CHANELE RICHARDSON

Area Vice President

Ms. Richardson serves as the Senior Regional Manager for a diverse portfolio of multi-family communities ranging from market communities, the Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) portfolio, and a senior community. She has been a part of the Echelon team since 2010 and has 18 years of experience in the multi-family industry including her time with Echelon. She has an extensive background in the daily operations of property management and has specialized in tax credit properties and tax credit lease-ups. During her time in the industry, she has served as Property Manager, Multi-Site Manager, Mentor and Tax Credit Compliance Manager for tax credit communities, lease-ups, rehabs, and traditional market communities. Prior to joining Echelon, Chanele was with Carmel Companies and Richman Property Group. Her onsite knowledge, tax credit expertise, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable addition to the Echelon team.

During her time as Regional Manager, she has specialized in building and motivating strong teams, repositioning properties, maintaining quality affordable housing, and maximizing NOI for owners. Chanele graduated from Community College of Aurora and has an Associate of Arts Degree with Business Emphasis. She also holds the Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation thru the National Apartment Association. She obtained her HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional) in 2019 and continues her commitment to affordable housing by being a member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver’s Affordable Housing Committee.

LINDSEY JONES

AREA VICE PRESIDENT

JAMIE LUCERO

SENIOR REGIONAL MANAGER

Ms. Lucero serves as a Regional Manager, where she oversees the daily operations of a portfolio of communities in the Metro Denver and Northern Colorado markets. Jamie has been a part of the Echelon team since February of 2013 and has 17 years of experience in the multi-family industry. She has an extensive background in the daily operations of property management and has specialized in renovations and restoration of vintage properties, lease ups and stabilization of traditional properties. Her proven leadership and coaching techniques, ability to increase revenue, and control expenses make her a valuable addition to the Echelon team. Jamie graduated from the University of Colorado and was a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society. She serves on several committees and is an active member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver.

KENDRA HALPERN

Senior Regional Manager

A respected leader with a unique ability to drive optimal financial results and build a winning team, Kendra Miller Halpern has proven success with increased profitability, top-notch customer satisfaction and unmatched employee retention in a tight corporate environment.

Kendra has been in the industry for 30 years with 4 of the industry’s top companies. Kendra joined Echelon Property Group in March 2021 as a Senior Regional Manager. Prior to her becoming part of the EPG family, she was at Wood Residential Services for 7 ½ years overseeing Operations for CO & UT and at Aimco for 12 years as a Regional Manager, Director of Operations and VP of Operations. Kendra has also had the good fortune to work for Equity Residential and Trammell Crow Residential Services. Additionally, she has experience in multiple markets – CO, IL, CA, TX, AZ, MT, ID, UT, NV, OR and WA – and she has an in-depth understanding of lease-ups, renovations and stabilized operations.

Kendra served on the board for the Utah Apartment Association (UAA) and is an active member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD). She was a 3-time finalist for the UAA Tributes “Regional Manager of the Year” and a finalist for the AAMD Tributes “Executive of the Year”.

Kendra is a Denver native and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder.

CARLEEN MENDEZ

REGIONAL MANAGER

CHRISTINE HATTER

REGIONAL MANAGER

Ms. Hatter serves as a Regional Manager for Echelon Property Group. She oversees assets in the Denver-Metro market, as well as Colorado Springs. Chris has been with Echelon since 2011, and during this time she has grown in her role and has taken her team’s results to new heights. She has a specific focus on “inspecting what she expects”, which has impacted performance in her entire portfolio.

Chris has more than a decade of experience in the multi-family space, and she holds the prestigious Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation through the National Apartment Association. Her career has spanned various positions from on-site leasing to senior leadership. She attributes her success to her impeccable leadership skills, as well as her effective and innovative management strategies. These skills and strategies have been paramount in creating and implementing job-specific learning strategies for Echelon Property Group.

With a heart that beats for her people and this industry, Ms. Hatter serves as an active member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver & the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado. She has held several board member positions and is a recipient of the esteemed Paul Novashansky Diplomat Award.

In short, Ms. Hatter is a leader who has a true passion for the multi-family industry, a passion for helping her teams achieve top results, and a passion for developing people into their “best selves” for the Echelon Property Group. In her spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with her family, traveling both domestically and abroad, and being a foster for adoptable dogs looking for their “forever homes.”

DANIELA RUIZ

REGIONAL MANAGER

ERIC RAY

REGIONAL MANAGER

MICHAEL HENNING

REGIONAL MANAGER

Robyn Nicholson

Regional Manager

Ms. Nicholson serves as a Regional Manager where she oversees the daily operations of a portfolio of communities in the Denver Metro Area. Robyn has an extensive background in Retail Management which helped build a strong foundation for a career in the Multi-Family Industry. She is a strategic business partner with a passion for developing talent. Her experience includes maximizing NOI, operational efficiency, renovation and capital projects, succession planning and the ability to lead others in high demand situations.

Her innate leadership and unwavering positive attitude make her a valuable addition to the Echelon team. Robyn graduated from Colorado State University and is very involved in the Apartment Association of metro Denver.

TAMMY GUIDA

REGIONAL MANAGER

CARA MINNEY

AREA MANAGER

COREY HOLMES

Senior Director of Facilities

Mr. Holmes serves as Regional Facilities Director and is responsible for the maintenance operations, training of maintenance personnel and vendor management for Echelon Property Group. Corey has over 20 years of experience in the apartment industry. Prior to joining Echelon Property Group, Mr. Holmes has worked with Shea Properties and Equity Residential. Corey started as a groundskeeper with Equity Residential and quickly moved up to become the Floating Service Director for a portfolio consisting of over 8200 units. Mr. Holmes was the Operations Manager for Shea Properties where he oversaw the training and service operations for their entire portfolio consisting of 8000 units spanning California and Colorado.

Mr. Holmes holds a B.A. in Business Management from Colorado State University. He has completed academic course work in construction management and holds certifications in the following areas: EPA 608 Universal, Licensed EPA 608 Proctor, CPO, Licensed Water Restoration Technician from the IICRC, Asbestos and Certified Renovator for Lead.

MELVIN REYES

FACILITIES MANAGER

JASON JENULIS

Capital Project Manager

Mr. Jenulis serves as Capital Project Manager and is responsible for the implementation of capital related projects. Jason has over 20 years’ experience in the apartment industry. Prior to joining Echelon Property Group, Mr. Jenulis has worked with Alliance Residential, BRE Properties, and Greystar. Mr. Jenulis has experience with REIT Properties, Joint Ventures, and Fee Managed Properties. Mr. Jenulis has overseen and executed over $30 million of capital projects. He has extensive knowledge of value add projects and has worked on various building types from garden to wraps. Mr. Jenulis has worked on large capital projects from full clubhouse renovations to small dog parks. Mr. Jenulis is also responsible for overseeing capital needs for new acquisitions and assisting with the ProForma budgets.

DANIEL BURNHAM

BUSINESS ANALYST

MARITZA HEARN

Director of Business Development

Ms. Hearn serves as Regional Transaction Manager with over 19 years of experience in the multi-family industry. Her career started as a Leasing Consultant, where she first developed a love for the industry. As the Regional Transaction Manager, Ms. Hearn is currently involved with reviewing proposed acquisitions to develop and analyze project Pro Forma statements. She also conducts market research to prepare financial information for distribution to pertinent clients.

Ms. Hearn is also accountable for the planning, directing, and coordinating due diligence inspections, which includes, the preparation of detailed reporting and generating professional presentations to ownership groups and investors. Overseeing the transition of newly acquired developments, stabilized, and sold assets from due diligence through closing to ensure a smooth process. As a Regional Transaction Manager, she has overseen a multitude of transactions representing millions of dollars in business.

With her extensive background in the daily operations of property management, Ms. Hearn is also overseeing the administration of incident claim reporting. This includes tracking claims for resolution and the prevention of future legal liabilities.

Ms. Hearn’s successful professional path includes working with some of the largest fee managed firms in the Denver market. Her admirable personality and true knowledge of this field have given her an opportunity to excel in different areas within the multi-family industry.

DANIELLE THOMAS

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Ms. Thomas serves as Operations Director for Echelon Property Group. . She has an integral role in implementing new system processes to enhance and streamline property procedures. Ms. Thomas brings over 20 years of property management experience, is a Certified Virtual Facilitator, and previously held various positions with Pinnacle Property Management Group, and Equity Residential, including on-site management, internal auditing, property inspections, field training, and coordinating company events.

Ashlie Harris

Training Director

JENNIFER WATFORD

Human Resource Generalist

Ms. Hill serves as the Human Resource Generalist for Echelon Property Group and is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment efforts for over 50 properties. She brings over a decade of recruiting and human resource experiences to the Echelon team. Jennifer has experience working for both large companies, small agencies, and non-profits. As well, she has recruited for entry-level to executive positions across a variety of industries and geographies.

Jennifer’s recruiting experience provides her with a unique perspective when implementing strategic recruiting initiatives for the company. Developing sourcing strategies for both short- and long-term purposes, coordinates interviews and conducts candidate screening calls, and places candidates in positions across a wide range of functional areas and compensation levels.

Jennifer’s passion for people and unwavering positive attitude makes her a valuable addition to the Echelon team.

RENEE GRIEGO

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Renee has a colorful history as an Accounts Payable Manager. She has a diverse background in tax preparation, general accounting, vendor management, AR, and cash management. Renee’s previous position in property management is where she brings her experience with REITs, student housing, and multi-phase properties. Renee was responsible for corporate bill-back accounting, multi-state tax returns, new acquisitions, project accounting, and responsible for managing and overseeing daily operations of the accounts payable department.

Renee is a member of The Institute of Financial Operation, a valuable education network and a leading-edge resource advancing her knowledge, expertise, and technology performing best practice procedures. On a quarterly basis, Renee volunteers her accounting services at Grace Church, and during the school year, she serves the students by providing birthday boxes at Denver Street School serving at Risk youth.

DIANE RAYNES

ACCOUNTING MANAGER