Founding team 
At Roots, we believe that ANYONE should be able to invest in and build wealth through real estate… especially the Residents paying rent. Roots creates a unique investing ecosystem where commerce meets community. We see a world where those who have the resources to invest can make great returns while creating an opportunity for those traditionally left out to build wealth through the "Live In It Like You Own It ®" program. Today, American renters barely make enough to survive, much less save. Roots Residents can become owners and partners the day they move in with zero out-of-pocket costs. Roots is real-life proof that commercial endeavors can create positive community impact!
Stephen Ewing
Partner & Experience Manager
Motivating people to make intelligent financial decisions.
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Maggie Reyes
Partner & Member Experience
Experience guru, making magical moments for every member.
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Scott Jacobsen
Co-Founder & COO
Community Builder; positively impacting peoples lives and financial futures.
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Mel Myrie
Partner & CFO
Fostering prosperity by empowering people with the ability to create wealth.
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Larry Dorfman
Co-Founder
Culture Cultivator; building a team that is totally aligned on core values.
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Sam Peskin
Partner & CPO
Scaling access to real estate investing through incredible experiences.
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Daniel Dorfman
Co-Founder & CEO
Innovator on a mission to change the landlord tenant relationship forever
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Jordan Reeder
Partner & Head of Construction
Master planner who empowers people to build wealth while renting.
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Jason Maxwell
Partner & Accounting
Crunching the numbers to help keep housing in reach for all of ATL residents.
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Dan Nicodemo
Scrum Master
Project Management | Product Support | Sprint Facilitation | Idea Machine
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Ben Turner
Partner & Director of Business Development
Connecter of People | Creating a More Equitable Relationship Between Owners and Residents
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Katie Curran
Partner & Resident Experience Manager
Elevating renters' financial empowerment and living experience through personalized support and guidance
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Zac Litwack
Partner & Head of Growth
Growth Hacker helping Roots close the wealth gap in America.
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Quanesha Jackson
Partner & Project Manager
Providing the details that determine the difference between a house and a home.
Jori Mendel
Partner & Chief Growth & Community Development Officer
A relationship builder with a relentless focus on creating growth and impact
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Quinn Giardina
Partner & Head of People
Building deep connections, fostering growth, and thriving through resilience and camaraderie.
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Ashley Stewart
Executive Director, FreeRent Foundation
Nonprofit expert passionate about amplifying missions and increasing impact
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Roberto Castillo
Chief Operations Officer, Bloom
Strategy and execution, building scalable solutions for maximum impact
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Hazel Garrity
Resident Experience Specialist
Creating welcoming spaces where compassion, creativity, and connection thrive
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John-Henry Liberty
Senior Software Engineer
Adapting anywhere, blending tech skills and creativity to build connections.
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Josh Austin
Principal Engineer
Blending analytical precision and hands-on creativity to craft innovative solutions.
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Ryan Moret
Senior Software Engineer
Insatiable curiosity drives a passion for mastering new skills, solving complex problems, and growing as a creative and compassionate tech innovator.
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Jeff Oxman
Director of Finance & Innovation
Visionary paving new roads at the intersection of Finance & Technology.
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Billy Swift
Senior Software Engineer
Pixel-perfect craftsman dedicated to coding beautiful and functional user interfaces.
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Viktor Falkner
Director of Product Engineering
Full-stack thinker blending product, engineering, marketing and execution
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Daija Francis
Accounting Associate
Shape-Shifting: The ability to adapt and blend into any role or situation
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Stephen Ewing
Partner & Experience Manager
Maggie Reyes
Partner & Member Experience
Scott Jacobsen
Co-Founder & COO
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Community Builder; positively impacting peoples lives and financial futures.
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We understand the impact owning and investing in real estate can make on a person’s life, and we believe everyone should have that opportunity
Co-Founder & CEO
Values that lead to real impact 
Fair
We exemplify honesty, integrity, and transparency in everything we do.
Accountable
We hold ourselves accountable to fulfilling our commitments because “we said we would.”
Flawless execution
We strive for excellence in everything we do, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully handled to deliver high-quality results.
Fun and fearless
We are fearless when it comes to challenging each other, the status quo, and “how it’s always been done.”
Student mentality
We are open to new ideas. We love to learn and most importantly share what we learn.
Great stewards
We understand that we are responsible to the people we serve. We deliver UNREASONABLE HOSPITALITY to our Residents and Investors. While we cannot guarantee returns, we can guarantee service.
Driven
We are doers who strive to exceed expectations!
Invest with Roots and let's build a better future together
