Joel Pinnix
Research Manager & Data Analyst
- Role
- Research Manager Cmbs & Costar Debt Solutions at CoStar Group
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joel Pinnix
Research Manager with 15+ years of experience in sales, data analysis, and team management, including international expansion and operations. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, with anticipated graduation in 2026. In 2025, relocated to Paris to launch CoStar\'s France research operations, building a 16-person team from the ground up while navigating French labor laws, commercial real estate market structures, and cross-border team coordination. Established scalable processes for European expansion and gained director-level experience managing international operations. Demonstrated track record of exceeding expectations and continuously expanding responsibilities. Strong team leader and top-rated individual performer.
Experience
Research Manager Cmbs & Costar Debt Solutions
Feb 2022 — Present · Richmond, VA, US
Architected CRE research workflow driving CoStar Debt Solutions product to $100M annual run rate, earning executive recognition from Risk Analytics leadership • Client support for 300+ lender and bank portfolios, owning data quality and SLA performance for enterprise clients • Spearhead cross-functional strategy with Risk Analytics and Product Management to resolve complex loan-to-property matching challenges and shape product roadmap • Transform legacy Excel-based operations into scalable, system-integrated workflows—reducing errors, accelerating turnaround, and enabling data-driven decision-making • Design and deploy Power BI dashboards and SQL reporting infrastructure, providing executive visibility into KPIs, resolution metrics, and cycle time • Lead department-wide training programs and establish quality frameworks, ensuring consistent production standards across CMBS and CoStar Debt Solutions• Drive CMBS data strategy by expanding primary source coverage, implementing automated extraction, and partnering with clients to enhance data accuracy • Build proprietary tools enabling proactive data completeness and upstream error reduction, directly impacting product quality metrics • Own research workflow governance for multiple revenue-critical initiatives, including CoStar Debt Solution client portfolios, CMBS filings, and strategic client engagements
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
2003 — 2008
American Public University
Master of Arts (M.A.), History
2008 — 2011
Liberty University
Doctor of Strategic Leadership Candidate, Organizational Leadership
2019 — 2026
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Irish Studies
American Public University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology Project Management
2015 — 2019
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