Meet The Team Who Frees You Up To Find Your Next Big Investment
We direct construction projects for real estate investors so they can scale with ease.
Meet Brent Zande
CEO
Brent started Slate so that real estate investors could get out of the weeds and level up their business with a builder they could finally trust. Over the last 3 decades, he led more than 15,000 construction projects from concept to completion. His background is the right blend of academic and on-the-job experience that enables our team to serve our clients with excellence. From luxury homes to commercial properties, he’s seen it all – empowering us and the investor groups we work with to have freedom to focus their time on their own terms.
Fun Fact: Brent is a Michigan State Spartan who holds a degree in Construction Management and has led more than 15,000 construction projects! His interest in construction also lends to a natural love for architecture, design, and travel.
Meet Pamela Kelly
Office Manager
Pamela has been with Slate since day one. No two days are the same, but her depth of experience allows her to be command central for our team and clients no matter what your build brings our way. Her experience spans two decades and covers everything from developing programs and managing operations to handling bookkeeping and accounting. Bottom line: ask Pamela about what matters most and she’ll remind you that Slate only wins when you win, which makes our company special.
Fun Fact: Pamela loves spending time with her husband, hiking, traveling and enjoying time together with their two children.
Meet Laura Titus
Bookkeeper
For Laura, it’s all about integrity. Her record-keeping leads to clean books that enable our subcontractors to get paid on time, so every investor’s project stays on track. She thrives on collaboration and teamwork and loves seeing her work make a difference.
Fun Fact: She loves to travel! One of her most memorable trips was to Bora Bora for her honeymoon, where they swam with sharks in open water.
Meet Rebecca May
Project Coordinator
Rebecca works directly with our investors, subcontractors, designers, engineers and project managers to ensure each project goes off without a hitch. Having worked in the customer service industry for 10+ years, she takes the time to get to know each one of our clients and ensures our team exceeds their expectations. Rebecca is always encouraging others and we love her hunger for growth and improvement.
Fun Fact: From concerts to cuisine, Rebecca is the queen of adventure. She loves to travel with her husband, be outside with her dog and find the best-hidden spots around Charlotte.
Meet Igor Karpovich
Permitting Pit Bull
Igor started working in the construction space inside his family’s business which ignited a passion for what he does today. His mission is to never let our real estate investors down. It takes the entire team and he’s committed to solving problems so it simplifies the investors’ work life, empowering them to focus their time expanding their business to other markets.
Fun Fact: Igor loves exploring Charlotte and spending time outdoors and cooking with his friends.
Meet Ryan Stinnett
Production Manager
What we build every day brings immense satisfaction and relieves unnecessary stress for investors who are building communities in a state different from the one they live in. And for Ryan, that’s what it’s all about. Ask him about what’s important and he will likely share two things: excellence and efficiency. He knows how important it is to do things right and fast. His experience as a licensed home inspector here in North Carolina gives him a well-rounded perspective on every element of the real estate journey. Our clients depend on us, and Ryan is another reason we can continually deliver for them.
Fun Fact: When Ryan isn’t serving real estate investors, he’s likely spending time with his wife, sons and two dogs. They love being outdoors, cheering on the Saints and FC Barcelona and even manage a few rentals of their own!
Meet Ryan Garvey
Area Project Manager
Ryan is committed to working hard, being on time and having pride in his work. And when we think about it, those three things sum up what we’re all about here at Slate. His experience has taken him from Michigan and New York to Connecticut and now North Carolina, where he keeps building projects on time and under budget for our real estate investors.
Fun Fact: Ryan knew construction was his field of choice when his grandfather, an immigrant from Ireland, took him under his wing. He’s also an avid golfer and loves his New York Jets, Yankees and MSU Spartans!
Meet Jussely Davis
Project Manager
Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC, Jussely knows a thing or two about work ethic. He’s worked full-time since he was nineteen and loves using his construction and remodeling industry knowledge to serve our real estate investors. Day in and day out, you can find Jussely working hard to deliver high-quality work that reduces your workload and ensures you have pride in the community you are building.
Fun Fact: If he’s not cheering on the hometown team (the Panthers), you’ll likely cross paths with Jussely at the gym or outdoors hiking or mountain biking.
Meet Dave Mashal
Project Manager
Before joining the Slate team, Dave spent time in the industrial construction space and served as a firefighter. When working with Dave, investors frequently comment on his commitment to service and excellence. His drive to communicate quickly in fast-paced environments sets him apart and makes him a perfect part of our team here at Slate Building Group.
Fun Fact: Originally hailing from the Windy City, Dave now resides here in North Carolina with his wife, daughter and two dogs but still cheers on his hometown teams (minus the Bears, when it comes to football, he’s fully committed to Steeler Nation).
Meet Matt Rawling
Project Manager
Having spent time in both racing (NASCAR) and construction, Matt understands the value of coming to the table with solutions. He’s focused on making timely decisions that get projects back on track. When something unexpected happens when he’s on a build, he’s there to troubleshoot and keep our projects moving so real estate investors don’t get dragged down in the day-to-day details.
Fun Fact: Before arriving at Slate, Matt served as a NASCAR pit crew athlete. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children.
Meet Kevin Ramirez
Project Manager
With a background in construction, Kevin prides himself on seeing projects from a different perspective. He’s passionate about being out in the field and interacting with our clients and vendors to bring each home to life. His acute attention to detail helps us provide a greater building experience and he always puts communication at the forefront of each project.
Fun Fact: When he’s not in the office, you can find Kevin watching soccer, fishing on Lake Norman and spending time with his wife and son (who was born on his birthday!).
Meet Rodney Tapia
Project Manager
Rodney loves communicating with our clients and investors, ensuring they’re in the loop and excited about their projects. Though he grew up framing houses, Rodney now loves having a hand in the full construction process from start to finish. He brings an infectious energy to every project and is always one step ahead so every investor’s project stays on track.
Fun Fact: Charlotte FC has a forever fan in Rodney. He loves attending their games, going to concerts, and exploring new parts of Charlotte with his wife.
Meet Andrew Hegler
Assistant Project Manager
Andrew is a pro at ensuring every project wraps up without unnecessary interruptions. He’s mastered the art of a quick turnaround and his attention to detail is top-notch. Andrew is passionate about letting our clients know we take their expectations seriously.
Fun Fact: Andrew has a Moose (that’s actually a Great Dane!) and loves taking him to the dog park. When he’s not with his dog, you’ll find him with his friends and family, trying all of the different restaurants and breweries Charlotte has to offer.
Meet Parker McMahon
Assistant Project Manager
Parker is the bridge between our real estate investor clients and the projects we oversee on their behalf. His dedication to the details means he’s always learning from every build and applying those findings to make the experience seamless for all involved.
Fun Fact: Parker is a UNC Charlotte grad with a degree in construction management. He also loves watching sports with family and friends—especially Chelsea FC!
Meet CJ Vano
Assistant Project Manager
Like many members of the Slate team, CJ hasn’t always been in the construction industry. For a season, he worked in the fitness and athletics space before transitioning fields to work with us. That experience instilled in him the importance of timely communication, which he now uses daily in his work with real estate investors and our team.
Fun Fact: CJ is a South Carolina grad and used that education to support the military and elite athletes as a strength and conditioning coach.
Meet Abdul Tijani
Project Manager
Serving our clients requires the perfect blend of strategic planning and problem-solving, and that’s where Abdul shines. His dedication to the details means the real estate investors we work with can count on us to keep their projects on track and under budget.
Fun Fact: Abdul’s love for serving and strategy extends to his personal life too, where he enjoys being the Assistant Basketball Coach at North Meck High School. Whether coaching the team through a current build project or kids in our community, Abdul’s always planning the next play to help everyone succeed.
Meet Abdul Tijani
Assistant Project Manager
Parker is the bridge between our real estate investor clients and the projects we oversee on their behalf. His dedication to the details means he’s always learning from every build and applying those findings to make the experience seamless for all involved.
Fun Fact: Parker is a UNC Charlotte grad with a degree in construction management. He also loves watching sports with family and friends—especially Chelsea FC!
Parker is the bridge between our real estate investor clients and the projects we oversee on their behalf. His dedication to the details means he’s always learning from every build and applying those findings to make the experience seamless for all involved.
Fun Fact: Parker is a UNC Charlotte grad with a degree in construction management. He also loves watching sports with family and friends—especially Chelsea FC!
The Slate Building Group Difference
We approach every deal with the intent to create or enhance a long-term partnership with real estate investors. It’s not about us. We are a conduit to their success.
When You Work With Us, Our Mission Is To Have You Say We Were…
- Honest, caring and hardworking
- Professional and detail-oriented
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Knowledgeable problem solvers
- Efficient and profitable
