Ryan Davis

CEO at Witten Advisors

Ryan Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of Witten Advisors, a market advisory firm based in Dallas, Texas that serves apartment developers, investors, and lenders nationwide.1 2 In his role as CEO, Ryan provides fact-based research, analysis, and insights to help clients formulate their apartment market strategies, informing investment decisions for multifamily development and buy/sell opportunities.1 4

Professional Background

Ryan's career in real estate began on the finance side, specifically in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS).2 After the 2008 financial crisis, he pursued a Ph.D. in Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas.1 3 This academic background, combined with his practical experience, led him to join Witten Advisors, where he initially served as a Senior Economist before becoming CEO.1

Responsibilities and Expertise

As CEO, Ryan's primary focus is on:

Providing market forecasts and commentary on major apartment markets
Analyzing economic, demographic, and housing trends
Offering insights on multifamily development, acquisitions, and dispositions
Connecting various data points to interpret their meaning for long-term multifamily investments2

Industry Involvement

Ryan is actively involved in several industry organizations:

Member of Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Multifamily Gold Council
Member of ULI North Texas' Multifamily Council
Member of ULI North Texas' Center for Leadership Program
Member of the National Multifamily Housing Council
Former President of the DFW Association for Business Economics1

Ryan is also a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, where he presents client updates and discusses multifamily trends.1 2

Education

Ryan's educational background includes:

Ph.D. in Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas
Undergraduate degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, where he graduated summa cum laude1 3

This combination of academic excellence and industry experience has positioned Ryan Davis as a respected leader in the multifamily real estate sector.