With over 20 years of construction experience and entrepreneurial vision, the founder of Blackstone Homes has dedicated his life to perfecting the home building process and home buyer experience. As a graduate of Texas A&M University (Class of 2004), Matt understands that hard work and planning are the only true paths that lead to success. Matt loves to travel with his wife and children, scuba dive, and soar to new heights as a certified pilot.
Since the very first Blackstone Home was designed in 2008, Vanessa has been infusing her ingenious creativity & rigorous entrepreneurial spirit into everything we do. Her rich cultural background has proved invaluable in crafting what we do and how we do it. She graduated from Baylor University with her degree in Business Marketing & Real Estate. She shares her love of travel and scuba diving with her husband and family while still making plenty time for her entrepreneurial endeavors.
Raised in rural Centerville, Texas, Jasen grew up knowing the value of hard work and the commitment it takes to be successful. He graduated from Midwestern State University and after college moved to College Station and entered the healthcare industry. For 12 years he used his knowledge of process and efficiency to lead several departments in the healthcare administration before joining the Blackstone Team. Jasen is an avid golfer but plays just about any sport he finds time for.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, and a graduate of Adams State University, he brings 30+ years of experience in information technology and project management — with half of those years spent in the homebuilding industry — to the team. Today Russell is responsible for back-end operations including all estimating, purchasing, accounting and IT. When not at Blackstone, Russell loves spending time with his family and exploring a variety of interests, including grilling, traveling, board and video gaming, and golf.
With a passion for helping individuals and families find the perfect place to call home, Kat is dedicated to making the home-buying experience seamless and enjoyable. As a New Home Consultant, Kat takes pride in guiding clients through every step of the process, ensuring they find a home that fits their needs and lifestyle. Kat and her husband are blessed with two wonderful children and understand the importance of finding a home where lasting memories are made. With a deep commitment to exceptional service and a genuine love for helping others, Kat is here to turn your dream home into a reality.
Olivia is a dedicated New Home Consultant with a passion for helping people find or build their perfect Blackstone home. With a business degree and growing up in Texas surrounded by the homebuilding and real estate sectors, she’s excited about turning your dreams into reality. Driven by her faith and a desire to serve, Olivia listens to her clients’ needs and provides personalized, attentive advice. A friend to all, Olivia ensures an enjoyable home-buying experience and strives to make every client feel like family. In her free time, she enjoys family, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and staying involved in her community.
Dedicated to helping bring dream homes to life, Jackie is passionate about guiding clients through every step of the design process, ensuring it’s both stress-free and enjoyable. She thrives on seeing ideas come to life and loves delivering homes that leave clients feeling truly happy. With a keen attention to detail and a commitment to client satisfaction, Jackie is the perfect partner for creating beautiful, personalized spaces that perfectly reflect each client’s vision.
Telly Murphree joined Blackstone Homes in 2012 - bringing over 25 years of construction knowledge and experience to the team. Telly’s extensive construction background began at a young age working with his father and learning the hands-on approach. Prior to joining Blackstone, he obtained his Master Plumber License in 2006 and was an owner of a plumbing company. Attention to detail and relentless focus on quality make him one of the premier construction superintendents in the area. Away from the job site Telly can be found enjoying fishing and hunting with friends and family.
Brian is a dedicated Superintendent with a passion for building high-quality homes for families. With years of experience in the industry, he takes pride in overseeing every detail of the construction process, ensuring that each home is built with care, precision, and excellence. Brian finds great fulfillment in creating homes where families can build lasting memories. His hands-on approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality make him an invaluable part of the team. He looks forward to helping bring your dream home to life!
Abby is the Accounting Manager for Blackstone Homes. Abby is responsible for day to day accounting operations, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of all transactions and keeping our office running smoothly. Abby received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate from Texas A&M University (Class of 2008). During her free time, Abby enjoys serving the community as Treasurer for the Bubba Moore Foundation, a local non-profit charitable organization. Abby lives in Bryan with her husband Zac and their daughter, Ryan.
Yasmine is the Accounting Assistant at Blackstone Homes, where she supports the accounting manager with everything from data entry to reconciliations and reporting. Currently working toward her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Yasmine is set to graduate in Spring 2025. But her ambitions don’t stop there—she plans to pursue her Master’s degree and become a Certified Public Accountant. When she's not diving into numbers, Yasmine enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, embracing life's simple pleasures.
