Executive Team

Mr. Emery is the founder of Steadfast Companies and is responsible for the corporate vision, strategy and overall guidance of Steadfast, and has been engaged in all of the $2.6 billion of real estate the company has acquired, developed or managed. He is also the chairman of the Steadfast Executive Committee, which establishes policy, makes major investment decisions and acts as the general oversight committee. Mr. Emery has been instrumental in fostering key relationships and opportunities that have resulted in Steadfast’s development into a vertically integrated company providing a comprehensive spectrum of commercial real estate services across the United States and Mexico.

Prior to founding Steadfast Companies in 1994, Mr. Emery served for 17 years as the president of Cove Properties, a diversified commercial real estate firm specializing in property management, construction and development.  Mr. Emery was responsible for developing and/or purchasing and renovating over 7 million square feet of office, industrial and retail buildings.

Mr. Emery currently serves on the board of directors for The Rising Tide, a transitional housing and training program for kids that are emancipated from social services and foster homes. In addition, Mr. Emery serves as Chairman for HomeWord, a Christian organization designed to provide assistance to adults worldwide as they help young people make wise decisions and lead positive, vibrant lifestyles. Mr. Emery is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

Mr. Winning is responsible for overseeing and managing all Steadfast real estate investments and providing strategic direction for multifamily investments. Prior to joining Steadfast Companies in 1999, Mr. Winning was a joint venture partner with Steadfast Companies in the acquisition of seven multifamily properties while a partner of McCord Development in Houston. From 1984 to 1997, Mr. Winning was a partner and senior officer of The Judwin Companies, a multifamily and commercial developer also based in Houston. Mr. Winning is a graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and received his graduate degree from Rice University in Houston. Mr. Winning serves as Chairman of the Affordable/Workforce Housing Council of the Urban Land Institute.

Mr. Davar is responsible for overall accounting and finance operations, including all reporting, budgeting and treasury functions for Steadfast Companies. Mr. Davar also coordinates financing and accounting functions for Steadfast Companies’ properties located throughout the United States and Latin America. Prior to joining Steadfast Companies in 1996, Mr. Davar was an independent loan consultant handling both residential and commercial mortgage loans. Mr. Davar served in various roles including Chief Financial Officer of Cove Properties, a diversified real estate development firm specializing in property management, construction and development. While at Cove Properties from 1980 to 1992, Mr. Davar oversaw all aspects of the company’s various real estate transactions, including financing, acquisition, development, property management, and disposition. Mr. Davar was educated as a Chartered Accountant in New Delhi, India, and is a graduate of Meerut University, in Meerut, India.

Ms. del Rio manages the company’s corporate services group, including human resources, information technology and internal communications and is responsible for legal services risk management. Prior to joining Steadfast Companies, Ms. del Rio was a partner in the public finance group at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, where she practiced from September 1993 to April 2003, representing both issuers and underwriters in financing single-family and multifamily housing, transportation projects and other types of public-private and redevelopment projects. From 1979 to 1993, Ms. del Rio co-owned and operated a campaign consulting and research company specializing in local campaigns and ballot measures. Ms. del Rio received a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1993, and received a M.P.A. in 1978 and B.A. in 1976 from the University of Southern California.

Mr. Meserve is the president and CEO of Steadfast Capital Markets Group and has overall responsibility for the sales and marketing of Steadfast Companies’ alternative investment products as well as has supervisory responsibility for SCMG.  With more than 25 years of experience in the investment industry, Mr. Meserve has comprehensive experience in the sales and distribution of life and annuity products, mutual funds and private placements through institutional and financial intermediaries. Mr. Meserve was part of the team that successfully launched and developed the distribution organizations for both MetLife Investors and Fidelity Investments and subsequently oversaw the ascension of these companies to a top five position within their respective markets. Most recently Mr. Meserve was a senior vice president with AXA Equitable where he had overall responsibility for the sales of variable annuities to more than 650 broker dealers. During his tenure with AXA, Mr. Meserve oversaw $25 billion in annual variable annuity sales -- making AXA a top five ranked annuity company in the country. Mr. Meserve received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Kansas State College and attended the Financial Services College at the Wharton School of Business. He holds his FINRA 6, 7, 24, 26 and 63 licenses.

Mr. Hilbert is responsible for the day-to-day management of Steadfast Companies’ real estate operations. He supervises all property related functions including acquisitions, dispositions, project management and property management. Since joining Steadfast in 2005, Mr. Hilbert has successfully led his team in the acquisition and development of over 10,000 multifamily units, including two large portfolio acquisitions. Mr. Hilbert began his career in property management 18 years ago and has served in several senior investment, underwriting and finance roles as senior vice president with NationsBank and Bank of America and as chief financial officer of National Housing Development Corporation. Mr. Hilbert received his Bachelors Degree from San Diego State University and Master of Business Administration from Queens University of Charlotte.

Mr. Murray oversees Steadfast Companies’ commercial real estate activities, including acquisition, development and disposition of commercial properties. Mr. Murray has overseen the development of more than 200 acres of land and over 4 million square feet of commercial real estate in the Western United States, including office, industrial and retail, with an emphasis in retail development. Mr. Murray has been involved in real estate development, acquisition, and disposition for more than 30 years. Prior to joining Steadfast Companies in 1996, Mr. Murray was associated with Grubb & Ellis Company, where he participated in the construction, leasing and sale of commercial real estate in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties in California. Mr. Murray is a graduate of California State University at Los Angeles.

Mr. Garcia oversees Steadfast Companies’ hospitality real estate activities, including the acquisition and development of resort properties in Latin America. Prior to joining Steadfast in 2005, Mr. Garcia was a Partner with KPMG LLP, a U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm for 20 years and in his most recent role with them served as an international tax partner and national director of tax & legal services in their Mexico City office. Mr. Garcia is a graduate of the University of San Diego and is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, California Society of CPA’s and ULI.