Gary Gorman

Chairman

After completing his B.A. in Economics and Law Degrees from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Mr. Gorman began his career as a practicing attorney focusing on representation of developers and real estate syndicators. In 1984 Mr. Gorman formed a firm for the purpose of developing and syndicating multifamily real estate projects.

After the passage of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Mr. Gorman specialized in the development of affordable multifamily rental communities utilizing the tax credit created by Section 42 of the 1986 Tax Reform Act. Gorman & Company is now a major developer of affordable rental housing as well as historic renovations. Gorman & Company has in-house design and construction divisions that have successfully completed over two billion dollars of new construction and major renovations.

Tom Capp

Vice Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer

With more than three decades at Gorman & Company, Tom Capp has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s national expansion and development strategy. After serving as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Real Estate Development from 1994 to 2017, he transitioned into his current role as Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board. Tom now leads Gorman’s long-range planning and quality improvement efforts, guiding strategic growth, innovation, and alignment across all markets.

Before joining Gorman, Tom served as Mayor of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and later as Executive Assistant to the Dane County Executive, overseeing land use and development policy for the Madison region. A longtime advocate for affordable housing and historic preservation, Tom continues to engage nationally through speaking, advisory, and policy roles and remains actively engaged with Gorman & Company’s leadership teams nationwide.

Dennis Davidsaver

Member

Dennis Davidsaver currently serves as the Trustee of Gary J. Gorman Legacy Trust, which among holding other assets, holds the controlling ownership of Gorman & Company.

Prior to assuming this role in 2020, Mr. Davidsaver was in corporate banking with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and then lead the commercial banking team in Madison, Wisconsin for Associated Bank, NA, where he continues to serve on its Region Advisory Board. He also is also active in the community where he has served on multiple not-for-profit boards. Mr. Davidsaver holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Robert Buhler

Member

Robert Buhler joined Gorman & Company’s Board of Directors in 2018. He earned his B.S. and MBA degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and began his career in commercial banking in 1979. He quickly gained experience and business acumen throughout the subsequent years.

In 1997, he left investment banking and purchased Open Pantry Food Marts of Wisconsin, Inc. As Chairman and CEO, Robert transformed the franchise – focused company to a corporate – operated entity, becoming one of the most progressive convenient store chains in the industry.

In 2012, 7-Eleven, Inc. purchased a majority of the Open Pantry store assets, Robert continues to serve as President and CEO of Open Pantry, while also managing E & K Land, LLC, a real estate investment holding company. He has been a spokesman to the U.S. Congress on industry issues and has been a featured speaker at many national industry meetings and conferences.

Robert remains a steadfast steward of the Greek Orthodox Church, a strong proponent for college education, and philanthropist for the research and cure of Multiple Sclerosis.

Tom Klein

Member

Tom Klein received his M.S. Degree in 1974 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in Real Estate Investment Analysis and Land Economics. Tom’s professional career includes 10+ years as Vice President of Real Estate Development at Madsen Corporation, a MidWest-based construction, development, and management company. At Madsen, he developed over 30 multi-family projects in communities throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.

In 1987, Tom was one of the founding shareholders of Oakbrook Corporation, a diversified Commercial Real Estate Company. As a Senior Vice President, he was responsible for the start-up, marketing, leasing, and management of over 6,000 apartments throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa. He brings to the Board, extensive experience in mixed-use developments, public/private partnerships, and overall management operations.

Tom retired from Oakbrook Corporation in 2014. Throughout his career, he has served on many not-for-profit boards throughout Dane County. He continues to be active in real estate consulting as the Owner of Spring Creek Realty Advisors.

Dave Stein

Member

David joined Gorman & Company’s Board of Directors in 2026 following a more than 40-year career in the banking industry. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer & Business Banking at Associated Bank, where he oversaw the company’s retail banking operations across nearly 200 locations and 20 states. In this role, David led more than 1,900 colleagues and guided continued growth across mortgage, auto, and small business lending, while also supporting enterprise-wide digital enhancements and strategic initiatives.

In addition to his corporate experience, David has been deeply engaged in public service. He served for six years as Chair of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), which manages the state’s $150 billion pension fund for more than 600,000 public employees. During his tenure, SWIB remained fully funded and delivered strong returns for its beneficiaries.

Earlier in his career, David held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and a predecessor to U.S. Bank. He earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from St. Cloud State University.

Ted Matkom

WI Market President
Employee Shareholder Representative

Ted Matkom has been with Gorman & Company since 2007 as Wisconsin Market President and General Counsel. The Wisconsin Market spans to all corners of the state and incorporates both rural and urban communities such Milwaukee, Madison, Sheboygan, Kenosha, Green Bay, Wausau, and La Crosse.

Ted is also committed to utilizing his experience and expertise to help challenged neighborhoods on the northside of Milwaukee. Since 2010, Ted has been a leader in redevelopment efforts within what is commonly known as the 30th Street Corridor and is currently serving as President of the Business Improvement District within this area.

Brian Swanton

President & CEO

Brian Swanton transitioned into the role of President & Chief Executive Officer for Gorman & Company in 2018, after serving as the Arizona Market President since 2008. During his tenure as Arizona Market President, Brian led a multi-disciplinary team that designed and constructed over 1,000 units of new housing across the State with an emphasis on permanent supportive housing for families, seniors, veterans, and chronically homeless populations in both urban and rural locations. He also redeveloped some of the first public housing units in the country using HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.

As President & CEO, Brian oversees all of Gorman’s business units, including design, construction, development, property & asset management, and administration. Prior to joining Gorman, he held various leadership positions in the non-profit sector, where he directed the preservation and construction of over 2,300 units of housing in 29 residential communities across Arizona and successfully refinanced and/or repositioned 1,702 units of existing affordable housing. Brian also spent eight years of his career in the public sector, serving as the Housing Development Manager for the City of Scottsdale, as well as other positions in housing and community development with the City of Glendale, AZ, the Arizona Department of Housing, and the City of Quincy, MA.

Brian holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, both from Arizona State University where he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in housing finance and neighborhood revitalization. He is also certified as a Housing Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council and is the past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Arizona Housing Alliance, Arizona’s only statewide affordable housing advocacy organization, guiding that organization through a merger with the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness in 2017. Brian continues to serve on the Board of the newly merged organization, the Arizona Housing Coalition. He is also an active member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Arizona Multihousing Association, the Housing Advisory Group (HAG), the Affordable Housing Developers Council (AHDC), and the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition where he advocates on the federal, state, and local levels to advance affordable housing resources across the U.S.

Michael Redman

CFO & COO

Mike joined Gorman & Company in 2014 as the Corporate Controller. He directly supervises all aspects of the accounting department including oversight of the budget process, tax preparation, and audit. He brings to Gorman & Company many years of diverse work experience from such industries as hotel development and management, construction, retail, and transportation.

His background includes being a member of corporate leadership teams and serving in various leadership roles such as CFO, Controller, and Vice President – Finance. Mike holds a degree from Upper Iowa University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of the AICPA and WICPA and has served on boards of not-for-profit organizations.

Sarah Wood

VP of Property Management

Sarah oversees Gorman’s property portfolio strategy, bringing 20+ years of affordable housing experience. She has worked with two of the nation’s largest real estate firms in Indianapolis, specializing in development, ownership, and property management. Sarah is passionate about affordable housing’s role in creating opportunities for individuals and families. She has led integrated services for nearly 20,000 low-income seniors and families, focusing on housing retention and self-sufficiency outcomes in financial literacy, health, and education.

Her expertise includes compliance, property management, acquisition, repositioning, and construction coordination across affordable housing programs like HUD, Section 8, RAD, and LIHTC. Sarah holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Indiana University.

401K Plan

Gorman & Company provides a 401K plan to our team members. Our current match is dollar for dollar, up to 6% of your annual earnings!

Our 401K Options:

The Gorman 401K plan offers two options, a traditional pre-tax deferral option, and an after-tax Roth option.

A traditional 401K allows you to make pre-tax contributions, but you will pay income tax on the distributions you take in retirement. With a Roth 401K, you are contributing after-tax dollars, and then you can withdraw those dollars tax-free in retirement.

Eligibility: Team members who are at least 21 years of age.

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Board of Directors

Gorman & Company’s Board of Directors represent shareholder interests, thereby setting corporate priorities and clear expectations for management and defining parameters for the operations of the firm.

Members of the Board include senior staff, Brian Swanton, CEO, Mike Redman, CFO, and Laura Narduzzi, Director of Operations. They bring detailed knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the company. Gary Gorman, Chair of the Board of Directors, is the former CEO and Tom Capp is Vice Chair; both provide expansive knowledge of the business and industry and bring that expertise to Board discussions. There are three well-respected business leaders who bring significant professional and relational experience to the discussions. The final board member, Dennis Davidsaver, is the trustee of the family trust which owns the majority of company stock. Dennis brings years of banking experience and represents the interests of the beneficiaries of the trust.

Meet our Board

Gary Gorman
Chairman

Tom Capp
Vice Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer

Dennis Davidsaver
Member

Robert Buhler
Member

Tom Klein
Member

Dave Stein
Member

Ted Matkom
Employee Shareholder Representative

Brian Swanton
President & CEO

Michael Redman
CFO & COO

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