Jessica Thorsheim, Cfa
About Jessica Thorsheim, Cfa
Jessica Thorsheim, CFA, serves as the Managing Director and Head of SFR Real Estate Management at Amherst, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in investor relations and finance, she has held leadership roles at various companies, including Healthcare Trust of America and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Amherst Holdings
Jessica Thorsheim serves as the Managing Director and Head of SFR Real Estate Management at Amherst Holdings. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Austin, Texas. In her role, she oversees the management of single-family rental properties, focusing on optimizing portfolio performance and strategic growth within the real estate sector.
Previous Experience at Amherst
Before her current role, Jessica Thorsheim worked at Amherst as the Managing Director and Head of SFR Portfolio Management for 10 months in 2021. Additionally, she served as the Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Amherst has involved significant contributions to the company's real estate management strategies.
Professional Background in Real Estate and Finance
Jessica Thorsheim has a diverse professional background in real estate and finance. She worked at Everest Healthcare Properties as CFO and EVP, Head of Finance and Business Development from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and Move, Inc., where she focused on investor relations. Her experience spans various aspects of financial management and strategic planning in the real estate industry.
Education and Qualifications
Jessica Thorsheim earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she applies in her roles within the real estate sector. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), further enhancing her expertise in investment analysis and portfolio management.
Career Path in Finance
Jessica Thorsheim began her career at Goldman Sachs, where she worked in Equities and Investment Banking from 2007 to 2010. She then transitioned to corporate strategy and investor relations at Cole Real Estate Investments from 2010 to 2014. Her career trajectory showcases her extensive experience in finance and investment, leading to her current leadership role in real estate management.