When Land Deals Go Sideways — We Step In to Protect and Recover Value
We serve as a trusted receiver to safeguard assets and stabilize troubled land and development projects across Utah.
Stabilize. Manage. Resolve.
Executing the court’s directives with precision, transparency, and accountability at every stage of the receivership.
Oversight & Control
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Assume lawful custody of receivership property
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Secure documentation, records, and on-site operations
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Evaluate project status, entitlements, and compliance
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Coordinate with existing contractors, consultants, and agencies
Financial Stewardship
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Establish and manage receivership accounts
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Collect income and project revenues
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Approve and track expenditures
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Maintain detailed financial records for court reporting
Resolution & Reporting
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Facilitate communication among parties and counsel
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Resolve disputes to minimize asset loss and delay
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Engage professionals as needed to complete or reposition projects
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Provide timely reports, accountings, and recommendations to the court
The Team
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Steve McCleery
Development
Steve McCleery is the man you want in your corner. After scrapping his way into the industry, he took on the projects no one else would touch—and turned them into successes. With over a decade in land development and real estate as Senior Principal of both McCleery Company and Sanctuary Development Group, Steve has played every role from developer to consultant, giving him a full-spectrum understanding of the business. He’s built a reputation for integrity, follow-through, and fairness, combining deep operational insight with a genuine respect for everyone involved in a deal. That approach has earned him long-term partnerships with developers, landowners, and investors throughout Utah. He’s also the founder of ISE Training, where he teaches performance and mindset principles that fuel his business philosophy.
Ericson Tua'one
Construction
Ericson Tua’one brings a steady hand and disciplined leadership to every project he oversees. As founder and Chief Executive of Ber Wilson, a GSA-approved contractor and USACE-certified Quality Management and Safety firm, he’s managed complex developments across Utah and the U.S. with precision and transparency. Over two decades in construction and land development, Ericson has earned a reputation for turning stalled projects into finished successes—always on time, on budget, and without cutting corners. His background spans multifamily redevelopments, large-scale infrastructure, and municipal projects, all supported by full bonding capacity and deep technical expertise. Fluent in Spanish and grounded in his Tongan heritage, he leads with integrity, fiscal responsibility, and respect for the people he serves. Those who work with him quickly learn that Ericson’s word is his bond—and that’s exactly the kind of reliability receivership work demands.
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Ken Berg
Civil Engineer
Ken Berg is the engineer you want when precision and accountability matter most. A licensed Professional Engineer in Utah since 2003, Ken brings over two decades of civil and environmental engineering experience to land development and receivership projects. He’s completed work for private developers, municipalities, school districts, and public agencies—earning a reputation for accuracy, transparency, and steady communication. Ken’s expertise in project verification and entitlement review has been instrumental in complex receiverships, where he evaluates planning status, vested rights, and unresolved engineering issues to clarify a project’s true position. With master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Utah State University, Ken combines deep technical skill with practical problem-solving to keep projects compliant, efficient, and on track. Clients return to him time and again for one reason—he finds solutions that work and stands behind every detail.
Kyler McCarty
Legal
Kyler McCarty is a real estate and business attorney who blends legal precision with an investor’s mindset. As Managing Attorney at McCarty Parry Law and owner of Onarock Investments, he helps clients navigate complex transactions with clarity and confidence. Holding both a JD and MBA from Brigham Young University, Kyler’s background spans development law, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. He’s known for his clear communication, ethical leadership, and ability to balance legal structure with practical business sense. At McCleery Company, Kyler ensures every receivership and land development project is grounded in sound legal strategy and long-term value.
Rich Brandt
Financial Management
Rich Brandt is an accomplished financial controller and U.S. Army veteran with more than a decade of leadership experience in finance, accounting, and data analysis. His background spans billion-dollar publicly traded companies and private firms alike, where he’s built efficient financial systems and implemented strong internal controls. Known for his precision, reliability, and hands-on problem-solving, Rich ensures financial integrity and operational stability across complex organizations. He holds a master’s in Business Administration from Utah State University and is fluent in Spanish. At McCleery Company, Rich brings the fiscal discipline and accountability essential to successful receivership and development projects.
Amy Clark
Real Estate
Amy is a seasoned real estate professional with a background in mortgage lending, sales, investing, and coaching. Known for her hands-on leadership, she goes the extra mile to develop her team members and create meaningful client relationships. Amy brings a personal touch to every project, blending strategy and care to deliver exceptional results. At McCleery Company, she applies her depth of experience to guide land development and receivership projects from vision to successful completion.
Becca Brown
Project Management
Becca approaches real estate the way great entrepreneurs approach business—by solving complex problems with creativity and precision. With a background in investment-focused real estate, she’s structured everything from flips and buy-and-holds to subject-to arrangements, novations, and joint ventures. Her ability to align investors, lenders, and borrowers for profitable, secure outcomes has made her a trusted resource for agents and developers navigating the creative side of real estate. Becca’s focus is on simplifying what others see as complicated—turning unconventional opportunities into clear, compliant, and win-win transactions. Her calm, strategic approach brings clarity to challenging deals and lasting value to everyone involved.
Our Values
We do business how we live: with transparency, ownership, and intention.
Service Over Sales
We help before we pitch.
Grit Over Glamour
No fancy suits. Just real results.
Integrity Over Everything
If it doesn’t work for you, it doesn't work for us.