OUR TEAM

Ryan is Chief Executive Officer of Peak Housing REIT, and serves as President and CEO of The Peak Group. As CEO, he oversees overall fund management including investment analysis, acquisitions, and asset management. Ryan’s experience in real estate as an investor personally, and as an advisor to other real estate investors brings a unique perspective and he believes that real estate is the key to building and sustaining long term wealth. 

Ryan grew up in Oregon and attended Whitworth University and earned a BA in Business Management. As an entrepreneur with a knack for startups, he brings over two decades of successful leadership in starting and growing companies. Ryan developed a passion for real estate investing when he and his brother made their first investment together over 20 years ago. 

Ryan is married and has 3 kids. He is passionate about sports, especially basketball, and spends most free time watching his kids play basketball, soccer, basketball, football, and more basketball. 

Todd is Chief Construction Officer of Peak Housing REIT, and The Peak Group. As Chief Construction Officer, he oversees overall fund operations related to construction including acquisition analysis, design, project management, and maintenance of real estate assets. Todd’s experience as an owner and operator of one of Oregon's largest home inspection franchises for 16 years, performing over 16,000 home inspections, brings a wealth of knowledge and ability to make sound decisions to build and rehab homes that last. 

Todd grew up, (and still is), an Oregon Duck fan but attended Oregon State University studying Construction Engineering Management and Housing Design. While operating his home inspection business, Todd recognized the opportunity to invest in real estate in the early 2000’s and asked his brother to partner on that first investment together.  That first deal ignited a passion for real estate investment that is still burning hot to this day. That was over 20 years ago and they are still making investments together today. 

Todd is married and has 4 kids and 1 son in law. He loves to golf when time permits and support his kids in whatever they are involved in.  

Kim is Chief Operating Officer of Peak Housing REIT, and Chief Operating Officer of The Peak Group. As Chief Operating Officer, Kim is responsible for overall integration of operating systems, technology, and personnel to streamline growth and improve client experiences. 

A native Texan, Kim grew up in Dallas/Fort Worth and graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Working in consumer banking, business banking, and commercial banking for over 14 years before joining The Peak Group provides a knowledge base helpful in overcoming obstacles in real estate investing. 

Kim is married with 2 daughters. She loves to travel to any beach, and enjoys home projects that never reach completion. 

Joe is the Chairman of the Board and advises the PEAK Housing REIT as the Investment Officer for the Company. Joe co-founded and serves as COO of the Seattle based firm SMARTCAP, Inc. which specializes in direct commercial real estate investments. 

He connected with The Peak Group to diversify into single family investment outside his home market. Starting as a client and emerging an integral partner to form Peak Housing REIT, Joe’s experience will be helpful to meeting investment goals.

Joe is an experienced real estate investment professional with expertise in asset management, underwriting, valuation, and due diligence. As an Advisor, Joe will help with the company’s investment and funding strategy, advise the capital structure, identify and help secure funding sources, and develop securitization relationships. 

He graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Computer Science and Finance. He also serves on the Board of the Bellevue, WA International Ballet Theatre, a non-profit dance company.  Joe is married and has four children.

Derek is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Peak Housing REIT and an entrepreneurial real estate attorney experienced in residential real estate transactions and investments. As Chief Strategy Officer, Derek is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives to refine and implement the company vision for the Peak Housing REIT’s unique real estate business. 

Derek attended The University of Dallas and received a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, and later earned a Juris Doctor from the Texas A&M University School of Law. Since then Derek has owned and managed a transactional real estate law firm and a mortgage company. Through his legal and lending businesses, Derek has become adept at strategic networking, capital funding, and legal oversight in residential real estate. 

Derek is married and enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and their two dogs.