About Larkspur Capital LP

As president of Larkspur, Carl oversees the firm's development activities, including site selection and acquisition, due diligence, project design, securing entitlements, and project execution. Since founding Larkspur, Carl has led development and acquisition projects across land, office, retail, multifamily, and condominium property types. His prior experience includes roles in real estate private equity, where he worked on acquisitions and development projects exceeding $3 billion.

Carl’s previous roles include acquisitions, development, and asset management positions at Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG), C-III Capital Partners LLC, and E2M Partners LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance from New York University, where he graduated with distinction (top 10%).
Carl serves on the City of Dallas Development Advisory Committee, chairs The Real Estate Council's Planning & Development Group, is a board member of the Deep Ellum Tax Increment Financing District, and is a Trustee on the board of the Deep Ellum Foundation/Public Improvement District. He's a past member of SMU’s Young Alumni Board and was president of the SMU New York City Young Alumni Chapter.

Art, principal at Larkspur, is responsible for the firm’s acquisition and development activities, including underwriting, due diligence, project design, securing entitlements, and project execution. Art’s experience spans both debt and equity commercial real estate investing, gained through roles at MetLife Investment Management LLC and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Art holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan and a Master of Real Estate from Texas A&M University.

Cole, associate vice president of Larkspur, works with the firm's acquisition, asset management, and investor relations functions. Prior to joining Larkspur, Cole worked in commercial real estate loan acquisitions and debt asset management at Goldman Sachs, and real property valuation at KPMG.

Cole holds a Master of Real Estate from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M's Mays Business School.

Tyler, vice president of construction at Larkspur, oversees general contractors throughout the construction process, manages logistics coordination with vendors, ensures quality and regulatory compliance, and tracks project progress through regular status reports. Before joining Larkspur, Tyler worked as a project manager at ARCO Murray & Harvey Builders, managing mixed-use developments and student housing projects.

Tyler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University.

Kami, executive assistant for Larkspur, previously served as a 6th-grade English Language Arts and Reading teacher at Amy-Parks Heath Elementary. With additional experience at Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, Kami effectively tailored her teaching to diverse student needs. Her prior administrative role at KE Andrews equipped her with valuable skills in data analysis and project management, enhancing her support capabilities.

Kami holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Phoenix.

Schafer, vice president of development at Larkspur, is primarily responsible for site selection and acquisition, as well as supporting the firm’s development activities, including due diligence, project design, securing entitlements, and project capitalization. 

Prior to joining Larkspur, Schafer held roles with Kairoi Residential and HFF. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

Amy, director of accounting for Larkspur, brings over a decade of diverse experience in banking, investment, and property development. With a solid background in management, customer service, and operations, she excels at driving teams to meet and exceed their goals. A motivated self-starter, Amy is committed to continuous growth and making impactful contributions to her organization.

Amy holds an Associate’s Degree from Collin County Community College.