Who We Are
Innovation, Integration and Impact
ClearWorth Residential was formed around the idea that achieving superior results in multifamily real estate management requires superior principles and an uncommon approach. The company was created with three high level ambitions: Innovation, Integration and Impact. These ambitions inform our day-to-day approach to the business.
Innovation is about always striving to be better. We focus on the fundamentals, but we are constantly seeking improvement.
Integration is about being vertically integrated, with property management, construction and asset management all working closely in concert to achieve the transformative goals we set for our properties.
Impact is about tying it all together so that we achieve something superior. We want to build a better company. A better place to work. Better places to live. Better financial results. Hence our company motto: Better Living. Better Life!
ClearWorth Residential Team
Matthew Stone
During his career, Mr. Stone has been part of the Sponsor team for over $1 billion in commercial real estate development and renovation projects. His development experience includes 37 projects, including over 6,000 multifamily units, as well as senior housing, student living, townhomes, condominiums, office buildings and hotels.
Through ClearWorth Capital and it’s predecessor companies, Matthew has also acquired and renovated 12 multifamily projects totaling over 7,000 units. During his career, Matthew has held a number of other positions, including :
- President and CEO of Seneca Investments, a real estate development company
- Associate with Oliver Wyman, a global strategy and operations consulting firm
- Loan officer with Bank of America engaged in the origination of construction loans, lines of credit, bridge loans and mini-perms in excess of $500M.
Matthew earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University, and an MBA with distinction (Sord Scholar, Dean’s Award, MBA Excellence Fund Scholar, and Endowed Presidential Scholar) from the University of Texas at Austin with a concentration in Real Estate Finance.
Karil Rogers
Karil serves as the SVP – Accounting and Support Services. She is responsible for the accounting functions at both ClearWorth Capital and ClearWorth Residential, and, under Support Services, oversees human resources, information technology, vendor relationships as well as key components of both property operations and construction management at ClearWorth Residential.
During her career, Karil has held a number of other leadership positions, including:
- CFO at Antelope Investment Properties, where she directed 25+ owner-managed properties through purchase, operations and sales
- SVP of Asset Management at Accounting at UAH Property Management, where she oversaw 13,000 units in 11 states
- Public Accountant at Stephen & Co LLP, Kenneth Leventhal and Ernst & Young
Karil earned a BBA in Accounting at the University of Oklahoma and is a licensed CPA in the states of Texas and Oklahoma.
Bob Dayton
Serving as the Senior Vice President of Operations at ClearWorth Residential is a seasoned professional with a career spanning 25 years. His expertise encompasses acquisitions, new development, and operations within the dynamic realms of hospitality and property management. Bob's leadership has been instrumental in steering successful endeavors across diverse sectors, including student housing, workforce housing, and multifamily operations. His experience extends to various property types, from garden-style residences to midrise and high-rise properties.
Management and Leadership Strengths:
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Budget/Expense Management
- Team Building/Mentoring/Leadership
- Business Analysis/Process Improvement
- Market Development/Penetration
- Cost Containment/Cost Reduction Strategies
- Workflow Analysis and Optimization
- Identifying and Capturing New Revenue Streams
Bob earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from South University and a Masters of Art in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University.
Steven Credit
Steven joined ClearWorth Residential November 2022 as a Regional Manager. In April of 2023 he was promoted to Senior Director of Operations for the ClearWorth portfolio. Beginning his career in multifamily housing in 1999, Steven brings over 20 years of cross-functional leadership experience to ClearWorth. He has enjoyed varied roles within the industry, including but not limited to operations, marketing, training and development, and communications. Steven thrives on building positive relationships and maintains a persistent customer-centric mindset to drive business results.
Steven’s wealth of multifamily knowledge and experience was honed during his time as the Director of Operations for Related Management (#21 on NMHC, 62,000+ units). He has worked for other reputable companies such as Drucker + Falk, and Billingsley Company.
Lauren Brown
Lauren Brown is a Houston-based Regional Manager with responsibilities for a portfolio of assets across Texas. She brings 15 years leadership experience in multifamily property operations to ClearWorth Residential. Her portfolio experience includes student housing, mixed-use properties, high-rise, mid- rise, new development, lease-up, redevelopment and REITs. Lauren has cultivated high-performing teams, and grown rents and property values consistently, leading to profitable investments.
By virtue of the performance of her properties, Lauren has also managed a large number of investment assets through successful exit, and as such has had the opportunity to work at a number of different companies, including Davis Development, CF Real Estate Services, Steadfast Living, JTurner Research, Monogram Residential Trust, Roscoe Property Management, and NOI Property Management.
Misty Simons
Carla Jackson
Lindsay Oldeen
Lindsay Oldeen began her Property Management Career in 2004 with commercial multi-family. Extending this career path, she acquired her first single-family management position in 2018 with Wardwell Properties, LLC. Ms. Oldeen comes to ClearWorth Residential with the ARM designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. Lindsay is passionate about resident relationships & fully managing eclectic asset types.
Amanda Moya
Peyton Pratt
Courtneay Freeman
Rolanda Cooper
Andrea Dornbusch
Paul Turney
Jose Turcios
Lauren Buescher
Ali Muniz
Gary Gilmore
Gary Gilmore joins Clear Worth Residential with over 30 years of experience designing, constructing, and managing large single- and multi-family portfolios. Originally from Pittsburgh, Gary got his start in construction management as a business owner and entrepreneur, building custom family homes in Western Pennsylvania. More recently, he has employed his expertise in construction and engineering in the property asset management sector, where he has advised the executive teams at vertical development and investment firms, and managed numerous capital improvement plans across the country.
Gary is a graduate of Indiana State University, where he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and exploring the outdoors—he is an avid hiker who, alongside his wife, has hiked the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Glacier National Parks.
Nosa Ojo
Christina Boyd
Alberto Gomez
Gabriel Fernandez
Max Hernandez
Max has 14 years of Leadership experience. His background is in Finance, where he worked in the banking industry for 13 years and held the position of Branch Manager for 5 years.
He began his journey in the construction industry in 2017 and joined the ClearWorth family in 2022 as a Construction Manager. He oversees the interior renovation of Houston, College Station, Galveston, Corpus Christy, and Victoria.
One of his aims is to assist this organization with its expansion. His bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Leadership has helped him to achieve his goals; and use all his skills to produce quality work.