About Us
Board
Experienced senior leaders across industry verticals with a long-term and scaleable business vision.
J Carter Shanklin
Chairman, Treasurer
Carter is an owner and operator of multifamily properties in Austin, TX with approximately 30 years of experience managing rental assets and homeowner associations.
He also has experience developing and selling residential properties. And previously spent 20 years in the corporate world, including 14 of those years with Pearson, the largest educational publishing company worldwide.
Mr. Shanklin graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in economics and gained an MBA from St. Edward’s University.
Charles Hadsell
ePropertyCare CEO
Charles is an accomplished technology executive with a proven 20+ year track record at leading organizations in Real Estate and Technology. Charles spent the first 15 years of his career in a variety of sales, marketing and senior leadership positions at semiconductor firms Analog Devices and Texas Instruments. In 2018, he founded ePropertyCare and today has clients in over 27 states and offers an end-to-end smart building solution. As an active landlord and successful PropTech company founder, he understands intimately how technology solutions integrate with real estate to achieve efficiencies and boost NOI.
Charles has a BS in Electrical Engineering and minor in Finance from Princeton University, an executive MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and completed executive education at MIT Sloan School of Business.
Chris Auxier
Real Estate Development
Chris brings over 20 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, and finance. By combining creative vision with analytical rigor, Chris has successfully launched and grown markets, sourced development pipelines, and managed complex residential, multifamily, and mixed-use projects. He led the development, acquisitions, and asset management activities for real estate investment firms in diverse markets, including Denver, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Most recently, as Division President at StoryBuilt, Chris built and led a high-performing team in Denver, overseeing all aspects of urban infill, mixed-use projects from sourcing and entitlement to execution.
Chris has a Bachelor of Architecture professional degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Boston University.
Team
Unlocking value in real estate now, while actively integrating best-in-class real estate technology
Jason Bible
Financial Markets
Jason Bible is a capital markets and investor relations professional with over 20 years of experience in real estate capital formation, private fund management, and investor network development.
Mr. Bible previously served as Co-Founder and VP of Investor Relations at Channel Beach Asset Management, where he structured and closed LP equity commitments from high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional sources. He holds an MBA in Finance from Houston Baptist University.
Lawrence Prager
Capital Markets
Lawrence has experience across alternative assets, private capital formation, and real estate investment platforms. He currently serves as Senior Vice President, Capital Markets at Tirios, a real estate investment and technology platform.
His prior experience includes roles at Majority Capital, Emerald Capital Partners, and ICAP North America, a FTSE 100-member broker-dealer. Mr. Prager holds a B.A. in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Prager’s prior experience was gained through other organizations and entities not affiliated with the Company.
Eric de Valpine
Operations
Eric is a seasoned CFO and investor with 20+ years of experience scaling early-stage companies. He led Foodshed Investors, an angel network focused on sustainable agriculture, and has supported multiple USDA grant programs. He’s also launched hospitality and preservation projects in Austin’s urban core.
Stack Urban
Real Estate Design + Development
Team Stack is a Seattle-based real estate partner with deep expertise in urban infill development, investment, and finance. With a proven track record and decades of combined experience, Stack is known for delivering thoughtful, high-impact projects that prioritize quality, sustainability, and community.
Founded by Ben Rutkowski, Patrick Cobb, and Wanjing Xiao, Stack brings complementary strengths across engineering, architecture, and urban planning. From single-family neighborhoods to complex mixed-use developments, the team transforms underutilized spaces into lasting places where people live, connect, and grow.
ePropertyCare
Technology Design + Development
ePropertyCare is a trusted partner in smart property management, offering end-to-end technology solutions that simplify operations, enhance resident experiences, and boost long-term asset value. With 20+ years of expertise, the company serves multifamily, student housing, build-to-rent, and single-family rentals nationwide—supporting both retrofits and new construction.
Backed by industry-leading customer support, ePropertyCare ensures smooth integration, staff training, and resident adoption of smart home tech. Their unified platform empowers property managers to control devices across multiple properties—transforming how buildings are run and experienced.
Trevor Thompson
Capital Markets Analyst
Trevor supports investment underwriting, financial modeling, and market research across active and upcoming development projects. His background includes private equity fund reporting, M&A analysis, and data-driven strategy support. Prior to joining Prompt, Trevor worked as a Financial Reporting Analyst at MUFG Investor Services, where he oversaw NAV tracking, reconciliations, and valuation reporting for alternative investment funds. He also served as an M&A Analyst Intern at Sellside Group, supporting due diligence, target sourcing, and financial analysis.
Trevor holds a BBA in Finance from the University of North Texas and is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance at the University of Oklahoma. He brings a strong foundation in financial modeling, investment analysis, and data visualization, with technical skills spanning R, Tableau, and eFront.
Lydia Hattrup
Marketing + Operations
Lydia supports the Board's vision by driving day-to-day operations, marketing, hiring, and execution across key initiatives. A marketing and operations leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth across fintech, consumer products, and SaaS, she specializes in building high-impact marketing strategies and guiding organizations through rapid scale, from early-stage startups to established companies.
She’s held senior roles including VP of Marketing at Buzz Points and has led digital strategy, brand development, and go-to-market execution for a wide range of clients through her consulting work. Lydia holds a BA in Business and Economics from Wheaton College and an MBA from the University of Texas Austin’s McCombs School of Business.
Leah Paulo
Research + Administration
Leah is a versatile professional with a background in education, real estate, and entrepreneurship. She began her career as an educator, later gaining experience in client service, short-term rental management, and launching a successful children’s resale business.
Known for her organization, attention to detail, and proactive mindset, Leah brings adaptability and a strong commitment to excellence to every role. She holds a BA and teaching certification from Loyola University Chicago.
Chris Peifer
Real Estate Technology
Chris is a seasoned tech executive with 20+ years of experience leading cloud-based services across consumer, government, healthcare, and real estate sectors. He has driven over $1B in enterprise and consumer sales and held executive roles including CEO, CSO, and CRO, with leadership spanning sales, business development, and strategy.
His career highlights include scaling an e-reading platform to $200M in annual revenue, launching a social network adopted by 60,000+ households, and incubating a tech division supporting a $2B real estate pipeline. Chris is known for forging high-stakes partnerships and navigating dynamic, fast-growth environments. He holds a BA in Communications from Vanderbilt University.
Partners
We are continuing to add partners while developing additional capabilities to bring a more robust technology platform to the real estate market and our own development projects.