OUR CULTURE
We believe
that our actions and relationships with everyone we come in contact with are guided by a desire to listen first, share knowledge, treat others with respect, and elicit trust. This is how we define Servant Leadership. It, along with our principles: Integrity, Stewardship, and Community, guides everything we do.
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Stuart Shaw serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bonner Carrington, a vertically integrated, privately owned and operated commercial real estate development, construction and property management company. His accountabilities include leading the vision, culture and direction of the organization while mentoring and leading the next generation of executive leaders throughout the enterprise.
Stuart has an extensive background of forty years in commercial real estate and is the visionary, creator and original developer behind Austin’s Downtown Warehouse District and Second Street Retail District. In 2000, Mr. Shaw envisioned a plan to develop, own, and operate a portfolio of multifamily apartment home communities in urban areas of Texas. Today, the Bonner Carrington portfolio encompasses over 4,000 apartment homes in twenty separate branded Cypress, Mariposa and Anthem communities located in urban areas across the State of Texas.
Stuart resides in Austin, attends Austin Ridge Bible Church, enjoys his three adult children and two grandsons, upland bird hunting, fly fishing, serving our team, and giving back to the community. Stuart attended the University of Texas for two years and is both a University of Texas Longhorn and University of Colorado Boulder Buffs fan.
DeWitt has over 25 years of Finance and Accounting experience, including Private Equity, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Oil and Gas, and Big 4 Accounting.
DeWitt graduated with an Accounting Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Colorado, and is licensed as a CPA in the state of Texas.
Casey Bump joined Bonner Carrington in October of 2000 where he launched his career in the real estate development, construction and property management field. In 2013, Casey was named President after holding several positions within the organization over his more than twenty years of dedicated service where he contributed to the growth and value accretion of the company, and the realization of the company’s vision.
Casey played significant roles in the development, construction and management of the entire Bonner Carrington portfolio. In 2018 he became a minority owner and today Casey serves as President of Bonner Carrington Development, reporting directly to the CEO and Founder, Stuart Shaw.
Casey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Economics and is an active member of the UT alumni. Casey lives with his wife and son in Austin.
Bonnie Howard serves as the Vice President of Compliance for Bonner Carrington with over 20 years of experience in affordable multifamily property management, including 12 years focused on affordable housing monitoring across multiple states. She has supervised compliance departments overseeing various affordable housing programs in more than 15 states. Bonnie holds several certifications, including Housing Credit Certified Professional, Certified Occupancy Specialist, National Compliance Professional, and Tax Credit Specialist.
When she’s not working, you can find Bonnie in her backyard with her husband Chris and their two dogs Lily and Tucker, or practicing yoga.
Melissa Pratt joined Bonner Carrington in July of 2023. Her journey with us has seen her excel in various roles, including Regional Manager, Senior Regional Manager, and Director of Training. Melissa’s extensive experience and operational insight, particularly in Affordable housing, development, and third-party management, make her a perfect fit for her role as Regional Vice President.
In her position, Melissa oversees our Regional Managers, Training Department, and the day-to-day operations of Bonner Carrington Property Management. She is responsible for developing and implementing regional leasing strategies, managing financial resources to maximize profitability, and ensuring compliance with company policies and program regulations. Melissa is known for her commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment, and her dedication to simplifying processes and empowering our teams embodies our commitment to Servant Leadership.
Outside of her professional life, Melissa enjoys spending time with her sons, Connor and Dylan, gardening, and the occasional DIY project.
As Bonner Carrington’s Vice President of Property Management, Dally Ward adds over 10 years of real estate management experience to our Executive Team. Originally from Cliff, New Mexico, Dally attended New Mexico State University before traveling around the US. As a hard working problem solver, he has held positions ranging from property and regional manager to leadership roles such as Vice President of Operations.
Dally and his family have lived in Texas since 2020. Prior to Bonner Carrington, in his last role as Vice President of Operations for Capstone Real Estate Services, one of the largest third party management firms in the nation, he oversaw and guided the Operations team to ensure efficient processes were in place.
When he’s not working, Dally spends time with his wife, Michelle, and kids Peyton, Harper, and Cursten, along with playing with his grandson Kase and the family dog Molly. He also enjoys fishing, a round of golf, and cornhole, as well as traveling to the beach in their RV.
Lisa serves as the trusted General Counsel for all of Bonner Carrington’s services. She provides practical business and legal solutions that lead to developing and implementing solid policy and compliance in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Prior to joining Bonner Carrington, Lisa served as chief regulatory, employment and compliance counsel at a major healthcare system and teaching hospital, in healthcare management systems, in the nation’s largest group purchasing organization, and as counsel to organizations providing child protective and foster services across the country. She also served for a decade as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and as Deputy District Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama.
Lisa graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science and then graduated from Samford University with her JD. Lisa is dedicated to educating future generations and gives back to her community and to important causes. In addition to her legal work, Lisa serves on the board of directors of a marine-environmental research institute, and other organizations dedicated to empowering homeless families and individuals toward self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, and holistic recovery.
OUR HISTORY
In 1988,
Stuart Shaw set out to create apartment home communities that held serving people at their core. Over the years, we have formed our Development, Property Management, and Construction teams to have a hands on approach to all of our properties. Our portfolio has grown to 4,000 apartment units, and we intend to continue growing to over 10,000 units by 2025. We pride ourselves in maintaining a collection of multifamily properties designed to reflect a different kind of development.
1988
Bonner Carrington is born.
1995
Stuart Shaw and partners buy key blocks in Downtown Austin, Texas, becoming the third largest landowners in the downtown area.
1998
Stuart Shaw Family Partnership LP is formed.
2000
The mixed use Downtown Warehouse district and Second Street Retail District are born.
2002
First Cypress Creek Apartment Homes opens at Lakeline Boulevard, Georgetown, Texas.
2004
First Mariposa Apartment Homes opens at Hunter Road, San Marcos, Texas.
2005
Apartment Life Ministries Partnership begins.
2007
Bonner Carrington Construction LLC is formed.
2010
15 years of company growth with 5 Mariposas and 5 Cypress Creeks, plus The Ranch.
2014
Bonner Carrington Property Management begins.
2019
First market rate development opens with Anthem Apartment Homes, Austin, Texas.
2020
25 years of company growth with 13 Mariposas and 10 Cypress Creeks, plus The Ranch, with expansion to market rate ownership and management.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A Path of Growth
We are always interested in finding new talent to join our team. Please check the link below to discover job openings within our amazing teams.