About Us

More Than The Deal

Elowen Capital provides commercial real estate investors and developers with boutique, institutional-grade finance advisory and capital placement services. We forge long-term, trust-based partnerships across the industry, blending analytical rigor with a high-touch, client-first, approach in pursuing debt and equity solutions for real estate projects.

Our work is meant to create enduring value and thoughtful growth for the clients we serve.

Meet The Team

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Josh Crowell

Founder & President

As Founder and President of Elowen Capital, Josh advises investors and developers on the proper capital structure and lending sources for their commercial real estate projects. He works alongside clients to structure debt and equity solutions that align with their long-term objectives, while overseeing a team responsible for underwriting, marketing, and originating loans across every asset type, project stage, and financing need.

Since 2021, Josh has originated more than $450 million of debt and equity capital across multifamily, industrial, retail, office, and specialty asset classes. His experience spans agency, insurance company, commercial bank, credit union, debt fund, and CMBS capital sources

Prior to founding Elowen Capital, Josh held roles at Colliers Mortgage, Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) and its subsidiary Grandbridge Real Estate Capital. During his career, he has worked in credit analysis, underwriting, asset management, and relationship management, giving him a full-cycle understanding of how capital is structured, approved, and serviced.

He founded Elowen Capital to build a high-touch, relationship-driven mortgage banking firm focused on long-term partnerships and an advisory approach to capital placement.

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Asa Hecker

Vice President - Capital Markets

As Vice President of Capital Markets at Elowen Capital, Asa is the lead underwriter for the firm. Prior to joining Elowen, Asa helped lead Hudson Capital Properties’ asset management team and was responsible for managing and reporting financials on seven Class A multifamily properties, spanning over 1,400 units. Four of these seven properties were constructed and fully leased during his time at Hudson.

Prior to Hudson, Asa completed his MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he concentrated on Real Estate Development and was the recipient of the Faison Fellow Merit Scholarship. Prior to that, Asa worked in Wells Fargo’s debt capital markets and commercial real estate divisions where he was responsible for managing and reporting on $650M+ in balance sheet loans. Asa’s experience working for a developer and a lender offers a unique value proposition to Elowen’s client base.

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Meghan Hill

Client Support Specialist

Meghan serves as Client Support Specialist at Elowen, where she helps deliver a thoughtful, seamless experience throughout the closing process. With more than five years of experience in the commercial mortgage industry, she brings a background shaped by both high-volume lending operations and boutique, client-focused environments. Over the course of her career, Meghan has contributed to teams closing more than $70 million in loan volume per month and has been recognized for streamlining closing procedures, reducing turnaround times, and building strong relationships throughout the lending process.

Her approach is grounded in building and maintaining meaningful relationships, both internally and externally, with the understanding that trust, communication, and responsiveness are essential to successful execution. Meghan works closely with all parties involved to anticipate challenges, resolve issues efficiently, and keep transactions moving forward with clarity and confidence. She is committed to creating a smooth, transparent process that reflects Elowen’s emphasis on personalized service, collaboration, and long-term relationships. Meghan also holds an ABA Accredited Paralegal Certificate, further strengthening her detail-oriented and process-driven approach to client support.

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Jake Glisson

Loan Production Analyst

Jake Glisson is the Loan Production Analyst at Elowen Capital, where he supports underwriting, deal evaluation, and sourcing efforts across a range of real estate credit opportunities. He works closely with the team to analyze financials and assist in executing transactions for borrowers and capital partners.

Prior to joining Elowen, Jake gained experience in both commercial mortgage lending and private equity. He interned with Symetra Investment Management on the Commercial Mortgage Loans team, where he analyzed over 300 commercial real estate loans across multiple property types and supported portfolio-level credit decisions. He also worked as a Private Equity Intern at Tigbourne Capital, contributing to sourcing and origination efforts and developing investment materials for upstream energy opportunities.

Jake is currently completing his B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

We Are Hiring!

We're seeking talented professionals to join our growing team.

If you're passionate about commercial real estate finance and driven by the pursuit of analytical excellence and meaningful client partnerships, we encourage you to explore opportunities with Elowen Capital.

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