Josh Carson

EVP, General Counsel

Josh oversees all corporate compliance efforts, contracts and transactions, and any other legal matters involving the company. Since joining the Rausch family in 2018, Josh has been instrumental in navigating legal proceedings and negotiations for significant transactions, such as Lennar’s recent acquisition of Rausch Coleman Homes. Josh is also the co-founder of EnergyWorks, an oil and gas exploration company founded in 2008.

An honors graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law, Josh is a current member of the Washington County and Arkansas State Bar Association. He has been widely recognized for his career in real estate law and his passion for serving his community. In 2010, Josh was named to the Tulsa Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list, celebrated for his innovative work with EnergyWorks. In 2024, he was hand-selected by the Mayor to serve on the City of Fayetteville’s Housing Crisis Task Force, a selected group of local leaders and experts working to solve the growing demand for housing in Fayetteville.

Prior to this role, Josh was a partner in a private practice firm in Fort Smith, Arkansas where he provided real estate and construction banking counsel for local, national, and international clients.

Josh lives in Fayetteville with his wife and their two daughters. He’s an active member of his local church and enjoys tennis in his free time.

Testimonials

Yantis Company has had the pleasure of working with the people of Calara for over 10 years now. Their professionalism and their management are impeccable. They are committed to their trade partners as if they were family, always fair and understanding. We expect to continue being one of their partners for many years to come.

Apostolos Pavlioglou, EVP
Yantis Company

Over the past few years, we have worked alongside the team at The Calara Group on many developments in San Antonio. The Calara Group’s commitment to quality and professionalism has been evident in every project, contributing to the overall success of each project. The Calara Group has been a great partner to work with, and we look forward to continuing working with them in the future.

Reagan Walker, CEO
Indigo Construction, LLC

Our team here at IRG Companies has worked with the team at Calara for nearly 10 years in the general San Antonio MSA. From developing lots in many subdivisions to land banking, few companies can live up to the integrity, reliability, and excellence of their team. John Rausch’s leadership, instilling strong and principled core values in all the team members and their commitment to delivering what they say, is clear by their success. They deliver in every area!!!

Joey Guerra, Jr., Owner
IRG Companies

Without question, the level of professionalism, responsiveness, and their eagerness to work as team with their customers and trade partners is second to none. When doing business with Calara, we are more than just a contractor; they view our success as an integral and valued component of their own success.

Denver Saxton, Managing Member
AMDG Holdings Family of Companies

I have had the privilege of working with the Calara team and they are top notch! Their attention to detail and responsiveness is a critical asset during the development process. They are thorough and communicate their vision early-on, which allows my team to work on various aspects of a project without delays. Their team makes the difference!

Ryan Plagens, Team Lead
UP Engineering, A Bowman Company

Having worked for the team at Calara for the past four to five years on building developments, I’ve seen firsthand their commitment to pleasing others, going above and beyond what most companies would not do. In my opinion, they are one of the best land developers to work for in Oklahoma. When they say they can deliver they mean it. Things get done.

Glen Harden, Owner
HD Dirt Works, LLC

Working with the team at The Calara Group as their banking partner has been a true pleasure. Their thorough approach to planning, transparency in communication, and strong financial stewardship make them an ideal client in the development and construction space. Beyond the projects themselves, what truly sets The Calara Group apart is their commitment to giving back to the communities they help build – a philosophy that strongly aligns with our own values at Simmons Bank. We’ve supported numerous projects together and continue to be impressed by their integrity and community-minded focus. We value the relationship we’ve built and look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.

Josh Carson

EVP, General Counsel

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