About Us
Meet the Team
We founded Cedar Ridge Management with a mission to provide the very best service, support investing goals of property owners, care for properties and tenants diligently, and have a blast in the wonderful world of real estate investing–and glorify God through all of it.
Schuyler started real estate investing in 2011 six-months before reporting to active duty in the United States Marine Corps. Because of deployments and training exercises, he struggled maintaining a profitable portfolio until he married Avery in 2016. Avery immediately turned his portfolio around by firing all of his property managers, seriously interviewing a bunch and picking ones that knew their stuff! In 2017 we started buying locally. The first duplex we bought in Jacksonville had a tenant that was 4 months behind in rent and the manager at the time didn’t even know it! So…Avery started managing our portfolio, and we never looked back.
Then Avery got her real estate license and started managing for a growing group of Marines who were investing locally. Avery built the initial management portfolio by focusing on providing stellar service to owners and tenants. We committed early on to build a management company that treated every property like it was our own investment. (To this day we do not spend any money on marketing and grow by providing kick-butt service to great people like you!)
In 2021, with Cedar Ridge Management having turned into the growing, rewarding company it is, we decided to get out of the Marine Corps and build a management business full time. We are passionate about real estate investing, property management, and walking with people to financial freedom through real estate!
Schuyler grew up in Southern Arizona. He read Rich Dad Poor Dad in 2006, bought his first investment property in 2011 and he also joined the Marine Corps in 2011. He served as an infantry officer for 5 years and then Marine Corps Special Operations officer for 5 years. While on active duty he continued to build his portfolio and study leadership. And the comment above is no joke - all of Schuyler’s investing success is because of Avery! My beautiful and brilliant wife - keeps me sharp! And we love spending time together with our two wonderful boys, Benaiah and Wrangell!
Avery grew up in northwestern Georgia and is wicked smart. She graduated from the University of Virginia in just 3 years. Avery is the one responsible for making our personal real estate portfolio profitable. To build this management company we simply documented everything Avery did & continues to do. She has a passion for God’s creation (she was working in the horse training industry in Colorado before her real estate days began), pursuing financial freedom for her family through real estate, and delicious food. Her two wonderful boys, Benaiah and Wrangell, keep her on her toes and are the best part of her life.
Carolyn Cummings was born in Los Angeles but grew up in the Atlanta suburbs. She has been an investor and property manager since 2014. She is a trained Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS) Integrator. Her assertive approach and fierce commitment to protect her clients' interest will undoubtedly leave you with a smile as big as hers! Carolyn is a mom of 3 adult boys, including twins, and two bonus kids. Her and her husband, Shaun, love spending time in the kitchen and hosting Sunday family dinners. On the weekends, you can often find them competing with their neighbors in a stiff game of cornhole.
Erika Hood was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and besides a brief hiatus in the American Southwest, she has written her whole life story in this wonderful state. Erika has extensive experience in long-term rental and vacation rental management as well as custom home building. She is a high performer who understands the importance of relationships, accuracy, and responsiveness. Her proactive communication style and commitment to growth have made her a perfect fit for the Cedar Ridge Team. Most importantly, Erika is a mom of two sweet, strong daughters, Lillah and Jasmine. The three of them love to swim and boat together in the coastal waters. In the rest of her spare time, Erika can be found at the gym, in nature, or on a mission to learn something new. Erika believes that relationships are what make life rich and would love the opportunity to know you!
Erin is a native North Carolinian. At Cedar Ridge Management, Erin strives to keep records and tasks tidy in order to equip coordinators and managers with everything they need to provide a great experience to Cedar Ridge owners, tenants, and vendors. Erin maintains a full life with her husband, two teenagers, and two dogs. She spends lots of time in her community on the lacrosse and football fields cheering for her kids and their teammates, and she also loves to volunteer.
A native of Michigan, Heath spent 21 rewarding years with Young Life Ministries, dedicated to mentoring and guiding young adults. Passionate about sports, travel, and the outdoors, he recently discovered a love for pickleball. He finds joy in fostering success in others, whether through networking, community service, or simply lending a helping hand. Family is at the heart of all he does, and he cherishes every moment spent with his beautiful wife Janell and their five amazing kids.
His favorite snack is carrots dipped in peanut butter (don’t dog it until you try it), and he holds up both Nacho Libre and Braveheart as the world’s greatest works of film. His exceptional organizational skills and his love for people makes him a great fit as Cedar Ridge’s Business Development Manager as he helps to set investors up for success in building their portfolios.
Libby was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. After graduating from Duke University, she spent some time in Virginia working in education and sales+marketing. Real Estate has been part of her world at every turn -- she has loved rehabbing older properties and living in them, including a rustic farmhouse on 75 Virginian acres. She even held a class B contractor's license.
She loves to travel (especially to Alaska's inner passage) but has come back to make her home where the air is salty, the people and tea are sweet, and the BBQ runs rampant. Raising her sons, Henry and Levi, has been her biggest adventure and happiness. Libby's kind heart, love for people, and creative problem solving skills are celebrated on the Cedar Ridge Team.
Originally from Ohio, Janell and her Michigan-born husband began a meandering journey several years back that has led them to eventually settle in this vibrant coastal community. While her family has enjoyed the colder north and the West Virginia mountains, Janell has always had a heart for the fierce beauty of the ocean and all things water-related. She and her husband have been blessed with a bustling household of five children spanning ages 6 to 23. Janell's joining the Cedar Ridge team makes the customer service that we provide our tenants holistic and unique. In her role, she will specialize in assisting tenants in their transition to homeownership, fueled by a deep-seated passion for guiding individuals and families towards the fulfillment of their goals and dreams. When she is not working, Janell may be crocheting oversized cozy throw blankets, running outside, or reading a thick historical novel. We are so glad to have Janell on the team!