Excellence is the Standard
Experience matters. The team at Safe Harbor has over a combined 50+ years in real estate investing across multiple cycles.
Executive Team
Davis Howell
Founder & CEO
Davis Howell is the Founder & CEO of Safe Harbor Investments, LLC overseeing the acquisitions, dispositions and portfolio management of Safe Harbor Investments, LLC. Since founding Safe Harbor in 2018, Davis has acquired +2,600 multifamily units totaling more than +$300MM in gross asset value. Prior to founding Safe Harbor Investments, LLC, Davis worked in finance for one of the largest privately held US corporations. Davis graduated from the University of Tennessee studying Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is driven by his faith in Jesus Christ and enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls Willow (5) and Scottie (3).
David Clothier
Partner & CFO
David Clothier is Partner & CFO of Safe Harbor Investments, LLC. David manages the financial strategy of the firm including, but not limited to: organizing financing facilities, compliance reporting, cash & investment management, budgeting & forecasting and managing the day-to-day accounting & finance operations. David brings over 30 years of financial leadership, including his role as VP of Finance, Treasurer & Controller at Pilot Travel Centers, where he oversaw $10B+ in debt facilities and $3.5B+ in M&A. A former PwC professional and active CPA, he also serves on the boards of the Knoxville YMCA and several local nonprofits.
Our Values
HONESTY
We are honest, transparent, and foster an environment of integrity and open communication.
EXCELLENCE
We require excellence of ourselves and of each other in everything we do.
HUMILITY
We are a humble & learning organization where “the best idea” wins regardless of rank, job title or seniority.
STEWARDSHIP
Committed to responsibly managing the resources entrusted to us and giving back to the community (Matthew 25).
Investment Principles
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Every investment must be backed by compelling evidence, sound logic, and conservative assumptions.
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We pursue deals with a favorable spread between debt costs and asset yields to amplify equity returns.
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We ensure each project is properly capitalized to prevent liquidity strain and support long-term stability.
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We only work with best-in-class operators who demonstrate excellence and accountability at the property level.
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From day one, we focus on de-risking the investment and clearly defining a viable exit strategy.
