The UCSM Real Estate & Development Group leadership team

REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT // ABOUT US

MEET OUR TEAM

A development group built on people, not just property.

The UCSM Real Estate & Development Group acquires land and builds new-construction homes, neighborhoods and commercial assets across Texas. We partner with investors, affiliates and licensed trades to deliver projects that create real housing and lasting community value — while returning disciplined performance to our partners.

TX

Primary development markets

100%

Licensed & insured trades

JV

Partner-friendly structures

1:1

Direct investor access

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

The people accountable for every build.

Eric Johnson — Founder & Chief Executive Officer
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Eric Johnson

Known as Eric The Great, Eric leads the UCSM Real Estate & Development Group on one conviction — invest in people above places and things. He sets acquisition strategy, development standards and partnership direction.

Damon Nicholas — Chief Operating Officer
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Damon Nicholas

Damon runs day-to-day operations for the UCSM Real Estate & Development Group — build schedules, trade partners, vendor contracts and quality control across every active project. A disciplined operator and mentor, he translates strategy into executed work in the field, holding crews to documented standards from lot prep through final walkthrough while protecting budget, timeline and craftsmanship on each community we build.

Sheila Johnson — Chief Financial Officer
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Sheila Johnson

Sheila oversees the financial architecture of the UCSM Real Estate & Development Group — capital stacks, lender relationships, draw schedules and investor reporting across the development portfolio. She brings discipline and clarity to every pro forma, ensuring each project is underwritten conservatively and stewarded to completion on budget.

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CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Leadership Seat Open

Leads land acquisition, entitlements and joint-venture strategy in our Texas target markets.

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DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Leadership Seat Open

Runs field operations from lot prep through final trim — budgets, inspections and on-site standards.

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DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

Leadership Seat Open

Manages affiliate and investor onboarding, underwriting reviews and ongoing performance communication.

HOW WE OPERATE

Our development principles.

Build For People First

Every lot, floor plan and elevation is chosen for the family that will live in it — not just the spread on the spreadsheet.

Underwrite Conservatively

We model downside first. Deals earn our capital only when the numbers hold under pressure.

Own The Standard

Licensed trades, documented inspections and a build log on every project. No shortcuts hidden behind drywall.

Community Over Volume

We develop neighborhoods designed to appreciate together — infrastructure, amenities and long-term stewardship.