Leadership
Keith Richardson
President
For nearly three decades, Keith has been an entrepreneur developing luxury apartments, retail outlets, warehouse centers, and storage facilities throughout Arkansas. Keith founded Richardson Properties in 1994 as a vertically integrated real estate development firm with in-house architectural, construction, and property management.
“Attention to detail is one of the most if not the most important aspects of real estate development and property management.”
-Keith Richardson
VP & Directors
Steve Tracy
VP Real Estate
Steve has been leading our Commercial Real Estate division since 2006, generating new business opportunities and maintaining excellent client relationships while overseeing the multifamily property management leadership team. A Saline County Arkansas native, Steve is an avid outdoorsman, loves spending time with friends and family, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Shelley Ellis
Regional Director
Shelley has been working at Richardson Properties, LLC since 2012 and is currently in the role as Regional Director. Her job entails overseeing all aspects of multifamily from stabilized communities to new developments. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband, Brad, listening to their favorite singer-songwriters; she’s a lover of anyone that can play a fiddle.
Kaylee Thorp
Marketing Director
Kaylee is the newest addition to the team, with a background in social media and marketing. She oversees all the marketing decisions with our luxury properties and storage facilities. When she’s not filming videos or editing copy, she enjoys spending time with her two corgis and exploring all around Arkansas.
Mike Rhea
Maintenance Regional
Mike has been in the maintenance field for 24 years, in a regional position for the past 5. He oversees all aspects of maintenance for Richardson Properties as well as assisting in new construction property set up and quality control. During his down time, he loves spending time with his family and fishing.
HR & Accounting
Amy Clark
Director of HR
Amy has a total of 24 years of experience in Human Resources and has served Richardson Properties and all of the other entities for the past 6 years. Amy works with management daily on providing guidance, direction, and leadership for all aspects of the HR functions. In her spare time, Amy loves spending time with her family and friends, playing the piano, and traveling.
Leslie Letsch
Controller
After previously working in public accounting, Leslie joined Richardson Properties as Controller in 2017. Managing the accounting team, Leslie oversees the cash flow and financials for our luxury communities, storage facilities and various commercial properties across Arkansas. When she is not crunching numbers, Leslie enjoys reading, spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs, and cheering for the Razorbacks.
Ashley Bogy
Sr. Accountant
Ashley started with Richardson Properties while attending the University of Central Arkansas and has been with the company since 2013. Since starting as an intern, she has grown with the company – starting off with accounts payable/receivable into supervising the accounting staff and being the lead Construction Account for Richardson Builders. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dog and partner, reading, and training in martial arts.
Richardson Builders
Merle Vandiver
Project Manager Richardson Builders
Merle has been with Richardson Builders since 2021. With a background in government contracting and acquisitions, Merle loves construction and working for Richardson Builders. Outside work, she enjoys exploring Arkansas with her three sons and four dogs.
Property Management
Destin Norton
Community Director | Bowman Pointe
Destin has been with Richardson Properties since 2019. As the Community Director for Bowman Pointe. Destin’s primary role is to empower her team to create a community that residents will be proud to call home. In Destin’s spare time she loves to travel, and make lasting memories with her Husband Rhine, Daughter Abigale, and Yellow Lab Brooder.
Kelli McDaniels
Community Director | The Pointe Brodie Creek
Kelli has been the Community Director at The Pointe Brodie Creek since 2017. She is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and just celebrated 10 years with Richardson Properties. Outside of work she enjoys razorback football and basketball.
Michael Howard
Community Director | The Pointe North Hills
Michael Howard is the Community Director at The Pointe North Hills and River Pointe North. She is an accomplished Director offering 10 years of professional experience. She started with Richardson Properties in March 2020 as a Leasing Consultant. Leading her focus on consultancy, customer service, and leadership. Outside of work, Michael’s world revolves around two beautiful little girls, Sophia, and Audrey. And her fiancé, John.