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| HAL KISSLER, CPM®, CCIM® | x |
Hal Kissler, CPM®, CCIM® is the Chief Executive Officer. He is the founding principal in the firm. Hal has an extensive
background in investment counseling, business and real estate management, and is currently a court certified receiver. Hal has served
on the Board of the Apartment Association of Greater Fresno and is a two-time past president of the local chapter of the Institute of
Real Estate Management (IREM). Hal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, from California State University
Fresno. In 1992, Hal was recognized as the San Joaquin Chapter "CPM® Of The Year". In 2002, Hal was appointed to the Fresno City
Planning Commission. He is a past chairman of the Business Associates at CSUF and is active in several charities and support
organizations.
Phone: 559-256-4010 •
E-MAIL HAL
| MICHAEL S. GOLDFARB, CPM® | x |
Michael S. Goldfarb, CPM® is the Chief Operating Officer.
He oversees the daily operations and supervises the Executive Team responsible for directing the day-to-day management of the entire portfolio.
He has been involved in the management and lease-up of various types of investment real estate since 1971. Prior to joining Manco Abbott,
Michael served as president of a large northwest management company with over 17,000 apartment units operating in 29 states. He has also served
as president of Related Management Company of Florida — the largest multi-family developer in Florida. Michael holds a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. Michael is an advisory member of the Fresno Division of the
CA Apartment Association and was the 2003 state CAA president. He is a Regional V.P. representing California at the National Apartment Association.
He is a past president of the San Joaquin Chapter of IREM. Additionally, Michael was awarded 'CPM® Of The Year' in 1983.
Phone: 559-256-4050 •
E-MAIL MICHAEL
Kyle Attenhofer is a Property Manager. Attenhofer has three years of property management experience having worked as an
analyst and an assistant Property Manager in Chico. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from California State University,
Chico.
Phone: 559-256-4036 •
E-MAIL KYLE
Brenda Barton is the Vice President, Accounting. She works directly with the CFO to oversee the commercial/retail and
multi-family staff accountants and accounts payable staff. Brenda began her career with Manco Abbott in 1984 as a staff accountant and
has experience in many phases of the industry including; multi-family property management and supervision, construction cost accounting,
tax accounting, payroll, multi-family accounting, and commercial/retail accounting. Today, in addition to her other responsibilities,
she is the database administrator of Manco's primary management software and maintains a portfolio of retail, commercial and multi-family
properties.
Phone: 559-256-4029 •
E-MAIL BRENDA
As the VP of New Business Development, Greg Bethke works closely with the CEO & COO in developing growth opportunities, relationship
building, and managing the overall marketing of Manco Abbott and their portfolio. Prior to joining Manco Abbott, Greg worked as a retail
leasing and sales specialist where he was responsible for or participated in the leasing and sale of over 2 million square feet of retail
space throughout Central California. Greg earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno.
Greg is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and holds a California Real Estate License.
Phone: 559-256-4011 •
E-MAIL GREG
Tom Carrillo is the IT Manager. Carrillo has extensive information technology experience and has performed a variety of services including
more than 3 years experience managing and supporting networks, Windows servers, desktops, laptops and end-users. Carrillo holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Business Economics from UC, Santa Barbara and a MSCE Windows NT 4.0 designation. Prior to joining Manco Abbott, Inc.,
Carrillo worked for Dantel, Inc. for 4 years as the Manager of Information Technology.
Phone: 559-256-4018 •
E-MAIL THOMAS
Adam Goldfarb manages a portfolio of multi-family properties in the Central Valley. Adam brings a wealth of industry experience with him,
having managed client relationships for institutional and residential clients including overseeing capital projects and renovations, negotiating
contracts, administering budgets and reports, researching and conducting market analysis and corporate presentations. Prior to joining Manco
Abbott, Inc., Adam earned a Bachelor of Arts, emphasis Law & Society, from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is an advisory
member of the Fresno Division of the CA Apartment Association. After obtaining his Real Estate license, Goldfarb spent 2 years in the Southern
California area working in the Real Estate management field working for Sares Regis Group, in Irvine prior to returning to the Central Valley.
Phone: 559-256-6115 •
E-MAIL ADAM
Debbie Gong, CPM®, manages a portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial properties. Prior to joining Manco Abbott, she managed
a retail business for more than a dozen years. Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from San Jose State
University. Debbie has served two terms as the IREM Ch. 85 Secretary and is currently the Chairperson for community services for her
chapter. She also is currently on her second term as Secretary in CREW (Commercial Real Estate for Women). Debbie currently holds a
California Real Estate License and became a CPM® in 2003.
Phone: 559-256-4014 •
E-MAIL DEBBIE
Cathy Gray, RPA® manages a portfolio of commercial/retail properties in the Central Valley. Cathy has been in property management
since 1991. She manages a portfolio consisting of more than 590,000 square feet. Prior to joining Manco Abbott, she was employed by
Insignia/ESG. She earned her RPA designation from Building Owners & Management International (BOMI) in 1997 and holds a California Real
Estate License.
Phone: 559-256-4012 •
E-MAIL CATHY
Sandy Hale is the Marketing Manager. She has 15 years of marketing-related experience; from the supplier/agency side to the client
side of the relationship and from sales to the operations of the business. Sandy's career experience includes managing all types of
events including tradeshows, auto shows, conventions, city-wide conferences, travel incentive programs, sales meetings, and special
events throughout the U.S. & internationally for groups of 20 to 5,000 people. Sandy has managed multi-million dollar offices in
Orange County, California as Director of Operations & General Manager before returning to the Central Valley and joining Manco Abbott.
Sandy holds a Master in Business Administration, emphasis in Management, from the University of Phoenix, San Diego & a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Diego. Sandy is active in emergency response support
organizations.
Phone: 559-256-4033 •
E-MAIL SANDY
Brandi Hutchinson is the Training Coordinator responsible for ensuring all residential team members are trained in a timely manner.
She oversees the training development program and coordinates data integrity for Yardi interface programs. Brandi has been in the
Industry for 5 years and is working on her ARM® designation.
Phone: 559-256-4007 •
E-MAIL BRANDI
Andrea Kennedy is the Human Resources Director. Andrea's extensive 18 year career in the field of Human Resources includes 13 years in
the healthcare field where she provided strategic direction in all facets of the human resources function for a hotel-like surgical
hospital, endoscopy center, multi-site assisted living organization and the largest Independent Physician Association in Central California.
Prior to joining Manco Abbott, Inc., Andrea was the Vice President of Human Resources for FSC Health. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in
Business and a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from California State University, Fresno. She earned the prestigious national
designation of "Employer of Choice" for five subsequent years.
Phone: 559-256-4015 •
E-MAIL ANDREA
Brittany Lamm is an Assistant Property Manager in the Residential Department. Lamm joined Manco Abbott in 2006 as a Community Manager for
Leo Wilson's newest rental community, Marbella Apartment Homes, located in Clovis; she and her team successfully leased up the 122 unit
community in 6 months time! Lamm holds a B.A. in Communications from Pepperdine University in Malibu.
Phone: 559-256-4020 •
E-MAIL BRITTANY
Maureen Lewis is the Chief Financial Officer. During her years at California State University, Fresno, Maureen focused on the Accounting
and Management disciplines of a business school education. Maureen has extensive background in real estate management accounting; having
started her career with Manco Abbott in 1982 as a staff accountant. Over the years she has acquired hands-on experience in each phase of
the financial aspects of the business. Today, in addition to her financial management responsibilities, she is accountable for the I.T.
program; works directly with the CEO & COO and appropriate outside advisors on all treasury functions and maintains all banking relations.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno. Maureen is a member of
the Institute of Management Accountants and the CSUF Alumni Association. Maureen also served as president in 2002-2003 for her Rotary Club.
Phone: 559-256-4016 •
E-MAIL MAUREEN
Daniel Limata manages a portfolio of multi-family & commercial properties in the Central Valley. Prior to joining Manco Abbott,
Daniel managed a real estate Development company for seven years, handling both retail and multi-family properties. Daniel earned a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from California State University, Fresno. Daniel currently holds a California Real Estate
Broker's License and is working toward his CPM® designation. Dan received "Property Supervisor of the Year" in 2003 at CAA's Mark
of Distinction.
Phone: 559-256-4004 •
E-MAIL DAN
Erin O'Brien is an Assistant Property Manager in the Commercial Department. O'Brien has 3 years of property management experience having
worked for both First American Title Company and Guarantee Real Estate. O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications,
Journalism from California State University, Fresno.
Phone: 559-256-4031 •
E-MAIL ERIN
Steve Pierce, CCRM®, manages a portfolio of multi-family communities in the Central Valley. Steve has more than 11 years
experience in the industry. Prior to joining Manco Abbott, Steve spent 5 years in residential maintenance for the multi-family
industry and 5 years as a Community Manager. Steve currently holds a California Real Estate Broker's License and has his CCRM®
designation.
Phone: 559-256-6113 •
E-MAIL STEVE
Lisa Reed manages a portfolio of commercial/retail properties throughout the Central Valley. Lisa has 8 years industry experience;
having worked for both Colliers International and Hines International. Lisa started her career in the property management industry as a
tenant coordinator managing the Lotus/IBM properties in Boston, MA. As a Property Manager, Lisa has managed a diverse portfolio of
office, retail and industrial buildings including a 22-story 447,159 square foot commercial high rise in downtown San Diego during her
last position for Hines International.
Phone: 559-256-4022 •
E-MAIL LISA
Lynda Restovich, ARM® is an experienced Property Manager. Her present portfolio consists of a large group of multifamily properties in Fresno.
Lynda began her career in San Diego doing residential development and single family property management and moved to Orange County and
expanded her management and development experience into shopping centers, located throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Most recently, Lynda
lived in Hollywood where she was a Property Assistant for Trammell Crow Company managing a 22-story high rise office building.
Phone: 559-256-4009 •
E-MAIL LYNDA
| GLORIA J. SCHERMERHORN, CPM®, CSM® | x |
Gloria J. Schermerhorn, CPM®, CSM® is Executive Vice President. She oversees areas of personnel including the general operations and
services provided by Manco Abbott. A native of Fresno, she has been employed by Manco Abbott., since 1977; managing a wide spectrum of
residential, retail and commercial properties. She received her CPM® designation in 1983 and served as President of the local chapter of
the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) during 1985 and 1986. She received her CSM® designation in 1984 and is a member of the
International Council of Shopping Centers. As a Real Estate Broker, she is an associate of the Fresno Board of Realtors. She is also past
President of the local chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).
Phone: 559-256-4013 •
E-MAIL GLORIA
Colleen Courtney manages a portfolio that includes commercial, retail and mixed-use properties. Colleen had a 20-year sales and marketing
career for a Los Angeles based advertising agency and she was a mortgage broker for a Monterey firm just prior to joining Manco Abbott.
Recently, Colleen joined the Manco Abbott business development team. She holds a California Real Estate License.
Phone: 831-646-1900 •
E-MAIL COLLEEN
Doug Kiehn, CSM® is the Branch Manager of the Monterey Office. Doug has an extensive career in the property management industry
with 30 years in the field, where he successfully managed all facets of retail & commercial properties in the Mid-West and California.
Prior to joining Manco Abbott, Inc., Doug was the Principal of Pacific Boulevard Property Services, Inc. located in Pacific Grove, CA.
Doug holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Edgewood College in Madison, WI. Additionally, Doug is a Certified Shopping Center
Manager.
Phone: 831-646-1900 •
E-MAIL DOUG
Ben Nurse is a Commercial Property Manager for the Monterey Office. He has 7 years of property management experience; having worked as a
Realtor and investor in Carmel, CA. Ben holds a Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the Monterey
Institute of International Studies in Monterey, and a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He
lived in China and Benin, West Africa, for a few years and speaks Mandarin and French.
Phone: 831-646-1900 •
E-MAIL BEN
Deborah Warne currently manages a portfolio of commercial and retail properties. Prior to joining Manco Abbott, she owned and operated
her own home inspection business. Deborah has a combined total of approximately 7 years in commercial property management. She holds a
California Real Estate License and is currently pursuing certification as an RPM™.
Phone: 831-646-1900 •
E-MAIL DEBORAH
