Real Estate
Leadership for Everyone
MBA • Principal, Brody Holdings • Seeking C-level and VP Sales & Real Estate Development roles in homebuilding, proptech, and brokerage.
About Brant
I’ve spent more than 15 years building in real estate as an investor, operator and builder. I started BD Investments and Consulting in 2009, launched Flipper Construction to take on renovation work myself, and later grew Brody Holdings LLC to about $35M in assets under management. Over 218+ projects, my portfolio has averaged about 25% cash-on-cash returns. Before that, I was VP and Director of Investment Real Estate at Petra in Wichita. My MBA and MPH shaped how I look at deals, with an eye for both the numbers and the people.
Right now I’m closing one chapter and opening the next. I’m finishing a commercial bridge refinance that will bring my Derby, Kansas portfolio out of Chapter 11 on solid footing. At the same time, I’m pursuing VP-level leadership roles in real estate sales, development and proptech, where I can put what I’ve learned to work for a team that’s ready to grow.
View my full Traitify Big Five personality result →
Traitify result: Mentor. Myers-Briggs: ENFP. Strengths include high energy and outgoing nature, comfort collaborating with many personality types, effective coping under work stress, and being someone people seek out for dialogue. Balanced approach to problem-solving, structured and disciplined on delivery, and people-oriented with strong extraversion and agreeableness.
Recommendations available upon request.
Education:
• MBA — Friends University
• MPH — Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU C)
• Bachelor’s — Chemistry & Business
• Wharton Online (Private Equity / Investment)
Active Job Search
Actively applying and exploring C-level and VP-level roles in real estate sales, development, proptech, investment management, asset management, and investor relations. Targeting Midwest, Texas, Central Time, and remote/hybrid opportunities.
C-Level & VP Sales — PropTech & Homebuilding
Recent and ongoing applications include:
- Aigentless — PropTech VP Sales
- SmartRent — VP Sales West
- Prophetic Technologies — VP Sales
- Avant Search — Dallas homebuilding
Also open to roles involving investment management, asset management, and investor relations.
C-Level & VP Real Estate Development
Seeking leadership roles (COO, CDO, VP Development) in ground-up and value-add development, capital allocation, and project delivery. Open to Midwest and Texas markets. Experience includes investment management, asset management, and investor relations.
Recruiters & Partners
Engaging with executive search firms and recruiters focused on real estate and proptech leadership, including:
- Kaitlyn Griffin (Cory Executive)
- Kent Elliott (RETSUSA)
- Cowen Partners
Experience
Founder and principal of Brody Holdings LLC, a real estate investment and operating company focused on commercial and residential assets concentrated in the Derby, Kansas market. Built and scaled a portfolio to approximately $35M in assets under management across 218+ projects, consistently delivering ~25% average cash-on-cash returns. Responsible for all aspects of capital allocation, acquisition strategy, asset management, financing, and operational oversight. Currently executing a commercial bridge refinance to optimize the capital structure while maintaining strong positive cash flow and reducing vacancies.
- Sourced, underwrote, and closed 218+ acquisition and development projects
- Scaled portfolio to ~$35M AUM with disciplined risk management
- Achieved and maintained ~25% average cash-on-cash returns across the portfolio
- Directed financing strategy, including current bridge refinance of secured claims
- Oversaw property operations, leasing, and value-add improvements to drive NOI
- Managed relationships with lenders, brokers, contractors, and service providers
- Reduced vacancy from ~7 units to 2–3 while improving monthly cash flow
Led investment real estate strategy and execution for Petra in the Wichita market. Responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and closing acquisition and disposition opportunities across commercial and residential assets. Built and managed broker and investor relationships, drove deal flow, and oversaw portfolio performance metrics. Directed due diligence processes, coordinated with lenders and partners, and contributed to capital allocation decisions. Played a key role in expanding the firm’s investment footprint and improving operational efficiency on existing holdings.
- Sourced and evaluated acquisition opportunities across multiple asset classes
- Led underwriting, financial modeling, and investment committee presentations (rigorous process shaped by Koch Industries-style discipline)
- Managed end-to-end transaction processes from LOI through closing
- Developed and maintained relationships with brokers, lenders, and capital partners
- Oversaw asset-level performance and value-add strategies on portfolio properties
- Collaborated with operations and property management teams to optimize NOI and revenue
Completed advanced coursework and engagement through Wharton Online focused on private equity, investment strategy, and real estate capital markets. Applied Wharton frameworks to deal evaluation, capital allocation, and value creation across real estate and alternative investments. Leveraged the program’s network and curriculum to strengthen underwriting discipline, portfolio construction, and investor relations practices used in subsequent roles at Petra and Brody Holdings.
- Studied private equity and real estate investment principles through Wharton Online
- Applied rigorous underwriting and financial modeling techniques to live opportunities
- Built connections within the Wharton alumni and private equity network
- Integrated academic frameworks into practical acquisition and portfolio decisions
Founded and operated BD Investments and Consulting, LLC and Flipper Construction to execute real estate investment, renovation, and consulting projects. Built a track record of acquiring, improving, and monetizing residential and light commercial assets. Directed all phases of project lifecycle including acquisition, construction management, financing, marketing, and disposition. Established systems for project underwriting, contractor oversight, and investor reporting that later supported the growth of Brody Holdings.
- Launched and scaled two related entities focused on real estate investment and construction
- Executed full-cycle projects from acquisition through renovation and sale or refinance
- Managed construction budgets, timelines, and contractor relationships
- Developed underwriting frameworks and financial models for deal evaluation
- Built early investor and lender relationships that supported later portfolio growth
- Handled marketing, sales, and disposition strategies for completed projects
Let’s Connect
Open to conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and companies building in real estate, proptech, and homebuilding.
316-680-8838
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brant-dumford-mba
Letter of Recommendation
Head of Total Rewards & Compliance
Denver Broncos Football Club
July 30, 2026
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing on behalf of Brant Dumford, whom I have known for more than 20 years. We met as teenagers in 2003, played football together throughout high school, and even started a snow-shoveling business together. Having known Brant since we were 14 years old, I’ve had the opportunity to watch his entrepreneurial spirit and drive develop from an early age.
Even as a teenager, Brant was motivated to create opportunities rather than wait for them. Starting a small business together taught me that he wasn’t afraid of hard work, taking initiative, or finding ways to earn success through his own efforts. Those traits stood out then and have remained a consistent part of his professional life.
Although I moved to Denver in 2015 and we no longer see each other regularly, I have continued to follow Brant’s career. Over the years, he has built businesses in real estate, owned and operated restaurants, and managed both residential and commercial properties. Regardless of the industry, he has consistently demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to take on ambitious projects.
My perspective comes from someone who has known Brant for over two decades and watched him pursue opportunities with determination and a strong work ethic. His drive to build businesses and create opportunities has been evident since we were teenagers and continues to define his professional journey.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ben Falk
Head of Total Rewards & Compliance
Denver Broncos Football Club LLC