About the Mark-Taylor Companies

Chris is the primary figure in formulating the overall company strategy, overseeing new development & acquisition activities, and is responsible for the growth, support, training and well-being of Mark-Taylor's 600+ employees.

Since joining Mark-Taylor in 2010, the company has developed and built roughly 6,200 apartments with a market value of nearly $1.5 billion and grown it’s managed portfolio from 8,800 units to more than 18,000. Prior to Mark-Taylor, Chris was 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 nationally.

As Chief Operating Officer, Lyrit oversees strategy, development and enterprise-level execution for all areas of business within Mark-Taylor Companies. She works with each department to create synchronization, identify efficiencies, address system gaps, structural needs and staffing to accommodate continued growth and changing market conditions.

John Carlson, President of Mark-Taylor Investment Management, is responsible for strategy, operations, new business development and property performance for 18,000 luxury apartment units in Arizona and Nevada. His real estate and multifamily background includes on-site property management, balance sheet management and portfolio oversight..

John serves as the immediate-past Chairman of the Arizona Multihousing Association, with the National Apartment Association and National Multihousing Council. A licensed real estate agent in Arizona, John received his degree from Concordia College.

Michael Wilson, Vice President of Asset Management, is responsible for the oversight and performance of $4 billion of multifamily real estate investments under Mark-Taylor management. Michael has been part of the team for nearly two decades moving from on-site 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 advance the Mark-Taylor brand.

Dustin currently serves as Director of Communications of the Arizona Multihousing Association.