our Team
To do great things as a Company, it takes a great TEAM! We are honored to serve with those that share the same vision at MLI!
- Jason Brandner, President Micro-Living Innovations, Inc.
Jason Brandner
Co-Founder/President
Jason Brandner serves as President and Co-Founder of Micro-Living Innovations (MLI), where he leads with a clear vision to revolutionize the global micro-housing sector through sustainability, innovation, and scalable design. With over two decades of high-level experience in real estate, mortgage lending, and business development, Jason has played a pivotal role in securing exclusive green building technologies and assembling a top-tier leadership team.
Todd Wright
Director/Building Expert
Todd Wright is a building/design expert and forward-thinking innovator in the green carbon neutral technologies industry. He is a multi-faceted businessman with extensive experience in Development, Design, Architecture, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Green Construction His patented system is unique and next level in building technologies.
David Eric Johns
Director/Business Development VP
David Eric Johns brings 37 years of military leadership and an engineering background shaped by rural roots in Maryland. His expertise spans land development, software, operations command, and regulatory negotiation, with formal training from the University of Maine and the Air War College. Since retiring in 2018, he has advised municipalities and private firms, founding Zafeiri Corporation in 2020 to deliver exceptional value through operational excellence.
Jeffrey brandner
Co-Founder/Vice President
Jeffrey Brandner serves as Vice President and Co-Founder of Micro-Living Innovations (MLI). He has been involved in various aspects of real estate, wellness, & finance over the past several decades and has served in roles that included Director, Senior level leadership & advisory services. He has a heart for the affordable side of the housing equation creating wonderful homes for those in need of comfortable lodging. His desire is to build micro -living communities that set a new standard in modern housing & development.
Mark Eckard
Modular Constultant
Mark Eckard is a seasoned Managing Partner with over 20 years of experience in design, construction, project management, and logistics, renowned for driving business growth through supply chain optimization and high-value relationship management. Specializing in B2B sales, he has successfully supplied premium materials for large-scale residential and commercial projects—ranging from luxury custom homes to multi-family developments—serving builders, architects, engineers, and investors nationwide.
Scott Jacobs
Creative Officer
Scott Jacobs has been a lead branding and marketing executive for the past 30 years. Jacobs is known for creating and designing such brands as Judge Judy, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ESPN Classic's SportsCentury, MGM's The Outer Limits, King of Queens, CBN News, among many others. As a writer, designer, director, and editor, Jacobs has won 11 EMMY's, and continues to provide solutions that activate sales acceleration through targeted, acute, brand awareness and promotional strategies.
robert johnson
Senior Advisor
Robert Johnson is a seasoned construction industry leader with over 40 years of experience, specializing in prefabricated cold-formed steel framing. As a pioneer in operational leadership and project management, he has spearheaded manufacturing operations and served as a key estimator and business development lead for residential, mid-rise multi-family, and hospitality projects across North America.
Susan Blanton
Business Development
Susan Blanton is the CEO of SB1 Solutions, LLC, bringing over 20 years of business development and recruiting expertise to the real estate industry. She specializes in connecting buyers with sellers and aligning investors with strategic opportunities. With a natural talent for building relationships and networks, Susan has seamlessly transitioned her recruiting skills into real estate, creating impactful connections that deliver value with integrity and purpose.