Meet the Team
The principals of Rhino Residential have successfully constructed over $1 Billion of institutional-quality real estate, including multifamily developments, build-to-rent communities, and everything in between. The Rhino team brings a unique blend of purchasing expertise and operational experience, providing a market-leading advantage.
At Rhino Residential, in partnership with Watermark Companies, we are more than just builders — we are partners in creating lasting value. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost control, we deliver communities that stand the test of time. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations, leaving a positive and enduring impact on neighborhoods and residents alike. Build with Rhino to experience exceptional quality, unmatched expertise, and a proven track record of constructing marketing leading BTR communities at the best basis.
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Director of Home Building
With over 27 years of professional real estate experience as a Purchasing and Project Manager, Ken brings real world knowledge and skill to the organization. After receiving his BSBA in Real Estate/Construction Management from the University of Denver, Ken began his career in residential construction, managing the construction costs on over 2,000 homes in the Denver Metro Area.
Ken has leveraged his experience in multiple facets of new home building throughout his career to facilitate long standing relationships with trade partners and industry professionals, which makes him an ideal leader for Rhino Residential.
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Project Manager
With an Industrial Administration Engineering Degree and six years of full-time home building experience, Xander brings energy and dexterity to the team. He has been around and involved with construction projects for as long as he can remember, and has been a part of a wide variety of building practices – from single family homes, multifamily homes, and even custom homes.
As Project Manager, Xander will be overseeing Rhino Residentials’ first build-to-rent project and assisting with other projects along the way to ensure Rhinos’ success with minimal disruption to efficiency.
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Project Manager
Cornell joined the Rhino Residential and Watermark teams with 10 years of experience in the construction industry performing various roles and acquiring a multitude of skills. With a background in construction project management and studying Communications at the University of Texas at Austin, Cornell is currently pursuing a MS in Management Science with a concentration in Project Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. He will also receive his Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification in the Spring of 2025 – providing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our teams.
As a Project Manager at Rhino Residential, Cornell will guide and manage subcontractors in construction processes through scheduling, site maintenance, and safety compliance within our developments.
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Senior Project Manager
Jimmy joined the Watermark and Rhino Residential team with over 30 years of knowledge in the construction industry. He has experience working for both small and large general contractors building everything from single-family homes and townhomes, custom homes, condos and apartment buildings, as well as amenity centers. Jimmy has been recognized for numerous awards in his 30+ years in the industry and continues to prove his building and leadership capabilities.
As a Senior Project Manager for Rhino, Jimmy oversees the development of our active Texas projects.
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Senior Project Manager
Chuck has spent over 30 years building homes and has the skillset & knowledge base that one can only get with a three-decade career in this industry. Chuck has worked in cities across the front range from Lafayette, to Golden, to Boulder, and of course in the Denver Metro Area. His contact list is even longer than his career, partnering with trades who can perform on time and on budget.
Chuck has experience building everything from single-family homes to multifamily, collecting high accolades along the way. His homes have been featured in numerous Parade of Homes showcases and have been the recipient of multiple Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) awards. We value the experience and leadership Chuck brings to Rhino Residential.
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Project Manager
With a degree in Welding Education from the University of Wyoming and years of experience as a welding contractor and industrial mechanic, Zach brings ingenuity and leadership to the team. Among other key skills, his combination of trades experience and craftsmanship will help lead Rhino to success.
As a Project Manager and Superintendent, Zach will be managing production of Rhino Residential’s second build-to-rent project. He will coordinate production with subcontractors, ensure compliance with city official building codes, and help to keep the project running efficiently and effectively.
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Accounting Manager
As an Accounting Manager, Kyle manages the everyday accounting for our current projects, as well as build and maintain financial statements.
Prior to joining Watermark, Kyle attended Lindenwood University where he played Division 2 baseball and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. After graduating, he worked as a small business consultant with a public accounting firm in St. Louis, while assisting with tax and audit projects. Since moving to Denver in 2017, Kyle has worked for Catamount Constructors and The Laramar Group – a large property management company that operates throughout the US. After being with The Laramar Group for a number of years, he moved onto Century Communities as a Senior Accountant. With key skills he’s learned including full-cycle accounting in the construction space, building & maintaining banking relationships, and specific tax work in the construction industry – Kyle will surely lead Watermark to success.
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Managing Partner
Freddy cofounded Watermark Companies, the parent company of Rhino Residential, to create and build residential communities that offer a living experience superseding anything currently in the marketplace. His investment philosophy is rooted in risk management and value creation.
As Managing Partner, Freddy leads Watermark Companies in conjunction with Rhino Residential, manages capital structuring, and acquisitions for Watermark, where he has allocated almost a billion dollars in private equity and commercial debt. He is deeply passionate about developing team culture and advancing his teams forward.
Prior to forming Watermark, Freddy spent time with JP Morgan Chase working in finance. He also helped launch Chicago Hope Homes in 2011, a non-profit real estate investment firm missioned to provide financial support to the underserved, inner city youth of Chicago’s West Side.
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Project Manager
Scott brings 10 years of experience and knowledge in multiple facets of the construction industry. With background in everything from interior finishings, window & door servicing and installation, to business management, he will lead Rhino Residential & Watermark to success. Being heavily involved in home building for the past six years, Scott has specialized in single family home building, managing production of the homes, and post close warranty management.
As Project Manager at Rhino Residential, Scott will oversee day-to-day operations of Rhino Residentials’ first of many build-to-rent projects.