The Bridgeview Team

Steve May is founder of MayCo Realty, which ultimately became Bridgeview Real Estate (“Bridgeview”). Mr. May is responsible for the strategic vision of Bridgeview and has taken the lead on sourcing deals, equity and debt for Bridgeview through his diverse contact base.  Mr. May also oversees Bridgeview’s underwriting efforts as well as the strategic marketing and management of Bridgeview’s existing assets.

Prior to Bridgeview, Mr. May Founded MayCo Realty and focused on acquisition and development projects as well as distressed real estate transactions.  May also Co-Founded EM Real Estate Enterprises (“EMREE”) which concentrated on the acquisition of single-tenant, credit lease transactions.

Mr. May was a commercial real estate lender with over ten years of structured and project finance experience including over $2.5 billion in total transaction volume and was the top producer in the country at two different financial institutions. Through his years as a real estate lender, Mr. May developed significant experience in retail, industrial and multifamily construction and investment.  Furthermore, his experience in lending and vast contacts in the banking community has helped garner preferential financing terms for MayCo Realty, EMREE and Bridgeview.

Rob Anderson oversees operations and direction of BV Capital, which is Bridgeview’s private equity and investment distribution company. BV Capital creates direct investment opportunities in commercial real estate for accredited investors, financial advisors and registered investment advisors. Rob’s core responsibilities and oversight duties include sitting on due diligence committees, structuring investments deals in real estate, managing investor relations and communications, and managing the capital raise and wholesale distribution processes.  

Rob is also the Principal of BV Securities, our in-house broker-dealer and holds Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses. Rob has worked in the securities business since 1998 with a focus on wholesaling investment products to the financial advisor community.  Rob lives in Dallas, Texas, and is married with three very busy daughters and enjoys a good golf course when possible.

Mr. Shade is responsible for compliance functions of both BV Capital and BV Securities.  Mr. Shade is also involved with investment structure, broker dealer relationships and the firms wholesale distribution team.   

Mr. Shade has over 30 years in the securities business and brokerage experience.  In addition, he served as the President and CEO. With more than $465 million in assets under management with over 240 associated registered advisors.  As President and CEO, Mr. Shade was responsible for the overall operation including all accounting functions, strategic forecasting and disclosure documents (Form ADV), as well as other operational matters.

Mr. Shade has previously served as the Vice President of Operations. Mr. Shade was responsible for the direct sales supervision of 80 registered representatives.  His supervisory responsibilities encompassed a full range of financial products, branch supervision, training, branch audits and customer service.

Mr. Shade has a B.S. in Political Science from Pittsburgh State University in Kansas and currently maintains the Series 4, 7, 24, 31, 66, 78, 99 securities registrations.

Ross joined BV Capital in 2023 as Vice President of Sales and is responsible for the distribution and marketing of Bridgeview’s DST, OZ Funds and private placement offerings.  

Ross has been active in the investment and financial planning industry since 1993, most recently, as Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations at Megatel Capital Investment, the capital raising division of Megatel Homes in Dallas, TX, where he was responsible for the eight-person sales team and all fund investor operations.  Prior, Ross served as the Director of Client Relations at Capview Partners in Dallas, TX, responsible for overseeing the Capview Exchange, LLC development & sales process for investors in need of a section 1031 exchange.

Ross joined the alternatives industry while serving at Behringer Harvard/Provasi Capital Partners in Addison, TX.  In his role as product specialist, he represented a platform of diversified investment strategies to financial advisors supporting National Accounts, Sales and Marketing.  He initially joined the company as the internal sales manager, supervising a team of business development consultants across a 15-territory distribution platform, managing the sales process in this capacity.

Ross worked for 17 years at AIM/Invesco Distributors, Inc. in Houston, TX, in ever-increasing capacities, where he supervised teams of up to 23 internal wholesalers in building relationships with financial advisors in the wirehouse and bank channels after serving as the Regional Vice President based in Seattle, WA and covering a three-state territory in the Pacific Northwest, working with advisors in the Independent Broker/Dealer Channel.  

Ross holds a BBA in Accounting and Information Systems from Baylor University in Waco, TX, and currently resides in Plano, TX, with his wife and son. Ross holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 licenses. 

Robert Farrington joined BV Capital in 2024 and is responsible for overseeing business and financial operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.  Robert is also responsible for in depth asset analysis, surveillance and investor reporting.  

Robert most recently served as a Managing Director with Broadsword Investors, focusing on debt origination, equity origination, and credit structure.  Before Broadsword, Robert served as Director within ORIX Real Estate Americas’ Commercial Real Estate platform (“ORIX”), where, over an 18-year career, he led the operations of Surveillance and Bond Analytics teams, Asset Management, Primary/Special Servicing portfolio operations, new business development, and various finance and loan/bond investment-related functions.  Robert earned a BBA in Accounting from the University of North Texas.

Cade joined BV in 2020 and is the Director of Investor Relations at BV Capital where he manages and oversees all new and existing investor relationships as well as BV’s distribution partners and custodians. He handles the onboarding of new investors and assists with marketing and capital fundraising activities - including support of BV Capital’s external advisor partners. Additionally, he is responsible for systems management and investor communication, including site visits and investor meetings.

Cade strives to foster investor and advisor relationships built on trust and mutual respect and embraces the core values of integrity, excellence and commitment to service. He takes time to understand the numerous investment and business goals of investors, advisors and our advisory partners by creating authentic personal relationships.  

Cade earned a B.A. degree in marketing with a minor in finance from the University of Oklahoma.   Cade is a member of the volunteer committee for the Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Cade holds a Series 7 and Series 66 license.

Chance joined BV in 2024 as an Investor Relations Representative, administering BV’s investor relationships and custodian partnerships. His responsibilities include capital fundraising, managing and onboarding BV’s investor base, and creating marketing initiatives. Additionally, Chance represents BV Capital at industry conferences and site visits.

Prior to BV Capital, Chance led investor relations for Provision Capital, a Texas-based investment firm, where he played an instrumental role in growing the fund's investor base. Chance has 6 years of experience working within the Texas Real Estate market and is well-versed in Single Family, Multifamily, Hospitality, and Senior Housing assets.  Chance got his start with alternative investments acting as an Operations Analyst for a mid-cap private equity group in Dallas.

Chance earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. He is also a board member of the Young Texans of the American Cancer Society.

Sharla joined BV in 2021 to help our team to improve our overall operations and investor experience. Sharla worked in oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf Coast, Peru and Alaska. She served as congressional staff to the U.S. House of Representatives Resources Committee. Sharla spent 20 years with Christian non-profits most recently serving high-net-worth families, financial advisors and non-profits on donor advised fund benefits and non-liquid gift solutions.

Sharla holds a Series 99 license and has a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.

Lauren joined BV in 2023 and is responsible for the oversight and management of the firm's technology systems to better support the sales team, marketing efforts and investor experience for BV Capital and other businesses within Bridgeview. She specializes in website development/SEO and the creation of both digital and printed marketing materials. 

Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Economics (BSBA-ES) from the University of Florida.

Dan Kryzanowski is an active real estate advisor, investor, and partner. Dan has raised millions of dollars across multiple channels, including accredited investors, family offices, and investment advisors, while empowering his partners to raise seven-figures on multiple occasions. He specializes in niche segments, such as industrial and self-storage, complimented with a deep knowledge of tax-advantaged investing. 

Dan, a Wharton graduate, previously led commercial real estate initiatives for GE Capital in Mexico and South America. He also received a MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, graduating with Distinction (top honors). Dan is a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP) and recently served as Corporate Board President for Hugh O'Brian Youth Central Texas (HOBY). Dan lives with his wife and son in Austin, TX. Dan holds a Series 7 and Series 66 license.