Bios of Team


Kathleen received her Brokers License in 2008.
Name: Kathleen Richards
Title: Property Manager/Broker/Owner
Duties: New Business Development, Marketing, Client Relations, Operations Management.
Goal:
To provide excellent customer service, to manage properties efficiently, to maximize the investors return, to provide tenants with quality housing.

Kathleen has lived in the Santa Cruz area for over 20 years and holds a BA in Int'l Studies/Economics and an MS in Management/Organizational Development. She is a licensed Realtor/Broker and has been involved in Santa Cruz property management for 20 years.

In 2009 Kathleen received her MPM (Master Property Manager)Designation from NARPM. Fewer than 200 property managers across the nation hold this designation.

In 2007 Kathleen received her RMP (Residential Management Professional) Designation from NARPM (Nat'l Assoc of Residential Property Mgrs.) after completing rigorous coursework and years of professional experience. This prestigious designation is held by fewer than 400 property managers nationwide and is reflective of the professional commitment made to the industry by the recipient.

Kathleen has served on the Board of Directors of Sherman & Boone for 2007 & 2008. The NARPM Monterey Chapter Board as Vice President and Education Chair for 2007 & 2008, and the Property Management Association of Santa Cruz Board as Vice President for 2007. She currently holds the Chapter President position for NARPM Monterey for 2009 and is the California State NARPM VP for 2009-2010
Roxanne Ramos
Name: Roxanne Ramos
Title: Accounting Clerk
Duties: Handles all accounting associated with properties. Interacts with property owners and tenants.
Experience: 6 years accounting support with S&B
After Hours: Enjoys time with family and friends.
Name: Suan Lim
Title: Accounting
Duties: Corporate & Property Mgmt Accounting
After Hours: Enjoys walks on beach, window shopping and drinking Chai at her favorite cafe.
Carol Lerno
Name: Carol Lerno
Title: Property Manager
Duties: Carol specializes in helping tenants and owners coordinate the maintenance of their rentals.
Education: Realtor, Mobile Home Commissioner SC County, Notary, Property Manager for 122 unit MHP.
After Hours: Likes to relax and walk on the beach.
Lilliane Molda
Name: Liliane Molda
Title: Marketing, Office Support
Duties: Pre-Move-out Inspections, Showings, Craig’s List support
Experience: Licensed Realtor with Lawrie & Lawrie, property management experience
After Hours: Spending time with family, friends, and enjoying the beach and nature
David Ellenwood
Name: David Ellenwood
Title: Handyman Extraordinaire
Duties: Provide Handyman services to Portola PM
Experience: 13 years construction experience
After Hours: Spending time with wife and step son, surfing, playing guitar and working on his art
Julie Francis
Name: Julie Francis
Title: Property Management Assistant
Duties: Provide administrative support
Experience: BS in Business, working towards Real Estate License
After Hours: Running, biking, gardening

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