MLG Capital & 506 Group Happy Hour

Billy Fox is Principal and President of MLG Capital and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, Operating Committee, and Investment Committee. As President, Billy is tasked with leading the investment, operations, and investor relations teams within the firm. Billy has management responsibility over MLG Capital’s Legacy Fund and 1031 exchange activity.

Billy graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with degrees in Real Estate and Accounting and is CPA.

Aside from work, Billy and his wife, Siena, cherish their time with their two lovely children. He is always ready for a round of golf and loves to spend time in northern Wisconsin.

As Vice President of Investor Relations, Steve Kelly is heavily focused on building relationships with new and prospective individuals, RIA, and family office investors. Within that capacity, he also works to improve the overall investor experience.

In addition to working with investors, Steve is also passionate about using technology to increase efficiency. He supports all business units by optimizing how they use Salesforce to improve business outcomes.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys staying physically active. As a former college track and cross-country athlete, he loves running as well as other outdoor activities, especially golf. He is also active in his church where he leads a youth group and plays guitar for the worship team.

Steve is an avid Wisconsin sports fan and enjoys cheering on the Packers, Brewer, and Bucks through good times and bad. Whenever possible, Steve likes to travel to new places with his wife, Nicole.

As a Vice President at MLG Capital, Andrew Evanich sources 1031 exchange and managed account clients seeking a tax-deferred exit strategy from their real estate holdings. Andrew reports to and services all 1031 exchange clients. Additionally, Andrew raises capital for MLG’s Legacy Fund and series of private funds.

Andrew grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin with five younger sisters. Andrew and his wife, Katie, love visiting Kohler-Andrae State Park with their two daughters and son. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys Peloton bike races, books by Eric Metaxas, skiing in Utah, volunteering for medical mission trips to Honduras, and spending time with his sisters.

Andrew holds an M.B.A. in real estate from Southern Methodist University, where he also earned a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Economics.

Jorjio Hopkins, an astute Assistant Vice President at MLG Capital, is renowned for his strategic work with a diverse clientele, including Single and Multi-family Offices, RIAs, Foundations, and Endowment investment clients. His contributions also consist of unearthing and securing promising investment opportunities in collaboration with our acquisitions team.

In addition to his financial acumen, Jorjio is an active member of the MLG ‘Making a Difference’ (MAD) Initiative Committee, demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility.

Prior to joining MLG Capital, Jorjio’s leadership skills were sharpened as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, followed by a successful stint in Real Estate Consulting. His academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a master’s in real estate from Florida International University. He is also a distinguished Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Christina Watson is an Assistant Vice President at MLG Capital, focused on driving new business development, fundraising, and cultivating key relationships across the West Region.

Prior to joining MLG Capital, Christina was a Credit Product Specialist at Oaktree Capital, focused on Opportunistic Credit and Asset-Backed Finance strategies. Before Oaktree, she worked as a senior associate at Dimensional Fund Advisors in the independent advisor global client group. Christina began her career at Deloitte, advising companies on mergers and acquisitions.

Christina earned her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California Polytechnic State University and is a CFA charterholder. She also holds Series 7 & 63 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Outside the office, Christina enjoys spending time in nature—whether skiing in the Rockies or hiking Colorado’s scenic trails.