About | Stellar

About Us

Built by Operators. Led by Owners.

We're not financial engineers. We're real estate operators who underwrite, acquire, renovate, lease, and manage multifamily properties—with decades of experience across full market cycles.

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Track Record

Operator Experience Across Market Cycles

Multifamily Specialists

We focus exclusively on multifamily assets in Sunbelt markets where we have long-standing operational expertise and local market knowledge.

Aligned Incentives

Our principals co-invest personally in every deal. When you win, we win. When risks emerge, we share them equally.

Transparent Updates

Quarterly performance reports, annual audits, and direct access to the management team. No black boxes or vague language.

Led by Operators

Principals with operating backgrounds in development, construction, finance, and asset management.

Paul D. Stell

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Principal

Paul founded the Stellar Family of Companies and leads its vertically integrated real estate platform spanning development, construction, and operations. His long-term, owner-led approach shapes how investments are structured, executed, and managed across the Stellar ecosystem.

Drew Gray

Director of Development

Principal

Drew leads development efforts across the Stellar platform, overseeing project planning, entitlements, and execution from concept through delivery. He works closely with construction, asset management, and operations teams to ensure developments are aligned with long-term ownership objectives.

Susie Stell

Chief Financial Officer

Principal

Susie oversees financial strategy and reporting across the Stellar Family of Companies, including underwriting, capital transactions, accounting operations, and forecasting. She brings disciplined financial leadership and long-term perspective to how investments are structured and managed.

Shane Bright

Director of Construction

Principal

Shane leads construction operations across the Stellar platform, overseeing planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control. He works closely with development and operations teams to ensure projects are built efficiently and aligned with long-term ownership goals.

Dillon Donald

Director of Development

Dillon oversees asset management across the Stellar portfolio, focusing on performance, business planning, and operational alignment. He works closely with property management and ownership teams to drive long-term value throughout the investment lifecycle.

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