first joined the organization in 2010.
Carrie Van Syckel
She serves as the new president and chief investment officer of the firm and has been with the team since 2016.
Lisa Gomez
She is the outgoing leader of the firm who will transition to the role of executive chair on January 1, 2027.
L+M Companies
This Manhattan-based real estate firm specializes in the development and investment of housing units across 15 states.
The details
The firm utilizes a vertically integrated approach to housing development and preservation while maintaining strategic partnerships like its investment in Meta Development. These changes are intended to drive growth across Texas, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, the Southeast, and California.
Timeline
Eben Ellertson joined the firm in 2010.
Carrie Van Syckel joined the firm in 2016.
Carrie Van Syckel was named chief investment officer in 2021.
Lisa Gomez will transition to the executive chair role on January 1, 2027.
Market Landscape
The leadership changes follow the firm's long-standing vertical integration model, which has provided a framework for its growth across 15 states. This transition positions L+M Companies to scale its development capabilities against competitors in both primary and expansion markets.
These internal leadership shifts generally do not alter day-to-day service for current residents or clients of the firm. The company will continue to focus on its existing housing portfolio and national investment strategy under the new executive team.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in large investment firms often signal a shift toward new geographic markets or updated development priorities. Keeping track of executive changes can help stakeholders understand the future strategic direction of major housing developers.
What happens next
Lisa Gomez will officially transition to her new role as executive chair on January 1, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on executive moves in the real estate sector, visit People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NYREJ.
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