+ Ball State University: Urban Planning & Development, Economics and Environmental Design
+ Indiana University: Kelley School of Business, MBA and Marketing

As CEO, Kelli leads the development of the strategic vision for Onyx + East. Kelli has worked in the real estate construction and development for more than 15 years. She is a volunteer leader with Urban Land Institute (Indiana and nationally), the Ball State University Alumni Council and Riley Hospital for Children. When not at work, Kelli enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, skiing, boating and time at the lake.     

+ Ball State University: Bachelor of Science in Management, Finance, and Economics

As co-founder & CFO, Andy oversees corporate operations, accounting and finance, investment and asset management and capital markets. Lahr has more than 15 years in the real estate and homebuilding industries. He has negotiated debt and equity sources to obtain more than $1B in financing for mixed-use, commercial, multi-family and for-sale attached and detached projects. He was one of four co-founders of Milhaus, LLC, a vertically-integrated, multi-family and mixed-use real estate operating and investment firm. As the former CFO/COO at Milhaus, he lead the financial and operational expansion from a 4-person to 300-person enterprise across nine markets over an eight-year period, while exponentially increasing profitability and enterprise value throughout that time. When out of the office, Andy enjoys activities with his family, fishing and golf.

+ Ball State University: Urban Planning & Development, Environmental Design

As co-founder and Vice President of Acquisitions, David leads the pursuit of land, development and entitlements in the company’s current and future markets. His focus on site selection and planning creates optimum value for each project, its investors, its customers and its neighborhood. He has been in the real estate development business for more than 20 years and has been awarded as one of Indiana Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and the SKL Class 35. David is a board member of Outreach, Inc., a full member of Urban Land Institute and a member of Urban Revitalization Council. 

+ Purdue University: Bachelor of Science, School of Technology

As Vice President of Operations, Ryan leads operational functions, including architecture, purchasing and production services. With more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Ryan is responsible for helping the team create forward-thinking plans and elevation designs that meet the diverse lifestyle needs of our homebuyers. Outside of the office, Ryan is an avid soccer fan and also enjoys travel, running, hiking with his dog and pursuing his interests in design, whether it be architecture, product, photography or other avenues. 

+ I.T.T. Tech + IPFW-Ft.Wayne: Building Construction Technology

As Senior Director of Operations, Greg is responsible for oversight of all Florida operations including site operations, sales, design, product development, purchasing, permitting, construction, warranty and staffing. He has more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry with 35 years in the Florida market. Outside of the office, Greg spends quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He’s an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoys time in the woods and on the water. 

+ Tennesee Tech: Sociology and criminology

+ University of Georgia (Terry): Lean Six Sigma Certification 

As Director of Purchasing, Todd is responsible for vertical construction budgets and hiring subcontractors for O+E’s new projects. With 27 years of experience in project management and purchasing in the home-building industry, Todd is a member of our NewStar implementation team and a member of the Purchasing Society of America. Outside of the office, Todd served on a two-year mission trip for his church and loves being an uncle to his 27 nieces and nephews.

+ Ball State University: Urban Planning + Development

As Director of Acquisitions + Development Homebuilding, Jacob is responsible for negotiating and contracting land opportunities and coordinates the due diligence and entitlement process in our Florida market. He has been in the homebuilding industry for more than eight years. Outside of the office, Jake enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring local restaurants, traveling the world, carpentry/woodworking, playing beach volleyball and cheering on the Indiana Hoosiers.

+ Taylor University: Bachelor of Arts in English

As Director of Sales + External Relationships, Eric supports the O+E sales team and is responsible for sales execution and developing business relationships. With more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Eric also serves as a consultant on marketing, land acquisition, market research and product development. He is a licensed real estate broker in Indiana and Florida. Outside of the office, Eric enjoys grilling out and spending time with his family and two dogs, Hank and Coach.

+ Indiana University: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

As Director of Market Strategy, Eva is responsible for developing a deep understanding of local real estate market conditions to guide decision making through compiling and evaluating competitive data. She provides strategic direction regarding consumer groups, product, pace, price and location. She has more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, specifically with consumer insights, strategy development, marketing and data analytics. Eva is also an active member of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI), serving on several committees and is the past president of the Sales & Marketing council. Outside of the office, Eva enjoys watching her sons play football, boating and being at a lake with her family.

+ Purdue University: Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership + Supervision
+ United States Army: Veteran

As Director of Construction, Josh is responsible for directing all construction planning and operations at Onyx+East. He has worked in the homebuilding industry for more than 15 years, and his competencies include vertical site construction, process improvement, purchasing, estimating, strategic project planning and individual training and development. When outside of the office, Josh enjoys spending time with family, attending sports and music activities, vacations, carpentry work, boxing and fitness.

+ University of Kansas: Bachelor of Science in Business

+ University of Colorado: MBA – Real Estate Development & Finance

As Director of Acquisitions and Development, Aaron is responsible for overseeing business activities in the Kansas City region, including pulling together deals and managing all aspects of new development projects from site identification to completion—including entitlement, site design, feasibility studies, architecture/engineering team management and development projections. With more than 20 years of experience, he is a licensed real estate broker and developer, and is active in regional and national organizations including Urban Land Institute, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors and and the CCIM Institute. Outside of work, Aaron loves spending time with his kids, coaching soccer, attending scouts and being on a sailboat.

+ University of Florida: Bachelor of Science: Resource Economics and Masters in Construction Management
+ University of South Florida: MBA

As Director of Construction in the Florida market, John  works to schedule trade partners, maintain the job sites, and ensure timelines and deadlines are met. He works closely with the homeowners during the construction phase to ensure a high-quality home is built to their expectations. He has more than 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and living the Florida lifestyle: hiking, swimming, biking, running and being on the water.

+ IUPUI

As Experience Leader and Closing Coordinator, Julie is the primary point of contact from contract to keys. She provides communication check points for the new homebuyers and their entire buying team—including the Realtor, lender and title company. Julie is a licensed Realtor and member of the MIBOR Realtor Association and the National Association of Realtors. She has more than 20 years experience in client relations. After work hours, she enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage sons, watching sports, enjoying backyard BBQs and golfing.

+ Indiana University: Bachelor of Science in Business Science, Finance & Entrepreneurship from Kelley School of Business

As Warranty + Quality Assurance Manager, Adam strives to provide excellent service to our customers after closing to ensure fair, prompt, and courteous attention to their warranty requests. With more than 16 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Adam strives to establish and maintain positive customer relationships while managing our trade partners to complete service requests on new homes. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, landscaping, grilling and other outdoor activities.

+ Ball State University: Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning and Development

As Development Manager, Brandon is responsible for everything from finding new sites, to feasibility analysis, to leading all design and entitlement efforts for a potential new project. With more than six years in the urban planning industry and more than three years of experience in real estate development, Brandon is skilled at making a grand vision become a reality. Brandon is also the Chair of the company’s “Community+” Engagement Committee and an active member of the Urban Land Institute. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends, exploring new Indy restaurants and bars, and traveling. He is also a proud dog dad and Airbnb Superhost!

+ Purdue University: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership + Supervision

As Purchasing Manager, David is responsible for ensuring the continuity of building product supply and trade partner evaluation, managing and forecasting cost and budgets for all categories, negotiating and awarding quoted scopes of work while focusing on margin and continuous improvement and acts as point of contact for trade partner relationships. He has a combined 11 years of experience in both the field and in purchasing. Outside of work, he is passionate about cooking and enjoys live music, new restaurants and spending time with his kids.

+ Purdue University: Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management 
+ Purdue University: Minor in Building Information Modeling, Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

As Production Services Associate, Levi is responsible for lot-specific estimating and purchase order creation. He helps build out all new and custom options, manages our online subcontractor portal and has been responsible for securing sewer and structural permits. Outside of work, Levi enjoys spending time with his family visiting parks and being outdoors. He also enjoys watching horror movies and everything Halloween!

+ Purdue University: Bachelor of Science, Communications: Public Relations and Rhetorical Advocacy 

As Corporate Operations Associate, Julie is responsible for managing the overall inner-workings of Onyx+East. Some of these responsibilities include recruiting and onboarding new staff, creating and implementing procedural standards, assisting with home closings, managing social media accounts, monitoring inventory, maintaining company databases and providing overall support for each department. Outside of work, Julie enjoys spending time with her friends and family—especially her nephew, Tate, and her kitties, Gus and Oliver. Being an avid animal lover and former dolphin trainer, you can always catch Julie doing something with animals.

+ Indiana University / Purdue University: AS in Architectural Technology + Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

As Production Services Manager, Shawn is responsible for working with our trade partners to ensure all are prepared for future growth and business plan expectations. He also drives the bidding process to ensure all costs are negotiated to be cost effective, all-inclusive and timely.  With more than 23 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Shawn excels at communicating with our vendors to ensure the highest level of quality, productivity and service. Outside of the office, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family and dog, attending live performance events, camping, motorcycling and golf! 

+ University of South Florida: Communication

As Sales Manager, Kim is responsible for all sales meetings and design consultations for our Florida communities. Kim meets with current and prospective buyers to discuss their community of interest. She then guides them through choosing their new home’s options to allow buyers to personalize it so it truly feels like home! She has more than 18 years of experience in real estate, an REIT background and is also a licensed real estate broker. Outside of work, she enjoys design, DIY projects and reading. 

+ Purdue University: Construction Management

As Construction Superintendent, Tim is responsible for scheduling and managing the home building projects from ground breaking until construction completion. Tim has worked in the homebuilding industry for more than 25 years. When not at work, Tim enjoys fitness training, watching sports, walking his dog and vacationing in Mexico.

+ Indiana University Indianapolis: Accounting & Finance

As Staff Accountant with 10 years of experience, Melissa is responsible for bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, accounts payable, month-end financial packages, year-end 1099 reporting, reviewing direct costs of our secondary market projects and recording the sales and cost of goods sold for all projects company wide. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting activities, traveling and finding good Asian restaurants.

As Construction Superintendent, Eric works to schedule trade partners, maintain the job sites, and ensure timelines and deadlines are met. He works closely with the homeowners during the construction phase to ensure a high-quality home is built to their expectations. Eric has more than 15 years experience in the homebuilding industry. Outside of the office, Eric spends time outdoors with his family, riding dirt bikes, camping, climbing and playing guitar.

+ Florida A&M University: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

+ Florida State University: Masters of Science in Urban Planning, Specializing in Land Use & Real Estate Development

As Land Acquisition + Development Manager, Justin is responsible for managing all aspects of new development projects from site identification to completion, which includes entitlement, site design, feasibility studies, architecture/engineering team management and development projections. He has 7 years of experience in real estate and is a licensed Realtor in Florida. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, brushing up on his architecture design skills and watching college football (Go ‘Noles!).

As Construction Coordinator, Shellbie is responsible for all aspects of the permit process and managing the Florida office. She has more than 10 years in customer service and project management experience. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family,  going UTV riding, boating, camping and spending time with her 3-year-old English bulldog, Layla.  

+ Purdue University Fort Wayne: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership + Supervision

As Production Services Associate, Seth is responsible for lot-specific estimating and creating/releasing purchase orders to trades and vendors. He has more than 3 years of experience in the construction industry. Outside of work, he enjoys boating with his family and friends, tailgating and attending Purdue football games, and trying new restaurants around Indianapolis.

+ Western Illinois University: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

As Construction Superintendent, Heath  works to schedule trade partners, maintain the job sites, and ensure timelines and deadlines are met. He works closely with the homeowners during the construction phase to ensure a high-quality home is built to their expectations. With more than eight years experience in the homebuilding industry Heath loves making a product look amazing and having the end result be outstanding! Outside of the office, Heath enjoys hunting, fishing, scuba diving and traveling.

+ Indiana Wesleyan University: Business Management

As Project Superintendent, Charlie is responsible for providing onsite leadership and establishing effective working relationships with trade partners to help promote positive project morale. He served nine years in the United States Marine Corps and has more than three years of experience as a superintendent. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and outdoors activities like hiking, camping and visiting the beach.

As Sales Counselor, Mark is responsible for the selling and closing of homes in our Indianapolis communities. His role includes working with prospective buyers and maintaining relationships with local Realtors. With more than 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mark is also a licensed real estate broker. Outside of work, Mark loves spending time with his twin golden doodles, landscape design, road trips and hiking. 

+ Florida Southern College / International Academy of Merchandising and Design: Bachelor of Science

As Design Manager, Cathy is responsible for managing all aspects of the design process, from spec homes and models to finish options and selections. She works with each buyer to create a beautiful home that is a unique reflection of his/her personal taste and lifestyle. She has 22 years of experience in interior design. Outside of the office, she enjoys painting, drawing and exploring new places in search of inspiration. 

+ Johnson University: Bachelor of Arts in Communications

As Sales Counselor, Alex is responsible for inter-departmental communication and process efficiencies between Sales and Design. He has five years of experience in sales, customer relations and project management. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys trying the latest restaurants, biking through Indianapolis and landscaping. 

+ IUPUI Herron School of Art: Furniture Design

As Construction Coordinator, Megan is responsible for all aspects of the permit process, including applying for and tracking permits with municipalities. She has worked in the construction industry for more than a decade, with experience in project management, vendor relations and scheduling and inventory management. Outside of the office, she enjoys hanging out with her kids, walking her dog, visiting local restaurants, travel and cocktails with friends. 

+ University of Puerto Rico

As Senior Project Superintendent, Alfredo is responsible for managing projects from ground breaking until construction is completed. He works closely with homeowners during the construction process to ensure all expectations are met and exceeded. Has worked in the construction industry in Florida for more than 15 years. Outside of the office, Alfredo enjoys traveling, boating and golf carting around downtown St. Petersburg with his chocolate lab, Pablito, and his fiancé, Rebecca.

+ Butler University: Bachelor of Science in Marketing

As Marketing Manager, Marcy is responsible for overseeing marketing initiatives by planning and executing email, event, social media, blog, public relations, signage and content marketing. She creates monthly and annual calendars for digital marketing programs, establishes and maintains brand and community partnerships, maintains the website and manages campaign performance by analyzing key metrics. She has 10 years of sales and marketing experience, including in commercial real estate. Outside of the office, Marcy is a fitness instructor and enjoys live music, hot yoga and going to the symphony.

+ Indiana University-Indianapolis: General Studies/Business

As Sales Counselor, Denise is responsible for the selling and closing of homes in our Indianapolis communities. Her role includes working with prospective buyers and maintaining relationships with local Realtors. With more than 16 years of experience in the real estate industry, Denise is also a licensed real estate broker. Outside of work, she loves to shop, travel, cook and entertain.

+ Indiana Wesleyan University: Accounting

As Corporate Accounting Associate, Ashley is responsible for accounts payable, company credit cards, month-end financial packages, 1099 reporting, general ledger entries and recording sales and cost of goods sold for all Onyx+East projects. She has more than 10 years of experience in accounting and finance. Outside of the office, she has a passion for cooking and trying new recipes and enjoys traveling, shopping and spending time with her husband and dog, Bash.

As Warranty Field Technician, Richard is responsible for organizing key items prior to closing to ensure homeowners a seamless closing experience for homeowners. He also works with homeowners after the closing to resolve warranty claims, as necessary. A Tampa resident and self-proclaimed “workaholic,” he has 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Outside of work, he enjoys watching home improvement shows and using his smoker and make a good smoked meat. 

+ Indiana State University: Bachelor of Science in Marketing

As Design Associate, Claire is responsible for organizing a streamlined experience for homebuyers during their design selections process. She schedules and attends design appointments, enters homebuyer selections into the database and creates construction- and contract-related documentation for buyer review. She has five years of experience in contract and project management and vendor relations, plus seven years experience in non-profit, fundraising and customer service. Outside of work, Claire enjoys summers at the lake, football Sundays, live music and visiting new restaurants with friends and neighbors.

+ Butler University: Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship + Innovation

As Development Associate, Audrey is responsible for site selection, financial feasibility, design and entitlements. She has four years of experience in real estate, in both urban and suburban multi-family development. She is the co-chair for the Young Leaders Group of Urban Land Institute and also volunteers at St. Vincent Hospital as a “baby cuddler” in the NICU. Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring the different neighborhoods of Indy, traveling the world and home renovations.

+ Purdue University: Building Construction Management

As Construction Superintendent, Cody is responsible for scheduling and managing your new home from ground breaking until construction completion. As construction gets underway and throughout the progression of your new home, Cody checks in regularly with the construction team and keeps you up to date . Outside of work, he loves spending time on the boat, golfing, camping, snowboarding, hiking or just being outdoors.

+ University of Notre Dame: Bachelor of Business Administration
+ Indiana University Indianapolis: Master of Science in Accounting

As Controller, Jeremy is responsible for managing accounting records and is responsible for the production of financial reports. He oversees all employees involved in the accounting process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory and compliance. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has more than eight years of experience in real estate. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, running, playing soccer, going to comedy shows, and trying new restaurants with family and friends.

+ Ball State University: Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

As Development Associate, Lauren is responsible for site selection, feasibility, design and entitlements for potential new projects. She has more than seven years of experience in public and private sector of Urban Planning and Economic Development, helping communities achieve development success with land use, environmental, transportation, economic, infrastructure and cultural elements. Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys soaking up the sun on the boat with her husband and son, friends and family. She also likes to go on hikes with her black lab, Apollo. 

+ Herron School of Art + Design: BFA in Visual Communication Design

As Graphic Designer and Content Creator, Bailey is responsible for creating marketing collateral to promote the O+E brand and products. She maintains the website and creates social media content. Bailey has completed internships at IUPUI and Anthropologie, plus has five years experience in the Fine Arts industry working for a local artist. She has been a member the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) since 2018. Outside of the office, she enjoys visiting art museums, hiking in nearby parks, traveling with her boyfriend, thrifting for mid-century modern pieces and trying out new recipes at home.

+ Purdue University: Civil Engineering

As Construction Superintendent, his daily duties are to schedule and manage the home building projects from ground breaking until construction completion. Additionally, Andy is your partner throughout the homebuilding process. You’ll go over every step together and address your questions. He has more than 14 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, sports and trying new breweries.

+ Indiana University / Purdue University: Architectural Technology

As Construction Superintendent, Brad responsibility is to manage and supervise the field construction of assigned projects and to ensure the work schedule, project budget, and O+E quality standards are achieved. Brad has worked in the homebuilding industry for more than 15 years. When not at work, Brad enjoys pending time with family and juggling multiple sports between his four boys.