Our Team
Daniel Blanco
FOUNDER + CEO
Co-founded REME with Philip and Alex in late 2014. His background in real estate evolved from a residential energy inspection start-up he founded while studying Business Administration through the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. After selling the company just a few short years later, he was inspired by the growing communities around him and immediately began a new career in real estate development. Daniel is the CEO of REME Companies and primarily leads the acquisition and operational activities within the company
Philip Carey
FOUNDER + CFO
Growing up in London Ontario, Canada, Philip was enamored with construction at an early age, as his grandfather owned a local hardware store and fencing company. Coming down to Texas for his collegiate years, Philip played baseball for Texas A&M while earning his degree from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in 2009. Looking for opportunities outside of athletics, Phil joined forces with Daniel and Alex to start up a real estate development group. He is currently the CFO of REME Companies and oversees the capital arm of the organization.
Alex Wilson
FOUNDER
Alex is another Co-founder of REME. Raised in West Virginia, Alex grew up playing the sport of baseball from early childhood. His collegiate pursuit lead him to South Carolina where he and Phil met and became best friends. Transferring to Texas A&M University together, Alex was fortunate enough to find his big break in the MLB. From winning a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2013, to traveling the nation playing the sport he dreamed of as a kid, Alex is still grinding it out as a professional athlete. Once his days on the pitching mound are over, Alex looks to pursue a career in real estate brokerage and help take REME Companies to the next level.
Josie Ely
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mentored by some of Houston's top residential home builders as well as one of College Station's most awarded commercial builder, Josie brings to REME many years of operations experience in residential and commercial construction. She is a proud graduate of Sam Houston State University, mother of three, and wife to Ben. Josie invaluably serves as the Chief Operations Officer, overseeing daily operational activities within the company. Her tolerant and care-taking personality inevitable coins her as the REME Team "Mom".
Kyle Franz
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Kyle is a graduate from Texas A&M University and joined the REME Team in early 2019. Growing up in the heart of Katy, TX, Kyle was enamored with the construction field. He began his career in the industry when attending college and interning at one of Texas' largest commercial construction firms. From there he worked a few summers between school while finishing his Bachelors in Construction Science. Absorbing as much knowledge and wisdom as possible from renowned industry leaders, Kyle has taken his talents and is currently a leader in project management for REME.