Our Team

Aaron Cohen

Head of Asset Management and Property Operations

Mr. Cohen serves as the Head of Asset Management and Property Operations for PREG and TAM, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing property operations, asset management, renovations, and construction activities. Mr. Cohen’s primary focus lies in providing strategic leadership to ensure that the portfolio’s business plans are successfully executed. With a career spanning several decades, he has accumulated a wealth of experience in the real estate industry, particularly in multi-family investments and management, managing a portfolio of over $15 billion in multi-family assets in his previous roles. Mr. Cohen holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Mona Gisler

Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Gisler serves as the Chief Financial Officer for PREG and TAM, overseeing all aspects of finance and accounting for the organization. Ms. Gisler brings nearly 30 years of accounting expertise and leadership experience to her role. Prior to joining, Ms. Gisler served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer for Douglas Emmett, Inc., a public Real Estate Investment Trust with over $12 billion in Class A real estate investments. Prior to her time with Douglas Emmett, Ms. Gisler spent 19 years with Deloitte, where she was a partner in the real estate practice. Ms. Gisler holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Accountancy from California State University, Long Beach

Amber Stover

Chief People Officer

Ms. Stover serves as the Chief People Officer of Post Investment Group, PREG and TAM, overseeing all human resources functions including, but not limited to, general processes and documentation, performance management, employee relations, recruitment, employee engagement, and compliance. Prior to joining, Ms. Stover was a human resources and recruitment leader with Edmunds.com, Ross Dress for Less and The Walt Disney Company. She has 10+ years of experience in recruitment and human resources. Prior to that, Ms. Stover practiced as a litigation attorney for 7 years. She is a licensed attorney in both California and Michigan, having once appeared in front of the State Supreme Court of Michigan. Ms. Stover graduated from Michigan State University for both her undergraduate and law degrees. Finally, she recently accepted a board appointment for a local nonprofit, Children Mending Hearts

Penny Kohler

Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Bio coming soon

Natalie Griego

Vice President of Operations

Natalie Griego brings over 15 years of multifamily industry expertise to her role as Vice President of Operations at TAM. Before joining the TAM Residential, Natalie excelled as a Regional Manager for third-party client Cantor Fitzgerald, overseeing properties in Dallas and Houston under Harbor Group Management.

Natalie’s career also includes serving as Director of Operations and Asset Manager at JRK Property Holdings, where she managed diverse markets such as Dallas, El Paso, Detroit, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Boca Raton, Lincoln, and Oklahoma City.

With an extensive background in construction, renovations, acquisitions, dispositions, and staff development, Natalie is a valuable leader and resource for TAM Residential. Her passion for operational excellence and her proven ability to drive property performance while fostering team growth ensure TAM’s continued success and exceptional results.

Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending quality time with her husband, children, and their dog, Nala. She loves sipping hot tea, relaxing on Mexican beaches, and savoring cool fall evenings while listening to music on her patio.

Lara Stoughton

Vice President of Operations

Lara is a dynamic multifamily industry expert, wielding more than 27 years of experience heavily concentrated in Georgia but extending to Colorado, Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, and Missouri. In her tenure she has overseen a full array of product types throughout the property lifecycle. Lara not only knows how to operate in these markets, but she also understands how to effectively work alongside her clients. Her track record for creating financial gains within her portfolio, dedication to strategic thinking to eliminate or mitigate challenges, and emphasis on empowering and elevating her team makes her the perfect addition to TAM Residential.

In her most recent role of Regional Vice President with Asset Living, Lara created efficiencies for her clients, identified new revenue streams, and maximized NOI for her portfolio. She played the role of client advocate, ensuring to take feedback and implement changes that would enhance both property and team performance that aligned with client expectations.

During her downtime, she immerses herself in the tranquility of farm life, tending to a bustling menagerie of 16 animals, comprising cows, pigs, chickens, goats, and donkeys. Beyond the daily chores, she relishes crafting enduring memories with family, recognizing that moments shared together are the essence of life. When she’s not enveloped in the farm's embrace, you'll discover her nestled in the serene beauty of the family cabin in the High Unitas mountains, located in Hanna, Utah.

Miriam Flores

Vice President of Operations

With 30 years of experience in property management, Miriam is a seasoned leader specializing in operational excellence, strategic growth, and team leadership. As Vice President of Operations, she oversees portfolio performance, streamlines processes, and ensures top-tier resident satisfaction.

Before joining TAM Residential, Miriam spent 8 years as Regional Vice President at Adara Communities. During her tenure, she spearheaded operations across a diverse portfolio, including portfolios in Texas, Florida, and Ohio. Miriam played a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency, enhancing tenant retention, and expanding the company's portfolio. She led cross-functional teams, improved leasing strategies, and implemented cutting-edge technology to streamline day-to-day operations.

Throughout her career, Miriam has successfully managed diverse property types. Known for driving efficiency and profitability, She excels in budget optimization, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance.

Passionate about fostering strong teams, Miriam is committed to mentorship, professional development, and creating a culture of excellence. With a proven track record of enhancing operational strategies and maximizing asset value, she continues to set new standards in the property management industry.

Outside of work, Miriam enjoys spending time with her husband of 31 years and her family, 3 kids and 4 grandchildren. She also enjoys country dancing and enjoying time with her friends.

William Ballew

Vice President of Maintenance Operations

William brings over a decade of leadership to TAM Residential. He has experience in multifamily, facilities management, and the c-store industry. Previously William has worked for Lincoln, Portico, and Race Trac. He is passionate about saving clients' money and, at the same time, providing superior service. William has exceptional leadership skills, budgeting and analytics, team management, managing capital expenditures, expense control, and contract negation. He strives to go above and beyond in all aspects of his job functions.

William is the Regional Maintenance Director overseeing TAM's national portfolio. His focus is team building and bridging the gap between the operations and maintenance teams. He will also assist RPMs with contract specifications and bids, consult on annual budgets, and solicit bids for significant repairs, purchases/contracts, etc. His responsibility will be developing and deploying regular and preventative maintenance programs, unit and grounds inspections, maintenance staff selection, training, and evaluation, ensuring timely completion of work orders by maintenance teams, technical assistance, and oversight of special projects, including capital improvement projects. He is leading a group of talented maintenance people within the region.

He resides in Farmersville, TX, with his wife Nicki, four children, Brandon, December, Chandler, and Piper, and three dogs. In his free time, he enjoys coaching his children in Football and Basketball, serving in his church, and fishing with his sons.

Rhea Carreon

Senior Regional Property Manager

With over 20 years of experience in property management, Rhea has extensive expertise in overseeing and developing operations, capital expenditures, and compliance. She leads with a strategic vision, dedicated to maximizing investments and driving exceptional performance in multifamily assets. By leveraging innovative management techniques, fostering a positive and encouraging work environment, and adopting an investor’s mindset with an entrepreneurial approach, she ensures optimal results.

Rhea oversees operations in the Corpus Christi, Robstown, Uvalde, and Ingleside, Texas, areas. She is committed to helping her team excel and reach their full potential. Leading by example, Rhea prioritizes integrity, valuing ethics and morals while fostering a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work environment. Her team describes her as a true leader who rises to challenges, is team-oriented, supportive, authentic, and reliable, and consistently leads the team to success.

Originally from Mississippi, Rhea relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she now resides with her husband, John. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time by the water—whether at the beach, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, or fishing. Her passion for the outdoors is reflected in her leadership style, as she encourages her team to take time for themselves and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.

Shelly Johnson

Senior Regional Property Manager

Shelly Johnson has over 25 years of experience in the multifamily housing industry. During her tenure, she has specialized in the management of new construction lease-ups, intense renovations, distressed property acquisitions, and senior/student housing. During her career, Shelly has been successful in identifying operation and financial obstacles, creating solutions forthe assets while maximizing asset value, teaching, and leading her teams.

Shelly has worked for multifamily housing industry leaders such as Lincoln Property Company, Pinnacle of Companies, and Portico PM. Shelly’s background also includes Team Leader for Specialty Solutions at Yardi Systems, encompassing Student Housing, Military Housing and SFH clients around the country.

Due to her inquisitive nature, Shelly left the industry from an operational standpoint to learn the processes of software integrations, implementations, and inner workings of multifamily software. She started as an Associate Account Manager and quickly became the Team Leader for Specialty Solutions. Her creative problem solving, and analytical mind provided Harvard University Housing with solutions to meet the customer and business needs of their 3,000+ housing portfolio. She executed a seamless 35K SFH acquisition merger and helped with the creation and testing of the Military Housing application workflow.

In addition, Shelly has a great attitude and work ethic. She is an initiative-taking individual who continuously looks for opportunities to expand her knowledge. She shows strong interpersonal skills, which enables her to create solid teams, good working relationships and participate effectively in diverse teams.

Shelly has been married to her husband, Steve, for close to 30 years. They have 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 3 dogs. During her free time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her family, friends, volunteering, and spending time outdoors.

Cindi Robbins

Regional Property Manager

Cindi Robbins is an accomplished Regional Property Manager in the multifamily industry, with over 19 years of experience in leadership and strategic planning. She has a proven track record of driving successful property and business management operations in the multi-family space. Her leadership roles at Highmark Residential and Madera Residential have honed her expertise in overseeing a diverse portfolio of varied asset types and classes in the DFW Metroplex, both owner and fee-managed. Cindi's unwavering drive to exceed expectations and achieve revenue growth and expense control when repositioning assets, coupled with her in-depth understanding of industry trends, make her a force to be reckoned with. She is committed to delivering exceptional results through innovation and collaboration with all teams and clients.

Brandi Flores

Regional Property Manager

Brandi brings over 20 years of multifamily experience to TAM. Throughout her career, Brandi has consistently risen through the ranks, serving in various capacities such as leasing consultant, Community Manager, Area Manager and Regional Property Manager. She quickly earned a reputation for her dedication to tenant satisfaction and her ability to maintain well-kept and profitable properties. Her exceptional interpersonal skills, coupled with her proficiency in property operations, have allowed her to effectively manage apartment complexes of various sizes and complexities. Brandi has worked for Camden, JP Morgan Chase, Marquis Management, Premier Communities and Carroll Management.

In her pursuit of professional growth and staying at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging trends, Brandi actively engages in professional development opportunities and is an active member of industry associations like AAGD and NAA. Notably, she holds both her CAM and CAPS certifications from the National Apartment Association.

As a Regional Manager, Brandi is responsible for overseeing a portion of the DFW region and a community in Big Spring, Texas.  Brandi is known for her strong leadership and team-building skills. She fosters an environment where her on-site teams are motivated and empowered to excel, resulting in well-maintained properties, and consistently satisfied residents. In her role as a Regional Apartment Manager, Brandi is dedicated to elevating the living experience for residents, optimizing property performance, and upholding the organization's commitment to excellence.

Outside of her career, Brandi enjoys a peaceful life in Lewisville with her husband and their three dogs. Her cherished moments are spent creating lasting memories with her family in her free time.

Michelle Robinson

Regional Property Manager

Michelle Robinson is an accomplished Regional Property Manager in the multifamily industry, with over 16 years of experience in leadership. She has honed her skills in property management, budgeting, and customer service to ensure optimal resident satisfaction and operational efficiency across multiple communities. Along the way she has managed and converted a several distressed sites in DFW and West Texas, managed new construction lease-ups in DFW area, and aided in the purchase/sale of assets. Her colleagues describe her as being a fair leader with valuable experience. She is a strong leader in the industry with a reputation for helping others grow and exceed personal and professional goals.

Michelle’s passion for creating vibrant and thriving communities extends beyond the office, where she leverages her expertise to foster meaningful connections and drive positive change. With her leadership and dedication, Michelle continues to make a lasting impact both in the apartment industry and in the community she serves. In her pursuit of professional growth, she has served the Board of Directors as a TAA State Delegate for 2023 and was an NAA Delegate for Region 6 in 2023. She serves as President of the Permian Basin Apartment Association for 2024 and will continue to be a TAA State Delegate for 2024. Notably, she holds her CAM certifications from the National Apartment Association. Michelle has won Regional Manager of the Year for the last three years in the Permian Basin. Michelle has a strong belief in faith and family and holds them close.

Outside of her career, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, Reggie, in Odessa, TX. She has three daughters, Kelsey, Ashley, and Destiny. Her favorite time is spent with her one and only grandson, Kade. They also have a Frenchie, named Champ. She loves football – Go Chiefs and has recently started playing golf.

Golden Shaver

Director of Asset Transitions

Golden brings 13 years of multi-family experience. With a strong Marketing, Training and Project Management background she helps bring organization and consistency to business development, client retention, and keeping excellent resident relations. She will contribute to the strategy and implementation of TAM Residential’s active growth plan.

Before joining TAM Residential, Golden led a team in Marketing and Education and eventually Asset Transitions at City Gate Property Group. She successfully implemented multiple team trainings, group meetings, $1mm renovation projects, onsite marketing plans, asset due diligence and 3 company Education Conferences.

Instinctively redirecting education and marketing efforts before the pandemic, Golden and her team were able to streamline virtual leasing and training and stay ahead of the times. Golden worked up the ranks from leasing to property manager to corporate marketing and now asset transitions.  Golden started her career in the industry at Pinnacle Properties. Throughout her career, Golden has functioned at a higher level and builds a bridge between onsite teams, corporate executives, and clients.

Amanda Lee

Director of Internal Audit

Bio coming soon

Mollie Kickbush

Director of Compliance

Mollie Kickbush joined TAM Residential as Director of Compliance in 2023. She is responsible for oversight of all affordable program compliance components, ensuring ongoing adherence, and accountability to the various affordable program regulations.

Prior to joining TAM Residential, Mollie worked at Conifer for two years and Cushman & Wakefield formerly known as Pinnacle Property Management Services for more than a decade, serving as Audit Manager, Senior Compliance Manager, and then Director of Affordable Compliance. She brings over 16 years of experience in the Property Management industry, primarily within the area of Affordable Compliance.

She is adept in LIHTC, Bond, SHIP, SAIL, HOME, HUD programs and RD affordable housing programs across 26 states, and holds accreditations in HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional), NCP (National Compliance Professional), NPCC (Novogradac’s Property Compliance Certification), and Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS).

Mollie grew up in Olean, New York, and has a B.A. in Sociology from the State University of New York College at Fredonia. She currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she’s lived since 2007.

Dale West

Controller, Property Accounting

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Michelle Tran

Controller, Property Accounting

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Roy Williams

Manager, IT

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LaDonna Starnes

Director of Finance Vendor Management

Prior to joining the TAM Residential team LaDonna enjoyed a decade long career in the Oil and Gas Industry specializing in Subsea & Control Systems Project Management before making a career change into Real Estate. She started in Real Estate Development and worked her way up to the Head of Asset Management and Development for a family-owned commercial development company in Houston, overseeing all aspects of property management for the entire portfolio of properties and supervising million-dollar customized build to suit projects.

As Director of Procurement, LaDonna’s focus is on establishing procurement processes that function efficiently while maximizing cost savings and promoting positive vendor relationships.

A born and raised Texan, LaDonna is a proud Sam Houston State University Bearkat that is continuing her education and working towards earning her MBA. She currently resides in the suburbs of Fort Worth with her husband, where they’re enjoying being empty-nesters and exploring all the amenities that the DFW metroplex has to offer.

Corben Washington

Director of Property Management Systems

Bio Coming Soon

Michelle Turk

Director of Marketing

With nearly 20 years of diverse experience across all facets of the business, Michelle Turk is a seasoned professional in property marketing, brand and department development, digital analysis and forecasting, sales operations, and leadership. She holds a BBA in Marketing from Southern Methodist University and has a proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic marketing campaigns. Before joining TAM Residential, Michelle led marketing strategies at BH Management, Cushman & Wakefield (formerly Pinnacle Property Management Services), and Peak Living. Known for her strategic mindset and personable approach, Turk is both a leader and a collaborator, adept at understanding and addressing the challenges businesses face in a constantly evolving marketing landscape.