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Suzette is a Staff Accountant at CBC and is responsible for processing vendor invoices, preparing weekly suggested vendor payment schedules, maintaining vendor databases within multiple accounting software platforms, preparing accounts payable scorecards, and assisting with preparation of project closeouts.

With over three decades of expertise, Suzette’s career spans various financial roles, including directing Accounts Payable at HighTouch Business Services, serving as a Plant Controller at Carlex, and managing Accounts Receivable at Boatman Express. 

Beyond her professional pursuits, Suzette’s passion for financial education extends to community involvement, where she offers classes via Zoom and works one-on-one with individuals and families under the mission “No Family Left Behind,” teaching effective money management strategies.

Dan leads business development for the firm. Prior to joining Clear Blue, Dan served as President and Partner of Elmington Property Management. Dan was a founder of EPM in 2013. He also developed company policies, hired senior management personnel, and built the firm’s culture. His experience and knowledge brings invaluable leadership to CBC.

• Over 30 years in multi- family property management and operations
• Successfully leased more than 50 properties including market rate and LIHTC
• Grew Elmington from 700 units to over 35,000 units during his tenure there

Keegan Monahan is an Asset Management Associate at The Clear Blue Company, where he assists in developing annual budgets and business plans for maximizing Net Operating Income (NOI) across the portfolio. His responsibilities include analyzing monthly financial statements, monitoring occupancy, and conducting market analysis to inform pricing strategies. 

Before transitioning into asset management, Keegan worked in music business management, assisting high-net-worth musicians, and gained hands-on property management experience during his internships. He also served as a Finance Intern for the Town of Bluffton, SC, overseeing a $60 million budget focused on capital improvements. 

Keegan is passionate about UGA football, enjoys paddle boarding on the weekends, and loves spending time with his English springer spaniel, Buoy.

Matt leads strategic initiatives for CBC, including oversight of business performance and growth, as well as sourcing development and preservation opportunities. With over 20 years of experience, Matt’s expertise in leading high-performing, revenue generating teams and building strong external relationships help drive CBC’s growing presence in the affordable housing space.

Matt is an alumnus of Leadership Nashville and was a Nashville Business Journal 40 Under 40 award recipient.  An active member of the community, Matt is heavily involved in the Urban Land Institute and is a board member for Habitat for Humanity and Valor Collegiate Academies.  He also serves on the board of Catholic Charities where he and his family actively volunteer.

Michael Petit is the VP of Operations for the Clear Blue Company. In his role, Mike is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the company’s strategy, leading and managing members of the senior leadership team, and overseeing the internal operations of the firm.

He has held various positions at Goldman, Sachs; JMH Capital Partners; and, most recently, Darwin Homes, a vertically-integrated real estate investment management platform, where he served as VP of Operations.

Earlier in his career, Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an advisor to partnered nation security forces and government officials while conducting counterinsurgency operations in South and Central Asia. He holds an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University and a BA in Philosophy from Boston College.

With 11 years of expertise in finance and accounting, Brittany Pruitt serves as a Jr. Accountant, Accounts Payable adeptly managing various responsibilities crucial to financial operations. Her skills encompass processing vendor invoices, maintaining vendor databases, reconciling credit card transactions, and providing valuable support in project closeouts. 

Brittany’s past experience includes roles such as an Accounts Payable Specialist at ACE Accounting, Property Accountant at Avison Young, Corporate Accounting Coordinator at Associate Property Management, and an Accounting Assistant at Showtime.

Beyond her professional commitments, Brittany actively engages with her community by volunteering and fostering animals at local rescues and shelters.  

Ashley Stockton-Massie is the Director of Acquisition Rehabilitation at The Clear Blue Company (CBC), a Nashville-based private equity real estate firm. Ashley’s primary focus at CBC is to promote and address the affordable housing crisis through the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Throughout her career she has transacted on over $150 million in acquisitions and dispositions of deals financed using Low Income Housing Tax Credits. She brings over 12 years of experience previously working at Grubb & Ellis (Newmark), The CoStar Group, Enfield Management Company and Highmark Holdings, LLC.

Ashley lives in Nashville with her husband, son and dog. She enjoys traveling America’s backroads, listening to live music and traveling.  Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Corporate Communication from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Real Estate Development from Auburn University.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ashley is deeply committed to community engagement and professional development through her involvement in a Women’s Affordable Housing Network, Urban Land Institute, NH&RA Tennessee Developers Council and the Auburn MRED Alumni Council.

Carter brings a unique blend of expertise in affordable housing and real estate development, with four years of experience in the field. As a Development Manager, he oversees the entire lifecycle of multifamily development, from site evaluation to property lease-up, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Carter excels in financial analysis, securing funding for projects, and fostering business development and community engagement initiatives.

His prior roles include serving as a Senior Development Associate at Standard Communities, where he successfully opened the Nashville office and as a Development Associate at LDG Development, where he played a key role in  closing financing for hundreds of homes in Tennessee. Carter’s participation has been key in the development of nearly 1,500 units of affordable housing in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Carter is closely involved in community service, volunteering weekly with Men of Valor at Riverbend Prison, serving on the board of AWAKE Nashville, and actively participating in organizations like the Phoenix Club and ULI’s Housing Action Council. An honors graduate of the University of Mississippi with a double major in Managerial Finance & Banking Finance, Carter lives in Nashville with his wife, their newborn son, and their three labrador retrievers.