In Good Company

The company we keep

Behind every breakthrough is a community of support. We're proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with these incredible organizations — each one contributing to the mission of building better places for people.

  • ADL Ventures
  • Appalachian State University
  • Orion Growth
  • Appalachian Regional Commission
  • Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Virginia Tech
  • Howard Building Science
  • The Retreat at Firefly Farm
  • Beeson Acres Resources LLC
  • Eco-Panels
  • App State QEP: Pathways to Resilience
  • Phius Alliance
  • Grayson LandCare
  • The Industrial Commons
  • River Ridge Farm
  • Duke Street Cottages
  • Virginia Housing
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
  • Virginia Department of Forestry
  • Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
  • Hearst360
  • App State Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics
  • Switchyards

Partners

The people behind the pathway

Chris Moeller

Chris Moeller

Orion Growth

Founder of Pathway Communities and the vision behind #StableLiving models across the country.

Rob Howard

Rob Howard

Howard Building Science

Innovative building science that reduces unit costs and strengthens environmental responsibility.

Kelly Colón

Kelly Colón

Eledex Consulting

Creator of the Whole Body Design framework, advising on inclusive residence and experience design.

Support & endorsement

What experts are saying

“Pathway Communities is a practical and scalable model for attainable homeownership. It aligns design, delivery, and operations to stabilize total housing cost while strengthening community outcomes.”

Andrew P. McCoy, PhD — Beliveau Professor & Associate Director, Myers Lawson School of Construction; Director, Virginia Center for Housing Research, Virginia Tech

“The work that's being done here in response to stable, equitable housing is nothing short of incredible. Pathway Communities is a replicable model that removes barriers across the whole resident journey.”

Kelly Colón — Adjunct Instructor, Wentworth Institute of Technology & Endicott College; Contributor, Work Design Magazine

“This initiative sets a regional standard. Pathway Communities pairs sustainable design, financial stability, and long-term thinking — creating a model of how we can deliver more attainable, resilient housing in Western North Carolina and across the country.”

George Santucci — Sustainability and Special Projects, Town of Boone, NC

“What stands out about Pathway Communities is their focus on the long game. Their model blends sustainable building practices with financial and digital equity, giving residents the tools they need to build stability and upward mobility.”

Mike Kapp, RA, CPHC — Director, Sustainability & Energy Management, Appalachian State University