The Nation’s Top Multi-Family Construction & Facility Management Experts

Mark has been in the construction industry since 2000 and is a member of HAA and TAA. His career started with the development/construction of commercial real estate and expanded to residential projects in 2002. In 2005, Mark purchased his first multi-family property, renovated all existing buildings, and constructed one new building on adjacent property. In 2008, he joined a Houston construction company as a lead estimator to focus on insurance-related work from Hurricane Ike.

He transitioned to a role as National Construction Manager for a nationwide construction company based in Indiana, continuing to focus on insurance-related work, and built a multi-family and industrial arm for that company as an addition to the existing operations. Centex Construction was formed in 2011 as a partnership with David Borne and Mark Herbert. The combination of experience, expertise, and talents of this leadership team has quickly established Centex as a leader in our industry.

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Centex Construction family. His experience ranges from construction distribution and running a custom home building company to spending the last 16 years in the multi-family arena.

Mark’s passion, interpersonal skills, drive, and integrity make him an asset to Centex Construction. Mark adheres to the knowledge and belief that developing and sustaining key relationships with our customers and vendors is vital to the success of the company. Mark is active in AAA, AATC, AAGD, SAAA, and TAA and has a communications degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

David’s experience in the construction industry began early in his life, while still in school, when he worked part-time in several industries, including masonry, welding and fabrication, framing, and commercial interior buildout. He then joined the military and served as an Army Ranger. This is where he learned leadership and management while achieving the rank of Sergeant.

After the military, David worked as a project manager for a national home builder and soon started his own home-building company. During this time, David oversaw the design, construction, and sale of hundreds of homes in and around the Houston market. Following Hurricane Ike, David expanded his experience into the insurance restoration side of the business in residential, commercial, and multi-family applications.

Since then, the relationships established in the multi-family, roofing, and industrial sides of the business have grown into the partnerships we have with our clients today. David is a member of TAA and HAA.

Jeff brings 20 years of experience as CFO and Controller in the construction, food & beverage, financial services, technology, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and distribution industries. He has extensive experience partnering with CEOs and owners to provide strategic leadership in enhancing financial reporting, cash management and forecasting, and the integration of systems, processes, and personnel.

Through his years of experience, Jeff has managed several acquisitions, integrations, and carve-outs, primarily with private equity ownership, for companies ranging from $5 million to $750 million in revenue. He has improved the companies’ finance and accounting functions by establishing necessary controls and procedures while revamping the budgeting and forecasting process with KPI-driven variance analysis, particularly focused on the treasury function to optimize working capital.

Jeff has a BBA – Accounting from Texas A&M University and an MBA – Finance and Operations from University of Texas at Dallas.

David has over 20 years of experience as an executive in the multi-family industry. He has successfully managed sales teams, grown revenue, and expanded operations across the state of Texas and nationwide for several large multi-family companies. David has been an active participant in local, state, and national apartment associations and truly values the countless relationships he has developed in our dynamic industry. David holds a BA in Communications from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

Mike started his career in advertising working as a Publisher and Regional National Account Manager at United Advertising Publications (UAP), the parent company of For Rent Magazine. He was instrumental during the acquisition and new development phase for UAP as it became the leading apartment advertising magazine in the U.S.

After leaving For Rent, Mike worked his way up in the telecommunications industry as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ClearSource, Inc., a commercial and residential telecommunications provider. Mike became the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Capitol Media Group (“CMG”), the parent company of ApartmentHomeLiving.com, an online social media apartment website.

Mike spent the last 12 years working as the Director and then the Vice President of National Accounts for Maintenance Supply Headquarters (“MSH”), a leader in the multi-family supply chain industry. MSH was purchased by Lowe’s 4 years ago, where Mike became Sr. Director for National Accounts and Project Support for both Lowe’s Pro and Lowe’s Pro Supply.

Kory started his career in sales in 1993 with Educational Products, Inc. (EPI). He was instrumental in helping to build out new markets and helping to develop the sales/marketing team at EPI.

After working his way up to Director of Sales and Marketing with EPI, Kory entered the multi-family industry in 2010 as National Account Manager for Maintenance Supply Headquarters (MSH). Kory was again instrumental in a rapid growth plan to expand MSH’s presence across the U.S. MSH was purchased by Lowe’s in 2017, and Kory continued his ascent with Lowe’s to Director of Strategic Accounts. In this role, he oversaw strategic partnerships with over 800 multi-family management companies encompassing over 7 million apartment units across the U.S. Kory is an active member in NAA and holds a BS degree in Ag Economics from Texas A&M University.

Kole joined the multi-family industry in 2017. He played 2 years of baseball at Weatherford College, then transferred to the University of Arkansas and graduated in 2015 with a Finance major. He worked for Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor and then transitioned into the multi-family industry as a Director of Sales for a Valet Trash company. In July 2019, he joined Centex Construction, bringing with him various relationships he had built with his previous company. Kole is active in the following associations: AAA, AACT, SAAA, and TAA.

Ryan Kimbro is our Sales Representative for the San Antonio, Texas, region. After playing college baseball and earning his real estate license, he graduated and began working with his family in real estate construction and development.

Ryan then transitioned into different roles working as a financial advisor, then working in the oil and gas industry. After nearly a decade of working in both of those industries, Ryan transitioned back to the construction industry and joined Centex as a sales representative. Ryan’s past experiences and ability to connect well with people make him an asset to our team! Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and his 3 sons.

Leah began her multi-family career in 1994 with ForRent in Houston, Texas, after graduating from college in Louisiana. Her passion for the industry grew through active involvement with the Houston Apartment Association and career advancement at ForRent, leading her to Wisconsin, where she guided the ForRent team and contributed to local industry organizations.

Over the years, Leah held leadership roles across multiple markets across the country, focusing on sales, marketing, and talent development. She spent 8 years with Maintenance Supply Headquarters (MSH)/Lowe’s Pro Supply (LPS), where she advanced to Senior Manager of National Accounts in 2019, driving national growth. She now brings her expertise to Centex Construction, eager to contribute to its success while supporting multi-family partners.

Deeply involved in industry associations at local, state, and national levels, Leah is committed to education, advocacy, and community engagement. She cherishes time with her husband, David, and their two children, Lily and Will, always embracing new adventures and creating lifelong memories.

After graduating from the University of Houston, Greg spent the next 25 years working for Pepsi and Nestle, building and leading professional sales teams. His passion for his teams and customers led to successful growth in the Texas and Arizona markets. Greg then entered the multi-family industry with Maintenance Supply Headquarters in 2012 as the Phoenix General Manager.

In Phoenix, he continued to deliver increased sales and service results while building a best-in-class organization. Greg expanded the Phoenix market footprint into Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso. Greg’s competitive nature, combined with his sales experience and relationships within the Arizona multi-family industry, will provide Centex with the added fuel needed to lead the Phoenix market to new heights.

Jim Morgan is a seasoned sales leader and entrepreneur with a background in multi-family investment, marketing, and sales. With his experience managing feasibility studies and renovation of multi-family properties, he offers a unique value-added perspective.

At Centex Construction, he brings a proven track record of personal sales success and a deep commitment to client satisfaction. Jim has consistently driven revenue growth through his ability to build strong client relationships and deliver tailored solutions, always focusing on exceeding client expectations. Jim’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to client success make him a key asset to the Centex Team.

Chad Geyer has worked in the multi-family industry for the last 6 years as a National Account Manager with Lowe’s Pro Supply and Director of Business Development for Six3 Tile. Previous to that, he spent 10 years working in sales for the utility industry on both the distribution and manufacturing sides.

With 16 years of professional sales experience, Chad brings a strong balance of communication, product knowledge, and market presence to provide the best experience our customers need while working through their projects. He is also a member of the GCAA, PTAA, and TAA in the Carolinas and enjoys participating in their annual events. Chad holds a BS in Mathematics from Northern Michigan University.

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida, Wes began his career in the mutual fund industry with T. Rowe Price, focusing on investment strategy and small business retirement planning. Following eight successful years in finance, he transitioned to the multi-family sector with The Apartment Guide, where he initially served as an Account Executive before being promoted to Regional Sales Operations, supporting the Florida market.

After four years at The Apartment Guide, Wes was recruited as the National Account Manager for Maintenance Supply Headquarters (MSH). Following MSH’s acquisition by Lowe’s, he was presented with significant career growth opportunities. Over his 11.5 years at the company, Wes led the Southeast Strategic Account team and the Southeast Project Support team and served as the Director of the Project Support Division.

Brandon Petty has been in the multi-family construction industry for 10 years. Brandon began his construction career early on and has worked to become a knowledgeable and experienced individual in all facets of the industry. Brandon has extensive experience in construction and project management, business development, and estimating.

In previous roles, Brandon has been a key player in ensuring projects run smoothly and maintaining relationships with customers to ensure full customer satisfaction. We’re excited to have Brandon on our team as a Senior Construction Manager for the Houston market.

Carol joined the Centex Construction team in 2017. She is a visionary marketing director in the construction industry, combining industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and creativity to deliver outstanding marketing results. Carol is an active member in multiple apartment associations and her friendliness and passion for customer relationships are an asset to Centex Construction.

With over 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry, Cyndi has established a reputation as a proven leader and trusted partner. From beginning her career as an on-site professional, to over 15 years as a supplier with BGSF and Maintenance Supply HQ, later acquired by Lowes, her deep understanding of the multifamily landscape and commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends has made Cyndi a sought-after expert and a valued member of the industry community. Whether collaborating with clients, stakeholders, or industry peers, she continues to set the standard for excellence in the multifamily sector.

Julian graduated in 2010 from the University of Houston and started his career in Hotel Operations, where he managed two complete hotel overhauls. Enjoying his work, Julian moved over to the multi-family construction business in 2014. He since has led more than a dozen clubhouse renovations. He joined the Centex family in 2019 and now holds the role of Houston Operations Director.

Darryl has been in the carpentry business for over 30 years. He has extensive experience in managing numerous large, high-end renovations, ranging from homes to commercial projects. Customers have praised his focus on quality and detail-oriented work. We are proud to have him as a member of the Centex team.

Michael is our Director of Construction for the Austin and San Antonio market. Michael Stewart has 20 years of experience in the student housing and multi-family industry. Michael has held the titles of Maintenance Manager, Area Maintenance Manager, and Director of Facilities. Michael has vast experience in the operations and capital improvement sectors of the multi-family industry, which is an asset to our Centex family.

David Wright is our Regional Director of Construction for the Southeastern region. David brings over 30 years of multi-family and renovation experience to the Centex team. His expertise is in daily operations and project management. David started his career as an on-site service manager in Nashville, TN. He also spent two years in the single-family home construction business as a Construction Superintendent. David relocated to Houston, TX, in the early 2000s, following a multi-family career path. During this time,
he held titles such as Service Manager, Regional Service Manager for Gables Residential, and Director of Facilities and Renovations for RPM and Vero Sade.

Dan Taylor is our Director of Construction Operations in our DFW market. Dan grew up in the construction industry, helping his dad trim houses at the early age of 10. Dan has over 30 years of construction experience, 18 years of it in the multi-family industry. He started his multi-family GC experience as an estimator in 2001.

In 2004, he started with a new GC in the industry. With Dan and the owner working hand in hand for over 11 years, the company grew to be a well-known and respected company in the industry. Over the last 18 years, Dan has worn many hats, including salesman, head estimator, & director of construction. He has experience in all facets of multi-family construction. Some of those include large fires, exterior rehabs, and interior rehabs with multi millions sold and completed over his 18 years. Dan’s reputation, integrity, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done are some of the traits that we know will make us successful in the DFW market for many years to come.

Susie serves as our Director of Construction for our North Carolina market. Susie has years of experience in the construction industry and began her career managing installations and pro-services at Home Depot. From there, Susie entered into the multi-family industry, where she has been for the past 8 years with great success.

While Susie is well-versed in multiple aspects of multi-family construction, she specializes in interior and exterior renovations along with amenity renovations. Susie’s vast knowledge of the multi-family industry and all aspects of construction makes her a great fit to manage our North Carolina projects.

Ed Broker is our Director of Construction Operations in our North Florida market. Ed started his career with a transportation company in Yonkers, New York, as a Facility Manager and was responsible for all maintenance, construction, and special projects at three facilities for a public-private partnership with Westchester County. He then moved on to World Wrestling Entertainment as the Facility Engineer in Times Square, completing the historic restoration of the Paramount Theatre Marquee and the construction of a theatre, retail store, and restaurant.

Following World Wrestling Entertainment, he moved into the multi-family market for both renovation and new construction with Balfour Beatty, Cortland Partners, and Verdex. He has 30 years of experience in renovation and construction and holds a BA in Fire Safety Engineering & Arson Investigation from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience, Jose gained his knowledge beginning as a service technician and rising through the ranks of senior service manager with Gables Residential. During that time, he managed all of Gables’ Class A multi-family properties, overseeing all stages leading from the construction phase to established properties.

He was also selected to attend the prestigious Gables Residential Leadership Institute, further expanding his leadership skills. Jose then joined Roscoe Properties as a Regional Service Manager, where he managed 28+ Roscoe properties in Houston and surrounding areas. Always looking for continued growth, Jose accepted the invitation to join the Centex family and looks forward to contributing to the success of Centex throughout the Florida area.

Matt Pitts started his professional career in the insurance industry in September of 2000. During this time, he gained a vast array of insurance knowledge that would later serve as a great resource for his next career move into the roofing industry. In 2012, he opened a roofing company serving Texas, primarily in the DFW area.

With the resources gained, communicating the claims and construction process became second nature, and success followed. After just 6 short years of back-to-back growth, the opportunity to expand the business beyond just one man’s vision was created. Combining resources with Centex Construction to better serve residential and multi-family customers was the key to growth within the roofing industry.

Lauren is an honors graduate of Baylor University and earned her degree in Corporate Communication. Lauren has a passion for people and understands the importance of building relationships. She is experienced in customer relations, digital and social media marketing, and sales.

After leaving the oil and gas industry, Lauren decided to follow in her family’s footsteps, making the transition into the multi-family industry. Lauren’s primary territory is Houston and surrounding areas, but she works alongside our Marketing Director in other markets as needed. Lauren is also an active member of the Houston Apartment Association.

Rebecca’s 8+ years of experience in the Construction industry and her ability to multitask complement her wide range of skills, making her an integral part of the Centex team. Rebecca has worked in residential and multi-housing industries. She handles the day-to-day activities relating to financial matters, record keeping, client billing, accounts payable, and personnel. If you have a money question, she’s your gal!