The Calida Group Elevates Joshua Nelson to President

The promotion follows over a decade of service, during which Nelson helped steer the company beyond its traditional Western U.S. base into high-growth markets across Texas, Florida, and Georgia. Working alongside co-founders Douglas Eisner and Eric Cohen, Nelson will integrate the firm’s investment and development activities to support a broader geographic footprint. Before joining Calida, Nelson worked in mergers and acquisitions at Liberty Media, a background that informed his approach to identifying and executing complex investment opportunities.

Eisner noted that Nelson’s track record in managing acquisitions and development was instrumental in building the firm’s current platform. As president, Nelson takes on expanded oversight of the company’s internal business lines and strategic initiatives. This leadership shift is intended to allow the executive team to focus on long-term institutional growth and deepening relationships with financial partners. The company, founded in 2007, has developed or acquired more than 30,000 multifamily units and continues to utilize a model focused on off-market deal sourcing and vertically integrated operations.