Who We Are

The Pluris Value
Our name hails from the Latin term for "great value", which embodies Pluris' mission and promise to our partners.
Passion
We care deeply, work diligently and act thoughtfully. Pluris partners trust our team of knowledgeable and determined experts to create long-term investment value.
Integrity
We strive to exceed expectations through engaged relationships. Partners depend on us to communicate decisively, attentively and transparently to create home-run outcomes.
Commitment
We’re on your team, every step of the way. Collaboration and mutual respect are cornerstones of our partnerships.
Trusted Relationships
What our partners are saying
Our People
No matter the market, no matter the obstacle, it's our people who drive business forward.

In 2008, he saw an opportunity to utilize his experience to build a platform which provided an avenue for individuals to invest in real estate, which ultimately became Pluris. This paved the way to not only assist developers and tenants, but also individuals looking for alternative investment strategies. Colin has acted as a property manager, development director, broker, and private equity leader in creating winning outcomes for over $800,000,000 in real estate projects, including condominium developments, multifamily investments and rehabs, commercial office buildings, residential subdivisions, and commercial retail projects. The wide array of project types and skill sets allows Colin to lead Pluris in a most unique manner.
Colin received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Georgia, where he was on the Men’s swim team and served as team captain his senior year. Colin and his wife, Natalie, have 5 amazing children who help foster a very active lifestyle both professionally and personally.

After graduating with degrees in Finance, as well as Decision Sciences and Information Systems from the University of Kentucky, Matt began his career at Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI). In only two years, he was able to climb from an analyst position to corporate financial manager. After gaining experience in a large corporation, Matt pursued his passion for real estate. Matt’s ability to identify unique investment opportunities ultimately propelled him to a position as CFO for a boutique development firm.
In 2008, Matt completed his MBA at Bellarmine University and also obtained his CPA license. He was able to do this while managing over $100M in active developments and over $750M in asset values in the multi-family, office, retail, and residential sectors of real estate.

Prior to starting his real estate career, Austin was a former LSU Golfer and NCAA Academic All-American. While at LSU, he was able to assist in bringing the Tigers back to the National Championship after a 15-year drought. As a senior, he was named Co-Captain and helped the Class of 2012 become what was then the winningest class in school history. Gutgsell has also been recognized as Golfweek’s NCAA National Player of the Week and the SEC Player of the Week, for winning multiple individual titles.
After his undergraduate degree, he attended the LSU Flores MBA Program, where he graduated number one in his class with a 4.0 GPA. Gutgsell was voted to the list of LSU’s All-Time Student-Athlete Academic Dream Team, which recognized fifty individuals who have achieved the highest level of academic excellence and/or made major contributions to their communities.

In addition to working with Pluris, Karsen is a local Business Broker with Murphy Business and Financial Services. She advises business owners through the sale process and conducts professional business valuations across a variety of industries. Karsen graduated from the University of Kentucky with degrees in Accounting and Management. She obtained her CPA license while in public accounting and completed her MBA at the University of Louisville while working full-time in Accounting, Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions at Humana.
Outside of the office, Karsen runs a team of ~75 volunteers at GRRAND, a Louisville-based dog rescue, and is a Pure Barre instructor. She lives in Louisville with her husband, Clay, and their two dogs, Moose and Birdie.

Prior to his career in real estate, Jon worked for Cutting Tools Inc. where he was in sales for over 10 years. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in social science by way of Saint Xavier High school. Jon is also an assistant coach with the Saint Xavier soccer program which one of the most successful, and winningest, high school soccer programs in the country.
In his free time he enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and golf, traveling the world, and spending time with his family and friends. Jon has a passion for selling and investing in real estate, a strong work ethic, and competitive spirit.

Caitlyn graduated from the University of Louisville with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing. As the Director of Marketing, Caitlyn taps into all facets of the company. Her main efforts involve content creation across all social media channels, developing and executing marketing materials for both commercial and residential agents, and other office/administration pursuits. When Caitlyn is not in the office, you can find her spending time with her friends and family, planning her next trip to NYC, or learning about the latest social media and fashion trends.

Since 2007, she has built an unrivaled reputation for creating successful outcomes for her clients. Meredith recently oversaw marketing, leasing, and resident relations at Germantown Mill Lofts, a fully-occupied, award-winning restoration of the former mill factory in the chic, up-and-coming Germantown neighborhood. All the while, Meredith has bought and sold numerous single-family homes for her clients across the Louisville MSA. She is high-energy, detail oriented, and passionately pursues the perfect fit for her buyers and sellers alike. Meredith lives in Northfield along with her husband, Pat, and her three active young sons, Sebastian, Oscar, and Felix.


Channing’s expertise is in relationship development and executing exceptional communication with clients. She is extremely involved in the Louisville community, which has helped create a successful track record for herself and her clients in the market. She is actively involved with Holy Trinity Catholic Parish serving on their Parish Council as well as leading their Young Adult Ministry. She is also a former member of the Sacred Heart Alumni Board and an active volunteer with Maryhurst Charities.