Community Impact

"We are focused on being involved in projects and partnerships that have a positive impact on the community they serve."

- Paul Thrift

Our Story   

 
 
 

"Thompson Thrift takes the time to understand our needs and exceed our expectations. We trust them with renovating our heritage and building our future."

- Gary Morris
President & COO,
Clabber Girl Corporation
Service. Quality. Trust.

Eric Garrett

Managing Partner

Watermark Residential

Eric Garrett
 

As managing partner of Watermark Residential, Eric Garrett oversees all facets of the company, including site selection, entitlements, contract negotiations and strategic planning, financing and management.

Throughout his career, Eric has specialized in the development and brokerage of multifamily assets. Over the past 12 years, he has developed 4,316 apartment units in 10 states with a value exceeding $400 million. He also has sold in excess of 6,000 apartment units in multiple markets throughout the country with a value totaling more than $447 million. Multifamily Executive Magazine named Eric one of the nation's top executives under 40. Prior to Watermark
Residential's founding, Eric was the director of development for a Midwest-based apartment developer.