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Arizona Locations
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Georgia Locations
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MEET OUR TEAM
Arizona
Vern Haugen
Vern Haugen is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in residential, commercial, and luxury projects across the U.S. and Canada. Since earning his Arizona real estate license at 18, he has developed, built, or managed more than 1,000 units and $375 million in real estate assets.
Major accomplishments include the LaVerne Luxury Condominiums in Phoenix ($87M, 260 units), multiple North Dakota residential and multifamily developments totaling over $45M, and the Motor Vault series—luxury garage condominium communities in Fountain Hills and Deer Valley valued at more than $36M combined.
Throughout his career, Vern has demonstrated a consistent ability to identify opportunities, execute complex developments, and deliver lasting value across every venture.
Julie Skrei
With over 25 years of experience driving luxury brand growth, Julie Skrei brings a proven record of sales leadership and relationship building to Motor Vault. Her career spans top global names in hospitality and travel, including Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Red Rock Resort, and Abercrombie & Kent, where she was the company’s top revenue producer for over a decade. At Motor Vault, Julie leads sales strategy, client relations, and brand positioning—applying her deep expertise in high-end markets to expand the Motor Vault footprint and deliver a premier ownership experience.
Southeast USA (GA, SC, NC)
Shelby Haugen
Shelby brings over a decade of experience in business development, marketing, and real estate to the Motor Vault team.
A Scottsdale native and graduate of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, she began her career selling and marketing multi-million-dollar homes and new home communities. She went on to manage a marketing agency for nine years, leading brand growth across multiple industries, and later served as Managing Partner of a healthcare facility through a successful exit.
Now based in Rabun County, Georgia, Shelby combines strategic insight, operational leadership, and community focus—building ventures that blend business strength with long-term local impact.
Newton Tilson
A Rabun County native with over 20 years of experience in high-end construction, landscape design, and project management, Newton Tilson brings deep expertise in both residential and commercial development to Motor Vault.
As owner of Land Innovations LLC and Stone Vista LLC, he has led numerous luxury landscape, hardscape, and masonry projects across Georgia’s premier gated and resort communities.
Newton holds advanced degrees from The University of Georgia, Western Carolina University, Louisiana State University, and Harvard University, with concentrations in construction science, real estate development, and environmental planning.
His leadership ensures each Motor Vault project is built to the highest standards of quality, design, and long-term sustainability.
Donna Haugen
With over four decades of experience in residential design, construction, and project management, Donna Haugen has overseen the development of multi-million-dollar condominiums, custom homes, and luxury spec projects across Arizona and North Dakota. Her extensive background in design coordination and build execution ensures every Motor Vault property reflects precision, quality, and timeless craftsmanship. She leads design and project management with a focus on craftsmanship and functionality.
Donna also brings her professional event-planning expertise to our communities — helping facilitate Motor Vault's community events and monthly owner gatherings.