Kris Krohn – Founder and President of REIC
In college, while others were trying to figure out how to buy a car, Kris Krohn was purchasing real estate. By the time he finished his undergraduate degree, Kris had purchased his 12th property and had formed a number of successful investment companies.
As Kris searched for the best strategy, he tried every type of real estate investing available, including rentals, flips, foreclosures, and others. Through deep research and extensive experience he developed Strait Path™ real estate. Kris formed the REIC and several other supporting businesses to help others implement the proprietary system and achieve financial success. Kris currently owns 407 properties.
He resides in Orem, Utah with his wife, Kalenn, and children Liesel and Kaiser. Learn more about Kris at www.KrisKrohn.com.
Steve Earl – Chief Executive Officer of REIC
Steve graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in 1994 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior. He founded Pro System Painting Co. in 1996 and grew the company into one of the largest residential painting contracting companies in Utah County. While operating this company Steve ventured into real estate investing and found his true passion. In 2004, he sold his painting company and entered the real estate profession full-time.
In 2004, Steve earned his real estate license and, in addition to his own real estate investing, began helping other investors implement some of his own strategies. In early 2008 he earned his real estate broker’s license and started his own real estate brokerage with partner Kris Krohn. Since then, Steve and Kris have developed the Strait Path™ system.
Steve lives with his wife of 18 years and four children in Orem, Utah.
Kevin Clayson – Senior Vice President of REIC
During the past five years, Kevin has worked in the mortgage industry. Prior to his current position, Kevin worked for Wells Fargo Financial as a branch manager.
When Kevin is not coaching clients, giving seminar presentations or improving people’s financial paradigms, you can usually find him spending time with his daughter and wife at home. Kevin graduated from Brigham Young University in April 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
Ruben Mena – Chief, Operations Officer
Before joining REIC Ruben enjoyed a career Vice President in a multi-million dollar construction and land development firm. He also is a successful real estate investor. He graduated from BYU in 1997 with a degree in Business Management. In addition to his real estate passion, Ruben is a father of four, enjoys mountain biking, spending time with his family. “I came to work for REIC because I believe the principles that REIC teaches cannot be matched by any other strategy. My contribution is a passion for creating systems, processes and pipelines that assist our clients to succeed in their investments.”
Christine Graham – Director Information Systems
Christine’s background is in project management, small business operations, and marketing. Even though she has three college degrees (BA Comparative Literature, MGA General Management, MEd Guidance and Counseling), she is much more excited by the hands-on challenge of successfully nurturing a growing company and developing world-class products and services.
Christine philosophy is, “Life is about doing. The way to have a good reputation is to be what you desire to appear. Focus on substance instead of appearance and you will always be successful.”
Mike Krohn – Chief Financial Officer
During the past seven years, Mike has worked for three Fortune 100 companies in the areas of corporate audit, finance and accounting. He currently holds active CPA, CFE and CISA licenses. He graduated with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting from Brigham Young University in April 2003.
Mike has been married to his wonderful wife Jessica for six years and has a 3-year-old daughter named Brynn.
Christopher Wood – Sales & Lead Development
Prior to joining the REIC team, Christopher enjoyed a long and successful career in the world of sales and marketing, personally designing and managing multiple sales teams responsible for millions of dollars in revenue. Christopher is himself an REIC client and real estate investor.
Aside from his professional interests, Christopher is an avid writer and amateur philosopher who loves sharing new ideas with others. He is also a renowned speaker, and can be seen delivering many of the seminars REIC presents to the public. Christopher majored in International Studies at BYU, and is married with two daughters.
Stephen Miller – President of the Property Management Company
Prior to joining REIC, Stephen worked for Dickson Home Inspections as a general manager. He currently holds a real estate agent license.
When Stephen is not at REIC helping clients repair their credit or learning about home inspections, he’s at home enjoying spending time with his five children and his wife, Anne, of seven years. He also loves to read, draw, sing and perform the Samoan fire knife dance. He graduated in December 2006 from University of South Florida with a degree in International Business with an emphasis in Management Information Systems.
Tyler Bennett – President of Strategic Lending
Tyler is the president of Strategic Lending. He currently holds an active Utah Residential Mortgage Loan Office License and has specialized in the loan and finance industry since 2006. Prior to 2006, he worked for QComm International as a national account manager. Tyler helps REIC clients go through a financial analysis and identifies how they can leverage and borrow money most efficiently for the REIC system. Tyler is a self proclaimed “health junkie” and loves teaching and encouraging others how to adapt to a healthier lifestyle. When he’s not at REIC or at the gym, he’s at Amara Day Spa Salon & Boutique, which he has owned and operated for six years with his wife, Leigh. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
Ryan Clark – President of The Financial Firm
Ryan began investing in real estate at the age of 18. By 19 ½ he had purchased and sold five homes. This passion in Investing and business continued causing him to get his loan officer license and to eventually become a Financial Planner.
However, after being trained in Financial Planning by one of the top companies he realized many flaws in this industry and with personal money management. This led him to recognize certain principles and laws of money. Together with Patrick Donohoe he created the Real Estate Banking System –- a system which enhances investor and family wealth systematically and teaches time tested and true financial principles.
He and his wife have three daughters. Piggieback rides, hide-and-seek, and trips to the park are some of his favorite activities. Ryan is an avid learner, mostly through great books. He enjoys running, the outdoors (especially snow and water sports), cycling, and action/adventure movies. Most of all Ryan, is passionate about teaching people how to be financially successful through true principles.
The Rest of the Team
