Founders Home Service Group

Team

Executive Leadership

COURTNEY CONRAD

Chief Legal Counsel

COURTNEY CONRAD

Chief Legal Counsel

Courtney brings with her nearly 20 years of legal experience, most recently, as a partner at Lathrop GPM, LLP. Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kansas and her juris doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Paul Selman

Chief Operating Officer

Paul Selman

Chief Operating Officer

Paul Selman is a seasoned executive with 21 years of experience in the HVAC industry, where he has excelled in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth across multiple regions. Paul has a proven track record of success as a General Manager and Regional Director in one of the largest HVAC consolidated businesses in the US. Paul's financial acumen is bolstered by his background in accounting. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Memphis, which has contributed to his exceptional ability to manage budgets, optimize cash flow, and drive profitability in all his roles. Additionally, Paul holds HVAC contractor licenses in both Tennessee and South Carolina, further solidifying his expertise and leadership in the HVAC industry.

SARAH SCHILTZ

Chief Financial Officer

SARAH SCHILTZ

Chief Financial Officer

Sarah brings over 15 years of public accounting knowledge and expertise. Prior to joining Founders Home Service Group, Sarah was a tax partner with MarksNelson LLC where she served as a trusted business advisor to her clients in the areas of accounting, tax management, and consulting in a variety of industries.

Board Members

SETH AULD

Board Member

SETH AULD

Board Member

Seth brings nearly fifteen years of experience to the team with a decade spent in the alternative investment space. Prior to joining Founders, Seth spent six years with a Fortune 500 company. While there, he worked with the company’s C-level executive team to build out their alternatives platform. He also oversaw a number of operational initiatives to drive cost savings and efficiencies at several of the company’s subsidiaries.

BRADLEY BERGER

Board Member

BRADLEY BERGER

Board Member

Bradley has over 25 years of financial and investment experience. Bradley focuses his attention on corporate strategy and governance as well as investment portfolio management. He is a member of the investment committee for the holding company and serves as a board member or in an advisory capacity for several business and philanthropic organizations. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Kansas and also holds two graduate degrees from Wichita State University and Pepperdine University.

JEFF KONNESKY

Board Member

JEFF KONNESKY

Board Member

With over 25 years of experience, Jeff’s finance and accounting knowledge spans across several industries. His background includes Big 4 public accounting, finance management positions with a Fortune 50 company, and Director of Financial Planning & Treasury for a medical research foundation. He received his undergraduate in Account and Business Administration and MBA from the University of Kansas.

JAYSON KUTI

Board Member

JAYSON KUTI

Board Member

Jayson has spent his career striving to become a successful entrepreneur and investor. He consults with a vast network of industry leaders and is engaged in various business sectors. He believes his success is attributed to the great teams of people he has been blessed to work with over the years. Creating successful businesses that give back to others is a hallmark of his investment thesis.

Team

Kyle Berger

Director of Business Development

Kyle Berger

Director of Business Development

After earning his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Arkansas, he began his career in mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy. In previous positions, Kyle dabbled in a wide range of operational and entrepreneurial experience, overseeing multiple operating companies and innovation projects in a variety of industries. Kyle received his MBA from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and served on the student advisory board. He currently lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife and English Bulldog.

Brittany Branch

Director of Corporate Affairs

Brittany Branch

Director of Corporate Affairs

Brittany supports the leaders of Founders Home Service Group in a variety of ways, including meeting and event planning, strategic planning, document and systems management, and corporate philanthropic efforts.

Eric Braun

Vice President of Investments

Eric Braun

Vice President of Investments

Eric's primary daily focus entails reviewing and underwriting investment deals for the private equity portfolio. Eric brings years of finance and accounting experience, most recently working with a large real estate developer serving in various accounting and finance roles, including financial oversight for several 3PL entities under the corporate umbrella. Eric began his career at EY, specializing in auditing financial services companies. He holds an active CPA license and a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Kansas State University. Eric and his wife reside in Fairway.

Brett Carmical

Director of Human Recourses

Brett Carmical

Director of Human Recourses

After graduating with a business degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, Brett spent seven years as head of human resources at LLL Transport, Inc., where he managed employee benefits, development, and retention through the company’s initial growth phase and its later acquisition of Girton Transport, LLC. Brett is focused on refining processes between the portfolio companies and developing tools for their leaders to effectively manage their teams.

ASHTON FINK

Payroll Lead

ASHTON FINK

Payroll Lead

Ashton received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas and a Master’s Degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University. At Founders, Ashton is the point of contact for all payroll systems-related issues. She’s passionate about connecting integrations and bridging the gaps between the payroll enterprise system and related modules. In her spare time, Ashton enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her husband and their three dogs.

Connor Heying

Director of Business Development

Connor Heying

Director of Business Development

Connor's primary focus includes reviewing and underwriting investment opportunities, as well as monitoring current investments. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas and is an actively licensed CPA. In his free time, Connor enjoys staying active, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

ROB KAMPEN

Associate General Counsel

ROB KAMPEN

Associate General Counsel

Rob focuses on addressing the legal needs of Founders. Rob brings more than 15 years of experience, most recently as an attorney with a boutique transactional law practice in Kansas City. Rob earned his bachelor’s degree from Creighton University and his juris doctorate from the University of Kansas. Rob enjoys spending time with his wife chasing their two kids and dog around outside.

Joe Leigh

Director of Systems

Joe Leigh

Director of Systems

Cindy Pritchett

Director of Operations Services

Cindy Pritchett

Director of Operations Services

Cindy manages multiple operational responsibilities for Founders including corporate purchasing, building management, both client and renter lease negotiations, and construction logistics.

Emily Van Dyke

Director of Finance

Emily Van Dyke

Director of Finance

Emily brings over 10 years of public accounting knowledge and expertise, providing accounting and finance support. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Kansas and earned her master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Bailey Warlen

Director of Marketing

Bailey Warlen

Director of Marketing

Bailey's greatest passion is bringing a brand’s story to life. Bailey leads the marketing team by developing strategies to drive brand awareness, managing marketing campaigns and channel partnerships, and motivating team members to produce their best work. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in Columbia.

BETHANY ZIMBELMAN

Finance Lead

BETHANY ZIMBELMAN

Finance Lead

Bethany graduated from Truman State University receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. Bethany’s career includes over 7 years in public accounting focusing on attest and value-added services. Bethany enjoys spending time with family and friends, the local brewery scene, and being outdoors with her dog Bo.

Founders Home Service Group

Team

Executive Leadership

COURTNEY CONRAD

Paul Selman

SARAH SCHILTZ

Board Members

SETH AULD

BRADLEY BERGER

JEFF KONNESKY

JAYSON KUTI

Team

Kyle Berger

Brittany Branch

Eric Braun

Brett Carmical

ASHTON FINK

Connor Heying

ROB KAMPEN

Joe Leigh

Cindy Pritchett

Emily Van Dyke

Bailey Warlen

BETHANY ZIMBELMAN

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