Davis Hodge

Chris Lordi is a real estate professional specializing in the acquisition and disposition of car washes and collision centers at Matthews™. He focuses on providing comprehensive underwriting, financial modeling, and market analysis for investors and operators in the collision center and car wash sectors nationally. Leveraging his background in managing Chris Lordi Auto Body, where he oversaw operations, insurance negotiations, staffing, and P&L, Chris brings a unique operational perspective to his analytical work. That hands-on experience in the collision space gives him a unique perspective at Matthews™, allowing him to understand these businesses not just on a spreadsheet, but from the shop floor up. Combined with a keen investment strategy, he offers clients tailored insights to successfully navigate buying and selling opportunities.

Davis Hodge is an Associate at Matthews™, specializing in home service M&A sales throughout the Northeast. He advises lower to mid-market, family-owned businesses and owner-users on optimizing their exit strategies to maximize the value of their businesses. He also assists clients in exploring creative real estate solutions. Davis works closely with private equity firms and small to mid-sized corporations looking to acquire successful home service companies as a strategic partner for their growth.

Ben Cogan is a Retail Investment Specialist at Matthews™, where he focuses on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of owner/user car washes and related retail assets throughout the Northeast. By leveraging his deep knowledge of the real estate market and the unique dynamics of the car wash industry, Ben provides clients with strategic guidance and accurate market insights that maximize value. Over time, he has built strong relationships with many of the most active owners and operators in the space, giving him access to exclusive opportunities and a firsthand pulse on market activity. Known for his commitment to service, Ben takes a relationship-driven approach, fostering trust and long-term partnerships while helping clients achieve both their immediate goals and long-term investment strategies. Prior to Matthews™, Ben gained valuable experience at Cushman and Wakefield pursuing office leasing.

Tom Melkonian is an associate at Matthews™, where he leads M&A efforts in the Northeast’s home services sector. He advises owner-operators and family-run businesses in the lower to middle market, guiding them through exit strategies that unlock maximum value for their business. With a deep understanding of both operations and real estate, Tom also helps clients uncover innovative property solutions. He maintains strong relationships with active private equity firms and corporate acquirers, giving his clients access to a network of qualified, strategic buyers in the home services space.