Senior Vice President Karen Hefner Wins Executive of the Year; 22 Asset Living Nominees Recognized at the 2025 HAA Honors Awards

HOUSTON (JULY 30, 2025) –  Asset Living, one of the largest property management companies in the nation, was honored at the 2025 Houston Apartment Association (HAA) Honors Awards. This year’s event marked a significant milestone for the company, celebrating one top award win and 22 nominations across multiple categories—highlighting the strength, talent, and dedication of our teams across the organization.

Senior Vice President of Operations Karen Hefner was named Owner/Management Executive of the Year—one of the evening’s top honors—in recognition of her exceptional leadership, strategic impact, and commitment to operational excellence. Asset Living's 22 nominations spanned on-site team members, maintenance professionals, corporate staff, and one property, including:

Property & On-Site Leadership

• Vargos on the Lake – Property Finalist

• Maria Esquives – Assistant Manager of the Year, Stonegrove at Fall Creek

• Consuelo Hernandez – On-Site Manager of the Year (200–299 units), Coop at Med Center

• Jasmine LeDoux – On-Site Manager of the Year (200–299 units), Vargos on the Lake

• Victoria Golan – On-Site Manager of the Year (300–399 units), District at Washington

• Javier Solis – On-Site Manager of the Year (300–399 units), Adora at Rosehill

• Melinda Villalobos – On-Site Manager of the Year (300–399 units), Stonegrove at Fall Creek

• Sasha Trimble – On-Site Manager of the Year (400–499 units), Artistry Design District

Maintenance Excellence

• Diosvani Castro Orta – Maintenance Technician of the Year, Stonegrove at Fall Creek

• Oscar Mejia – Maintenance Supervisor of the Year, Stonegrove at Fall Creek

• Wilber Portillo – Maintenance Supervisor of the Year, Vargos on the Lake

• Cayetano Vasquez – Maintenance Supervisor of the Year, Mia LXMI Westchase West

• Daniel Reyes Morales – Maintenance Supervisor of the Year, Multiple Properties

Corporate Team Recognition

• Margaret Bailey – Marketing Director of the Year (Director, Leasing)

• Julie Clay – Corporate Support of the Year (Financial Analyst)

• Chloe Coble – Corporate Support of the Year (Director, Operations)

• Anna Towns – Property Supervisor of the Year (VP, Operations)

• Theresa Ballard – Property Supervisor of the Year (Regional Manager)

• Megan Behrens – Property Supervisor of the Year (Regional Manager)

• Susie Martinez – Property Supervisor of the Year (Regional VP, Operations)

• Candace Tucker – Property Supervisor of the Year (Regional Manager)

• Brian Hawthorne – Owner/Management Executive of the Year (SVP, Operations)

Asset Living remains committed to delivering exceptional service and communities where residents and team members thrive. Congratulations to our team members for their outstanding hard work and dedication to creating spaces where our residents are proud to call home.

For more information on HAA’s Honor Awards, please visit their website to read about the event. To learn more about Asset Living, please visit our website.

About Asset Living

Founded in 1986, Asset Living (Asset) is a Houston-based real estate management firm. With a growing portfolio that includes a multitude of properties across the nation, Asset provides services to a variety of clients that include property management, asset management, receivership, and investment services. Asset is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization. To learn more, please visit www.assetliving.com.