Policy and Taxation Group Advisory Board

From January of 2004 to December of 2006 Scott was the Division President of the Southern California Division of Meritage Homes. During that time the Southern California business grew from approximately 300 closings and $100 million in revenues to 615 closings and nearly $300 million in revenues in 2006. Scott started his homebuilding career in 1982 as a superintendent for Presley Homes.

Throughout his career, Scott has been active in the leading industry organizations. For five years he was on the Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Orange County and served a term as President. He sat on the Home Builders Council Board of Directors for six years and acted as Treasurer for the Organization. He has served on the Board of Directors for BIA/SC, CBIA and HomeAid Orange County and as a Trustee for Builders Consortium Trust.

Education:

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Southern California in 1982, Scott earned his Light Construction and Development Management (L.C.D.M.) certificate from the University of California, Irvine. He subsequently acted as an instructor in the L.C.D.M. program. Scott also received a Certificate of Real Property Development from BIA/SC and USC. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity at USC.

Community Involvement:

Scott is currently on the Board of Directors for Human Options. Scott has been involved with fund raising activities for Human Options, Discovery Science Center, March of Dimes, City of Hope and the Boy Scouts. He also spent 8 years as a referee for AYSO and along with his wife is a Past President for his children’s swim team.

The alternative asset classes include operating companies, direct private equity investments, co-investment opportunities, directly held real estate assets, joint-ventured real estate holdings, development assets, and hedge funds.

Olympus Ventures also provides risk management and planning services for the Schulze families.

Kevin spent nearly 30 years in practice consulting with clients for their business advisory and tax planning needs. He worked as a tax partner in his own firm and within a local 50-member CPA practice. His experience also includes leadership roles in Deloitte and Touche and RSM McGladrey as a senior tax manager.

Kevin is a certified public accountant and holds an accreditation in business valuation (ABV) and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He is a member of the AICPA and MN Society of CPAs.

Kevin resides in Bloomington, MN, and Naples, FL with his wife. He has four adult children and seven grandchildren.

In that role, he managed complex credit portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, balancing risk management with strategic growth—skills that translate directly to board-level financial oversight and fiduciary responsibility.

A graduate of Appalachian State University, Noah was a four-year starter and team captain for the Mountaineers’ championship-winning football team, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and team-building—qualities he continues to bring to his professional and community roles. He recently completed the Certified Financial Planning program at NC State University and is preparing to sit for the CFP® certification exam.

Noah resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Julia, and their daughter. He is passionate about governance, legacy planning, and fostering sustainable growth in both business and community settings.