Decades of Commercial
Real Estate Success

Rahim B. Charania is the Founder and Managing Director of Woodvale, a leading alternative investment firm focusing on special purpose real estate development, equity capitalization and debt re-structuring. Under the flag of Woodvale, in 2011 Rahim founded American Fueling Systems, a national leader in the fueling industry. In 2016, Rahim created Three Ring Studios and is now the Chairman of one of the largest Studio production campuses in Georgia’s growing film and TV production industry.

Rahim received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and Executive MBA from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the Center for International business, education and research.

Elizabeth Crockett, Vice President of Operations, oversees day-to-day operations of Woodvale and its affiliates, Covington Media Holdings and American Fueling Systems.  Leading the operational arm of Woodvale and its efforts in human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, procurement and vendor and customer management, she remains focused on increasing productivity and improving overall efficiencies company-wide. Ms. Crockett effectively supervises multi-million-dollar accounts and has earned a reputation with our customers as the primary point of contact to execute on tasks.  In addition to her operational management, she is the primary liaison between our banking and lending partners, ensuring these stakeholders are well-informed of Woodvale’s ongoing ventures and financial performance.

Ms. Crockett comes to Woodvale with over thirty years of business experience. She has led and developed programs for both Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneur endeavors. She has a professional background with experience in industries such as telecommunications, legal, real estate and manufacturing. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Crockett has learned all sides of business operations enabling her to develop solutions to complex issues while fostering a team environment.

After receiving her BA from Wake Forest University, Ms. Crockett obtained her MBA from Mercer University.

As Vice President of Investments at Woodvale, Bashir Mansour leads the firm’s deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution efforts, while also managing capitalization efforts, securing equity and debt, and fostering investor relationships. At Woodvale, he has executed $300M+ in transactions, deploying $150M+ in investor capital across acquisitions, developments, and investments. His team applies institutional-quality analytics while maintaining an entrepreneurial approach.

Before Woodvale, Bashir worked in hotel renovations and construction across brands like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and more, through S&A Industries, his family’s business. A Georgia State University Robinson College of Business graduate, he remains active in GSU’s Panther Immersion Program, mentoring students in finance, policy, and tech.

Bashir is passionate about delivering innovative, high-impact CRE investments while generating strong risk-adjusted returns for investors.

Jay Ramsay serves as Vice President of Finance at Woodvale, bringing more than 16 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and capital management. His background includes financial leadership supporting executive decision-making, strategic financial analysis, and private equity due diligence.

Prior to joining Woodvale, Jay served as Director of Finance at Optimized Payments and held senior finance leadership roles at Insight Global and EmployBridge. Throughout his career, he has led financial planning, process improvement, and profitability initiatives, helping organizations strengthen financial performance and inform strategic decisions.

Jay holds a Master of Accounting from Kennesaw State University and an MBA from Mercer University.

Fred Jones is the Controller for Woodvale. Since Joining Woodvale in 2021, Mr. Jones has been responsible for handling the accounting processes of the company. His role with the company includes leadership roles in accounting, period closings, financial statement preparation, interaction with tax accountants, budget preparation, and projections. In his role Mr. Jones regularly interacts with external accountants, lenders, and investors.

Mr. Jones comes to Woodvale with over 25 years of accounting experience in a variety of Commercial Real Estate Asset classes such as hotels, multi-family, and residential.  His past roles have provided him with extensive experience in portfolio and asset management.   Throughout his career, Mr. Jones has been a leader in process improvement and developing operational efficiencies.

Mr. Jones received his BBA in Accounting from Howard University and then received his MBA from the University of Texas-Austin.

Jeff Soble serves as Vice President of Development at Woodvale, overseeing the firm’s due diligence, design development, entitlement, and construction operations. With more than 30 years of experience in real estate development and construction, Jeff combines his analytical expertise with a creative approach in guiding projects through the development process.

Throughout his career, Jeff has successfully led projects across a broad range of asset classes, including commercial, retail, mixed-use, office, hospitality, and residential developments. His extensive experience brings a comprehensive perspective to Woodvale’s development initiatives, from initial evaluation through construction.

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Florida, with an educational background in architecture and government relations.

Afshan Huda is the backbone of Woodvale’s operations, ensuring a seamless experience for both team members and visitors. As Operations Manager, she is the first warm welcome guests receive, setting the tone with her professionalism and hospitality.

Since joining Woodvale over three years ago, Afshan has expanded her role beyond office management, taking on critical back-office operations, including investor relations, vendor contracts, payments, and accounting. Her keen attention to detail and commitment to efficiency keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Afshan’s dedication extends beyond the workplace. A lifelong advocate for service, she actively gives back to her community through volunteer work. Her passion for both people and process makes her an invaluable asset to Woodvale and beyond.