About
Sheila K. McGrath served as Senior Managing Director at Evercore ISI covering U.S. equity REITs, real estate operating companies, and Mexican real estate investment vehicles from 2012 until 2022. Prior to joining Evercore, she served as Managing Director and Sector Head for REIT research at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from 2007 until 2012.
Between 1994 and 2007, Ms. McGrath was an equity research analyst covering REITs and real estate operating companies at several firms, including Smith Barney and UBS. She began her career in 1989 as a commercial real estate appraiser. She serves on MAA's Compensation Committee and Real Estate Investment Committee.
Roles
Mid America Apartment Communities Inc.
Director · Current role
2024–present
Evercore ISI
Senior Managing Director · Covered U.S. equity REITs, real estate operating companies, and Mexican real estate investment vehicles.
2012 – 2022
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Managing Director and Sector Head for REIT research
2007 – 2012
Smith Barney, UBS and other firms
Equity research analyst · Covered REITs and real estate operating companies.
1994 – 2007
Commercial real estate
Commercial real estate appraiser · Began her career in 1989.
1989
External Roles
New Mountain Net Lease Trust
Director
2024 – Present
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Director
2023 – Present
Granite Point Mortgage Trust
Director
2023 – Present
Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$101,125
All other compensation
$7,172
Also at Mid America Apartment Communities Inc.