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Leadership
Josh Manning
Founder and CEO, Valiant Group
Josh Manning is the founder and CEO of Valiant Group. What began as a side project flipping distressed houses has grown into a team of over 50 professionals, a portfolio of 600-plus units under management, and a development track record spanning single-family homes, residential infill, adaptive reuse, multifamily communities, and multi-building complexes.
Manning's background in construction gave him an edge from the start. That foundation shaped Valiant Group's model: acquire, develop, and manage everything in-house. Valiant controls the full lifecycle of every property it touches, from initial concept through leasing, ongoing maintenance, and long-term asset management.
His instinct has always been to find the properties others have passed on, turning derelict lots and neglected buildings into quality housing at attainable price points.
"Do quality work, own it for the long term, and build something the community is better for having."
Springfield Business Journal — 40 Under 40, 2025
Eight Integrated Pillars — 50+ Experts, One Direction
Pillar 01 — Architecture & Design
In-house architecture and design from concept to construction documents. Controls aesthetic vision, functional planning, and cost-efficiency.
Nick Schurk • Brandon Smith • Isabelle Yeary
Pillar 02 — Construction
Large-scale commercial construction expertise on every residential project. Tighter timelines, transparent cost reporting, and quality accountability.
Jacob Pankratz, Project Superintendent
Pillar 03 — Maintenance
Responds to property needs without third-party markups, delays, or coordination friction. Protects value and drives tenant satisfaction.
David LeRoy • John Goodson • Michael Lane
Pillar 04 — Accounting
Accurate, timely, transparent financial reporting. No third-party bookkeeping lag, no opacity in financial performance data.
Whitney Edes • Khanh Vu • Kerstin Lombard
Pillar 05 — Marketing
In-house brand presence, digital reach, and tenant acquisition. Proactive campaigns fill units before vacancies compound.
Hannah Carnell, Marketing & Creative Director
Pillar 06 — Procurement
Materials, contracts, and vendor relationships at scale. Better pricing, faster delivery, and consistent quality across every active project.
Cassandra Revilla, Purchasing Coordinator
Pillar 07 — Leasing
Every step of tenant placement handled in-house. Minimizes vacancy and ensures only qualified residents enter Valiant Group properties.
Devan Beckman, Leasing Manager
Pillar 08 — Property Management
Tenant relations, rent collection, inspections, and compliance coordinated under one accountable roof.
Jennifer Moore, Director of Property Management
