Steve LaMontagne is a Partner in Moore Colson’s Assurance Practice Area. Steve has extensive experience in the construction, real estate, and restaurants and hospitality industries. He has worked with fund managers and advisors, registered investment advisors (RIAs), REITs, developers, institutional investment vehicles, operating properties and the syndication of private and public partnerships. Steve spent several of his 38 years of experience in the real estate industry in capital markets, working exclusively on real estate transactions. His expertise includes real estate investing, accounting, financial reporting and auditing.

Before joining Moore Colson, Steve was an Assurance Partner at the international accounting firm KPMG, LLP. He worked at KPMG as a CPA since 1983. Steve became the leader of KPMG’s Atlanta Real Estate Practice in 1997 and then the Director of the Real Estate Practice for the entire southeastern United States. He frequently speaks at conferences and other programs using his expertise in real estate finance including leasing, mergers and acquisitions, financings, public offerings and sales of real estate.

Education

• Florida State University — Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Finance Minor

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)
• Magnolia Trust Company – Board of Directors
• National Association of Real Estate Companies (NAREC)
• National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
• National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF)

Community Involvement

• Atlanta Country Club — Board Member, Treasurer, Finance Chair
• Florida State University Seminole Booster
• Georgia State University Department of Real Estate — Honorary Board Member
• Johnson Ferry Baptist Church — Sunday School Teacher, Mission Trip Leader
• Warrick Dunn Charities — Board Member