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Edward came to America from Armenia with a dream: to build a future through hard work, integrity, and opportunity. 

With a fierce determination and entrepreneurial spirit, he enrolled at Babson College, where he studied Finance & Entrepreneurship. 

For Edward, Babson was more than a school student. It was a launch pad. He was driven by the classic “American Dream”: work hard, learn, grow, and build something meaningful.

Sharif grew up under different circumstances — raised by a single parent, he learned early that housing stability creates and a deep focus on education, creates opportunities for people to chase their dreams. 

Through discipline, focus, and ambition, Sharif, on a full scholarship, attended Morehouse College where he studied Economics & Spanish. 

He began his career in property tax consulting and worked in real estate banking at JPMorgan Chase, gaining deep exposure to capital markets, deal structuring, and risk mitigation.

Though their journeys began worlds apart, both shared a core belief: success isn’t just about making money — it’s about creating a legacy that lasts well beyond their years, helping others, and using their infrastructures to create opportunity for others.

Meet Our Experienced Leadership Team

M&S Holdings leadership team has over 40 years of experience and have invested over $500M in transaction volume, representing over 2,700 units.

Our team members provide diversity of experience, thought and approach to the execution of our property acquisition, asset management and community building.

Sharif T. Mitchell

Managing Partner

Edward A. Sarkisyan

Managing Partner

Sharif T. Mitchel

Managing Partner

Sharif T. Mitchell brings extensive investment, asset management, and strategic leadership experience to M&S Holdings, where he focuses on portfolio growth, acquisition strategy, and long-term value creation across the firm’s workforce housing platform.
 
With a career grounded in real estate investment and community-focused housing initiatives, Sharif has led more than $500M in transactions and overseen 2,700+ units across multiple metropolitan markets. His expertise spans deal sourcing, underwriting, capital strategy, asset optimization, and institutional-level portfolio management.

Sharif previously served as an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase and co-founded Dantes Community Partners, where he focused on acquiring and managing workforce housing assets at scale. His earlier career includes leadership roles in real property tax consulting and advisory, working with institutional clients such as Blackstone, Starwood, Capital One, and Clarion Partners.

His background blends investment management, financial analysis, public-sector advisory, and community-focused housing strategy—experience that complements M&S Holdings’ mission of acquiring, improving, and managing multifamily assets with operational excellence.
 
Education:
Sharif holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Morehouse College, a master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University, and a Hotel Investments & Asset Management Certificate from Cornell University.

Edward A. Sarkisyan

Managing Partner

Edward Sarkisyan brings over two decades of operational leadership and construction management expertise to M&S Holdings, where he oversees project execution, asset operations, and value-add redevelopment strategy across the portfolio.
 

With a career rooted in multifamily and commercial construction, Edward has managed large-scale renovation programs, capital improvement initiatives, and full-cycle project operations for institutional owners, REITs, and private investment groups.

Edward previously founded and scaled Smart Build from a single employee into a nationally recognized multifamily renovation firm. Under his leadership, the company delivered $100M+ in construction volume and completed major renovation and repositioning projects for institutional clients, including Equity Residential, AvalonBay, and Greystar.
 
His operational background spans construction management, vendor oversight, budget control, scheduling, and on-site project performance—skills that directly support M&S Holdings’ focus on acquiring, improving, and optimizing multifamily assets.
 
Edward’s experience also includes real estate brokerage and multifamily development, providing a well-rounded understanding of both physical operations and investment strategy.
 
Education
Babson College — B.S. in Finance & Entrepreneurship