Robert H. (Bobby) West
Chief Operating Officer
Why I have built my career in real estate:
Commercial real estate appeals to me because it is the perfect marriage of cutting edge financing techniques and fundamental real estate identification and evaluation--Wall Street meets Main Street.
Key Prior Experience:
- Worked in commercial real estate practice groups for private law firms in New Orleans and Atlanta
- Has represented the TriBridge principals in law firm and in-house capacities since 1999, closing in excess of $2 billion in real estate capital transactions
Education and Affiliations:
- Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- Emory University School of Law - Juris Doctor degree,with distinction
- Member of the Georgia Bar Association
- Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law
- Atlanta Apartment Association Board of Directors
- Georgia Apartment Association Board of Directors
- Participant in the Mentor Program of the Urban Land Institute
Interesting facts about me:
- Reader and writer of fiction, including completing two novel-length manuscripts
- I run 25+ miles per week, but it does not show
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready."
-Santiago from Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea
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Michael Werner
Executive Vice President of Portfolio Management
Why I have built my career in real estate:
The relevance of real estate applies universally to all countries and thus provides limitless opportunities and potential. I find it rewarding to use my experience in accounting and management to build value and create a positive impact in business. Real estate is as much about working with people as it is about assets and properties - the people interaction allows the business of real estate to be interesting and ever-changing.
Key Prior Experience:
- Regional VP roles with two major real estate management companies in the southeast. Supervised apartment and condominium portfolios of up to 7,200 units. Managed portfolio of affordable and tax credit housing with predominate Atlanta management company.
- Operated owned business for several years.
- 12-year background in the accounting field with financial analyst and assistant controller roles.
Education and Affiliations:
- Georgia State University - Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
- Institute of Real Estate Management - Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- National Association of Home Builders - Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
Interesting facts about me:
- I was in boy scouting from 8 to 18 and can still recite the Boy Scout oath and law; both of which I use as my moral compass through life.
- I believe physical fitness is necessary for a sharp mind and daily energy. To this day I play indoor and outdoor soccer.
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
-Ben Franklin
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Dale Alexander
Vice President, Portfolio Management
Why I have built my career in real estate:
I love real estate because it is the perfect career if you can say YES to challenges, YES to change, YES to responsibility and, ultimately, YES to success.
Key Prior Experience:
- Operational and supervisory experience in the management of real estate assets and associated industries including the management of multi-family for sale and for rent housing and the administration of businesses associated with the multi-family industry.
Education and Affiliations:
- George Mason University - Master of Education degree
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor of Arts degree in English
- Licensed C.A.M. and member of the Community Association Institute
- Member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Interesting facts about me:
- Animal rescue is a passion of mine; I have two labs and three cats of dubious origin.
- The Blue Ridge Mountains qualify as "my happy place".
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain."
-Mark Twain
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Brett A. Mendell
Director of Asset Management
Why I have built my career in real estate:
Real estate is the perfect blend of numbers and people, tangible property and intangible property rights, formalized process and creative problem solving, quantitative analysis and qualitative judgment, generating financial value by satisfying basic human needs, requiring both halves of the brain. Basically, it's useful, profitable, and interesting.
Key Prior Experience:
- Underwriting domestic multifamily and emerging market development deals
- Building a real estate team for a start-up real estate fund
- Problem solving for commercial and real estate litigation
- Providing state tax consulting at a big four firm
- Performing analyses of multifamily micro- and macro- trends
Education and Affiliations:
- Cornell University- Master of Real Estate degree
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law - Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
- Emory University - Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- London School of Economics – General Course
- Member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Interesting facts about me:
- I once worked for a Scottish Member of Parliament and belonged to the London School of Economics Tequila Society.
- I have a huge German Shepherd Dog and a small Boston Terrier that make a very odd couple.
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchill
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Theresa Sickeler
Senior Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
I love the real estate industry because it allows us to not only interact with people of all different backgrounds but gives us the opportunity to work as a team to create an inviting, quality product that improves the lives of our residents and enhances the surrounding community. By doing this successfully, allows us as a company to grow and become more successful.
Key Prior Experience:
- Regional VP role with a major developer and management company in the south of 4400 units. Managed portfolio of market, project base rental assistance, and tax credit with a Valdosta based company.
- Worked for owner/developer in new construction and rehabilitation.
Education and Affiliations:
- National Association of Home Builders (HCCP)
- Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA)
- Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P)
- Mississippi Home Cooperation
Interesting facts about me:
- I am an avid runner and have run several marathons.
- I was born in St. Louis, Mo and I am the oldest of 5 children.
Inspirational Quote I can I identify with:
If you dream it, you can do it. -Walt Disney
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Virginia Vicory
Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
Everyday provides a new challenge and a new opportunity for success. Adding value to an apartment community enriches the entire neighborhood and positively impacts the lives of its residents.
Key Prior Experience:
- Over 15 years of experience in the multi-family industry including a full range of assets from A+ High-rise to tax credit, Condominium Conversions and HOA Management.
- The majority of my career in Real Estate has focused on the rehabilitation and re-positioning of distressed properties through determining the level of capital necessary to sell the asset realizing maximum profit.
Education and Affiliations:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sociology - University of Houston
- Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- Licensed Real Estate Agent in Georgia
Interesting facts about me:
- I am the proud mother of an angry Bull Snake named Margaret.
- I am one of the few people who can admit, "I am not a good driver."
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"I think baking cookies is equal to Queen Victoria running an empire. There's no difference in how seriously you take your job or how seriously you approach your whole life."
-Martha Stewart
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Stephanie Robinson
Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
Each day I find satisfaction in knowing that I have provided a wonderful product that our residents call home. Through the years as this industry evolved, I found the solid ground of customer and client satisfaction rewarding.
Key Prior Experience:
- Managed over 1,500 apartment units in Atlanta during tenure at The Connor Group
- Property Manager for CHD Holdings, LLC; managed single-family rental homes across the United States
Education and Affiliations:
- Certified Apartment Manager
- Certified Professional Organizer
- Member, The American Association of Notaries
- Member, Developmental Disabilities Ministries, Inc., Atlanta, GA
- Member, Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia
Interesting facts about me:
- My favorite sport is zip lining, and my favorite line was taken in the treetops in Costa Rica
- One of my favorite things to do is visit a theme park; my secret ambition is to visit as many as possible in my lifetime
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
Whoever I am, or whatever I am doing, some kind of excellence is within my reach."
-John W. Gardner
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Elizabeth Grimaldi
Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
I enjoy finding someone the perfect home and the continued challenge of earning their business day after day, month after month and lease after lease.
Key Prior Experience:
- Multi-family and single-family property management experience on east and west coasts
- Property Manager with Colonial Properties Trust (NYSE: CLP) for 5 years managing up to 700 units in a multi-site capacity
Education and Affiliations:
- Over 12 years of property management experience
- Member of the Atlanta Apartment Association
- Volunteer youth cheerleading coach for Catholic Youth Organization
- Awarded 2010 and 2011 TriBridge Residential Property of the Year
- Awarded 2011 TriBridge Residential Community Manager of the Year
Interesting facts about me:
- I am a proud mother of two and I helped deliver my daughter
- I was born and raised in Oregon but have begun to develop a slight southern accent after living in Georgia for 10 years
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"Do or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda
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Kyla Dureaux
Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
I chose a career in real estate because it is ever-changing and provides professional and personal growth constantly.
Key prior experience:
- Served in leasing leasing, assistant manager, community manager and regional manager roles since 2001
- Senior housing, lease ups, tax credit, bond, public housing and conventional communities
Education and Affiliations:
- First Coast Apartment Association Board member
- Housing Credit Certified Professional
- Certified Occupancy Specialist
Interesting facts about me:
- I am the mother of four beautiful children
- I enjoy traveling, reading and laying on the beach.
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby
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Jeremy Williams
Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
Real estate appeals to me because of the availability to help someone where they need you most - at home. It is an industry where you have a great quality of life and great advancement opportunities. The challenges you face on a daily basis make for an action-packed day!
Key Prior Experience:
- Regional Manager with Picerne Real Estate overseeing 2,100 tax credit units in Georgia, South Carolina and West Virginia
- Property Manager for Greystar Real Estate managing over 600 A+ units in Charleston, South Carolina
- Property Manager For Trammell Crow Residential managing 400-unit property in Raleigh, North Carolina
Interesting facts about me:
- I enjoy being on the golf course for relaxation.
- I was at one time ranked 24th in the world in chess.
Inspirational Quote I can I identify with:
True Leaders don’t create Followers… They create more Leaders.
-J. Sakiya Sandifer
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Chad Isbell
Portfolio Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
A career in real estate was a natural choice for me. It encompasses all of my passions; providing excellent customer service, solving daily challenges, and building value for our clients.
Key Prior Experience:
- More than 18 years of experience in Commercial and Residential Real Estate across Georgia, Florida, Colorado and Texas
- Worked with Owners and Developers overseeing projects including construction, new development, and repositioning of transitional assets
- Managed elite portfolio of boutique high-rises
Education and Affiliations:
- Georgia Real Estate License
- Member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors
Interesting facts about me:
- Personal health is a passion of mine; feed your body, mind and your soul.
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
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Desmi D. Rice
Director of Maintenance
Why I have built my career in real estate:
The knowledge of being able to repair a wide variety of things and the joy that came along with doing it lead me into the service department of the apartment industry. I am lucky to be able to work in a field that is very fulfilling to me.
Key Prior Experience:
- Area Service Manager overseeing the service department of more than 12 communities which included the development of maintenance personnel, ensuring that work was performed according to company policies and procedures, writing of company maintenance training modules, conducting life safety audits and participating in due diligence
Education and Affiliations:
- Certified Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector (ICC)
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Training Program
- Certified Asbestos in Buildings: Inspection and Assessment (Environmental Institute)
- Certified Home Inspector
- EPA Proctor for the Esco Institute Section 608
Interesting facts about me:
- I have competitively bowled several perfect 300 games
- I love cruises and being close to the beach
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. "
-John Quincy Adams
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Barbara J McAdoo
Director - Training, Marketing, Support Services
Why I have built my career in real estate
- Like most of life’s best opportunities, my entry into multi-family was not intentional. I’ve found the spirit and energy of those who’ve committed themselves to helping people fulfill a basic human need simply amazing. No matter the role, at the root, it’s about the people.
Key Prior Experience
- More than 20 years of organizational and personal development experience serving in a variety of roles including professional manager, instructor/facilitator, consultant and individual coach. I’ve mentored more than 30,000 people nationally and internationally during my career.
Education and Affiliations
- University of Central Florida: Adult Vocational/Technical Education and Industry Training
- Bryant & Stratton Business College: Business Administration and Management/Marketing
- Development Dimensions International: Certified Facilitator
- National Center for Housing Management: Certified Occupancy Specialist
- American Business Women’s Association: Past President
- Association of Information Systems Professionals: Past President
Interesting facts about me
- The freedom of the road…I enjoy riding my Harley Softail Slim.
- Life Lessons from the Jungle: Naming the Elephant…the name of a book I wrote about making decisions and solving problems.
Inspirational quote I identify with most
“You’re either green and growing or you’re ripe and rotting.”
- Joseph J. Charbonneau, Motivational Speaker
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Christine Washington
Director of Human Resources
Why I have built my career in real estate:
I like the real estate business because what we do on a daily basis impacts peoples' lives in a positive way. We provide them with a place they can call "home" and there's nothing more rewarding.
Key Prior Experience:
- Worked with Delta Connection for seven years and led the charge on numerous projects in implementing new recognition, employment and retention strategies
- Responsible for hiring 400 people within a 90-day window
Education and Affiliations:
- Cameron University - Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management
- Member of Society for Human Resource Management
- Member of Recognition Professionals International
- Volunteer for March of Dimes
- Volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Interesting facts about me:
- I am a Certified Wedding & Event Planner
- I love reading books; my favorite subject is astrology
Inspirational Quote:
The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually fear you will make one."
-Elbert Hubbard
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Daniel James Ma Gill
Director of Information Technology
Why I have built my career in real estate:
The rapid pace of the real estate industry and opportunities for IT to improve these intricate processes keep my work life exciting and interesting.
Key Prior Experience:
- Nuclear power operation aboard U.S. Navy submarines
- Handled programming, server and data center operations for a Fortune 100 company
Education and Affiliations:
- Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida
- Various Naval technical schools during my career
- MCSA and MCSE Certifications
Interesting facts about me:
- I enjoy hunting and fishing
- Programming and electronic design remain full time hobbies; I am currently building an electronic module to maintain a fish tank environment
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"It is not necessary to change, survival is not mandatory."
-Edward Deming
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Tisha Dease
Accounting Manager
Why I have built my career in real estate:
It is a great team accomplishment to be involved with an investment from zoning ordinances to the initial ground breaking ceremony to a full functioning asset that provides families with communities and a place to call home.
Key Prior Experience:
- Over 15 years of accounting experience with leading investors, developers, owners and managers of multi - family and commercial real estate.
- Managed a variety of accounting responsibilities surrounding the development of a 1,100 acres mixed - use community which consisted of a 1.3 million square foot shopping center, over 1.2 million square feet of retail business, and over 350 acres of residential community.
Education and Affiliations:
- Howard University - Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance
- Member of Delta Sigma Pi - National Business Fraternity
- Crown Financial Ministries - Completed the Biblical Financial Study
Interesting facts about me:
- I ran the Peachtree Road Race, the ZOOMA Women's 5K, and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure all within the same year.
- I love being with family which includes my two adorable nephews and beautiful niece.
Inspirational quote I identify with most:
"When you know better you do better."
-Maya Angelou
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Michael Tompkins
Lee Walker
Steve Broome
Robert H. (Bobby) West
Stephen Hendrix
Lee Walker
Steve Broome
Peter Chang
Kelsey Greene
David Harry
Yates Dunaway
Bill Scott
David Thomas
John Heslup
Katherine Mosley
Stephen Bates
