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Stuart Denyer is co-founder and CEO of New Western, an innovative marketplace with the largest private source of residential investment properties in the nation.

Denyer has changed the way residential investment properties are bought and sold. Launching New Western fifteen years ago at the height of the 2008 housing crisis, Stuart and his team leveraged data to help identify investment opportunities and transform a typical transaction that took weeks to close into a matter of minutes. Today, he’s running a premier platform for over 150,000 investors in need of fix-and-flip and fix-and-rent residential investment properties in the U.S., launching new finance offerings for investors and lenders, actively expanding into new markets across the country, and building an enviable internal culture that continues to grow.

Denyer 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 and its lending platform, Sherman
Bridge. 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.

Carlton has spent the last two decades in the real estate industry. During the 2008 recession, he saw an opportunity to help rewrite the playbook for the investment real
estate industry, thus co-founding New Western. That vision has led to 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 150,000 investors.

Prior to founding New Western, Carlton 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.

For more than 20 years, Paul Hess has led his teams in guiding the financial, legal, and compliance framework for complex entities. He is an expert in establishing best practices for developing infrastructure necessary to execute successful business strategies. 

In his role as Chief Legal Officer for New Western, Hess manages all aspects of accounting, business strategy, compliance, finance, human resources, operations, and legal matters for New Western and its portfolio of companies.

Prior to joining New Western in 2014, he was the controller and legal counsel for Q Investments, where he analyzed financial information, created guidelines and procedures, maintained accounting records, and prepared GAAP financial statements for more than 60 entities within a complex multi-billion-dollar hedge fund structure encompassing a private bank, holding companies in both foreign and domestic jurisdictions, and foundations. He also served as an accountant at Whitley Penn, where he was responsible for tax return preparation and audits. 

Hess received his Juris Doctor degree from Texas A&M University School of Law, a master’s degree in accounting from The University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelor of business administration from Texas A&M University. In addition to having a State Bar of Texas license to practice law, he is also a certified public accountant. 

Outside of the office, Hess places the utmost importance on caring for his family. He spends his time with his wife, Jessica whom he married in 2004, and his two daughters, Genevieve and Allana. The family enjoys traveling to Disney World and the Caribbean frequently, as well as playing with their family dogs.

Kuba Poraj-Kuczewski joins New Western as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) bringing more than two decades of experience in customer acquisition & engagement and marketing communication strategy. In his role, Kuba is responsible for leading all marketing efforts for the company and overseeing the marketing team. 

A seasoned marketing leader, Kuba’s expertise includes scaling marketing programs and developing talent within high-growth companies. He has a keen understanding of brand awareness, product marketing and performance marketing and has a proven track record of success in growing industry-leading online products, campaigns and brands from launch to exit. Kuba believes in the importance of data-driven decisions, teamwork and is passionate about building high-performing teams to drive customer awareness, demand and retention.  

Prior to joining New Western, Kuba has led marketing at high-growth tech companies from early-stage to industry leaders, including ClickBank, QuoteWizard, Redfin and Education Dynamics. 

Kuba graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Marketing and International Business, where he serves on the Alumni Board.

Jeffrey Tusa joins New Western as the Chief Financial Officer bringing over two decades of deep experience in delivering transformational change to small and large enterprises. A results-oriented finance executive, Jeff’s approach to leadership puts the emphasis on relationships and work ethic.

Prior to joining New Western, Jeff served in senior treasury and corporate development roles for a pair of Dallas Fort Worth-based public companies. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Rhythm Superfoods, a portfolio company of General Mills and Whole Foods. He began his career with PwC, and then worked in Stephens Inc.’s investment banking group and private equity for Hunt Private Equity Group.

Jeff earned his B.S. from Boston College and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. He also serves in various for-profit and nonprofit board positions.

As the Chief Financial Officer at New Western, Jeff is responsible for all aspects of the company’s financials.