How I Got Here

As it turns out, building the foundation of my life required building an actual foundation.

After high school, I attended the University of Evansville, where I earned a business degree with a concentration in marketing. I was not entirely sure where my career would lead, but I knew I wanted to serve people, build strong relationships, and create a future I could be proud of.

Shortly after marrying my high school sweetheart, we began building our first home. I became fascinated by the process and by what a home represents: stability, possibility, family, and an important part of a person’s financial future.

That experience led me into new-construction sales, where I worked for several leading Indianapolis-area builders. I later moved into mortgage origination before transitioning into residential brokerage. Seeing the process from the builder, lender, and real estate sides gave me a broader understanding of how the pieces work together and where buyers and sellers most need strong guidance.

As my career grew, so did my entrepreneurial interests. I built and began leading Burris Realty Group, helped create SHIELD Property Management, and became an active investor through Guardian Realty Investments.

Today, I bring those experiences together to help people make thoughtful decisions about buying, building, owning, selling, managing, and investing in real estate.