At Solara, we approach real estate as both an investment in place and a commitment to people. Our work is rooted in the belief that development should not only perform financially but also deliver lasting value to the communities it serves.
Elevating Real Estate reflects our dedication to delivering projects of enduring quality, innovation, and strategic impact. We go beyond traditional development models—leading with vision, financial discipline, and design excellence. From complex civic infrastructure to transformative urban mixed-use assets, we guide projects through every phase with precision, transparency, and results-driven leadership. Our team brings deep experience in navigating entitlement processes, structuring innovative public-private partnerships, and executing with a level of detail that sets a new standard in real estate delivery.
Empowering Communities speaks to the heart of our mission: to ensure that every project we undertake enhances the lives of those it touches. We work side by side with public agencies, institutions, and community stakeholders to create inclusive spaces that strengthen access to education, housing, public safety, and health. Our developments are thoughtfully planned to promote equity, resilience, and opportunity—contributing to the long-term vitality of cities and the people who call them home.
Together, these values define a practice that bridges financial performance with social purpose—advancing real estate that is not only built to last, but built to matter.
Brandey Rodgers is a seasoned infrastructure investment and development executive with over 15 years of experience in real estate, construction management, and public-private partnerships. She leads efforts to leverage public-private partnerships to alternatively finance and construct projects that foster safe, educated, and healthy communities through equitable and financially sound urban development.
Before transitioning into the infrastructure sector, Brandey spent over a decade in municipal investment banking and commercial real estate finance, specializing in complex deal structuring. Since moving into commercial construction in 2009, she has led and completed over $1.5 billion in infrastructure projects, including K–12 schools, public safety facilities, and student housing. Known for her strategic leadership and collaborative approach, Brandey has cultivated strong relationships with public agencies, developers, architects, and contractors, while managing multiple high-impact projects and teams across urban markets.
Brandey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Science in Finance and Real Estate from American University.