Phil Roesel
Phil grew up in Statesboro, Georgia, and served in the Marine Corps. Today he manages investment in and execution of projects that align with Ash River Companies’ mission of self-reliance.
From construction to development
After the Marine Corps, Phil worked for Choate Construction on the Inn at Palmetto Bluff Hotel. He went on to build a SkyHouse development in Houston with Batson-Cook and projects around the country with Landmark. With Building and Land Technology, he worked in the Harbor Point development in Stamford, Connecticut.
As a Principal at Wilson Capital, his development work included more than 5,000 apartment units. Wilson Capital has been recognized by the Austin Business Journal among Austin’s most active developers.
Phil also serves as Senior Vice President of Development and Construction for Genesis Real Estate Group.
That experience connects the decisions made about a property with the work it takes to build and operate it. It is the background Phil brings to Ash River’s investment and project work.
Putting that experience to work across the businesses
At Ash River, Phil stays involved in both the direction of the businesses and the work on the ground. A team of superintendents, project managers, crew members and trade partners brings the construction work together. The farm in Iowa and ranch in Texas extend that work into producing food and caring for land.
The aim is to build businesses that support practical self-reliance and give others a place to contribute their skills, develop new ones and take part in the work. Ash River Preserve is the next step growing from the farm and ranch, with plans to extend that foundation through community sustainability and outreach. Ash River is named for Phil’s sons.
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