About Us
Meet the Team
Trusting someone with your home is a big decision, and we know how it feels because we’ve been there. Schuyler bought his first rental in 2011, just before reporting to active duty in the Marine Corps, and spent years relying on managers who didn’t keep him informed.
When we bought our first duplex in Jacksonville, one of the tenants was four months behind on rent and the manager didn’t even know. So Avery started managing our homes herself, then homes for fellow Marines, and in 2021 we built Cedar Ridge Management full time. Today we care for about 235 homes in Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville, Richlands and Swansboro, the same way we care for our own, and we put 8 guarantees in writing.
Working with us takes three steps: 1) get your free rental analysis, 2) talk it through with us, and 3) hand us the keys.
Request your free rental analysis today. You’ll never be the last to know what’s happening with your home, and you’ll never have to manage your manager. Instead, you’ll have a rental that runs smoothly and a team that treats it like our own.
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, and our daughter, Adelaide!
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.
Dominiic has been a local real estate agent since 2018 and loves the multi-faceted realm of real estate and all the ways it can facilitate financial freedom. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals, and she is a living example of that. Starting as a young adult from a place of no excess cash, she worked hard and now owns 3 properties and has plans for continuing to grow that portfolio. She also has two degrees relating to business and accounting.
Dominiic’s drive carries into all parts of life. She has worked closely with many military families, earning multiple Certificates of Appreciation for her work as a Certified Army Community Service Instructor and Master Resilience Trainer Assistant. And above all, she is a proud and active mom of two boys and a girl as well as multiple rescue dogs.
Dominiic loves sports, painting, chocolate, steak, and of course…helping to create generational wealth for her own children and all of our clients! We are so excited to have her on our team with her 10 years of active property management experience, her bright personality, and her kind communication. (p.s. If you talk to her, make sure to ask about her life-changing trip to Moldova!)
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.
Marcelo is originally from El Salvador. He first encountered the real estate sphere as a supervisor in the travel industry, but once he made the switch into property management, he was hooked. He has found his professional home with Cedar Ridge Management where he genuinely loves what he does and the team he works alongside. Every day, he gets to help people, learn something new (no two days are the same!), and be highly independent while also working on a team that feels like family.
Outside of work, Marcelo enjoys spending time with his family and friends. An animal lover at heart, he shares his home with a dog and a rescue cat. He loves going to the beach, camping, and exploring new places. He is an avid amateur photographer who enjoys capturing new destinations and has a knack for photo editing. Marcelo is also a self-described coffee enthusiast and loves hitting the open road on his motorcycle. He has an endearing obsession with seafood and grilled food and enjoys cooking for family and friends. We are thrilled to have Marcelo's skills, charisma and heart on our team!
Henry is the Resident Services Coordinator at Cedar Ridge. He loves overseeing the resident experience from start to finish, being on a first-name basis with residents, and knowing that every property managed has the potential to become someone's dream home.
He's a people person at heart — constantly listening, empathizing, helping others with a real sense of urgency, and making someone's day a little bit easier. Henry is a family man, inspired by his father who guided his English education from a young age, leading him to later earn a scholarship to attend the American Nicaraguan School.
Outside of work, he's usually at the piano (he's actually the music director of a band) or spending time with his two kids, Melody and Dereck. And his eyes turn to hearts over a plate of perfectly grilled BBQ pork ribs. We love having Henry on the team!
Alba is part of the Maintenance team at Cedar Ridge, where she helps coordinate vendors, manage work orders, and ensure repairs are completed efficiently while keeping residents informed every step of the way. She has a background in customer service and maintenance coordination, which built in her strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills — she genuinely enjoys helping people find solutions that make their living experience positive.
What she loves most about this work is knowing that she doesn't deal with just real estate as an industry, or a property as a commodity. She gets to create long-term value in people's real lives, partnering to care for places they can truly call home. Outside of work, you'll find her hiking, exploring parks, or relaxing at the beach, and she never turns down a good plate of grilled steak or traditional Salvadoran pupusas. She's also become a bit of a soccer fan lately — thanks to her son. The team loves having Alba around!
Alex grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but spent many summers in Surf City and Wrightsville beach, so our beloved coast has always felt like his second home. He studied Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee, giving him a foundation that made him fit right in on our team!
He has personal and family experience in the apartment industry, and he brings that knowledge to his role with us. As Cedar Ridge's Business Development Manager, Alex loves getting to know people, hearing their stories, and helping them make the most of their real estate investments. Cedar Ridge's investor-first mindset is what drew him to the team, and he enjoys being part of a company that values genuine relationships and treats every property like an investment worth protecting. His committed spirit, happy disposition, and vision for his work make him a welcome asset to our team of experts, and we are thrilled to have him!
When he's not working, you'll probably find Alex trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, enjoying a round of golf, or heading to the mountains for some snowboarding. He's also a proud dog dad to Athena, his two-year-old Doberman, who keeps him on his toes!