Professional Staff

Jacob Bowland, CFA – Consultant - Manager Research

Investment Manager Research

Jacob joined RVK in 2026 and is based in Mansfield, Texas, supported by our Portland office. As a member of RVK’s alternative markets team, he is involved in sourcing and conducting due diligence on private real estate investment opportunities. He also provides private real estate research and education to RVK’s clients and consulting teams.

Prior to joining RVK, Jacob served as a Senior Investment Analyst at Scottish Rite for Children, where he assisted in the management of the Hospital’s endowment, defined benefit, and defined contribution plans. His experience also includes serving as a Portfolio Director at Texas Municipal Retirement System as well as an Investment Officer at Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund.

Jacob earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington and a BA in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Dallas/Fort Worth.