Our Team

Mark Ethridge

Mark Ethridge is the Managing Principal of Ascent Housing. Mark currently serves on the boards of Housing Impact Fund and Housing Collaborative. He co-chaired the City of Charlotte’s Source of Income ad hoc advisory committee in 2021/2022 and has served on a variety of multi-sector initiatives addressing housing affordability and homelessness in the Charlotte region. Mark is a Charlotte native and graduated from Princeton University in 2010.

Adelaide Martin oversees Impact and Operations for Ascent Housing, leading the coordination of supportive services, housing programs and operations. Ms. Martin has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and social impact space, most recently serving as COO at United Way of Greater Charlotte. Ms. Martin grew up in Charlotte, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She has been active in a number of organizations in the region, including Roof Above, Belk Foundation and the Crosland Foundation.

Hailey oversees operations, supporting the company’s growing portfolio and fund management responsibilities as well as spearheading new initiatives at both the project and fund-level. She has a Bachelor’s in Design and Minor in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Florida and an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School with concentrations in Sustainable Enterprise and Real Estate. Hailey also holds a LEED GA certification from the US Green Building Council.

Anne Heldman supports all marketing functions for the Ascent Companies. She is a graduate of the Tulane University brining a background in marketing, graphic design, and strategic communication. Working as an Marketing Coordinator at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Anne, supported development of marketing campaigns, community engagement, fundraising events, and strategic communications across the Mid-Atlantic territory. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Anne recently relocated to Charlotte, where she continues to develop and executes strategic campaigns to promote affordable housing initiatives, engage community stakeholders, and drive awareness of the Ascent Housing mission.

Will Oldham serves as Vice President of Charleston Market and manages day-to-day operations of the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund (CWHF) as well as future endeavors in the Charleston, SC market for Ascent Housing. Inspired by the proven Housing Impact Fund model in Charlotte, NC, to address affordable and workforce housing challenges impacting the region, the CWHF was catalyzed by the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) and is being managed by Ascent Housing. Will is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, financing, closing, and asset management of all properties for CWHF.
Will has over 10 years of experience in real estate finance, most recently serving as Vice President at BWE, where he originated and closed debt financing on commercial real estate properties across all asset classes, including naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) apartment communities. Will received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech in 2009.

Alex serves as Vice President of Asset Management at Ascent Housing, bringing over 20 years of multifamily experience spanning conventional and affordable housing — including Class A, LIHTC, NOAH, and value-add portfolios. Prior to joining Ascent, he was a Senior Asset Manager with Fitch Irick Corporation and Regional Property Manager with S.L. Nusbaum managing property operations in numerous markets throughout the southeast.
Alex holds a CAM certification with the National Apartment Association and a Broker's license with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University.