About Us

For more than 30 years, RFP Properties has specialized in locating and modifying homes for people with special needs. Our three-decade success is due to the fact that our compassionate staff understands more than real estate – we understand the meaning of family and we understand the living requirements of those with special needs.

In fact, long before RFP founders Robert Shaver and Kathy Graham began leasing group homes, they excelled in the healthcare provider industry. So it doesn’t matter if you’re a provider, government agency, or downsizing institution, you can be confident that with their unique vantage point, RFP Properties will find a home – or group of homes – that’s specifically tailored to meet your long-term needs.

J. Robert Shaver
President

Robert, a certified public accountant, began his professional career in 1977 at Riney, Hancock and Company, CPAs in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1980, Robert joined ResCare, Inc., as Controller. In 1983, he founded Normal Life, Inc., a provider of residential and training services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Over a period of 15 years under Robert’s leadership as President, Normal Life grew to serve more than 1,300 individuals in seven states. RFP Properties, Inc., was formed by Robert and Kathy Graham to provide capital for the real estate needs for Normal Life’s operations. In 1998, Normal Life was sold to ResCare. In the years following the sale, Robert has continued to lead RFP Properties in providing housing, office space and programmatic space to companies and individuals with special needs.

Jake Shaver
Vice President

Jake, a certified public accountant, joined RFP Properties, Inc. in 2010. At RFP Properties, Jake oversees the accounting department,  banking relationships, administrative issues, and IT functions

Joseph C. Shaver
Property Manager

Joe began his professional career in 1986 as a construction manager for a local construction company. From 1992 to 2001, Joe worked for UPS as an International Customs Broker. In 2001, he joined RFP Properties, Inc., as Property Manager responsible for locating and purchasing property, property renovations, property inspections, and home maintenance.

Charles W. Shaver
General Counsel and Development Officer

Charlie, an attorney, joined RFP Properties, Inc., in 2006. Charlie is responsible for property management, property acquisitions, development, marketing, and leasing terms. Since 2006, Charlie, along with Joe, has located, renovated, and leased more than 100 additional ICF homes, waiver homes, and other properties for numerous providers throughout the country.

Phillip Allen
Controller

Phillip graduated from the University of Kentucky with degrees in both Accounting and Finance and began his career in the banking industry, focusing on consumer lending and eventually transitioning to mortgage loan underwriting and origination.  He later joined a global leader in the restaurant technology industry where he spent the next 18 yrs growing from Staff Accountant to Corporate Controller.  Phillip joined the RFP Properties team in 2022 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, banking transaction approval and reconciliation, maintenance of depreciation/amortization schedules and monthly financial statement creation.