Rodney F. Emery

Mr. Emery is the founder of Steadfast Companies and is responsible for the corporate vision and overall guidance of Steadfast. He has been engaged in all of the $3.5 billion-plus of real estate the company has acquired, developed or managed over the past 20 years. Mr. Emery has been instrumental in fostering key relationships and opportunities that have resulted in Steadfast’s development into a vertically integrated company providing a comprehensive spectrum of commercial real estate services across the United States and Mexico.

Prior to founding Steadfast Companies in 1994, Mr. Emery served for 17 years as the president of Cove Properties, a diversified commercial real estate firm specializing in property management, construction and development, where he was responsible for developing and/or purchasing and renovating over 7 million square feet of office, industrial and retail buildings.

Mr. Emery currently serves on the board of directors for The Rising Tide, a transitional housing and training program for youth that are emancipated from social services and foster homes. In addition, Mr. Emery serves as Chairman for HomeWord, a Christian organization designed to provide assistance to adults worldwide as they help young people make wise decisions and lead positive, vibrant lifestyles. Mr. Emery is a graduate of the University of Southern California