+ 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. 

+ 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 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.

+ 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 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.

+ 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.

+ Ball State University: Bachelor of Science in Interior Design & Marketing

As Design Manager, Jackie is responsible for the design studio and guiding each buyer through the design process of their new home. She has worked in residential and commercial interior design for five years. Her favorite part about her job is helping buyers create their dream home and forecasting the latest design trends. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys seeking the next best restaurant and cocktails with friends, home and gardening projects and walking the Monon Trail with her dog.

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. 

+ 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. 

+ Hanover College: Communications + Graphic Design

As Marketing Specialist, Jake is responsible for marketing communications, advertising, branding, graphic design, photography, digital marketing and social media. Jake has more than four years experience in graphic design and photography. Outside of the office, he enjoys to spend time with family and friends, grab drinks at any brewery, working out, and boxing. He’s also a big fan of UFC and the Indianapolis Colts.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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.