About Us

Built by Operators. Driven by Partnership.

Revalorize Talent was founded to give real estate leaders the kind of talent partner the industry has long needed—strategic in approach, consultative in practice, and deeply rooted in the real estate industry.

We're more than recruiters. We're talent leaders who have built and supported recruiting functions from inside growing organizations. Having partnered with executive teams, hiring managers, and operational leaders, we understand the realities of scaling businesses, building high-performing teams, and making hiring decisions that drive long-term success.

That operational perspective, combined with deep recruiting expertise, allows us to serve owners, operators, developers, investors, and real estate service providers as trusted advisors—not simply search partners.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to create a positive impact with every interaction by building trusted relationships, elevating people, and strengthening organizations.

We exist to help individuals and businesses realize their full potential—leaving every person, every team, and every partnership better than we found them.

Our Values

People First

Relationships come before transactions. We treat every client, candidate, and partner with respect, empathy, and integrity because people are at the center of everything we do.

Operate Like Owners

We take ownership of outcomes, think strategically, and act with the same care and accountability as if every business we serve were our own.

Always Forward

We embrace growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and create greater value.

Forge Excellence

We believe exceptional results are earned through discipline, preparation, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our craft.

Build Trust

Trust is earned through honesty, transparency, and consistency. We communicate openly, keep our commitments, and always do what's right—even when it's difficult.

Better Together

We believe the best outcomes come through collaboration, diverse perspectives, and shared success.

Create Impact

We measure success by the positive difference we make. Every search, every partnership, and every interaction should strengthen organizations, advance careers, and leave people better than we found them.

Bring Joy

We believe meaningful work should also be energizing. We celebrate wins, support one another, and bring enthusiasm, optimism, and authenticity into every relationship.

Leadership

The team behind the practice.

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Dan French, CPM

Co-Founder
LinkedIn

Dan French co-founded Revalorize, launched with a mission to empower people with their next dream job.

Dan began his property management and investing career in 2005, starting off by running his own 4-unit buildings. He's personally done every aspect of the boots-on-the-ground property management game.

After running small deals from 2005-2011, Dan joined a team that ultimately purchased and owned over 17,000 apartments across the U.S. He served as CEO from 2016 - 2024, and was sure to never lose touch with the importance of the on-site teams as the backbone of property performance—but he also took turns directly overseeing every single back office capability—and has directly been involved in hiring for all of these roles.

Dan was also a key partner in launching ten real estate technology companies, which included fintech and insurtech ventures. This led to a deep understanding of technical roles, and Dan was directly involved in the hiring of machine learning engineers, software devs, product managers, solution architects, as well as CTO level hires.

Dan loves the Revalorize mission to empower people and the life-changing effects that flow from matching someone's passion and talents to their best possible career opportunity.

Dan is also a husband and father of four children and his proudest title of all is: DAD. He serves on multiple Boards in the Austin area and has previously served as Founding Chair of Cristo Rey Tampa, a Catholic Prep High School that serves students from economically disadvantaged families, with the aim of a 100% college acceptance rate.

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Tiffany Howard

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
LinkedIn

Driven by a passion for people and purpose, Tiffany co-founded Revalorize to help organizations grow through exceptional talent while empowering professionals to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

A respected entrepreneur and industry leader, Tiffany brings nearly 30 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, and talent strategy. She successfully founded, scaled, and sold a recruiting and staffing firm, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities of building a successful business. Throughout her career, she has partnered with founders and executives to scale teams, strengthen culture, and create sustainable growth.

As Revalorize enters its next chapter, Tiffany continues to lead the firm's vision, operations, client partnerships, and talent strategy. Drawing on decades of experience as both a business owner and trusted advisor, she helps organizations align people, processes, and business objectives to achieve lasting success. Her expertise spans executive search, workforce planning, organizational development, operational leadership, and talent advisory services.

Known for her authenticity, strategic mindset, and relationship-driven approach, Tiffany has built a reputation for delivering results that extend far beyond a placement. She believes the strongest companies are built on exceptional people, clear vision, and values-driven leadership.

Outside of work, Tiffany is a proud mother of two sons and an active advocate for animal welfare. Whether mentoring professionals, supporting her community, or helping clients solve complex business challenges, she brings passion, integrity, and purpose to everything she does.

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Chris Custer

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
LinkedIn

Chris Custer is the Co-Founder of ReValorize, a relationship-driven executive recruiting and talent solutions firm focused on elevating lives, strengthening businesses, and building lasting partnerships through intentional service and trust.

Chris began his recruiting career in 2015 with Apartment Life, where he recruited for hundreds of apartment communities nationwide and developed strong partnerships across businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations.

In 2021, Chris transitioned into executive recruiting within the real estate industry, quickly becoming a trusted advisor and leader. As Senior Managing Director, he built a successful client portfolio, led recruiting teams, and partnered with organizations across multifamily, single-family rental, build-to-rent, student housing, affordable housing, commercial real estate, and other specialized sectors.

With more than a decade of recruiting experience, Chris has successfully helped companies hire executive, mid-level, and entry-level talent while creating meaningful relationships with both clients and candidates. His approach is rooted in servant leadership—understanding people’s goals, challenges, and aspirations to create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Outside of work, Chris and his wife, Torie, prioritize their faith, family, and serving others. Together with their three children, they enjoy fitness, outdoor adventures, and creating memories through travel and experiences. They have also built and managed two successful Airbnb properties in North Carolina, including a custom treehouse recognized as a top glamping destination in the state and a Scandinavian-inspired modern loft.

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Ellen Ledet

Senior Recruiter
LinkedIn

Ellen Ledet is a Senior Recruiter with more than eight years of experience driving talent acquisition initiatives for both contract and direct-hire positions across corporate and agency environments.

She currently specializes in full-cycle recruiting for the real estate and property management industry, partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, source top talent, conduct candidate assessments, negotiate offers, and manage successful placements.

Ellen recruits across a range of roles, including property managers, leasing professionals, maintenance and facilities staff, asset managers, and corporate real estate support positions. She is skilled in developing innovative sourcing strategies and building diverse talent pipelines.

Her earlier background recruiting for technology and engineering roles gives her an added edge in understanding the operational and systems side of property management organizations.

Known for her relationship-building abilities and commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ellen has successfully partnered with universities, professional organizations, and industry networks to attract exceptional talent.

Based in Austin, Texas, she is passionate about helping real estate and property management companies achieve their business goals through strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning.

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Courtney McLaughlin

Senior Recruiter
LinkedIn

Courtney McLaughlin brings over 15 years of experience in full life-cycle recruitment, HR, and talent acquisition leadership to building high-performing teams.

Throughout her career, she specialized in talent strategy, workforce planning, and managing complex hiring initiatives across the IT, Finance, and Healthcare sectors — partnering directly with C-suite executives to design and execute sophisticated recruitment models that delivered results.

Having lived across the country and around the world, Courtney brings a uniquely global perspective to talent strategy — understanding firsthand how culture, geography, and diverse environments shape the way organizations attract and retain top talent.

Before stepping away from her corporate career in 2023 to focus on full-time motherhood for a few years, Courtney built a reputation as a trusted strategic advisor to organizational leaders navigating competitive talent landscapes. Her ability to align hiring strategy with business objectives made her a sought-after partner at every level of the organizations she served.

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