About the Mark-Taylor Companies

As the Mark-Taylor Companies transitions from 30+ years in business to its next generation, Chris is the primary figure in formulating the overall company strategy, overseeing new development & acquisition activities, and is responsible for the business development, support, training and well-being of Mark-Taylor's 500+ employees.

After receiving his degree from the University of Arizona, Chris began his real estate career as an investment sales broker with CB Richard Ellis where he transacted $1.59 billion in multifamily communities, consisting of 17,300 units in seven states and was part of one of the highest revenue-producing teams in the national brokerage platform. In 2010, Chris joined Mark-Taylor and has subsequently contributed to more than $1 billion in new property development.

Lyrit Edmunds is the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, training and career development. Her focus is on employee engagement and building culture programs that strategically align the employee experience with the mission and growth of the company.

During her 20-year career, Lyrit has held executive roles in the United States and E.U., overseeing sales, marketing, and product development, as well as talent acquisition, training and organizational design. Lyrit speaks three languages and has an educational background in political science, business, marketing and psychology.

John Carlson, President of Mark-Taylor Investment Management, is responsible for strategy, operations, new business development and property portfolio performance for 16,000 luxury apartment units in Arizona and Nevada. His diverse real estate and multifamily background includes onsite property management, financial management and operational oversight.

John currently serves as board chairperson of the Arizona Multihousing Association, with the National Apartment Association and National Multihousing Council. A licensed real estate agent in Arizona, John received a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College.

Michael Wilson, Vice President of Asset Management, is responsible for the oversight and performance of $3.5 billion of multifamily real estate investments under Mark-Taylor management. Michael has been part of the team for nearly two decades moving from onsite operations, to overseeing nearly $500 million in newly developed lease-up properties for the company.

Prior to, Michael was an investment advisor engaged in insurance, banking and asset management services. Michael holds an Arizona real estate license, received a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas, and proudly served in the United States Air National Guard.

As Director of Brand and Communications of Mark-Taylor Companies, Dustin provides strategic direction for Mark-Taylor’s brand, development and execution of corporate marketing strategy, internal/external communications, public relations initiatives and property-level marketing efforts. Dustin utilizes his expertise to stay ahead of evolving marketing strategies, channels, ever-changing consumer dynamics and to protect the Mark-Taylor name.

Previously, Dustin led commercial marketing efforts for the world’s largest irrigation products manufacturer. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.