SCOTT PRIZER
MANAGING DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL

Scott oversees all real estate investments, investment strategies and transaction structuring for Banyan Street Real Estate Funds (“BSREF”). Scott has more than 27 years of real estate experience and is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee.

Prior to co-founding (“BSREF”) in 2019, Scott was a Principal at EII Realty Corp. (“EIIRC”), where he structured and managed the firm’s private real estate investments including acquisitions, joint ventures and asset management and was a Fund Manager. Before joining EIIRC, he was an analyst for Bear Stearns focusing on domestic and international financial institutions, and previously worked at Fidelcor Business Credit.

Scott received a BA in Finance from George Washington University and an MBA from New York University. He serves on a number of Partnership Executive Committees with REITs and private operators and is a licensed real estate broker in the State of New York, as well as a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council.

ELIZABETH BECKWITH
MANAGING DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL

Elizabeth is responsible for the firm’s fund and strategic investment initiatives at Banyan Real Estate Funds LLC (“BSREF”), including fund structuring, capital raising, investor relations, and marketing activities and she is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee.

Prior to co-founding BSREF, Elizabeth focused on developing EII Realty Corp.’s fund business. Previously, Elizabeth worked at Alliance Residential Company where she was responsible for sourcing, structuring and negotiating JV equity and debt for multifamily development projects and acquisitions nationally. She began her real estate career in structured finance at Spaulding & Slye and has more than 18 years of experience in real estate. Her prior work experience includes positions in management consulting and capital markets at Deloitte Consulting and Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.

Elizabeth received her BS from Cornell University, and her MA/MBA from Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) and the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton).

MARTIN NUSSER, CFA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL

Martin is responsible for acquisitions and asset management of real estate investments for Banyan Street Real Estate Funds (“BSREF”), including sourcing, underwriting, financing, asset management and disposition activities. Martin has more than 12 years of investment experience and is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee.

Prior to co-founding BSREF, Martin focused on transaction execution at EII Realty Corp (“EIIRC”), including underwriting, analysis, due diligence, and disposition functions. Before joining EIIRC, he began his career with positions at McKinsey & Co. and Arcelor DTT.

Martin earned a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Maastricht and is a CFA Charterholder.

RUDY PRIO TOUZET
FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – BANYAN STREET CAPITAL

Rudy Prio Touzet is responsible for providing strategic guidance and leadership for all aspects of Banyan Street Capital’s (“BSC”) operations. He brings more than 35 years of commercial real estate and financial experience to Banyan, which he founded in 2007.

Prior to founding Banyan Street Capital, Rudy co-founded America’s Capital Partners in 1997, and led the company for the next decade. During that time, the firm invested in and operated 13.8 million square feet of office properties, with a value of $1.9 billion, throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in joint ventures with domestic and international investors. In 2009, Rudy combined many of the ACP assets with Eola Capital, LLC and helped to lead Eola through its merger with Parkway Properties, Inc. in 2011. He also served as an independent director of Parkway from 2011 to 2012.Previously, Rudy joined Associated Capital Properties and served as its executive vice president until its sale to Highwoods Properties after which he served as the head of Highwoods’ South Florida operations. From 1981 until 1997, Rudy held a number of positions at Cushman & Wakefield, including managing director, Florida Area.

Rudy earned a BBA from the University of Miami.