The Team
"SERVANTS & STEWARDS"
Ethan Fernhaber
Founder
Ethan Fernhaber is a flourishing entrepreneur and founder of the three sister organizations. His multiple ventures all stem from his vision to restore hope. His 4,000+ multi-family residential units are all built around a passion for people and breaking the cycle of generational poverty and hopelessness in order to bring healing and dignity.
Cody Bledsoe
Director of Construction
Cody Bledsoe focuses on strategy and helps align construction projects with the overall vision. With a background in construction and military service, Cody brings a strong sense of discipline and a knack for aligning people and resources toward success. He approaches challenges with the belief that anything is possible and strives to make a positive difference wherever he goes.
Lauren Guess
Director of Operations
As the Director of Operations, Lauren serves as a strategic business partner to the company founder, heads up human resources and drives operational excellence. She leads talent strategy, employee engagement, and culture initiatives, while refining internal and external processes to streamline business operations and support organizational growth.
Eli Marshall
President
Eli Marshall is a team-oriented leader who always searches for ways to add value to the community. Born and raised in central Indiana, Eli has spent time in a variety of vocations including a career firefighter, sales/marketing management, real estate development, team building/culture creation, and business ownership.
Errick Peck
Director of Real Estate Development
With nearly a decade in the commercial real estate industry, Errick maintains responsibility for helping grow the footprint of Helix developments. He's worked in all areas of real estate development, including research, brokerage, capital markets, and development across all sectors.
Jennifer Smith
Director of Communications
Jennifer helps Helix and sister organizations coordinate, craft and deliver their messages. With decades of experience in writing, website design, event management, marketing deliverables and communication coaching, Jennifer is thrilled to share the story of Restored Hope through Helix and the family of organizations.
Melissa Ervin
Controller
Melissa spearheads accounting at Helix. She was an "army brat" growing up and then joined the Army herself as an adult. With many years of experience in property management, she first joined sister organization Renewing Management in 2009 and then moved over to Helix soon after it launched.
Amber Harless
Assistant Superintendent
Amber has always worked around construction, from helping her uncle renovate houses in her youth to working in the construction supply business for several years. Renewing Management was one of her customers and eventually she joined the team working on new construction, and now a Project Manager for new developments with Helix.
Jason Patterson
Director of Collaborative Relationships
Jason Patterson provides strategic investor support to guide partners through the investment pathway. Jason is husband to Ashley, father of five, and son of The King! Jason loves to coach and mentor people and assist them in finding their value and true potential in all areas of life.
Kirby Louks
Director of Preconstruction & Owners Rep
Kirby first joined the Renewing Management team. When Volumod launched, he was one of the first employees, utilizing his skills as an electrician. Eventually he become Production Manager before joining the Helix team as a Project Manager and now the Director of Preconstruction/Owners Rep.