Staff Profiles
Ernie Euler
Heading Matthew Development is Ernie Euler with more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. The “visionary” of the company, Ernie is an expert on the specifics of negotiating land contracts and leases. Under his leadership, Matthew has completed numerous real estate projects, including lifestyle centers, regional power centers, grocery anchored retail centers, office parks and residential subdivisions.
Ernie looks forward to every company venture as a new set of challenges and rewards.
“There is a lot of gratification that comes from hearing comments from shoppers that a new project has made life easier and more enjoyable for them,” he says.
He has set a high standard of excellence and integrity for the company and is involved in all stages of operations from concept through design, construction, and stabilization.
Mike Renfro
One of the founding partners of Matthew, Mike Renfro provides energetic leadership to the operations part of the business. With 19 years experience in real estate brokerage and 11 years in development, Mike really understands what it takes to develop a piece of property. He knows, “where it’s been, where it is, where it’s going, and what it takes to get it there.”
Known for his high standards and integrity, Mike emphasizes that Matthew is selective of its clients and always follows through with full service on all projects.
“Our company emphasizes high quality, even if it has the effect of lowering our return on investments,” he says. “We choose projects that will stand the test of time and that will be a source of pride to the community.”
Bernie Brooks
Bernie Brooks is administrative assistant to both principal officers at Matthew Development, as well as, the Property Manager at Corporate Park at Viera. A Florida licensed real estate agent, she has much experience and training in finances and properties. She majored in business and finance and has served as a vice-president of Loyola Federal Savings Bank, Baltimore, Md., and as the supervisor of the Washington Metropolitan Regional Commercial and Residential Lending Operation.
Rick Renfro
Rick Renfro has worked with Matthew Development since 2002, and has built his career from the ground up. Working directly with Ernie Euler and Mike Renfro on all of the company's retail and office projects, he has significant experience in every aspect of the development process, from retail site selection to disposition/management.
A CCIM designee, he is a cum laude graduate of Stetson University with a major in communications and a minor in finance. Rick has, as a personal goal, the desire to "consistently add value, expertise, and integrity to all Matthew Development projects and its client relations.".