Our Team

Brent Lemoine

Founder & Principal of Cypress Capital, LLC

General Partner in Red Oak Real Estate Fund I, LP

Brent has over 20 years of experience in the financial markets, comprising of a variety of roles. After graduating with a BS in Finance from Louisiana State University, he worked as a financial analyst and investment advisor for Wall Street firms, including JP Morgan. He helped to advise high-net-worth clients, foundations and endowments on portfolio construction, asset allocation and ran cash management strategies for businesses of all sizes.

Over the past decade, Brent has transitioned his focus solely to the private equity space. After many years at a boutique PE firm, his entrepreneurial nature led him to form his own company, Cypress Capital, LLC. He now appreciates the opportunity to work in every aspect of an investment’s life cycle. Brent is actively involved in deal sourcing, due diligence, fundraising & capital structuring and does not shy away from staying immersed in ongoing operations of all portfolio investments, if need be. As a General Partner, he has helped close over $200M in debt & equity for transactions in an array of industries including technology, oil & gas, commercial real estate as well as both single & multi-family real estate developments.

When not analyzing investment opportunities, raising capital, or overseeing portfolio investments, Brent enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, fishing and playing golf.

Pam Nekvasil

Marketing & Administration

Chris Genard

Founder & CEO of Genard Company

General Partner in Red Oak Real Estate Fund I, LP

Chris is the founder and CEO of Genard Company, a successful real estate business with over 15 years of experience. A strategic visionary, Chris excels in real estate investing and development, consistently delivering profitable projects for his investment partners.​

As Principal, he manages all Asset Management Departments and focuses on developing long-term community and investor relationships. A New Orleans native, his local expertise fuels his passion and drive for excellence.​

Chris holds memberships in key real estate and homebuilders' associations and has a background in medical sales. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a Minor in Real Estate from Louisiana State University. Outside of work, Chris enjoys family time with his wife Ashley and their three children, as well as hunting and fishing. A dedicated LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints fan, Chris embodies the spirit of his hometown. Geaux Tigers!​

Michele Burns

Financial & Accounting