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With over 20 years in the multifamily industry, Alex Colasuonno began her career as a Leasing Consultant and worked her way up to Vice President.
She currently oversees Bridge Property Management’s Florida market, leading a team that includes 4 Regional Managers, 1 VP, and 1 Senior VP.
Recognized for her excellence, Alex has received the Big Star Award from Bridge Investment Group (2021), Bridge Property Management’s Regional Manager of the Year (2022), and the Regional Manager of the Year from the Orlando Apartment Association (2022).
A graduate of the Valencia College DEI Leadership Academy and the Florida Apartment Association Lyceum Program, Alex serves on multiple boards, including the Apartment Association of Orlando, Latinas in Property Management, and the local chapter of Entry Way.
She is committed to mentorship and DEI initiatives, hiring from the Valencia College Service Tech Program, implementing an internship program at Bridge, and teaching CAM License classes since 2022.
As an active community leader, she has organized and participated in Orlando’s Pride and Cancer Walk events for three consecutive years. Additionally, Alex mentors new hires and serves as a language exchange instructor at Bridge.
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Mr. Epps, who works out of the Fund’s Atlanta office, leads ASREF’s originations and also assists in underwriting and asset management.
Mr. Epps is responsible for the origination of middle market joint venture and preferred equity investments in workforce and affordable housing projects across the south.
Prior to joining ASREF, Mr. Epps spent three years at Rialto Capital and two years at Trimont Real Estate Advisors, overseeing more than $1B of commercial real estate across the United States in various investment funds.
His responsibilities included the underwriting and asset management of all product types including hotels, retail, multi-family, industrial, and office properties.
During his time at Rialto Capital, Mr. Epps also underwrote more than $3.5B of commercial real estate across all product types, from senior loans to direct equity investments.
Mr. Epps earned an undergraduate degree from Georgia State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Georgia Tech.
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Jay Parsons is a rental housing economist, consultant, writer and speaker.
He has advised numerous multifamily and single-family rental housing stakeholders – from institutional investors, REITs, smaller investment groups, lenders, regulators, government agencies, trade groups and non-profits.
He also serves a Principal, Head of Investment Strategy & Research, at Madera Residential, a multifamily owner/operator with 11,000+ units, and as a partner with WayMaker multifamily investment group.
Previously, Jay was the Chief Economist at RealPage, a leading rental housing software and analytics provider.
Additionally, Jay serves as a consultant and public speaker for rental housing stakeholders across the U.S.Jay has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The Economist, The New York Times, NBC News, Politico and he has appeared on CNBC and BloombergTV.
His commentaries have been published by Barron’s, the Pension Real Estate Association, the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Apartment Association, and American Banker, among others.
His social media posts attract an average of half-million impressions per week. GlobeSt, a leading trade publication, named Jay one of its “2023 Influencers in Multifamily Real Estate.”Jay also serves on the Board of Advisors for Apartment Life, a faith-based non-profit serving apartment residents and operators.
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Haroun Cowans is a prominent social, financial, and philanthropic leader with over two decades of experience leading development and investment in the Five Points District of Denver, Colorado.
Haroun is responsible for Goshen Development’s operations, client relations, partnerships, business development, and strategic leadership.
He has held many leadership positions in real estate and finance but considers his greatest passion his work as an associate pastor at Church in the City – Beth Abraham. Outside of ministry, Haroun is the Founder and Managing Principal of Goshen Development.
Haroun has built strong relationships to the Five Points and greater Denver community through his extensive work and board appointments.
Throughout his career, Haroun has held many different positions in real-estate and finance including managing retail financial branches, raising capital for startups, financial advising, financial services at Merrill Lynch, Chief Real Estate Officer, and commercial real estate broker.
Haroun has been appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Denver Board of Human Services and the Advisory Committee for Housing People Experiencing Homelessness. He is a board member of the following organizations: Colorado Enterprise Fund, the Five Points Business Improvement District (board chair), Historic Denver, Denver Health Foundation, Denver African American Philanthropists (co-chair), and Black Resilience in Colorado, B.E.S.T Summit (board chair) and the Denver Cultural Property Trust. He has previously served on the boards of Denver East YMCA, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Youth Biz (chair).
Notably, Haroun has been featured in the Denver Post, Denver Channel 7 News, Denver Channel 9 News, 303 Magazine, Westword, Business Den and has been cover stories for Denver Business Journal, Denver Rite and Vice Magazine.
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The Schuminsky family is a high-net-worth family headquartered in Yukon, Oklahoma, with real estate holdings in Oklahoma, Texas, California, Arizona, Tennessee, Nevada, and Kansas.
The family “CEO” is Jay Schuminsky, who has been the steward of the family holdings for over 15 years and who continues to be active in the day-to-day management responsibilities of the portfolio.
Jay’s father Mike Schuminsky was the founder of a retail wig operation in the 60’s and 70’s, started while Mike was in Law School in Oklahoma.Eventually developing its own manufacturing operation in China and importing wigs and accessories to the US, Mike Schuminsky operated retail locations in multiple states until the going concern was sold and Mike began investing in real estate.
Jay Schuminskygrew up working in real estate with his father and became the chief decision maker upon his graduation from Pepperdine with his MBA.
The Schuminsky family real estate holdings have included self-storage, retail, warehouse, land, multifamily, and office.Much of the holdings are self-managed out of Yukon, Oklahoma.
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Jesse Holland, CPM, MBA, is the President and Founder of Sunrise Management & Consulting, bringing over 35 years of real estate expertise to the table. As a visionary leader, Jesse is at the forefront of Sunrise’s strategic direction, fostering new opportunities for both the company and its clients.
His extensive credentials include being a licensed Real Estate Broker in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts and holding designations such as the IREM Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM).
Jesse’s deep involvement with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) underscores his commitment to industry excellence. He has served in various leadership roles, including President of the New York Capital Region Chapter and Regional Vice President of IREM’s Region 2. His contributions to IREM have made him a prominent figure in real estate circles, where he frequently speaks and presents at both local and national events.
In addition to his industry leadership, Jesse is dedicated to leveraging data to enhance operational efficiency and the customer experience.
This commitment led to the creation of Property Gauge, a groundbreaking platform that integrates data from property management software to establish and monitor key performance indicators.
Jesse’s innovative approach has not only improved operations but has also earned him recognition as an Entrepreneur in Residence at SUNY Albany’s Massry School of Business.
Recognizing the need for data-driven decision-making in property management, Jesse collaborated with industry experts, including his sons Adam and Dave, to create Property Gauge.
This platform is designed to streamline operations and provide actionable insights, helping property managers optimize performance and enhance tenant satisfaction. Jesse’s blend of practical experience and forward-thinking innovation makes him a compelling guest on the Multifamily Hangout Podcast, where he will share insights into the evolving landscape of property management and the future of real estate.
Dave Holland, MBA, CPM, is a seasoned leader in the property management industry with over eight years of experience in creating thriving communities and driving operational excellence. Since joining Sunrise Management & Consulting in 2016, Dave has been instrumental in setting new standards for resident retention, operational efficiency, and maximizing property performance.
As co-founder of Property Gauge, Dave spearheads business development and marketing, using his deep industry knowledge to deliver innovative SaaS solutions that streamline property management processes.
His commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional practices showcases his passion for data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.Dave serves as the 2023-2024 President of the IREM NY Capital Region Chapter, where his leadership has expanded the chapter’s reach, forged valuable partnerships, and enhanced educational offerings. He is also a finalist for the prestigious 2024 IREM REME award for CPM of the Year, with the winner to be announced at the IREM Global Summit in October.
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Renee Zahn is a Managing Director of Real Estate for Greystar and oversees the management operations for the Central West division that includes offices in Austin and San Antonio. Her responsibilities include leading the teams that support a 51,000+ unit portfolio, strategic operations for both current and new clients, as well as pre-development consulting.
Since joining Greystar in 2002, Renee has served in every onsite role and operations leadership role. She is very active in the local and state level Apartment Associations. She served the Austin Apartment Association as President in 2018 and will serve as the Texas Apartment Association President in 2025. Renee works alongside the government affairs team and represents the industry testifying in front of the state legislature on industry related bills.
Renee received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from the University of Texas. Additionally, she holds her Certified Property Manager designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management and a Women’s Leadership Certificate from the Yale School of Management.
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Jennifer Sutter, Acento Real Estate Partners’ Executive Vice President since 2022, boasts a property management career starting in 1995, showcasing extensive experience and dedication to multi-family property management.
With a diverse portfolio covering conventional and tax credit properties, as well as both owner and third-party management, Jennifer excels in workforce housing and has a proven record of successfully repositioning distressed assets.
Before joining Acento, Jennifer held leadership roles at The Donaldson Group, Harbor Group, and Fairfield Management, spanning Asset Management, Property Management, and Operations.
Her commitment to excellence is evident through professional certifications, including the Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation from IREM, Licensed Property Manager status in the District of Columbia, and National Compliance Professional Certification.
Active in industry associations, Jennifer is a member of IREM and the Property Management Association (PMA) of Maryland, contributing as an engaged participant. With her wealth of experience and dedication, Jennifer continues to be a driving force in the field of multi-family property management.
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Marcie Williams is the CEO of RKW Residential overseeing of all aspects of property management operations, new business development and strategy.
She has more than 30 years of multifamily experience spanning owner/manager REITs, third-party management and start-up companies. Marcie has a track record of success at companies including Greystar, Camden Property Trust, Summit Properties and GID/Windsor.
Immediately prior to joining RKW Residential she served as Senior Director of Real Estate at Greystar, where she was responsible for management operations and new business development for more than 20,000 units across the Southeast.
Marcie holds several professional designations including Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) and Certified Property Manager (CPM®). She has been a prolific contributor to the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA) for which she served on the Board of Directors and acted as Board President. She was a founding member of the GCAA’s Education Foundation and served on the GCAA’s Education Advisory Council.
She is the recipient of several industry awards from GCAA, including Volunteer of the Year, Instructor of the Year and The Lex Marsh Award (Lifetime Achievement). In 2021, Marcie was inducted into the AANC Hall of Fame.
Marcie has been honored with a Women in Business Award (2019) and recognized as a Most Admired CEO in both 2020 and 2021 by the Charlotte Business Journal. She was also recognized as a Multifamily Influencer by Globe St.
Marcie is a member of IREM and ULI and serves on the Membership committee for NMHC. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Paul Rhodes started his multifamily career 29 years ago, picking up trash at a Roswell, GA, community. Before going national, his on-site history included working in multiple service-focused roles for all property types and as a pool builder.
In 2005, Paul changed focus to educating the multifamily maintenance industry as the Lead Instructor for HD Supply Customer Training, where he expanded the reach of apartment education by increasing the use of digital facilitation tools. In 2011, he became the National Maintenance Instructor for the National Apartment Association Education Institute, responsible for maintaining the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician curriculum.
He delivered the program to Associations and Management Companies Nationwide while updating it and other NAAEI credentials and programs.In 2020, when the pandemic canceled all classes, he joined The Life Properties as the Director of Maintenance Operations, writing policies, organizing the structure of and leading on-site repair operations.
Paul joined Brookfield Properties as the Senior Manager of Maintenance Learning in June 2022, where he is creating a Maintenance Learning team focused on growing the skills of technicians and maintenance teams at Brookfield Properties communities.
In 2024, Paul started The Maintenance Mindset Podcast as a part of the Multifamily Media Network and founded Directional Maintenance Services.
Both of which share information with the goal of developing industry professionals and expanding knowledge in all related areas.
He continues to be involved in all areas of Multifamily Maintenance management and regularly speaks and is a part of conferences, webinars, or any other event where learning can occur.
Paul holds the following designations: CAMT, CAPS, CAMT+E, CAMT+L, EPA 608 Universal, PHTA-CPO Instructor, OSHA OTI 510+511, and maintains membership in NAAEI Faculty.
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Jesse Miller is a three-time, national award-winning real estate executive with over two decades of property management experience.
He is the founder of Pacific Housing Association, leads Greystar Hawaii, and serves as a university instructor at Portland State University.
Miller is passionate about training and education and has taught at multiple conferences, industry associations, and academic institutions in the US, Japan, the United Kingdom, China, and Malaysia.
As a first-generation graduate who owes much of his career growth to strong mentor influence, he now pays this forward by bridging academia with industry to mentor others about dynamic career opportunities in property management.
Due to his industry contributions, Miller was named a 2022 National IREM REME CPM of the Year Finalist and was awarded the 2020 NAA ACE Industry Practitioner of the Year, 2019 National IREM REME ARM of the Year, and the 2018 NAA Credential Holder of the Year Honors.
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Lisa Gunderson is responsible for the strategic planning, operating performance, and financial success of existing Bristol communities.
Prior to joining Bristol, Ms. Gunderson was responsible for Asset Management at Covenant Capital Group, overseeing a billion dollars’ worth of real estate investments. She also has eight years of previous property management experience, including Regional Manager roles overseeing several communities in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama.
Ms. Gunderson earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Leo University in Florida. She also holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and a CPM designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management.
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Lisa Taylor is a Senior Managing Director for Greystar’s US Client Services. Lisa has an extensive background in property operations for multifamily and build for rent and strategic positioning of assets to include new construction, lease-up, acquisition, renovation, and repositioning of financially and physically stressed assets.
Prior to joining Greystar in 2005, Lisa was a Vice President at Trammell Crow Residential Services and prior to that, she was a Senior Regional Property Manager with Summit Properties, Inc.
She is a Certified Property Manager through Institute of Real Estate Management, a Certified Apartment Manager, and Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor through the National Apartment Association and is a frequent speaker at industry events.
Lisa currently serves on the Executive Board for the Apartment Association of North Carolina (AANC) as President 2023-2024 and has served on the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Board of Directors in many roles including President. She is a GCAA’s Lex Marsh Award recipient (Lifetime Achievement) and recently honored by the AANC as a Hall of Fame inductee for her significant impact and dedication to the industry.
She serves on the National Apartment Association board as a Regional Vice-President (Region IV). Lisa also holds a Broker-in-Charge license for North Carolina.
Lisa graduated from the American Business & Fashion Institute (now known as The Art Institute of Charlotte) in North Carolina.
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Tina West is an Executive Vice President for Sares Regis’ Client Advisory team.
In this national role, Tina is focused on growing the firm’s 3rd party management footprint beyond its 7 state and 37,000-unit portfolio.
Ms. West has more than 30 years of experience in the multifamily space, most recently as Executive Managing Director for the West Region at Cushman and Wakefield covering a portfolio of 110,000 units from Texas to California.
In this role, she also served as the firm’s National Mixed-Use Leader. Just prior, as the Multifamily Practice leader at CBRE she launched the first ever Multifamily Management Practice and led the Mixed-Use Specialty product line. Her role as COO of Capstone Real Estate overseeing the management of over 36,000 apartment units predicated both national roles.
She also held senior leadership roles at LMC Living (Lennar), Sunrise Management, Monarch Group and has owned her own business focused on brokerage and property management of both multifamily and residential properties.
She has experience in new development, reposition, market rate, affordable, active adult, HOA, and purpose-built single-family rentals.
Tina has built several management organizations from the ground up and has been successful in the launch of third-party endeavors at each. She is a seasoned leader and has led organizations with over 10,00 team members.
A dedicated industry professional, Tina serves on multiple boards and leadership forums.
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Richard Friedman joined Greystar in 2014 through the Riverstone Residential Group acquisition and is currently a Managing Director of Client Services & Strategic Partnerships.
Over the past decade, Greystar has successfully grown its US Property Management business both organically and through select strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
As Greystar continues to look for opportunities to grow their geographic footprint across the U.S. and Canada, Mr. Friedman leads a small team with dedicated resources to facilitate intentional pursuit of these opportunities.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Friedman spent the last 15 years responsible for the business development process in California, which included lead development, predevelopment consulting, underwriting, market assessment, and strategic planning for both potential and new assets under management.
Prior to joining Greystar, he held the role of Vice President for Riverstone Residential Group in both an operational and client services capacity.
Mr. Friedman started his career in property management in 1994 with R&B Apartment Management Company, and in 1996, joined Trammell Crow Residential Services, which later transitioned into Riverstone Residential Group.
Mr. Friedman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami, FL.
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Bob Knakal has been a broker in NYC since 1984.
Over that time, he has brokered the sale of over 2,329 buildings having a market value of approximately $22 billion.
For 26 years of those years (1988-2014), he owned and ran Massey Knakal Realty Services which sold more than 3x the number of properties as the #2 firm in NYC from 2001-2014.
Running the firm with a Servant Leadership management style, focusing on empowering everyone on the team, intensely training them and building their self-esteem, led to this overwhelmingly dominant platform.
The firm was sold to Cushman & Wakefield in 2014 for $100 million.
The Massey Knakal Legacy is illustrated by the fact that today in the New York City investment sales market, there are 29 companies, or divisions of companies, that are either owned by, or run by, folks who learned the business at Massey Knakal.
Bob is a prominent thought leader in the commercial real estate business, frequently writing about the market, lecturing on the market and appearing podcasts and national television shows on networks like Fox, CNBC and MSNBC.
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As a frustrated (repressed?) architect, David Ohlrich credits Mike Brady with starting him on his real estate journey.
From his first drafting class in high school to his current role running property operations at a fast-growing, boutique, alternative asset management and investment firm, he enjoys all aspects of the built environment and is fascinated by the future “use of space” discussion that much of the commercial, residential, and hospitality world is engaged in.
An accomplished multifamily operations executive with over 25 years of real estate experience, David Ohlrich has successfully led growth and improvement strategies at several of the most innovative and respected real estate operators in the country.
His experience in a wide variety of locations, property types, and ownership structures gives him a unique and valuable perspective on the industry. He thrives on creating and leading teams in pursuit of improving operations and driving value.
David has focused his efforts in residential operations as he believes there is significant opportunity to improve property performance through the use of data and the targeted application of technology to drive success while materially improving not only the experience of the resident but of all stakeholders.
He is a die-hard Michigan Wolverine, a lifelong Washington Capitals fan, and an avid cyclist always looking for that elusive combination of a beautiful day with time for a long ride!
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Karen Key is a Division President and leads the Southeast region for Asset Living’s conventional portfolio.
She has worked in the industry for over 20 years, gaining experience and expertise in new developments and lease-ups, value-add and repositions, and build-to-rent communities across the East Coast and Sunbelt regions.
At Asset Living, her goals include driving property operations and assisting clients with evaluating existing and potential investments while cultivating a culture that fosters engaged team members.
Karen is an Executive Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), past president of the IREM Georgia Chapter, and 2022 recipient of the J. Wallace Paletou Award from the IREM Foundation. Karen holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Hospitality Administration and Business Management from Georgia Southern University.
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Jeff is currently Chief Operating Officer at Middle Street Partners.
Oversee the company’s operations and lead the asset management team, responsible for executing property level strategies to enhance and protect asset value.
– Developing and managing platform level processes and best practices
– Providing operational oversight at the property level and managing investment objectives for the Company
– Most Recently: Director of Asset Management with Chartwell Holdings responsible for leading the asset management and operations divisions
– Prior to Chartwell: Senior Director at Greystar Real Estate Partners where he co-led the Atlanta regional office, overseeing a portfolio of 45 assets (approx. 14,500 units)
– Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from James Madison University
– Master’s of Business Administration with a focus in real estate from The University of Georgia -
Starting his career in 1990, Carlyle's journey in multifamily residential management includes an impressive combination of corporate and on-site operations.
His expertise covers management, marketing, strategic financial planning, acquisitions, and third-party management.
Carlyle has successfully managed diverse asset types including REIT portfolios, conventional and military housing, low-income tax credit, and HUD communities.
His success stems from his proven ability to lead organizations and teams in executing strategies that maximize NOI goals, enhance asset performance, reposition challenged communities, and strengthen team dynamics.Carlyle holds multiple industry certifications, including CPM & ARM from IREM; HCCP, SHCM from NAHB; C3P from Spectrum; CAM from NAA; and a Military Designation CDPM II from PHMA.
He has been a VA Licensed Realtor since 2005, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
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