Our Impact
Enhancing Communities Through
Affordable Housing
Fitch Irick works to provide residents with safe and affordable homes which provides numerous benefits to the community
Financial Independence
Many families and seniors are spending over 50% of their income on housing leaving little money for basic necessities like food and medicine. Affordable housing effectively reduces rent allowing residents the ability to better afford the standard cost of living.
Economic Development
Affordable housing is a tool for furthering economic development in the community. Self-sustaining cities need wages earned at both ends of the spectrum. If an area is only comprised of high-wage earners, then transportation costs will skyrocket, infrastructure will be stressed, and commute times will increase for all. Because we are able to bring down housing costs below market rates, more money becomes available for purchasing goods and services in the local economy.
Housing Choice
Many well-paying and stable jobs are located in communities with higher housing costs, making the ability to find decent housing unattainable for our residents. By developing and preserving affordable housing in these communities, we not only provide additional housing choices to our residents but also further the community’s sustainability by allowing all people the opportunity to live where they work.
Impact Investing
The investors that partner with Fitch Irick do more than generate a return. They are positively serving communities which is our mission and what drives Fitch Irick’s business model.
Financial Independence
Many families and seniors are spending over 50% of their income on housing leaving little money for basic necessities like food and medicine. Affordable housing effectively reduces rent allowing residents the ability to better afford the standard cost of living.
Housing Choice
Many well-paying and stable jobs are located in communities with higher housing costs, making the ability to find decent housing unattainable for our residents. By developing and preserving affordable housing in these communities, we not only provide additional housing choices to our residents but also further the community’s sustainability by allowing all people the opportunity to live where they work.
Economic Development
Affordable housing is a tool for furthering economic development in the community. Self-sustaining cities need wages earned at both ends of the spectrum. If an area is only comprised of high-wage earners, then transportation costs will skyrocket, infrastructure will be stressed, and commute times will increase for all. Because we are able to bring down housing costs below market rates, more money becomes available for purchasing goods and services in the local economy.
Impact Investing
The investors that partner with Fitch Irick do more than generate a return. They are positively serving communities which is our mission and what drives Fitch Irick’s business model.
Our Impact
350+
Assets Managed
13,000+
Families Housed
4,000+
Units Developed
9,000+
Units Acquired
500+
Employees
$500MM+
Tax Credit Equity Invested
Southeast Locations
Leadership

Hollis Fitch
Chairman
Hollis Fitch
Chairman
Hollis Fitch is the Chairman and creates the financial structures to develop, acquire or rehabilitate multifamily properties. Hollis has served as a principal in more than 100 affordable housing developments representing over 5,000 apartment units for over a decade, totaling more than $1 billion in investment across the southeastern United States, including GA, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. This experience provides him with exceptional skill in orchestrating transactions with layered financial structures, including private equity and public debt sources.
Hollis is actively involved in numerous industry groups. He serves on the board of the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association and North and South Carolina Housing Coalitions. Hollis is a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight Soars. He holds a B.A. in Real Estate and Finance from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business. He and his wife live in Charlotte, NC, with their three children and enjoy skiing, fly fishing and college football tailgating in their spare time.

Charlie Irick
Vice Chairman
Charlie Irick
Vice Chairman
Charlie Irick is the Vice Chairman and one of the founding members of Fitch Irick Corporation. As the Vice Chairman, he oversees the Fitch Irick development operations. He has spent the majority of his career in affordable housing and has been a part of over $500 million of successful affordable housing development. Charlie ensures that all phases of development, ranging from finance to construction, are executed to meet the demanding requirements of the affordable housing industry. He manages the relationships of local joint venture partners and third party development team members. He is also tasked with the recruitment of future joint venture partnerships and ensuring the development operations of the corporation grows to meet corporate expectations.
He attended the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business where he double majored and holds a B.S. in Real Estate and Finance. Charlie is originally from Columbia, SC but now resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife Laura and their two daughters and son. He and his family are very active in their local church and children’s school. They spend much of their free time attending sports and music events, outdoors, and traveling.

Robert Lampher
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Lampher
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Robert Lampher is responsible for cultivating Fitch Irick Corporation’s strategic direction, leading all aspects of operational execution, and fostering a supportive and engaging culture. He is a 35-year veteran of the multifamily industry and has been involved with hundreds of conventional and affordable transactions, and oversight of portfolios encompassing tens of thousands of apartment homes across the nation throughout his career. Robert has extensive experience and skill in developing and maintaining relationships with owners, investors, governmental agencies, and development affiliates. He has a broad background in all facets of market-rate and affordable property management and development, as well as depth of experience in a variety of Affordable Housing programs.
Robert was born and raised in Southern California and moved to the East Coast in the early 2000’s. He and his partner reside in Matthews, NC, and enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors off-roading, hiking, and spending time on the water. Robert attended California State University, Fullerton and is a graduate of the University of Phoenix where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Tom Anderson
Chief Development Officer
Tom Anderson
Chief Development Officer
Tom is a mission-driven executive who brings 30+ years of development, financing, and affordable housing experience. He has overseen a $300M+ development pipeline, scaled operations from 3 to 12 states, staffed 4 regional offices, and led a 12-member cross-functional team from deal sourcing through handoff to property management. He has delivered 100% annual volume growth during an affordable housing build-out, a 10x revenue lift in 3 years for a commercial loan group, and successful execution support for a 104-unit adaptive reuse development through lease-up.
At Pennrose and Cohen-Esrey, Tom aligned operations and capital partners; structured debt and equity; mitigated risk and managed compliance; and represented developers before housing authorities and state agencies.
As a published author, he pairs strategic vision with empathetic, people-first leadership. Tom holds a dual B.S. in Finance & Real Estate and enjoys the outdoors and attending his daughter’s ballet performances with his wife. He believes affordable housing is critical infrastructure; creating stability, dignity, and opportunity across communities.

Adi Adair
Chief Operations Officer
Adi Adair
Chief Operations Officer
Adi brings 20+ years of leadership across real estate development, affordable housing, hospitality, and large-scale mixed-use assets. She has led operations and finance for multi-billion-dollar platforms, including responsibility within a $7B asset portfolio and organizations with $50B in assets under management. Her experience includes restructuring $3B in debt, overseeing $5B+ in construction financing, and helping scale teams and systems that support consistent execution across complex portfolios.
Adi is drawn to #AffordableHousing because it combines disciplined planning with measurable community impact for working families, seniors, and vulnerable populations. She leads with high standards, integrity, and a people-first approach shaped by her family’s emphasis on accountability and respect.
Adi holds a master's in accounting & taxation from Florida International University and a B.S. in Accounting and Political Science from Florida State University. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, skiing, reading, and hosting dinner parties.
Independent Board Of Directors
Casey Stansbury has vast expertise in accounting and financial reporting matters, including over 20 years in both public practice and in private firms serving in several senior level accounting positions within the Construction and Real Estate industries.
Casey's position as a board member is informed by her extensive experience in managing financial reporting for Fitch Irick, where she handled over $1 billion in transactions. She oversaw the financial structures for 250+ operating partnerships and 25 development projects, resulting in 300+ tax returns and audits annually.
Casey is a graduate of Binghamton University in New York with a degree in Business Administration and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Masters of Accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Forensic Accountant, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Casey lives in upstate New York and is passionate about spending time outdoors, traveling, and volunteering at local animal rescue and child literacy organizations.
Robert Deaton co-founded Bennett Lawrence Management, an investment firm that grew to over $2 billion in assets under his co-management. He is additionally a founding member of Southeast Apartment Investors and a managing member at Fat Pitch Capital.
Robert is the co-chairman of the Physicians' Impact Fund and a member of the advisory board of the John M. Belk Scholarship at Davidson College. He is former chairman of the Novant Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation board and treasurer of the Fletcher School Board of Trustees. He also served as an Alumni Board member for the Vanderbilt University School of Business, served on the Board of Visitors at Davison College and the board of the Davidson Athletic Foundation.
Robert holds an A.B. from Davidson College, an MBA from Vanderbilt University, and is a CFA charter holder. Robert is married with two children and lives in Charlotte, NC.
Joe spent 23 years at Smithfield Foods, most recently as Executive Vice-President of Sales and President and COO of Smithfield Packing (a $3.5 billion operating company). He left in 2013, following the sale of the company to Hong Kong based WH Group.
Before his exit, Joe began investing in Mid-Atlantic multi-family real estate. After he departed from Smithfield, Joe's investment focus expanded to Mountain West real estate and agricultural commodities. Joe additionally serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee University.
Joe holds a B.A. from Washington and Lee University and an AMP from Harvard Business School. He is an active outdoorsman and enjoys travel. Joe splits time between Idaho and Virginia. He is single and has two children.
Michael has worked in lease and asset-backed financing for over 40 years and is a managing member of Norton Scott LLC, a real estate development and investment firm specializing in public-private partnerships. He developed the Certificate of Participation financing tool. He has overseen $4 billion of lease and asset-backed financing, from tax-benefit transfers to complex real estate financings.
Michael served as a Senior Tax Specialist at Deloitte and Haskins and Sells and was a CFO at PacifiCorp Capital, Inc. He formed a structured finance investment banking firm, ICap, where he oversaw over $1 billion of financing. Subsequently, he merged ICap with Cassidy and Pinkard.
Michael holds a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Champaign. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia State Bar, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the California Society of CPAs. He is an NASD licensed municipal securities principal and served as a Trustee of Fairfax County Public Schools Education Foundation, Inc.
Taylor has over 20 years of extensive real estate knowledge and experience working for various firms in the Charlotte area. Currently, Taylor serves as Chief Investment Officer for Selwyn Capital, a Charlotte-based family office focusing on commercial real estate and private equity investments in the Carolinas.
Taylor holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Wake Forest University. Taylor and his wife, Jessica, reside in Charlotte, NC, with their two children. He and Jessica are active at Myers Park Presbyterian Church and Freedom School Partners. They enjoy traveling, skiing, and spending quality time with family.
Gary D. (Danny) Ellis is a real estate developer with forty years experience in the development and management of multi-family properties throughout the southeastern U.S. He is currently the Managing Member of GDE Holdings LLC, an affordable housing development company. He was also the founder and President of GEM Management, Inc.
After a stint in the U.S. Army Danny attended Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC and holds Real Estate Brokers Licenses in multiple states.
Danny was a founder, long time Board member and served as President of The Carolinas Council for Affordable Housing. He has served as a director on numerous Boards including Southeastern Housing Preservation, Inc., a non-profit organization promoting affordable housing in several states. He is married and has two grown daughters.