Leadership, Lessons & Building
Reflection
At Brown Capital Group, we believe that great buildings start with great people. In this employee spotlight, Vice President of Development, Brendan Majev, reflects on his first two years at BCG—what it means to take full ownership of a major project, how mentorship has shaped his leadership style, and why standardizing the development process is essential.
Stepping Into Ownership from Day One
“When I joined BCG, I wasn’t just asked to grow—I was required to grow.” From the outset, Brendan was handed full responsibility for the execution and budget of The Grove, a multifamily development that recently completed construction. It marked the first time he owned an entire project cycle from start to finish—and brought with it both sleepless nights and immensely valuable career lessons. “It was the first project where any budgetary question was ultimately mine to answer. I had to balance my need to be informed with the urgency to act. That pressure taught me to be more decisive and to trust my instincts more often.”
The Power of Mentorship & Team Balance
Brendan attributes much of his growth to the mentorship of BCG’s Founder and Principal, Jarod. Their complementary styles—Jarod’s bias toward action and Brendan’s analytical approach—have made them a strong team over the years. But mentorship, for Brendan, is just as much about peer collaboration. He credits teammates like Matt Schimpf, Emily Matta, and Will Morgan for pushing the work forward in meaningful ways. “Emily constantly reminds me that not every problem can be solved with a spreadsheet—and Matt frees up my time by diving deep into financials. I may be senior to them, but we operate with strong lateral awareness, and that’s made our work more efficient.”
Looking Ahead: Scaling Through Standardization
After helping bring The Grove from vision to reality, Brendan feels better prepared than ever to guide future projects through the development pipeline. “Every deal is different, but 90% of the process is repeatable. I’m excited to apply what we’ve learned to standardize how we work—so we can scale smarter and build better.”
Final Thought
When asked what he wishes he knew on day one, Brendan laughs: “That no one knows what’s going to happen to interest rates.” It’s part joke, part truth, and part reflection of the biggest lesson of all: Consider the information you have, make the best plans you can, and execute – even in the face of the unknown.
