Provident develops and invests in multifamily housing, master-planned communities, industrial facilities, data centers, hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, retail, storage, and RV parks. It serves residents, businesses, municipalities, and investor partners, primarily in Texas and other high-growth United States markets, with discipline.
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| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhill CrossingDenton264 units | 8.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5, 4/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4/5 · 52 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.5. |
RentCafe provides the largest published review base, with a 4.5/5 resident company rating from 52 reviews, which converts to 8.5 under the required curve. The other resident platforms are materially lower at 4.2/5 but each has only 15–17 reviews, and the written evidence is predominantly positive; recurring praise supports a modest upward adjustment. No separate structure score is reported because the available ratings concern overall/company or living categories rather than physical systems. | |||
Residents described the apartments as “brand new,” “very nice and very well kept,” and praised the granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Another review called the community new and highlighted its pool, trees and exterior finish; the published sources did not provide a separate engineering or systems-performance score. | Daily-life feedback is strongly positive: residents called staff “super friendly and accommodating,” said the office team was “AMAZING,” and praised the pool, amenities, cleanliness and quiet. The main operational reservations were that “SOMETIMES calling is not a good option (no answer)” and that the application process was initially bad, although the reviewer said it seemed better under a new manager. |
Because of the rapid growth of both the industry and our team, we have opened four satellite offices in Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Chicago with future expansion plans into Miami.
Because of the rapid growth of both the industry and our team, we have opened four satellite offices in Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Chicago with future expansion plans into Miami.
Because of the rapid growth of both the industry and our team, we have opened four satellite offices in Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Chicago with future expansion plans into Miami.
Because of the rapid growth of both the industry and our team, we have opened four satellite offices in Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Chicago with future expansion plans into Miami.
Provident Data Centers ... has formed a joint venture with PowerHouse Data Centers ... to develop an industry-leading hyperscale data center campus
The property ... is owned in partnership by Missouri-based Kroenke Holdings along with Provident.
We have enjoyed a nearly 20 year partnership with Provident.
Provident ... commencement ... in conjunction with our partners at Provident General Contractors.
Provident Data Centers ... has formed a joint venture with PowerHouse Data Centers ... to develop an industry-leading hyperscale data center campus
Provident Data Centers ... has formed a joint venture with PowerHouse Data Centers ... to develop an industry-leading hyperscale data center campus
Provident Data Centers ... has formed a joint venture with PowerHouse Data Centers ... to develop an industry-leading hyperscale data center campus
The property ... is owned in partnership by Missouri-based Kroenke Holdings along with Provident.
The property ... is owned in partnership by Missouri-based Kroenke Holdings along with Provident.
The property ... is owned in partnership by Missouri-based Kroenke Holdings along with Provident.
We have enjoyed a nearly 20 year partnership with Provident.
We have enjoyed a nearly 20 year partnership with Provident.
We have enjoyed a nearly 20 year partnership with Provident.
Provident ... commencement ... in conjunction with our partners at Provident General Contractors.
Provident ... commencement ... in conjunction with our partners at Provident General Contractors.
Provident ... commencement ... in conjunction with our partners at Provident General Contractors.
| COMPANY NUMBER | USTX0150579300 Texas Secretary of State · US · Active |
| United States | active 10 projects tracked |
| Industrial | 9 of 10 |
| Residential, for rent | 1 of 10 |
We are heavily in the multifamily housing business.The Dallas Morning News 2012-07-11https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2012/07/11/dallas-developer-focuses-on-apartment-deals/
Instead, he attended the University of Missouri-Columbia to pursue business marketing, finance, and real estate.
Instead, he attended the University of Missouri-Columbia to pursue business marketing, finance, and real estate.
### Leon J. Backes
# Leon Backes Chairman/CEO and Founder Provident Realty Advisors
### Partner - Backes and Platt Investments Jan 1983 - Jan 1990
"We are heavily in the multifamily housing business," said Provident Realty CEO Leon Backes, who founded the company in 1991.
"We are heavily in the multifamily housing business," said Provident Realty CEO Leon Backes, who founded the company in 1991.
"We are heavily in the multifamily housing business," said Provident Realty CEO Leon Backes, who founded the company in 1991.
Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution.
Chairman CEO and Founder - Provident (Current) Jun 1990 - Present
Leading Provident Realty Advisors as Chairman and Founder, my strategic vision has been pivotal in pioneering real estate projects... Today the company I formed over 30 years ago employs over 100 professionals with projects from Arizona to Florida.
Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution.
# Leon Backes Chairman/CEO and Founder Provident Realty Advisors
Today the company I formed over 30 years ago employs over 100 professionals with projects from Arizona to Florida.
Our team has successfully invested in and developed properties totaling over $6 billion
Instead, he attended the University of Missouri-Columbia to pursue business marketing, finance, and real estate.
Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution.
### Jay Hawes
# Jay Hawes President at Provident
Jay joined us in 2001 from Blackstone, initially expanding our master–planned residential division.
Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution.
President (Current) Jun 2016 - Present
Jay joined us in 2001 from Blackstone, initially expanding our master–planned residential division. Becoming a principal of the firm. Jay has been involved in numerous subdivisions, multifamily, office, retail and hospitality investments. Jay actively manages our investment activity and the day to day operations of the firm.
Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution.
Becoming a principal of the firm.
Jay joined us in 2001 from Blackstone, initially expanding our master–planned residential division.
Jay has been involved in numerous subdivisions, multifamily, office, retail and hospitality investments.
Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution.
### Bachelor's Accounting at University of Oklahoma 2002 - 2006
### Bachelor's Accounting at University of Oklahoma 2002 - 2006
### MBA at University of Central Oklahoma 2007 - 2008
### MBA at University of Central Oklahoma 2007 - 2008
Brent Wille – Provident
# Brent Wille Chief Financial Officer at Provident Realty Advisors, Inc.
### Controller - Lincoln Property Company Dec 2012 - Jul 2015
### Audit Senior Associate - KPMG US Sep 2008 - Nov 2012
### Manager/Owner - BCZ Services, LLC
### Chief Financial Officer - Provident (Current)
### Chief Financial Officer - Provident (Current) Jul 2015 - Present
Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. ... Strong finance professional graduated from University of Central Oklahoma.
### Chief Financial Officer - Provident (Current)
Department: Finance & Accounting • Level: C-Level
### Controller - Lincoln Property Company Dec 2012 - Jul 2015
### Audit Senior Associate - KPMG US Sep 2008 - Nov 2012
### MBA at University of Central Oklahoma 2007 - 2008
Chief Financial Officer at Provident Realty Advisors, Inc.
Case Van Lare joined Provident in 2014 and currently serves as President of Provident Industrial and as a member of Provident Corp.’s Investment Committee.
Prior to joining Provident, Case served in the U.S. Special Operations Command.
Case has also has experience in consulting at RIMI Corporate Services
Case Van Lare joined Provident in 2014 and currently serves as President of Provident Industrial
Case Van Lare joined Provident in 2014 and currently serves as President of Provident Industrial
In this role, he leads the firm’s national industrial development platform, overseeing strategic growth and project execution across multiple core markets.
Case Van Lare joined Provident in 2014 and currently serves as President of Provident Industrial
Case Van Lare joined Provident in 2014 and currently serves as President of Provident Industrial and as a member of Provident Corp.’s Investment Committee.
In this role, he leads the firm’s national industrial development platform, overseeing strategic growth and project execution across multiple core markets.
Under Case’s leadership, Provident Industrial has built one of the nation’s leading industrial development platforms, delivering and developing 17.4 million square feet of industrial projects
Prior to joining Provident, Case served in the U.S. Special Operations Command.
Case Van Lare joined Provident in 2014 and currently serves as President of Provident Industrial and as a member of Provident Corp.’s Investment Committee.
Matt Harris serves as the Managing Director of Multi-Family Development at Provident
Before joining Provident, Matt held senior roles at Echelon Residential and JPI
Before joining Provident, Matt held senior roles at Echelon Residential and JPI
Matt Harris serves as the Managing Director of Multi-Family Development at Provident
With over 20 years of experience in real estate development, Matt has overseen the creation of more than 50 communities and 14,000+ units at Provident. ... Before joining Provident, Matt held senior roles at Echelon Residential and JPI, where he delivered over 8,000 units across 20+ projects.
Matt Harris serves as the Managing Director of Multi-Family Development at Provident
With over 20 years of experience in real estate development, Matt has overseen the creation of more than 50 communities and 14,000+ units at Provident.
Matt has overseen the creation of more than 50 communities and 14,000+ units at Provident.
Before joining Provident, Matt held senior roles at Echelon Residential and JPI
Before joining Provident, Matt held senior roles at Echelon Residential and JPI
Matt Harris serves as the Managing Director of Multi-Family Development at Provident
Rylan joined Provident in 2015 and now serves as President of Provident Communities and is a member of Provident Corp.’s Investment Committee.
# Rylan Yowell Development at Provident
Rylan joined Provident in 2015 and now serves as President of Provident Communities
Rylan joined Provident in 2015 and now serves as President of Provident Communities
As President, Rylan sets the strategic direction and vision for Provident’s mixed-use land development projects, overseeing business personnel, capital allocation, and risk management across the business portfolio.
Rylan joined Provident in 2015 and now serves as President of Provident Communities
Rylan joined Provident in 2015 and now serves as President of Provident Communities and is a member of Provident Corp.’s Investment Committee.
As President, Rylan sets the strategic direction and vision for Provident’s mixed-use land development projects
As President, Rylan sets the strategic direction and vision for Provident’s mixed-use land development projects, overseeing business personnel, capital allocation, and risk management across the business portfolio.
Prior to Provident, he began his career at Deloitte, focusing on corporate real estate consulting projects.
Rylan joined Provident in 2015 and now serves as President of Provident Communities and is a member of Provident Corp.’s Investment Committee.
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Logistics Park - Phase IV | El Paso, United States | industrial | — | — | 497,280 sq ft | — | — | 2025 | February 2025 | Jan 2026 – Apr 2026 | Aug 2026 | +5.5 mo (+4.0 to +7.0) | estimated | completed |
| A20 Logistics Center | Arlington, United States Lower GSW submarket | industrial | — | — | 161,408 sq ft | — | — | 2025 | January 2025 | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 | Jan 2026 | −1.0 mo (−2.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Northpoint 35 Industrial Park - Phase II | Laredo, United States North Industrial Laredo Park | industrial | — | — | 238,800 sq ft | — | — | 2024 | 7/1/2024 | Mar 2025 | Jul 2025 | +4.0 mo (+4.0 to +4.0) | estimated | completed |
| Orangewood Commerce Center | Glendale, United States | industrial | — | — | 292,276 sq ft | — | — | 2025 | Q3 2025 scheduled delivery | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | 0.0 mo (−2.0 to +2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Red Bluff Distribution Center | Houston, United States | industrial | — | — | 162,180 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | 6/1/2023 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Gateway Logistics Park - Phase III | El Paso, United States | industrial | — | — | 344,100 sq ft | USD 25.8m estimated cost | — | 2023 | 9/18/2023 | — | Aug 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Gateway Logistics Park - Phase II | El Paso, United States | industrial | — | — | 268,095 sq ft | USD 17.4m estimated cost | — | — | — | — | Apr 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Mayhill Crossing | Denton, United States | residential for rent | 2641 | — | — | — | — | 2024 | Aug-24 | Oct 2024 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | −3.5 mo (−9.0 to +2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Northpoint 35 Industrial Park - Phase I | Laredo, United States North Industrial Laredo Park | industrial | — | — | 10,000 sq ft | USD 980k estimated cost | — | — | — | — | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Gateway Logistics Park - Building I | El Paso, United States | industrial | — | — | 308,270 sq ft | — | — | 2022 | 12/1/2022 | Jan 2023 | Nov 2023 | +10.0 mo (+10.0 to +10.0) | sourced | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 15, 2026 |
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