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Stuart Denyer is the co-founder and CEO of New Western, an innovative marketplace with the largest private source of residential investment properties in the nation. Under his leadership, New Western has revolutionized the way residential investment properties are bought and sold, providing investors with unparalleled access to off-market opportunities.

Launching New Western at the height of the 2008 housing crisis, Stuart and his team leveraged data to identify investment opportunities and transformed a typical transaction that once took weeks to close into a matter of minutes. Today, New Western serves over 200,000 investors across the U.S., offering fix-and-flip and fix-and-rent residential investment properties while continuously expanding into new markets and launching finance solutions tailored to investors and lenders. He is also deeply committed to fostering a strong internal culture that drives innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.

Since its founding, New Western has expanded to over 40 markets nationwide. In addition to growing the core business, Stuart has spearheaded the launch of ancillary services designed to streamline the investor homebuying experience. These offerings—including title, lending, and insurance—further cement New Western’s position as the leader in the real estate investment industry.

Outside of work, Stuart enjoys spending time with his family and following soccer, cricket, and Formula 1 racing.

Stuart holds a bachelor’s degree in business and management studies from St. Mary’s University in London and is a licensed mortgage and real estate broker.

An expert in the real estate space, Kurt Carlton is a solution-oriented, innovative leader who operates with a refreshing, candid perspective. As the co-founder and president of New Western, Carlton currently oversees the New Western portfolio of companies, including the company’s consumer brand HomeGo, its lending platform Sherman Bridge, and Spartan Title. Along with the CEO, he establishes and oversees the short- and long-term goals, planning efforts, and overall strategies for all aspects of the businesses.

With over 20 years of experience spanning real estate investing, mortgage brokering, and title services, Kurt has a deep understanding of the industry. During the 2008 recession, he recognized an opportunity to redefine investment real estate, pioneering strategies that reshaped the market and helped investors thrive despite economic uncertainty. That vision has led to New Western becoming the largest private marketplace for fix-and-flip and fix-and-rent residential investment properties in the U.S., operating in over 40 markets and supplying homes to more than 200,000 investors.

Under his leadership, New Western has facilitated over $17 billion in transactions and developed the largest dataset of off-market real estate investment transaction activity in the U.S. The company’s proprietary data model, MIDS, further enhances its ability to track and analyze market trends, providing exclusive insights no other organization can offer.

Kurt’s consumer-first approach drives the success of New Western and its affiliated brands, ensuring scalable solutions that benefit all parties in real estate transactions. Prior to founding New Western, Kurt worked in the mortgage industry and with real estate developments in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is a licensed real estate agent and mortgage broker in multiple states.

As Chief Financial Officer at New Western, Jeffrey Tusa brings over two decades of deep experience in delivering transformational change to both small and large enterprises. Since joining New Western, Jeff has played a critical role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Jeff’s results-oriented approach to leadership emphasizes relationships and work ethic, driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the organization. He has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure, optimizing capital allocation, and supporting New Western’s continued expansion.

Before New Western, Jeff served in senior treasury and corporate development roles for a pair of Dallas-Fort Worth-based public companies. He began his career at PwC, followed by investment banking at Stephens Inc. and private equity at Hunt Private Equity Group.

Jeff earned a B.S. from Boston College and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.  He is active in the Dallas community having served as President of Prince of Peace Catholic School’s board and Chair of Ursuline Academy’s Parent Campaign. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, traveling, and playing golf. 

As Chief Technology Officer at New Western, Ryan Rentfro is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the company’s online marketplace. His vision and technical expertise have been instrumental in modernizing the real estate investment process, making it more accessible and efficient for investors nationwide.

Ryan’s tenure at New Western has been marked by several notable achievements, including launching the company’s new technology platform and driving innovative solutions that streamline investor experiences. His previous experience in bankruptcy, foreclosure, and eviction, along with time at Zillow and Anywhere RE, uniquely positions him to understand and solve industry challenges.

Ryan is a Techstars CTO alumnus and a three-time Zillow Hackweek winner. Outside of work, he’s an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, hiking, 4x4ing adventures, and gardening.

Nathan Cron is the Director of Field Operations at New Western, where he is instrumental in optimizing processes and elevating operational efficiency across numerous markets nationwide.  Nathan is committed to the welfare and success of New Western agents by exhibiting exceptional leadership and a humble approach to communicating with fellow teammates.

Under his guidance, New Western has successfully launched multiple new locations, significantly contributing to the company’s growing footprint. A seasoned professional in the investment real estate industry, Nathan is passionate about getting the most out of his teammates and is excited to lead New Western into its next chapter of marketplace growth.  

Outside of work, Nathan is an avid swimmer who still holds an unbroken high school swim record, a testament to his lifelong drive, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

Nick Koren is a Senior Director at New Western and has been with the company since its inception. A veteran of the real estate industry, Nick’s contributions have been foundational, including opening the company’s first office and helping establish the blueprint for its continued success.

Nick’s expertise in identifying emerging market opportunities has enabled New Western to remain a leader in the fix-and-flip and fix-and-rent property sectors. His long-standing commitment to excellence has helped shape the company’s culture and vision for the future.

Nick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Cincinnati and has been a  real estate broker for over 10 years facilitating thousands of transactions for investors. A devoted family man, he enjoys coaching his kids’ sports teams and spending quality time with his wife and two children.

Andrea Merrill is Vice President of Marketing at New Western, where she leads the development and execution of the company’s marketing strategy, driving growth and ensuring alignment with company goals. Andrea has spearheaded several programs focused on enhancing agents’ effectiveness and improving customer and agent satisfaction. 

Before joining New Western, Andrea founded the digital arm of an agency, managing campaigns for over 20 clients, from small businesses to global enterprises. She specializes in branding, user behavior analysis, conversion optimization, and multi-channel advertising campaigns.

Andrea is passionate about the future of real estate investing and making it more accessible and efficient. She is inspired by the impact New Western’s work has on providing affordable housing solutions and empowering investors to improve their lives.

Outside of work, Andrea enjoys being outdoors, camping, boating, and tending to her beehives as a novice beekeeper. She also loves artsy hobbies, including sewing, needlepoint, pyrography, and woodworking. For a thrill, she’s jumped out of a plane more than once. Above all, she treasures time with her husband, kids, and their two mischievous dogs, Bonnie and Clyde.

As Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Rahul Yodh is responsible for developing and executing scalable talent acquisition, human resources, and learning strategies to sustain New Western’s growth. Under his leadership, the company has been recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023 and 2024. Rahul designed a talent acquisition strategy that led to over 2,500 hires, created a best-in-class learning program with more than 1,000 hours of custom live and on-demand courses, and integrated AI into the human capital tech stack to enhance efficiency and quality of hire.

With over two decades of experience, Rahul has driven operational excellence in talent acquisition, development, and human capital strategies across private equity, F500, startup, and hypergrowth companies. Before joining New Western in 2021, he worked at Apax Partners, providing human capital-related transaction advisory services. Rahul founded an executive search firm in 2009, which won Texas Lawyer’s “Best of” in 2018, 2019, and 2020, prior to being acquired by a national staffing brand.

Rahul is excited about New Western’s tech roadmap, which will continue to deliver unmatched career opportunities for agents and employees. He holds a bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and attended Texas A&M School of Law for his JD.

Outside of work, Rahul actively supports organizations and programs that his two teenage daughters participate in.