The ZMX Team
BRUCE MOST — PRESIDENT
Bruce brings 28 years of construction, development and investment experience to ZMX. Since founding ZMX in 2012, Bruce has co-developed and/or constructed nearly 2,000 residential units (valued at almost $700 million), in Nashville’s hottest neighborhoods. Notable projects include: Northerly (297 Apartment units), The Yarra (69 for sale & rent Town Homes), East Trinity mixed-use/condominium development (283+ units), Madison Crest Apartments (78 apartment units) and 4th & Monroe (38 units) in hip Germantown.
MATT HOILES — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT
After spending 13 years in the private equity and management consulting industries, Matt has transitioned to real estate development, where he co-leads ZMX’s development business. Matt is responsible for ZMX’s development, investment, and financing activities. His deep project-level financial and operational due diligence experience has been vital to building the trajectory of ZMX’s development business.
Matt is a Chartered Accountant (CPA equivalent) and has a master’s in applied finance. In 2017, Matt moved to Nashville from New York City with his wife.
BEN AZZI — VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Ben joined ZMX in 2015. Originally hired as a project coordinator after a career in music, he quickly assumed the Director of Operations position, managing a number of roles within the ZMX organization.
Responsible for sourcing new projects, communication with government entities, procurement, and contract budget creation, Ben has become vital to ZMX’s operation, facilitating growth and new opportunities for the company.
Ben moved to Nashville in 2007 and has a Bachelor of Music degree from Belmont University.
MATT FLEISSNER — DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Matt joined the ZMX team in 2022 with a background in project management and owner representation for developments throughout the Southeast. His experience includes a wide range of project types from multi-family and mixed-use to themed-hospitality and industrial.
Matt brings a unique combination of technical and interpersonal skills holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering as well as an MBA in Finance, both from the University of Missouri. Matt moved to Nashville in 2019 after growing up in Kansas City and spending time in Central Florida.
DREW SANDLER — DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL MARKETS
Drew joined the ZMX team with 12 years of experience in commercial real estate capital markets and investment roles. Having advised on over $4 Billion in transactional volume and over $500MM in GP and LP principal investment roles, Drew is focused on ZMX Development's debt and equity structuring, as well as acquisition and development strategy for the firm's projects.
Drew relocated to Nashville from Los Angeles with his wife and two dogs in 2023. Born and raised in St. Louis, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Tulane University in New Orleans.
COREY GULLEY — GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Corey joined ZMX in 2022 as the Company's General Superintendent. Corey is responsible for the field operations both in day-to-day activities and structuring how ZMX projects are run and documented. Ensuring all projects are completed successfully in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
Corey put down roots in Nashville in 2013 with his dog, after traveling extensively around the country. He brings 25 years of construction experience across a broad range of product types, including multifamily, mixed-use, restaurants, and fueling stations.