Our Team
Our team brings more than 55 years of combined experience in disaster recovery housing, residential construction, finance, operations, and business development. Together, Stonewater’s leadership offers the strategic oversight, technical knowledge, and disciplined execution needed to deliver complex housing programs with confidence, accountability, and care.
Jim schumer
Jim Schumer brings more than 35 years of executive leadership in residential construction and disaster recovery housing, with extensive experience guiding large-scale, federally and state-funded programs from planning through completion. As Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Stonewater, he leads the company’s strategic, operational, and financial direction, with a focus on disciplined execution, regulatory compliance, quality control, and fiscal accountability. Over the course of his career, he has helped oversee multi-state housing initiatives involving reconstruction, rehabilitation, and new construction, building the systems, teams, and processes required to deliver complex programs at scale. His leadership continues to shape Stonewater’s reputation as a trusted partner for government agencies, funding entities, and the communities they serve.
Chief Executive Officer
Beau yarbrough
Chief Financial OfficerBeau Yarbrough, Jr. brings a finance-first perspective to Stonewater’s residential construction and disaster recovery work, with more than 15 years of leadership across finance, banking, real estate investment, and operations. As Owner and Chief Financial Officer of Stonewater, he oversees the company’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, helping ensure federally and state-funded programs are structured, documented, and fiscally sound. His experience includes managing funding environments, supporting affordable housing initiatives, and implementing controls needed to reduce risk, maintain accountability, and support disciplined growth. His leadership strengthens Stonewater’s ability to deliver compliant, transparent, financially responsible results for public-sector partners and the communities they serve.
Chief Operating Officerjason stewart
Jason Stewart brings strong operational leadership to Stonewater’s residential construction and disaster recovery programs, with deep experience managing the core systems, field coordination, and execution required to deliver federally and state-funded housing programs at scale. As Chief Operating Officer of Stonewater, he oversees operations across production, scheduling, permitting, subcontractor management, quality control, and project closeout, helping ensure work is delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with accountability. His background in construction operations supports Stonewater’s ability to maintain momentum across complex housing efforts while aligning field performance, internal processes, and stakeholder expectations. His leadership further reinforces Stonewater’s reputation for disciplined execution and dependable program results.
Business Developmentashley byrd
Ashley Byrd supports Stonewater’s growth and client engagement efforts with experience in business development, construction operations, and federally funded housing programs. With more than six years of experience in CDBG-DR and residential construction environments, she helps strengthen relationships, support strategic pursuits, and align internal coordination with program and client needs. Her work is grounded in clear communication, organization, and follow-through, helping position Stonewater to respond effectively to complex opportunities across disaster recovery and housing initiatives. Her role contributes to the company’s ability to build trust, support long-term partnerships, and advance disciplined, well-coordinated program delivery.