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Jason M. Pantzer
Co-CEO
Jason Pantzer is Co-CEO of Pantzer Properties, Inc. and a Principal of the Panco Strategic Real Estate Funds. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Jason is responsible for the acquisition, disposition, financial structuring, and asset management of all of the firm’s investments. With over 25 years of real estate experience, Jason has previously worked at Ackman-Ziff, ING and Lehman Brothers. He is active in numerous charitable organizations and currently serves as a member of The Board of Overseers of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at The University of Pennsylvania, The Advisory Committee of The Heyman Center on Corporate Governance at Cardozo Law School and the Freddie Mac Select Sponsor Advisory Board. Jason has also served as a member of The Board of Trustees of The Trinity School and The Penn Fund Executive Board. Jason has endowed student scholarships at both 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. and a Principal of the Panco Strategic Real Estate Funds. He is also 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 approximately 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, the New York Weill Cornell Council at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Freddie Mac Select Sponsor Advisory Board. 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. and a Principal of the Panco Strategic Real Estate Funds. He is also a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Edward founded the business in 1971 and has since owned and managed more than 30,000 apartment units and over 2 million square feet of retail and office properties. Edward is a member of the Board of Overseers of NYU Langone Medical Center, a founding member of the Wharton Real Estate Center of the University of Pennsylvania, a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, as well as a member of the Wharton Real Estate Center Advisory Board, and a member of the Freddie Mac Select Sponsor Advisory Board. He also has involvement with more than 70 charities and philanthropies and has endowed a scholarship at 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.
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.
Bonnie Murray
Director of Fund Marketing & Investor Relations
Bonnie joined Pantzer Properties in December 2015 as our Director of Fund Marketing and Investor Relations. She has over 19 years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Pantzer Properties, Bonnie ran Marketing & Investor Relations globally for Astellon Capital, a European event driven hedge fund. In the years leading up to Astellon Capital, she was Head of Business Development at BTIG, managing clients in both New York and London. Between 2005-2010, she was a Managing Director on the Institutional Equities desk at E.H. Smith Jacobs & Co. focusing on client development and product build-out. She began her career at Galleon Management after graduating from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. in Finance.
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.
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. 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. 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
Senior Associate, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Alex McPherson is an Associate of Acquisitions and Asset Management. He 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. 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
Analyst, 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. 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, Fund Administration
Courtney D’Aquino serves as Vice President, 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
Milli Carr joined Pantzer Properties New York office in January 2016. She is an Investor Relations Associate who works closely with Bonnie Murray and 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.
Robert E. Weiner, CPA
CPA, Senior Vice President and CFO
Robert Weiner serves as Senior Vice President and CFO of Panco Management Corporation. Robert is 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. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked for the E&Y Kenneth Leventhal Real Estate Group and the Schonbraun McCann Group where he performed accounting and consulting assignments for real estate owners, operators and funds in the commercial and residential real estate industry. From 1995 through 2002 he was the Vice President of Finance for Reckson Associates Realty Corp, an NYSE listed company. Robert is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State. He has a Master of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University with a concentration in Public Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Albany with a concentration in Finance.
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.
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 19 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is a Northeast Regional Manager with Panco Management Corporation and currently oversees operations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York markets. Rose has over 28 years of experience in the property management business and has previously worked managing portfolios in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Rose received her certified Apartment Manager designation through the National Apartment Association.
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.
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.
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.