Ian M Kraut joined Sedona Elite Properties Mgmt. Inc., in 2012 under his predecessor as the financial controller. Prior to joining the organization, he was an internal auditor for The Kroger Company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Kraut is a graduate of Rutgers University and holds a Masters Degree in City Planning from The Ohio State University as well as a Masters Degree in Accounting and Tax from The University of Cincinnati.

Kraut later bought the company from his predecessor and has continued residential property management, nearly tripling the door count. In addition, Sedona Elite's operations have expanded to include commercial management as well as a residential and commercial sales arm.