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Rod Khleif
Rod Khleif brings 42 years of real estate ownership and management experience to the team. He has owned over 2000 single-family homes which were rented long-
term, as well as thousands of multifamily apartment units. Mr. Khleif hosts the largest commercial real estate podcast in existence titled: Lifetime Cash Flow
Through Real Estate Investing, which has been downloaded over 20 million times.
Mr. Khleif also hosts the largest multifamily education and networking group on
Facebook with over 55,000 members. As an educator, Mr. Khleif has hosted sold out multifamily training boot camps across the country and virtually online with thousands of past participants.
He also has hundreds of mentorship coaching students across the US and abroad. Mr. Khleif is most proud of the 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation he founded and runs called The Tiny Hands Foundation which has benefited over 160,000 at risk children in Florida with holiday meals and backpacks filled with school supplies.
John Letters
CEO
John has spent 25 years as an entrepreneur owning and operating multiple car care facilities and employing 135+ people. He is also the managing member of Giant Stride Equity real estate investment company and owns commercial office, single family residential, as well as 440+ units of commercial multifamily.
John Letters
CEO
John has spent 25 years as an entrepreneur owning and operating multiple car care facilities and employing 135+ people. He is also the managing member of Giant Stride Equity real estate investment company and owns commercial office, single family residential, as well as 440+ units of commercial multifamily.
John Bigonette
Investor Relations
Matt Rohde
CTO
Matt Rohde brings more than a decade of strategic marketing experience to CREE Capital, specializing in brand development, digital communication, and scalable growth systems. With deep expertise in social media, paid advertising, funnel architecture, automation, and content strategy, Matt has helped organizations across multiple industries strengthen their market presence and accelerate revenue growth.
Tyler Carney-DeBord
CFO
Tyler serves as Chief Financial Officer of CREE Capital, where he supports the firm’s financial strategy, underwriting, capital structure, reporting, and investment decision-making.
Tyler brings substantial commercial real estate finance experience to the role. He is also a partner at Atlas Real Estate Capital, a commercial real estate debt and equity advisory firm based in Sarasota, Florida. Over the course of his career, Tyler has participated in more than $1 billion of real estate financing originations across a range of asset classes, including senior housing, multifamily, self-storage, manufactured housing communities, retail, office, industrial, and hospitality. Before joining Atlas, Tyler served as a Senior Vice President with Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation.
Tyler Carney-DeBord
CFO
Tyler serves as Chief Financial Officer of CREE Capital, where he supports the firm’s financial strategy, underwriting, capital structure, reporting, and investment decision-making.
Tyler brings substantial commercial real estate finance experience to the role. He is also a partner at Atlas Real Estate Capital, a commercial real estate debt and equity advisory firm based in Sarasota, Florida. Over the course of his career, Tyler has participated in more than $1 billion of real estate financing originations across a range of asset classes, including senior housing, multifamily, self-storage, manufactured housing communities, retail, office, industrial, and hospitality. Before joining Atlas, Tyler served as a Senior Vice President with Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation.
James Witmer
Investor Relations
Seasoned business and sales leader with over 35 years of experience helping investors and business owners strengthen their long-term financial strategies and make confident, well-informed decisions. With deep expertise in client strategy, team development, and revenue growth across multiple industries, James has a unique ability to simplify complex opportunities and align them with each client’s goals, challenges, and long-term vision. Known for his relationship-first approach and commitment to integrity and transparency, he focuses on building meaningful partnerships and guiding clients toward stable, sustainable, and generational wealth.
Alex Khleif
Investor Relations
Alex Khleif serves in Investor Relations at CREE Capital, bringing a strong background in marketing strategy, communications, analytics, and relationship development to the investor experience.
Having grown up around real estate entrepreneurship, Alex developed an early appreciation for the importance of long-term thinking, responsible stewardship, and strong relationships. She combines that perspective with a thoughtful, responsive approach to investor communication.
At CREE Capital, Alex works to ensure that prospective and current investors receive clear information, timely support, and a professional experience throughout the investment process. Her focus is on building trust through transparency, accessibility, and consistent communication while helping investors make informed decisions aligned with their individual objectives.
Alex Khleif
Investor Relations
Alex Khleif serves in Investor Relations at CREE Capital, bringing a strong background in marketing strategy, communications, analytics, and relationship development to the investor experience.
Having grown up around real estate entrepreneurship, Alex developed an early appreciation for the importance of long-term thinking, responsible stewardship, and strong relationships. She combines that perspective with a thoughtful, responsive approach to investor communication.
At CREE Capital, Alex works to ensure that prospective and current investors receive clear information, timely support, and a professional experience throughout the investment process. Her focus is on building trust through transparency, accessibility, and consistent communication while helping investors make informed decisions aligned with their individual objectives.
Matt Rohde
Head of Marketing
Matt Rohde brings more than a decade of strategic marketing experience to CREE Capital, specializing in brand development, digital communication, and scalable growth systems. With deep expertise in social media, paid advertising, funnel architecture, automation, and content strategy, Matt has helped organizations across multiple industries strengthen their market presence and accelerate revenue growth.