James Marotta is Director of Asset Management at CQM, bringing over 10 years of student housing investment and real estate management experience to the team. In his role at CQM, James focuses on optimizing the firm’s property portfolio and executing the business plan for each asset throughout the lifecycle. By implementing physical improvements, applying innovative leasing strategies, streamlining vendor relationships, and working closely with the Property Managers on the ground, James helps the firm attain its projected ROI targets for investors. Prior to joining CQM, James worked in corporate finance roles at BNY Mellon, Credit Suisse, and Lehman Brothers. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Binghamton University.