Scott Snodgrass

partner

Scott is a founding partner of Meristem Communities, a Houston-based real estate development firm committed to creating Places for People™. Meristem is a resiliency-focused developer whose guiding principles create human-centric design by thoughtfully, sustainably, and holistically connecting land, natural systems and people.

Alongside his work at Meristem, Scott works collaboratively with developers and consultants to create unique and exceptional agricultural amenities within master-planned communities through his other firm, Agmenity. As a thought leader in the agrihood movement he regularly speaks on the topic at regional and national conferences and contributed to to the ULI Book, “Agrihoods: Cultivating Best Practices.”

Clayton Garrett

partner

Clayton is a founding partner of Meristem Communities, a Houston-based real estate development firm committed to creating Places for People™ with mindful, small batch developments. Meristem is a resiliency-focused developer with guiding principles to create human-centric design by thoughtfully, sustainably, and holistically connecting the land and its natural resources with people.

Clayton envisioned a development company that is responsive to two goals; curiosity and generosity. This vision, rooted in practical boots-on-ground (and in the mud) experience, combined with a optimistic view of the human-spirit, sits at the forefront of how Clayton leads and thinks. Staying present, trying to add value to his team, community and company’s mission are core values. Meristem is committed to doing the next right thing over doing any one thing. The Meristem belief is that it’s the sum of a thousand small decisions that creates more engaging, more interesting, and more livable neighborhoods.

Clayton is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and farmer at the intersection of plants + people + place. Before co-founding Meristem, Clayton worked alongside developers, landscape architects, residential architects, and engineers to create unique and exceptional agricultural amenities (agrihoods) within master-planned communities through his co-founding and leading Agmenity. Prior to that, he spent several years serving as an attorney in Texas. He also started, grew, and led multiple businesses.

Clayton is a member of several community organizations including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), where he was selected as a national Product Council member through Residential Neighborhood Development Council. Clayton is a licensed Texas attorney with a doctorate in law from St. Mary’s University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin. Clayton is a proud member of Houston Zen Center, a place of meditation and investigation into being human.

Nadiyah DeBraine

development associate

Nadiyah DeBraine is a Development Associate with Meristem Communities, thoughtfully contributing to the firm’s commitment to create Places for People. Her dedication to the field is evident in her collaborative approach to project management and quality communication with builder teams, consultants and partners. She believes in the power of design to transform lives and communities.

Nadiyah’s background includes several years in the real estate industry as a licensed agent and in mortgage lending. Through assisting clients she has developed a deep love for architecture and smaller home design, focusing on creating efficient and sustainable living spaces.

Outside of work, Nadiyah is a member of several community organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Ladies in Land, and the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL).

Bella Nidever

community host

Bella Nidever is a dynamic Community Host, specializing in Indigo Guest, Builder, and Brand Relationship Management. With a rich background in the arts, psychology, and humanities, she has honed her skills in interpersonal communication, networking, marketing, and event planning. As a former small business owner, Bella brings a wealth of practical experience to her role, complemented by her certification in Enneagram studies.

Bella is passionate about living a full and authentic life, believing that art can be found in anything—life itself is art. She firmly believes that finding your people and creating community can save lives. Beyond her professional pursuits, Bella is dedicated to mental health advocacy and enjoys fostering creative expression in all its forms.

In her free time, you can find Bella hanging around her favorite coffee shop, reading up on the latest film projects, or planning another elaborate trip to Disney World.

Nick Panzarella

commons director

Nick Panzarella is the Indigo Commons Director for Meristem Communities, overseeing the development, sale, and activation of the commercial center at the heart of Indigo. He is passionate about seeing lively, walkable, and human centered Places for People take shape in his native Houston.

A long time friend and employee of the Meristem founders, Nick previously worked as a real estate broker, community liaison, journalist, bartender, and founder of a company harvesting and brewing wild yaupon tea.

Active in the Italian community in Houston, Nick is an elected member to the Committee of Italians Abroad, and the current president of Cademia Siciliana lobbying for state recognition of the Sicilian language in Sicily.

Megan Lynch-Reynolds

community marketing lead

Megan is the Marketing Lead for Indigo. Her role is designed to bring community together with events to activate, excite, and bring a sense of closeness back into neighborhoods. She will be onsite for the people of Indigo with her team of Community Hosts’ to be a resource with all things from development, builder assistance, HOA, to being a voice for the residents. When first learning about Indigo and the vision both Scott and Clayton had, she had never resonated with something this close as a mother, and person who comes from deep cultural roots within her family. Being a part of a Community created intentionally every step of the way, being a Place for People, was incredibly important for her to help bring the vision to life for the Houston area.

Megan has a background in real estate stemming from childhood assisting her father with clients, hosting model homes, and then later gained a passion for the industry while in customer service and event planning for communities. Her background in Resident Services for rentals and apartments, along with her work for a Builder and Developers, give her a sense of understanding and compassion for any stage residents may be in their lives, and that each stage should be handled with the same level of importance and care. In her freetime, she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting museums, plant nurseries, being in nature or at the beach and trying new and delicious foods! She also has a love for music, art, and antiques!

Her main focus is helping to bring meaning and light into prospective buyers and residents through all stages of their lives. With a passion for people and drive to change the current standards of service within real estate, her goals for Indigo are to bring a sense of belonging, culture, coexisting amongst all, and FUN to all who choose to be a part of Indigo.