The Team

Brad Carter is managing partner of the NovaSource Southwest Division, specializing in structuring transactions for commercial development and acquisitions. Prior to co-founding NovaSource in 1999, Brad oversaw acquisitions and franchise development at Q Lube. Brad earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Westminster College, is a Utah Real Estate broker and a member of ICSC.

Steve Lovell is Corporate Counsel for NovaSource. He is responsible for oversight of legal issues relating to real property acquisition, development, leasing and disposition for certain corporate divisions. Steve holds a JD from the McGeorge School of Law at University of Pacific, and is a member of the Utah and California State Bars.
 

Shane Smoot is the strategist of NovaSource. Prior to co-founding NovaSource in 1999, Shane previously held numerous legal and executive positions at Q Lube and was president of Quaker State Resources/Genesis Petroleum. Shane holds a Masters in management sciences from Stanford University and a JD from Brigham Young University. He is a member of the Utah and Colorado State Bars.

Stan Sunday is managing partner of the NovaSource Texas Division. Prior to joining NovaSource, Stan managed more than 800 leases for the LDS Church and has leased properties for General Growth Properties, JP Realty, and the Boyer Company. Stan holds a Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a SCSM designation from the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Ron Witzel co-founded NovaSource in 1999. He oversees all project management, entitlements, design, and construction management. Previously, he served as director of development and construction at Q Lube, overseeing the addition of more than 500 locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. He attended the University of Utah and is a licensed general contractor.