Kevin Riles, a native of Houston, Texas, received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with cum laude honors from Morehouse College in 1995. Kevin attended Morehouse College on a full $75,000 Ronald E. McNair NASA Scholarship, due to his academic accomplishments at Willowridge High School in Houston, Texas. With its tradition of producing leaders, Morehouse helped Kevin tap his leadership potential. He went on to hold leadership positions in a variety of campus organizations. As a further testament to Kevin's academic achievements, he received his Masters of Business Administration in Finance from University of Saint Thomas in July of 2000.
Kevin began his professional career as a systems analyst with ExxonMobil. During his business career Kevin has worked for ExxonMobil Corporation, Clear Channel Communications (KMJQ), and Managed Information Systems. His wide array of business experience, coupled with his strong entrepreneurial desires caused him to form Quest Capital Mortgage and Upscale Properties in October of 2000 to provide mortgage financing and real estate brokerage services to the Greater Houston Area. Kevin is the broker/owner of Upscale Properties. Kevin is also the new Branch Manager for Southwest Funding, a full service Mortgage Banker with corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.
As of February 1st 2005, Kevin was named the Broad Listing Broker for HUD Foreclosures in the greater Houston Area. With this contract he has responsibility for Listing HUD Foreclosures in an 18 County Area. In 2006, Kevin SOLD 604 Homes! He did over 85 million Dollars in Sales Production! He is expected to list over 1000 foreclosures this year. He is a multimillion dollar producing real estate and mortgage broker. With his team of experienced Mortgage Consultants and Real Estate Agents, his company is well positioned to live up to their company mission: "Excellence in Real Estate". He is committed to educating people on the benefits of home ownership and especially helping first time home buyers with access to capital.
Kevin is also a highly sought after motivational speaker. He has hosted his own radio show on Business Radio 650 entitled, "Real Estate Matters with Kevin Riles". He has motivated people on his views of success to corporations and organizations such as ExxonMobil, INROADS Houston, Fort Bend Independent School District, CAN Academy and many others. Kevin's "Tools and Formula for Success" have inspired countless Adults and youth to reach for a higher purpose.
Kevin is also a proud member of the: Greater Houston Association of Mortgage Brokers, The Better Businesses Bureau, National Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc..
Kevin's mission in life is to positively impact the lives of people socially, economically, and spiritually. With the help of God, and his supportive and beautiful wife Cher and daughter Madison, Kevin will realize his mission.
