Vice President, Asset Management
Mary is a dynamic and seasoned multi-family housing professional with over 15 years of expertise in asset management. Her breadth of experience spans market rate, value-add, rent control, LIHTC multifamily, and senior housing. Mary’s exceptional ability to optimize property performance, drive revenue growth, and navigate compliance challenges for complex portfolios sets her apart as a transformative leader in the field.
Accomplishments That Define Excellence
Strategized Financial Solutions:
- Directed audits between municipal entities and third-party management to ensure compliance for a portfolio encompassing 1,843 residential units and 5 retail tenants.
- Leveraged innovative solutions like the Housing is Key rent relief program during the pandemic, partnering with local organizations to secure free WIFI for tenants and maintain housing stability for Section 8 residents.
Community Engagement:
- Organized impactful events, including back-to-school supply giveaways, holiday toy drives, and onsite vaccine clinics, strengthening tenant relationships and community well-being.
- Led tenant relocation efforts to facilitate redevelopment projects, increasing affordable housing availability.
Leadership Excellence:
- Managed and mentored a team of six professionals, including asset managers, regional managers, and compliance specialists, ensuring top-tier operational performance.
Portfolio Expansion and Oversight:
- Successfully onboarded new properties, adding East Coast markets to an already extensive portfolio of 11 multifamily properties with 2,201 residential units.
- Designed and implemented value-add strategies aligned with investor goals, driving portfolio growth and sustainability.
Operational and Regulatory Expertise:
- Supervised a diverse portfolio of over 2,200 residential units and 1M sq. ft. of commercial space, achieving operational excellence through team restructuring and comprehensive audits.
- Managed compliance for a vast LIHTC portfolio of approximately 25,000 units, providing strategic guidance to property managers and general partners.
Philanthropy and Volunteerism:
- Volunteered to support after-school programs and organized back-to-school backpack drives for local properties, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing tenant lives beyond the business scope.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Financial oversight, forecasting, and portfolio sustainability.
- Strategic asset management and risk mitigation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, and regulatory standards.
- Proficiency in Yardi, Microsoft Office Suite, CoStar, Lotus, and CRM systems.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish, enhancing communication across diverse communities.
- Leadership and team development with a focus on collaboration and mentoring.
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management from California Lutheran University.
Location
- Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Mary’s unparalleled expertise, strategic mindset, and passion for affordable housing make her an outstanding candidate for a VP of Asset Management role. Her ability to drive financial performance while fostering community impact highlights her as a visionary leader ready to elevate any organization’s portfolio to new heights.
