Leadership

Julie is responsible for overseeing and leading the campus housing platform for Asset Living. She has worked in the property management industry for 31 years, with the last 16 years devoted to student housing operations. Julie is responsible for leading the daily student housing operations and supervises the senior management team. At Asset Living, her goals include exceeding owners’ financial performance expectations, high-quality customer experiences, assisting clients in their acquisition pursuits, and strategic planning for the student housing division. Julie has developed a strong reputation in the industry for being a leader in student housing operations and serves on numerous panels highlighting innovative operating procedures.

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Julie is a graduate of the University of Houston with an associate degree in Real Estate Finance and Appraisals. When she’s not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking for friends and family, watching old western movies, and watching hockey (she’s a die-hard fan).

Tom is responsible for overseeing the operations and new business efforts for the multi-family division. Celebrating nearly 40 years as a recognized industry leader, Tom has held executive positions with a select number of the country’s premiere multi-family owners and operators. Prior to his current role, Tom was the owner of Shelton Residential,  a company which joined the Asset portfolio in 2020, expanding our Southwest footprint by 17,000 units. As a Principal of Asset Living, Tom continues to lead the operations, performance, and expansion of the combined firms throughout major markets in the West and Southwest. By expertly leveraging and refining the best practices of our combined companies, Tom ensures that current and potential clients receive best-in-class service that results in improved performance.

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Previously, Tom served as the Chairman of the Board of both the Arizona Multihousing Association and the National Apartment Association, as well as a board member of the California Apartment Association. He is an active member of the National Multi-Family Housing Council and the Institute of Real Estate Management, from which he holds a CPM designation. In addition, he has his brokers licenses in both Arizona and California.  Tom received a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.

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Away from the office, Tom and his family enjoy their home in the mountains of northern Arizona, golfing, five active grandsons, and corralling their two maniac Yorkies, Ricky and Lucy.

Hugh is responsible for overseeing the affordable division and assisting the multi-family division. In addition, he helps lead strategic new business initiatives for Asset Living. Hugh has over 30 years of real estate experience, spanning management, brokerage, lending, and investment. Throughout his career, he has completed lease ups on over 28,000 new and renovated units, while also holding various executive positions at Capstone Real Estate Services, The Trammell Crow Company, Integrity Properties and most recently, Alpha Barnes Real Estate Services.

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Hugh earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (Dean’s List) from Texas Wesleyan University. After graduating, Hugh was appointed by President Reagan to serve as Congressional Liaison for The White House in Washington D.C. Hugh is the former President of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) and serves on the Executive Committee of the Texas Apartment Association (TAA). He has been recognized by the Institute of Real Estate Management as a Certified Property Manager. On a federal level, Hugh lobbies on behalf of issues important to real estate investment, development, and housing affordability, in addition to serving several nonprofit organizations in board and advisory capacities.

Michael is responsible for overseeing the operations and new business efforts for the affordable division of Asset Living. He started his career 40 years ago in the multi-family industry serving at the Dallas Housing Authority for several years before founding M-DC Group, where he served as president in various management and ownership firms specializing in affordable housing compliance, new construction, and asset growth. In 2000, M-DC Group, Inc. (known as Alpha Management) formed a partnership with The Barnes Company to found Alpha Barnes Real Estate Services in Dallas, Texas. Michael served as partner and owner of Alpha Barnes, successfully growing the organization to manage 30,000 units of affordable and conventional housing while being recognized as an industry leader in tax credit compliance.

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Michael is a graduate from High Point University in North Carolina and is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP). He has served in volunteer leadership roles throughout his career and has continued current roles with the Board of Directors of Texas Inter-Faith Housing, Inc., of Houston, Texas. He was previously the President of the Rural Rental Housing Association of Texas (RRHA), the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), as well as local Apartment Associations and the Texas Apartment Association (TAA). He is currently the President of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF).

David is responsible for assisting in the overall operations for the multi-family division. He has worked in the industry for over 40 years, gaining expertise in commercial mortgage banking and multi-family management. At Asset Living, his goals include assuring the best possible experience for our clients and residents, as well as providing the best possible work environment for our employees. Prior to joining the Asset team, David was a founder of Greystone Management Services in Houston, TX. Greystone grew to 14,000 units, eventually selling in 1993 to the entity that would become Greystar. David worked at Greystar until 2000, when Greystone Asset Management was formed.

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David holds his CPM designation and is the past President of both the Houston Apartment Association and Texas Apartment Association. He is also a member of the national faculty for The Institute of Real Estate Management and an adjunct professor at The University of Houston Bauer School of Business. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin and has also served in the Air Force and Texas Air National Guard.

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When David is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, cooking and traveling, and reading military history.

Marcus is responsible for leading Asset Living’s finance and accounting functions, as well as legal and IT divisions. He has held executive positions in large service organizations for more than 20 years, gaining experience and expertise in growing sales and profitability while mitigating risk. Most recently, Marcus served as CFO for Loomis and previously held a role at Ernst & Young as a senior manager in the transaction advisory services group. At Asset Living, his goals include growing the organization by working with his team to provide best-in-class financial information, exceptional service, and true value to both internal and external clients.

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Marcus is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Virginia. In addition to his duties at Asset Living, he is also a board member of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. When Marcus is not in the office, he enjoys running, singing, and barbecuing with his wife Jennie and their two daughters, Emma and Sofia.

David is responsible for partnerships, strategic initiatives, and M&A for Asset Living. David has worked in finance for more than 10 years, gaining experience and expertise in real estate, acquisitions, and financial reporting. At Asset Living, his goals include driving organizational growth through acquisitions and leading initiatives for continuous improvement.

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David is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from Valparaiso University. When David is not in the office, he enjoys kayaking, reading, and spending time with his wife and two-year-old son.

Joey is responsible for overseeing the entirety of Asset’s legal matters, including contract negotiation, legal disputes, leasing, and operational support. Prior to Asset, Joey spent four years in private practice as a commercial defense litigator in Houston. He has worked in the property management industry for seven years, gaining a breadth of expertise in the variety of legal issues pertinent to the industry. At Asset Living, his goals include efficiently managing open legal matters, working with clients and their counsel to resolve legal issues, and providing the best possible support and guidance to the company’s executive and operations teams.

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Joey graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management. In addition, he also earned JD and MBA degrees from Baylor University. Outside the office, Joey enjoys spending time with friends and family, sports, and putting his mind to strategy games.

Stephen is responsible for overseeing Asset’s client acquisition group, which includes business development and client portfolio services. He has over 20 years of operational real estate experience, with expertise in multi-family and student housing property management, asset management, and acquisitions in both domestic and international markets. At Asset, his goals include guiding high profile institutional investors, private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals through their analysis and strategy surrounding acquisition, development, and disposition decisions.

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Stephen holds a Master of Business Administration from Goizueta Business School at Emory University, a top 20 national program, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Kennesaw State University. Outside of work, he enjoys exercise, perpetual online shopping for unique cars and bucket list vehicles, and cherishing his time as a proud father of three.

Jason is responsible for leading the Asset Living business development department. In his 17 year Asset Living career he has been responsible for supervising multiple portfolios of student housing and multi-family properties nationwide and also overseeing our new development lease-up team, along with the training department. Jason’s 28 years of experience in student housing and multi-family provides a wealth of knowledge and in-depth, hands-on experience with full-service dormitory and high and mid-rise mixed use properties, including new developments. At Asset Living, Jason’s goals include increasing the overall size of assets under management through oversight of the business development team, and continually working in lockstep with existing clients to expand their portfolio with continued focus on client relationships. His goals also include training and mentoring every member of the Asset Living family, leading the new development team in lease-ups nationwide while providing pre-development consulting to clients.

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Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two beautiful daughters, morning workouts, and golfing whenever he can.

Kasey is responsible for leading integrations for Asset Living. She has worked in the industry for 8 years, gaining experience and expertise in property transitions, due diligence, systems support, and property operations. At Asset Living, her goals include seamlessly integrating all clients and partners into the Asset platform, continually leading the industry with innovative solutions to common integration issues, and providing the best possible service to clients and team members.

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Kasey was a recipient of the 2017 Ambassador of the Year award. She is also a member of Sundance Film Festival’s 100 Club for volunteers and holds an Associate in Art History from Pasco Hernando State College. When Kasey is not in the office or on the road, she enjoys documentaries, spending time with family, and reading anything by her favorite authors: Jane Austen, Adam Grant, and Susan Cain.

JC is responsible for overseeing and leading the business development arm of Asset Living’s multi-family division. He has worked in the real estate industry for five years, gaining expertise in researching specific properties and markets, sourcing and speaking with owners about how Asset will benefit their current property operational performance, and assisting current clients with their portfolio growth. At Asset Living, his goals include growing the multi-family platform while assisting his clients with the growth of their properties.

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JC is an escrow officer and licensed real estate agent, and is also pursuing his CCIM certification. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Rice University. When not in the office, JC likes to spend his time visiting his family, playing golf, and training his dog. He also enjoys coaching baseball and duck hunting.

Tyler is responsible for leading and overseeing the management and operations for Asset Living’s multi-family business. He has worked in the property management industry for 12 years, gaining experience and expertise in new developments and aggressive lease-ups, repositioning assets through renovation and rehab, and monitoring market trends. At Asset Living, his goals include ensuring properties exceed performance expectations, assisting in locating acquisitions for client growth, and providing the best management strategies possible.

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Tyler is a CPM candidate and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Texas A&M University. An avid runner, Tyler has completed a 140.6 mile Ironman triathlon.

Micah is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the operations for Asset Living’s multi-family business. He has worked in the property management industry for 10 years, gaining experience and expertise in developing business strategies, employee development, and repositioning underperforming assets. At Asset Living, his goals include maximizing productivity, refining processes, and providing the best customer service possible.

Micah has been named a Community Manager of the Year and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. When Micah is not in the office, he enjoys working out, watching sports, and spending time with his wife and dog.

Luis is responsible for the organizational development for Asset and leads teams in learning and development training, and marketing and interior renovations. He has worked in the multi-family industry for over 35 years, and has previously worked for Shelton Residential, Lennar Corporation, Balcor, United Dominion Realty Trust and Equity Residential. Over the course of his career, he’s been awarded a CAM and CAPS designation from the National Apartment Association and is a certified instructor for NAA and IREM.  He serves on the Board of the Arizona Multi-Housing Association and is the Education Chairman for the AMA.

Luis is extremely passionate about his team’s support of local charities and community events. Outside of work, he enjoys urban farming, cooking, and anything Disney.

Sharon is responsible for overseeing and leading the operations of the multi-family division of Asset Living. In that role, Sharon directs Asset’s team of regional portfolio directors and oversees the overall operations for a portfolio of communities in the Southwest. Sharon has worked in the multi-family industry for over 35 years, and has previously worked for Shelton Residential and Equity residential. She holds expertise in acquisition underwriting and analysis, lease-ups, budget development, executing value-add strategies, and improving operational performance.

Sharon studied journalism at Purdue University and holds a Real Estate License in the state of Arizona. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Arizona Multihousing Association. When Sharon is not in the office, she enjoys cooking, gardening, learning the violin, and traveling the world.

Stacey is responsible for overseeing and leading property operations covering the entire campus housing division of Asset. She has worked in the property management industry for 28 years, gaining experience and expertise across all class types from new development to stabilized to property repositioning. At Asset Living, her goals include providing mentorship and support to the management team and ensuring communities operate with a competitive advantage.  Stacey drives property performance, monitors market conditions, and develops specific strategies to ensure her client’s goals and objectives are achieved. In addition, she is dedicated to new business development with a concentration on cultivating and preserving third party relationships.

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Stacey attended San Antonio Court Reporting Institute where she received her certification as a stenographer. When Stacey is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters watching soccer, traveling, and staying current on their favorite family show, Survivor.

Joe is responsible for the marketing and leasing performance for Asset Living’s multifamily and student housing divisions and oversees the new development operation teams. He has worked in the property management business for 20 years, which has allowed him to gain in depth operational knowledge in hundreds of markets, in addition he has assisted in the successful launch of more than 150 new developments throughout the country. Working closely with all departments he ensures the governance of the company brand is upheld across the portfolio, this includes websites, print, online marketing and property reporting systems. Joe also leads all market research efforts for the company.

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From decades of experience working with assets in operational and asset management capacities he is invaluable in his ability to quickly identify opportunities and implement plans to help stabilize and increase performance.

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Joe holds a Criminal Justice degree and also serves on several local boards focused on park and recreation development. Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending his time with his family and friends. He is usually outside, either securing yard of the month, fishing and hunting, or working on the family ranch in south Texas.

Johanna is responsible for overseeing and leading portfolio and performance management for Asset Living’s campus business. She has worked in the industry for 29 years, gaining experience and expertise in conventional, new development, and student living. At Asset Living, her goals include driving employee performance through mentorship, development, and ongoing motivation, all while supporting and producing bottom line results for her clients.

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Johanna Janovsky studied at the University of North Texas and holds a CAM designation. When Johanna is not in the office, she enjoys boating on the Chesapeake Bay and hanging out with her two dogs, Mocha and Bentley.

Stuart is responsible for leading a diverse team of regional personnel for the campus housing division of Asset. He has worked in the student housing industry for 32 years, both on-campus and off-campus, gaining experience in operations, capital expense and repair projects, and university relations. At Asset Living, his goals include maximizing occupancy and being fiscally responsible to the health of each of his communities, all while providing the best customer care possible. Stuart is certified in Fair Housing and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education, both from the University of Georgia.

In his free time, Stuart enjoys hanging out with his boxer mix, Brody, traveling, and supporting historic preservation initiatives. Outside the office, you can find him exploring Houston’s many art museums and tracking down the perfect margarita.

Jennifer is responsible for leading Asset Living’s accounting and treasury functions.  She has worked in accounting for over 20 years, gaining experience and expertise in accounting, treasury, and financial reporting.  At Asset Living, her goals include supporting the growth of the organization through a best-in-class accounting function, delivering exceptional service and tangible value to internal and external clients.

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Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University and an MBA from Arizona State University.

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When Jennifer is not in the office, she enjoys biking, yoga, traveling, and attending concerts with her son Samuel.

Monica is responsible for leading accounting within Asset’s multi-family sector. She has worked in the industry for 37 years, gaining experience and expertise in accounting, cash projections, and HUD knowledge. At Asset Living, her goals include providing timely and accurate reporting, cash forecasting, and supporting employees and clients with the best possible management tools.

Monica is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas and holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Accounting from the University of Houston. Outside of the office, Monica also enjoys movies, yoga, spending time with family, and spoiling her dogs (over the years she has owned six Rottweilers).

Ruth is responsible for the co-supervision of the Asset campus accounting department and supervises all corporate operations of the College Station office. 

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She has served in the role of corporate controller since joining the firm 25 years ago. Previously, Ruth was the corporate controller for Real Estate Management of America (REMA), prior to it being purchased by Asset Living in 1991. Ruth is a graduate of Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Outside of work, Ruth enjoys spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren) and going to the beach.

Nancy is responsible for the co-supervision of the Asset campus accounting department and leads the Houston accounting operations for Asset Living. She has worked in the real estate industry for over 30 years, gaining experience and expertise in accounting for clients with varying needs, including reporting for joint ventures, developments, renovations, acquisitions, HUD compliance, and audit reporting. At Asset Living, her goals include delivering excellence with accurate, timely reporting and striving to improve effectiveness and innovative practices for our teams. 

Nancy is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston.  She is also a member of The American Institute of CPAs.  When Nancy is not in the office, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.

Sean is responsible for the strategic direction, day-to-day operations, business growth, and team development of Poetic. He believes in building strong, diverse teams that complement each other and work toward helping customers thrive. Sean has over 25 years of experience helping clients in real estate, financial services, healthcare, and higher education industries find innovative solutions to solve their business and technology challenges. Before joining Poetic, Sean held various leadership positions at Stewart Title, SunGard, Carolina Financial Securities, and High Point University.

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Sean is a certified project manager and holds a Master of Science and MBA from Baylor University and an undergraduate in Mathematics with Computer Science from St. Andrews University. Sean enjoys traveling, playing football (soccer), cricket, and table tennis, and volunteers at local charities, including Habitat for Humanity and Houston Food Bank.

Rebecca is responsible for overseeing Poetic’s financial planning and reporting, controller functions, and risk management. She has worked in the finance and technology industries for over 20 years, gaining experience and expertise in leading the growth of new and small businesses. At Poetic, her goals include supporting the expansion and growth of the agency’s service offerings, always striving to provide the best possible client experience and the highest quality deliverable.

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Rebecca holds a BSE in Computer Engineering from Tulane University and an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. When Rebecca is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, running marathons, and playing tennis. Fun fact: Rebecca is an identical twin!