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<p><strong>Philip Mekelburg</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://equityestatesfund.com/" target="_blank">Equity Estates</a>, a member-owned company that provides the smartest way to own and enjoy luxury vacation homes around the world, is managed and run by seasoned team of Executive Officers. Each Managing Director brings extensive industry knowledge and a litany of accomplishments, ranging from prestigious educational backgrouns to business and non-profit leadership positions. We are pleased to introduce Philip Mekelburg, Pat Adams, and Brad Voss.</p>
<p>Philip Mekelburg holds more than 20 years of experience in business development, marketing, management and operations. A graduate of Cornell University, he spent 10 years as a corporate trainer and management consultant. Philip started a fast growing, new to market retail concept which he built up and sold after four years. The industry respected his novel approach and elected him president of The Contemporary Ceramics Studio Association. Philip was then hired as Director of Operations for a financial service firm where his work in channel sales garnered him praise, knowledge and experience in marketing specialty finance products. He co-founded Equity Estates and enjoys building a real estate portfolio that is a smart investment and also provides memorable experiences.</p>
<p>Philip married close friend and running partner, Dr. Kirsten Mekelburg in 2003 and now have two young children. Vacations are consistently their favorite experiences. Philip enjoys good food, wine of all kinds and good company.</p>
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<p><strong>Pat Adams</strong></p>
<p>A native Texan and graduate of Oklahoma Christian University, Pat Adams launched Adams Custom Builders, Ltd., a design/build construction company specializing in the diversity and understated elegance of early 20th century and mid-century modern architecture in early 2006.</p>
<p>While honing his craft, he has received certifications as both a PARR Home Inspector and a Level II residential home designer with Chief Architect. Prior to launching Adams Custom Builders, Ltd., Pat worked as a licensed Realtor in Southlake, Texas and served in sales and marketing positions for both DR Horton's custom home division and Fort Worth's premier custom home builder, Village Homes. Prior to venturing into real estate and homebuilding, Pat served a combined 7 years at the Metro Church in Orlando, Florida as both a Youth and Family Minister and College/Young Professional Minister.</p>
<p>Pat recognized that the current economic downturn created an opportunity to acquire luxury homes in resort areas at distressed price levels. After completing a comprehensive study of alternative ownership methods for second homes, Pat and Brad Voss determined that Equity Estates offered a unique ownership model combining use and enjoyment of multiple luxury residences with the ability to share in their appreciation. The two partners then began discussions with the Founders of Equity Estates which resulted in the formation of Equity Estates Lone Star Fund, LLC.</p>
<p>Above all, Pat enjoys his family!  Married 18 years ago this August to the most beautiful, patient and supportive wife a man could be lucky enough to partner with!  Together, along with their 4 children, they enjoy close friends, the great outdoors, good food and unique travel experiences!  Pat appreciates good architecture, clean design and applications that eliminate life's clutter!  His biggest challenge in life is holding his creativity in check long enough to bring to fruition the last good idea!</p>
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<p><strong>Brad Voss</strong></p>
<p>Brad Voss, also a native Texan, is a highly sought after public speaker and communications consultant. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees from Abilene Christian University and served as a pastor for over 10 years, prior to his consulting and training career.  Brad started his own business to provide training and consulting to municipal government and non-profit organizations. He designed and implemented training courses in Leadership, Management, Communications and Customer Service and has conducted more than 1000 trainings and workshops, personally effecting close to 10,000 people, in more than 50 cities across of the United States. As a certified mediator in the state in Texas, Brad has assisted local governments and non-profits. Prior to his training and consulting business, Brad served as a minister and led missions and group travel experiences, organizing and leading individual and family excursions throughout the United States and around the world. This is where he developed a passion and thirst for exploring diverse destinations and gained a unique understanding of the luxury travel market.</p>
<p>Since joining long-time friend, Pat Adams, in a year-long study of the current vacation real-estate market, they determined there is no better time than now to build a portfolio of luxury vacation properties. Pat and Brad joined with the Founders of Equity Estates to provide an alternative investment model that allows families the dual benefit of enjoying incredible vacation experiences, while also gaining in the appreciation of vacation home ownership.</p>
<p>Brad loves spending time outdoors, both in the mountains and in the water.  Vacations for the Voss family tend to coincide with many of Brad's outdoor hobbies, including skiing, hiking, rock climbing, boating and scuba diving.  Brad's college roommate introduced him to Shannon Maxwell and the two were married in 2005.  They have two children who also love all kinds of outdoor activities. The Voss family also has a deep passion for serving others.  In 2011, Brad, Shannon and their kids spent two weeks in Gisenyi, Rwanda working with 450 children at the country's oldest and largest orphanage. Brad's wife, Shannon, recently left a 15-year nursing career to launch the Love Junkie Store, a retail, mobile fashion boutique specializing in socially conscious clothing and accessories made in third world countries.</p>
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