FOUNDER

Chip is a founder and the manager of Adapt Development Company. Chip is a long-time Nashville resident and graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After three years with a large A/E design firm in Nashville, he attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and earned his Juris Doctor in 2010 and later practiced with a Nashville construction litigation firm. His engineering, legal, and construction litigation experience has supported Adapt’s projects. 

Chip is very active in the Nashville community as he is very involved with the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville, Phoenix Club of Nashville, the Nashville Dolphins and Montgomery Bell Academy. 

FOUNDER

Ryan Moses is a founder and partner of Adapt Development Company. His financial, operating, and real estate experience helps shape Adapt’s approach to identifying opportunities, structuring investments, and executing complex development projects.

Prior to founding Adapt, Ryan was involved in the development and investment of large-scale residential communities and other real estate projects throughout the Nashville area.

Outside of real estate, Ryan serves as CEO of Best Brands, one of Tennessee’s leading beverage distributors. His experience leading a multigenerational family business brings an owner-operator perspective to real estate, with an emphasis on capital allocation, financial discipline, strategic growth, and long-term value creation.

A Nashville native, Ryan graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business with a degree in Management and Finance where he served as Student Body President. He began his career with General Electric’s Financial Management Program and is an active member of YPO.

Ryan serves on the boards of Harding Academy, Abe’s Garden Community, and the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.

FOUNDER

Jamie is the CEO and co-founder of Invent Communities Inc. and has more than 13 years of experience as an architect and real estate developer. Jamie is a founding principal and architect at Pfeffer Torode, where he leads an interdisciplinary team of architects, visual artists, and interior designers. The firm’s work integrates art and architecture through a contextual response to each site’s natural conditions. A Nashville native, Jamie is passionate about improving and restoring the neighborhood he calls home.