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Jason M. Pantzer
Co-CEO
Jason Pantzer is Co-CEO of Pantzer Properties, Inc. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Jason is responsible for all of the Firm’s acquisition, disposition, financial structuring, asset management and fund-raising. With nearly 30 years of real estate experience, Jason has previously worked at Ackman-Ziff, ING and Lehman Brothers. He is active in numerous charitable organizations and he currently serves as a member of The Board of Advisors of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at The University of Pennsylvania, Co-Chair of The Trinity School Annual Fund and The Advisory Committee of The Heyman Center on Corporate Governance at Cardozo Law School. Jason has endowed student scholarships at The University of Pennsylvania and Cardozo Law School. He received a Bachelor of Arts with honors distinction from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jordan M. Pantzer
Co-CEO
Jordan Pantzer is Co-CEO of Pantzer Properties, Inc. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Jordan oversees all of the Firm’s investment, disposition, financing, asset management and fund-raising efforts. Jordan has over 25 years of real estate and finance experience, having worked previously in the real estate investment banking, lending and investment groups of Starwood Capital Group, Lazard, Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch. Jordan is an active member of numerous charitable organizations and he currently serves on the Duke University Trinity College Board of Visitors and the New York Weill Cornell Council at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Jordan has endowed a student scholarship at Duke University. Jordan received his BA in Political Science and Certificate in Markets and Management from Duke University.
Edward S. Pantzer
Chairman Emeritus
Edward Pantzer is Chairman Emeritus of Pantzer Properties, Inc. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Edward founded Pantzer Properties, Inc., the predecessor entity to the Panco Strategic Real Estate Funds business, in 1971. Edward is a member of the Board of Overseers of NYU Langone Medical Center, Chairman of the Chairman’s Circle of the Department of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a founding member of the Wharton Real Estate Center of the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Wharton Real Estate Center Advisory Board. He also has involvement with more than 70 charities and philanthropies and has endowed a scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania to benefit students who have lost one or both parents. Edward Pantzer earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Boston University and attended Brooklyn Law School.
David Guiteau
Senior Vice President & CFO
Dave Guiteau serves as Senior Vice President and CFO of Panco Management Corporation. Dave is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee and responsible for the management and supervision of the day-to-day financial operations including its accounting processes, internal and external reporting, and treasury functions. Additionally, he is responsible for the Company’s audit engagements, commercial banking relationships, and information technology.
Dave has over 24 years of audit and operational experience in private equity and real estate. Prior to joining Pantzer, he held Chief Financial Officer positions with Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc., AIG Global Real Estate, and Hunter Roberts Construction Group. In these roles, he has been responsible for the oversight of the treasury, accounting, investor reporting, tax compliance, and SEC reporting functions. Dave began his career at Arthur Andersen, LLP where he was an audit manager in the firm’s real estate and hospitality services group. In this capacity, he audited global real estate funds and advised clients on improving business processes related to their real estate operations, accounting, and financial control.
Dave received a B.B.A. in Public Accounting from Hofstra University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Katherine Masterson
Senior Vice President of Operations
Kathy Masterson is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Panco Management Corporation. She is responsible for Panco's portfolio of properties in markets that extend from the Greater Boston to Washington DC metro area. Kathy works in conjunction with the Executive team to drive performance at the property level and provide strategic direction to optimize business results. Kathy joined Panco in 2019 with over 25 years of industry experience and has held several key leadership roles. She was most recently the Vice President of Property Management at LCOR where she oversaw the company's residential portfolio of over 10,000 units, which included lease-ups, value-add, third party and core assets. Kathy was also Vice President at Fairfield Residential where she was responsible for managing over 15,000 units in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Kathy has served on the Board of Directors of the Property Management Association since 2012 and elected as Board President in 2016. Kathy is a graduate of Rutgers University.
Michael K. Pantzer
Executive Vice President Emeritus
Michael Pantzer is Executive Vice President Emeritus of Panco Management Corporation and has been engaged in the management of approximately 20,000 apartment units and over 2 million square feet of retail and office properties throughout the United States. With 38 years of experience in the real estate industry and under his leadership Panco Management Corporation has grown into a major multifaceted real estate management organization providing services and expertise that include property management, asset management, marketing, leasing, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, capital improvements, insurance evaluation, human resources / compliance, cash management, information systems and risk management. Michael received his BS in Journalism with a concentration in Marketing from Boston University and attended the MBA Program at Columbia University. He is a member of both the New Jersey and Delaware Apartment Associations.
Alex Nikolov
Vice President, Acquisitions and Asset Management
Alex Nikolov is responsible for sourcing and executing both equity and debt investments. Additionally, Alex is involved with strategic value-add initiatives and oversight across the portfolio, along with fund analytics and investor reporting. He is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Alex worked as a real estate private equity investment associate at both GoldOller Real Estate Investments and Harvest Equities. Alex has also worked as a fund analyst at Abraaj Capital and a consultant at Deloitte Consulting. Alex has an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary, with a dual major in finance and economics.
Jordan Gray
Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Jordan Gray is responsible for the underwriting, evaluation, tracking, and execution of both debt and equity investments. Upon acquisition, Jordan manages portfolio analytics, capital programs, and revenue optimization while overseeing the implementation of strategic business plans for value enhancement and creation. He is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee. Jordan previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in both the Sales & Trading and Private Bank divisions. Jordan has an MBA with a real estate concentration from Columbia Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan where he majored in Political Science.
Alex McPherson
Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Alex McPherson joined Pantzer Properties in 2018 and is responsible for the underwriting, evaluation, tracking and execution of both debt and equity investments. Upon acquisition, he manages portfolio analytics, capital programs, investor reporting, and revenue optimization. He is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Alex worked as an analyst at private equity fund manager Equus Capital Partners in Philadelphia. While at Equus Alex worked on 5 acquisitions totaling over $250MM in total capitalization and tracked the capital renovation program totaling $15MM. Alex has also worked as an associate at JM Zell Partners. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple University where he majored in finance.
Alejandro Ernst
Associate, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Alejandro Ernst joined Pantzer Properties in January 2020 and is responsible for the underwriting, evaluation, tracking and execution of both debt and equity investments. Upon acquisition, Alejandro manages portfolio analytics, capital programs, investor reporting, and revenue optimization. He is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Alejandro worked in the Portfolio Management group at Tishman Speyer, helping manage a portfolio of $1.0B of real estate across the United Sates. Alejandro has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University where he majored in Finance with a fellowship in Global Business and minored in Art History.
Courtney A. D’aquino
Vice President, Investor Relations Fund Administration
Courtney D’Aquino serves as Vice President, Investor Relations & Fund Administration of Panco Strategic Real Estate Funds. Courtney is responsible for Fund Administration which includes, but is not limited to, collecting, reviewing and maintaining Fund Subscription Agreements and all documents relating to the Funds. She tracks capital call and distribution information and serves as the liaison between investors and executives. Prior to joining the firm in 2005, Courtney worked as a paralegal for Scholastic, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of Plattsburgh, with dual majors in Political Science and English Literature.
Milli Carr
Associate, Investor Relations & Fund Administrator
Milli Carr joined Pantzer Properties New York office in January 2016. She is an Investor Relations & Fund Administration Associate who works closely with Courtney D'Aquino, acting as an interface between investors, fund marketing and fund administration. Milli has an account management and public relations background having worked in the B2B and B2C markets both in London and New York. She has a Bachelor of Science in Bioscience from The University of Exeter, in the U.K.
Megan Hall
Director Of Human Resources
Megan Hall is the Director of Human Resources for Panco Management Corporation and joined the team in 2017. She is responsible for aligning human resource processes with the company’s business strategy, execute talent and organizational initiatives, manages benefits and wellness education, performance management, compliance, employee relations and change management. Prior to joining, Megan successfully lead the Human Resource Department for a national property management firm where she was able to build a best-in-class HR platform. Megan has a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Joseph’s University and is a Veteran of the United States Army.
Mia Lee
Creative Director
Mia Lee is the Creative Director for Panco Management and is responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives related to the Panco portfolio and their corporate brand. In this role, Mia works closely with the property management team to ensure that the right marketing strategy is in place to maximize rents and achieve occupancy goals. She has extensive experience overseeing major digital marketing campaigns and is an expert in advancing both online and offline marketing initiatives. Prior to joining Panco, she served as the VP of Marketing for LCOR and AION Management, where she led the marketing efforts of lease-ups, acquisitions, third party and core assets. Mia earned her BS in Mass Communications from Towson University.
Harriet Brock
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Harriet Brock joined Pantzer Properties in December of 2017 and is the Executive Assistant and Office Manager of the New York office.
Harriet is responsible for a variety of administrative and organizational tasks as well streamlining operational procedures within the office. She develops intra-office communication protocols and coordinates internal as well as external meetings, executive workshops and conferences. Harriet also manages vendor and service-provider relationships, ensuring all day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Harriet’s prior experience includes both Marketing and Event Management. She attended the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Jennifer Mitchell
Regional Vice President
Jennifer Mitchell joined Panco Management Corporation in 2018 bringing over 20 years of property management experience. She is responsible for overseeing operations in the MA, NY, NJ, PA, and DE markets. A seasoned property management professional, Jennifer has held all positions in her career ranging from a Leasing Agent to an Assistant Vice President in various market portfolios. Jennifer has previously worked for several nationally recognized industry leaders including Lincoln Property Company and The Dolben Company, Inc where she gained significant experience with third party national clients. In addition to managing the overall operations, Jennifer also spearheaded several multi-million dollar renovation / rehab projects with oversight of up to 6,400 units. Jennifer is a graduate of Northeastern University and earned her Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation from IREM, her Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation from NAA and her Registered Cooperative Manager (RCM) designation from NAHC.
Colleen Mokma
Regional Vice President
Colleen Mokma serves as Regional Vice President for the Mid-Atlantic Region overseeing properties in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. Prior to joining Panco in early 2020, Colleen managed portfolios throughout the Midwest, MidAtlantic and Southeast regions and was responsible for directing several multimillion-dollar renovation projects. She also brings to the company extensive experience in partnering with Development and Construction to effectively manage lease-ups in multiple markets throughout the country. Colleen is an active member of NAA and IREM.
Joshua Kravitz
Corporate Controller
Josh Kravitz serves as the Corporate Controller for Panco Management Corporation. Josh is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting functions, maintenance of the of the books and records at the corporate level and oversees the financial reporting process. Additionally, he is responsible for the Company’s’ audit and tax engagements. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked at BDO USA, Grant Thornton and Deloitte. Josh is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State. He has a Bachelor of Science from Yeshiva University with a concentration in Accounting.
Rose Meno
Portfolio Controller
Rose Meno serves as Portfolio Controller of Panco Management Corporation managing the Metro DC, Philadelphia and Boston Portfolios. Rose is responsible for overseeing the accounting department, daily accounting functions, accounting processes and procedures, maintenance of the books and records, and the preparation of internal and external financial reporting. Prior to joining Panco in 2011, Rose worked for Schonbraun McCann Group where she performed accounting services for real estate owners, operators and funds in the commercial real estate industry. She also worked at various accounting firms overseeing all areas of client financial reporting and performed public accounting services including tax preparation, reviews and audits. Rose was also a Controller for a $65MM manufacturing facility managing all accounting functions and supervising the accounting staff. Rose has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pace University with a concentration in Public Accounting.
Brian Skitsko
Director of Training & Revenue Management
Brian Skitsko joined Panco Management in 2019 as Director of Training & Revenue Management. In his role, Brian implements revenue and pricing strategies to optimize revenue to closely align with asset strategy. Brian started his career in the property management industry in 2000 working for Boston based G.I.D/Windsor Property Management Company, before joining Berwyn, PA based LCOR in 2005. Over the course of his career Brian has held various positions both at the site and corporate level, including roles as a Regional Manager and Director of Training. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Gwynedd-Mercy College.
Minerva Punsalan
Operations Compliance Director
Minerva Punsalan is the Operations Compliance Director for Panco Management. She oversees property management policy and procedures, Fair Housing and regulatory requirements across the portfolio. Minerva began her career in property management in 2001 and has worked for Fairfield Residential and LCOR Inc. She is a Certified Occupancy Specialist. She received a Bachelor's in Psychology at University of Maryland, University College.
Darryl Gustafson
Director of Facilities Maintenance
Darryl Gustafson serves as Director of Facilities Maintenance overseeing the entire portfolio. He is responsible for capital planning, project management and coordination of property maintenance. Darryl began his career in property management in 1985 and has worked for various industry leaders including Winn Residential and The Dolben Company. He is a Certified Apartment Manager, Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician, Certified Manager of Maintenance and holds multiple industry certifications. He has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Atlantic Union College.
Lana L. Zylka
Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager
Lana Zylka is a Certified Property Manager and a Regional Manager with Panco Management Corporation and has been engaged in the management of over 2,900 residential units, most with retail tenancy. Lana has over 30 years of experience in the multifamily industry primarily in the Washington DC metropolitan area and has worked for Lincoln Property Company and AJ Dwoskin & Associates. Lana received a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Analysis from Miami University, followed by a Master in Business Administration degree from Michigan State University with a concentration in Marketing. She is a member of the Property Management Association and was previously a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Michele Curtis
Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager
Michele Curtis is a Regional Manager with Panco Management Corporation and currently oversees operations of over 2500 residential units in the Maryland area. Michele’s experience comes from over 24 years in the Property Management industry within the D.C, Northern Virginia and Maryland markets with heavy concentration in the areas of acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning of assets. Prior to joining the Panco team in 2018, Michele most notably spent a majority of her career with Berkshire Communities where she served many titles through her tenure until becoming a Regional Manager with the organization in 2006. Michele is a member of the Property Management Association and she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Business from St. Francis College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Krista Regan
Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager
Krista VanGilder Regan is a Regional Manager for Panco Management in the Mid-Atlantic area. She is responsible for overseeing the performance of over 2,200 residential and retail units. Krista began in property management in 2006 and has previously worked with Sawyer Realty Holdings, The Bainbridge Companies & as a Valuations Analyst in the D.C. Metro area. She joined Panco Management in 2011, upon the acquisition of the Magazine portfolio. Krista is a member of the Property Management Association and has studied with the National Apartment Association for her Certified Apartment Manager designation.
Rose Winkler
Northeast Regional Manager
Rose Winkler joined Panco Management Corporation in 2018 and has served as a Northeast Regional Manager in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York markets. Rose brings over 29 years of experience in the Property Management Industry and has previously worked for both private owners and third party managing agents. Her previous portfolio consisted of 3,000 units in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia markets, where she was also responsible for overseeing stabilized and renovation assets. Rose received her Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation through the National Apartment Association.
Peter Pollak
Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager
Peter Pollak is a Regional Manager with Panco Management Corporation in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Peter has over 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry, primarily in the Washington DC Metro area, and has worked for Trammell Crow Residential and LCOR, Inc. specializing in pre-development services, new construction, lease ups, and value add renovations. Peter is an active member of the Property Management Association where he has served on the Board of Directors and was elected as Board President in 2018.
Paul Gomberg
Northeast Regional Manager
Paul Gomberg serves as Regional Manager overseeing operations for the company’s properties in the Philadelphia Metro area. Prior to joining Panco Management, Paul worked in property management with Dranoff Properties and LCOR. In his previous experience, he managed a 10-million-dollar capital renovation project for the historic Broad Exchange Building in Manhattan’s Financial District which included the building’s conversion from apartments to condominiums. Paul brings to the company solid experience in managing new construction lease ups for multiple luxury properties. He is a Licensed PA Realtor and received his certification from the Temple Real Estate Institute.
Mark Pinkham
Northeast Regional Manager
Mark Pinkham is a Regional Manager supporting operations for the company’s properties in the Northeast Region. Mark has over a decade of experience in Property Management and previously worked in various roles with Corcoran Management Company, Lincoln Property Company, and Dolben. He also has a background in managing a wide range of portfolios including market rate, affordable, high-rise and condominiums. Mark has a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics from Worcester State University and is certified in Alternative Investments from The CAIA Association. He also received accreditation as a Residential Manager from IREM and is an active member of the Real Estate Finance Association of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
Tracey Wilkinson
Assistant Northeast Regional Manager
Tracey Wilkinson is an Assistant Regional Manager with Panco Management for the Northeast region and currently assists with overseeing the New Jersey markets. Tracey has 22 years of experience in the property management industry and joined Panco Management in January 2020. Tracey served as a property manager and renovations liaison for Bozzuto Management, where she spearheaded a multi-million-dollar renovation for several projects. Tracey earned a degree in Business Administration at Sawyer College of Business and The Cleveland Institute of Technology in Cleveland, OH. Tracey received a National Apartment Leasing Professional certification in Ohio through the National Apartment Association.
Jonathan O’Meara
Technology Manager
Jon O’Meara is the Technology Manager for Pantzer Properties & Panco Management Corporation. Jon is responsible for the systems administration, network infrastructure and overall computing architecture at the firm. Jon graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology. Jon has 10+ years’ experience as an IT professional and before joining the firm managed technology for a company comprised of over 500 employees, spread across 14 states with 70 multi-family assets. Jon is highly skilled at putting creative technology solutions in place.
Ben Stevens
Software Applications Manager
Ben Stevens is the Software Applications Manager for Panco Management Corporation. He is responsible for managing and optimizing the functionality and integration of software products used under the Panco Management umbrella. Ben provides training and technical support for RealPage products to the corporate and on-site teams, including new asset implementation onto the RealPage software platform. Ben has over nine years of property management experience and previously worked with A. J. Dwoskin & Associates before joining Panco Management in 2012. He is a member of the Property Management Association.
Maureen Weir
Content Manager
As Content Manager for Panco Management, Maureen is responsible for developing effective content for strategic marketing assets and supporting key company communication initiatives. She has 15+ years of experience in marketing and communications and prior to joining the company worked with The Bellevue Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust. Maureen is a graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in Journalism/Public Relations.
Kimberly Williamson
Regional Training Manager
Kimberly Williamson is the Regional Training Manager for Panco Management Company and joined the team in 2019 as a Property Manager within the Boston Portfolio. She is responsible for creating and implementing a new platform of training to new hires along with current employees within the Northeast Region. Kimberly began her career in Property Management in 2012 as a Leasing Associate with Lincoln Property Company and quickly advanced her career within Lincoln. She has held positions as a Leasing Associate, Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager and Regional Manager. Kimberly also holds a Real Estate License serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Kimberly graduated from the University of Rhode Island at the top of her class with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focused minor in Business Administration.
Kelly Mummert
Regional Training Manager
Kelly Mummert joined Panco Management in February 2020 as the Regional Training Manager. She is spearheading the implementation of our employee training programs while providing the education and continual support to promote Panco’s growth in the Mid-Atlantic region. As a seasoned professional, Kelly brings a comprehensive knowledge base gleaned from over 30 years of experience in the Multi-Family industry. Prior to Panco, Kelly has worked for Lincoln Property Company, LCOR, and Fore Property.
Emily Flagg
Digital Marketing Specialist
Emily Flagg is the Digital Marketing Specialist for Panco Management. She uses her extensive knowledge of digital tools and techniques to execute marketing efforts that align with Panco’s business goals. She is responsible for the design of print and digital collateral while maintaining website content/design, social media representation, promotional activities, brand management and awareness. She started her career in the multifamily industry in 2016 and has been a key member of advancing the marketing department’s initiatives through lease-ups and acquisitions. Emily graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Advertising with a focus on Art Direction.