Robert DrakefordRobert T. “Bobby” Drakeford | CEO
A Charlotte native, Bobby returned home to join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as an Estate Tax Attorney upon graduating from the UNC- School of Law in 1991. His duties included the interpretation of legal documents for IRS regulation compliance and the valuation of real estate and closely held corporations. Bobby then joined the Trammell Crow Company as an analyst in 1995, where he developed The Lexington apartments and the Central Carolina’s Urban League office building. The Lexington was awarded Trammell Crow Residential Services Southeast Property of the Year Award.
Bobby founded The Drakeford Company in 2002 with an emphasis on affordable multi-family development. After completing a 276-unit apartment community in 2003, Bobby redirected the company’s focus to the for-sale, infill urban housing sector. He completed over a dozen projects in Charlotte's urban core. Bobby adept at land assembly real estate brokerage.
He identified all sites that TDC has developed, including 22 parcels for the Midwood Central project. His most significant land assembly achievement was the second top producing broker on the Bank of America Gateway 1M square foot mixed-use development in downtown Charlotte.
Bobby earned an MBA from Wake Forest University after receiving his BS in Accounting from Elon University. He has been admitted to the N.C. Association of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and the N.C. Bar Association. Both licenses were voluntarily placed on inactive status in 2007. He holds an active N. C. Real Estate Broker’s license. Bobby has been a member of the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU), the Urban Land Institute and played an active role in numerous local political campaigns and civic organizations. He is the proud father of three active children.
Uzziah Chavies | Land Development Manager
Uzziah is originally from Long Island, New York. He moved to Charlotte in December 2001. He is a graduate of South Carolina State University with a degree in Political Science. He also has his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has over 15 years of experience in the Real Estate industry. Uzziah brings strong leadership and problem-solving skills to his role.
Uzziah joined The Drakeford Company in March of 2025 and is currently the Land Development Manager. He started his career with Diamondback Investment Group as a land development project manager working on projects in the Charlotte region. He transitioned to DR Horton managing multiple residential development projects in Charlotte, Troutman, Denver and Mooresville.
As the Land Development Manager, Uzziah works directly with the management team to develop & implement the company’s long term development strategies. In his role as LDM, Uzziah manages the day-to-day operations of the land development process which includes managing project schedules, relationships with various stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and government agencies. In Uzziah’s spare time he enjoys spending time with family, cruising the lake in his pontoon, and traveling.
Jovonna Mozeak | Marketing Coordinator
Jovonna is a real estate professional with a passion for community development and urban growth. Born and raised in Key West, Florida, she developed a deep appreciation for vibrant communities and the unique qualities that make a place feel like home.
She earned a degree in Business Management from the University of Florida, gaining valuable experience as a leasing agent and through an internship with The Walt Disney Company—both of which strengthened her expertise in customer service and community engagement.
After graduating, Jovonna moved to Charlotte, NC, where she spent over a decade at Charlotte Center City Partners, a Business Improvement District focused on economic development, urban planning, and placemaking. Through this work, she gained a profound understanding of Charlotte’s growth, culture, and future potential.
Her passion for real estate led her back to the industry, where she now focuses on shaping the future of Charlotte’s multifamily residential market. She actively researches market trends, economic data, and population growth to better understand the city’s evolving landscape and contribute to its continued success. Jovonna is dedicated to showcasing Charlotte as an incredible place to live, work, and invest.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she is committed to giving back through volunteerism and service with various nonprofit organizations.