Evan Holladay

Evan is a real estate developer with experience developing over $531 million in projects and 2,416 multifamily units. He is the Founder and CEO of Holladay Ventures, where he and his team specialize in creating and investing in workforce, affordable, and mixed-income communities. Their approach is guided by intentional design, sustainability, and thoughtful place-making, all underscored by a commitment to providing supportive services in partnership with non-profit organizations. This holistic approach aims to create better outcomes for residents and communities alike. Evan’s passion for mentorship and education led him to create Affordable Development Mastery and become a mentor for the Real Estate Developer Academy (RED), a collaborative effort with Amazon, ULMT, and Nashville State. In these programs, he serves as a teacher and mentor, sharing his expertise and guiding the next generation of real estate developers.

Evan is a Board Member of Samaritan Recovery Community, where he assists with governance and strategy for the nonprofit. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Economics, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. Outside of Holladay Ventures, Evan enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family, hiking, immersing himself in nature, improving his Spanish, reading, and exploring the world.