Frank Rooney, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Rooney is the Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Housing. Frank joined Simpson in 2008 and most recently served as its Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he was responsible for the company’s capital market activities and closed over $5 billion in debt financing and $4 billion in joint venture equity. 

 

Prior to joining Simpson, Frank was Vice President of Strategic Investments at Fannie Mae where he was responsible for identifying and managing equity investment opportunities including joint ventures with REITs and private developers.  Frank previously held positions at Perseus Realty Partners, Amstar Group, Citicorp, and Andersen Consulting.  He has over 30 years of experience in multifamily real estate.

 

Frank has an MBA in Finance from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, and a BS degree in Business Administration, Cum Laude, from Washington and Lee University. He also completed credit training at Citicorp’s Institute for Global Finance. 

J. Robert Love

Chairman

Bob Love was Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Housing (SHLP) from 2000-2020. He joined Simpson as its President after merging Raymond James Realty Advisors (RJRA) into SHLP in 1998. He had served as CEO of Raymond James Realty Advisors and RJ Properties since 1983. Prior to Raymond James, Bob served as Vice President of Acquisitions for a national real estate owner with the responsibility for the acquisition of both multifamily housing developments and commercial properties located in the southeastern United States.

 

Bob has over 40 years of experience in the acquisition, development, disposition and management of multifamily real estate. During his career, he has led the acquisition and development of more than 30,000 apartment units and in the management of over 35,000 units.

 

In his 30 plus years as the leader of multifamily real estate firms, Bob has relied on the sound philosophy of growing fully-integrated companies that buy and build apartment communities to be held as long-term investments. It is his belief that this focus on the details of the business, combined with ongoing investments in people, systems and the properties themselves, leads to a quality product and consistent and safe returns for investors.

 

Bob is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Multi Housing Council and previously served on the Board of Directors of Edens & Avant, a retail property owner/operator.

 

Bob served as an officer of the United States Army and graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering, and received an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Venita DeHaven

President of Simpson Property Group

Venita DeHaven serves as President of Simpson Property Group.  She joined Simpson in 2000 and was the Senior Vice President and later Executive Vice President for the Eastern Property Management division.  Venita brings over 30 years of multifamily property management experience to Simpson and oversees all aspects of Property Operations, Marketing, Training and Capital Project Management.  Encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of excellence within the organization and creating value for our clients and investors remains her focus at SPG.  

 

Prior to joining Simpson, Venita served in various executive positions in Property and Asset Management with Julian LeCraw and Company and NHP, Inc.  She earned a Bachelors Degree in Finance from the Haslam School of Business at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Masters Degree in Psychology from the Georgia School of Psychology.  In addition, she holds the Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management.  

Bruce Eldredge

Chief Financial Officer

Bruce Eldredge serves as Chief Financial Officer for Simpson Housing.  He joined Simpson in 2004 as Director of Internal Audit before transitioning to leadership roles in accounting, financial reporting and finance, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Finance and Capital Markets.  Bruce brings over 28 years of accounting and finance experience to Simpson and is focused on developing and maintaining its strong lender relationships, promoting a high standard of integrity and excellence in Simpson’s accounting and reporting, and encouraging a high level of client service by its property accounting group. 

 

Prior to joining Simpson, Bruce worked in public accounting with Ernst & Young and held various accounting and financial reporting positions within a variety of industries.  He earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Accounting from University of Denver and is a Certified Public Accountant. 

Stephen L. Bair

Senior Vice President - Construction

Steve Bair is the Senior Vice President of Construction for Simpson Housing and runs its construction management group. Steve and his team are responsible for day-to-day construction oversight on all development projects for Simpson and its partners. Steve and his group also provide in-depth physical due diligence services on all of Simpson’s property acquisitions.

 

Steve joined Simpson in 1996 from the Trammell Crow Company and originally served as the general manager of Simpson’s construction company. He has over 46 years of work experience in residential and commercial construction encompassing over 32,800 residential units in 144 communities, 4.1 million square feet of commercial space in 47 projects and 33 military base projects in 24 states coast to coast from Washington to Florida and New York to California. He has been a licensed general contractor in 19 states during his career.

 

Steve obtained a BA degree from North Carolina State University, and received his MBA from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro after serving in the US Navy.

Steve Bellino

Senior Vice President - Information Technology

Bio coming soon!

Jeremy Devlin

Executive Vice President - Regional Operations

Jeremy Devlin is the Executive Vice President of the East Region for Simpson Property Group. Jeremy joined Simpson Housing in 2021 with 20 years of multifamily experience. During his career, Jeremy has managed over 50,000 units across the East Coast and Midwest. Jeremy is skilled in providing strategic direction, performing financial analysis and due diligence for new investment opportunities, preparing business plans, and supporting multifamily operations. Jeremy supports Simpson’s operational teams in the East with a goal to work collaboratively with all Simpson experts to execute all business plans and maximize returns for all stakeholders.

 

Prior to joining Simpson Jeremy served as Vice President of Operations for Scully Company focusing on acquisitions, operations, development and value add projects for the entire portfolio.  Jeremy has a B.S. from Virgina Tech and an M.B.A from Villanova University’s School of Business. Jeremy is a Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management and member of NAA.

Mark Galligan

Senior Vice President - Finance and Capital Markets

Mark Galligan serves as Senior Vice President of Finance & Capital Markets for Simpson Housing.  He joined Simpson in 2004 as a Property Accountant before transitioning to leadership roles in accounting, financial reporting, and finance, most recently serving as Vice President of Finance.  Mark brings over 23 years of accounting and finance experience to Simpson and is focused on the organization’s debt transactions, maintaining strong lender relationships, preparation of Simpson’s annual business plan, and other forecasting projects.   

 

Prior to his career with Simpson, Mark worked in accounting with the REIT, Chateau Communities.  He earned his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Colorado State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Adrienne Hill

Senior Vice President - Marketing and Training

Adrienne Hill is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Training for Simpson Housing.  Adrienne joined Simpson Housing in 2001 and most previously served as SVP of Marketing and Planning, focusing on the underwriting, design and marketing of new assets within the Simpson Housing portfolio. Working closely with the Acquisitions and Development teams, Adrienne has successfully underwritten, planned and marketed over 12,000 new units to the portfolio since 2008. She now leads Simpson’s marketing, research and training professionals with a goal to work collaboratively with our operational teams to execute business, marketing and training strategies for the entire Simpson Housing portfolio.

 

Prior to her career with Simpson Housing, Adrienne worked for John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the non-profit CARE and in the website design industry. Adrienne has a B.A. from Wake Forest University and an M.B.A from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.

Bryan Hilton

Senior Vice President - Revenue Management

Bryan Hilton is the Senior Vice President of Revenue Management for Simpson Housing.  Bryan joined Simpson Housing in 2003 to implement revenue management technologies and practices at Simpson Housing and has been a pioneer in working to promote revenue management technologies and practices to the multifamily industry.  Bryan has led multiple initiatives at Simpson including business intelligence, benchmarking, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.

 

Prior to his career with Simpson Housing, Bryan worked in the travel and transportation industries with senior positions in pricing / revenue management and operations. Bryan has a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany and an MBA from Sage Colleges.

Dave Homan

Senior Vice President - Renovations and Capital Improvements

Dave Homan is the Senior Vice President of Renovations and Capital Improvements for Simpson Housing.  Dave joined Simpson Housing in 2005 as a Regional Manager over an East Coast Portfolio. With over 30 years of experience in the multifamily industry, Dave has successfully managed portfolios including both luxury apartments and commercial properties. In 2014, his role transitioned to oversee and manage all renovation and capital improvement projects across the country. Dave and his team of project managers are in the process of renovating approximately 6,500 apartments homes with an average return of over 15%.

 

Prior to his career with Simpson Housing, Dave worked for several different ownerships and management companies, focused mostly on new construction, lease-ups, acquisitions, and dispositions. Dave studied Engineering at Ohio Northern University and obtained his CPM in 2015.

Debbie Hoogerwerf

Senior Vice President - Regional Operations

Debbie Hoogerwerf currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Simpson Housing, overseeing the Texas portfolio. Debbie joined Simpson in 2004 as a Regional Manager for our Dallas portfolio. Over the years, Debbie has consistently expanded her responsibilities and portfolio, showcasing her dedication and expertise within the company. With over 30 years of experience in the multifamily industry, Debbie has successfully managed diverse portfolios including luxury apartments and commercial properties. Her role involves providing both strategic and tactical leadership to optimize performance and effectiveness, ultimately achieving financial results that align with the overall corporate goals and objectives of Simpson Housing.

 

Prior to joining Simpson, Debbie gained valuable experience through collaborations with prominent organizations such as AMLI, Gables and First Worthing. She attended Lubbock Christian University where she ran track and studied Business Management.

Larry Miller

Executive Vice President - Regional Operations

Larry serves as Executive Vice President for Simpson Property Group with operational responsibilities for the Western United States. His portfolio includes Class A garden and mid-rise properties and an award-winning historic renovation apartment building in downtown Los Angeles.

 

Larry is a Certified Property Manager member of the Institute of Real Estate Management with extensive executive experience in commercial, residential and mixed-use property management and commercial brokerage work throughout the United States. Past portfolios included 15,000 apartment units and 16 million square feet of office, industrial and retail commercial space. He also was responsible for all Ancillary operations of an 85,000-unit national portfolio. Larry supervised over 10,000 new development units through lease up, executed numerous commercial and residential property renovations, and supervised commercial brokerage and leasing teams.

 

Larry holds a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois and obtained his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, finance, from Drake University. Larry joined Simpson Property Group in January 2010.

Mark Peppercorn

Senior Vice President - Investments

Mark P. Peppercorn is the Senior Vice President of Investments for Simpson Housing. Mark joined Simpson Housing in 2014 and is responsible for all Simpson acquisitions and dispositions activity. In addition, Mark is responsible for Simpson’s joint-venture equity program seeking to participate as an equity partner with developers throughout the country. Mark’s career has included over 150 transactions with a total market cap over $7.5 billion.

 

Prior to joining Simpson, Mark was a former Senior Vice President for Archstone Communities, where he was also responsible for acquisitions and dispositions throughout the nation, but focused mostly in the western U.S. Mark previously held positions as a developer with Glenborough-Pauls, LLC, a securities principal with Security Capital Group, and as a broker with JLL, Eastdil Realty and Transwestern Property Company.

 

Mark received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Amanda Pressley

Senior Vice President - Operations

Amanda Pressley is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Simpson Housing. Amanda joined Simpson Housing in 1997 as the Marketing and Training Director and has held various positions including Regional Property Manager and Regional Vice President. In her current role, Amanda works as the operational liaison between the Executive Management and Regional Leadership teams in defining strategy, policies, standards and processes to ensure best business practices. She also supervises the coordination of due diligence teams, oversees HOA operations, and manages the retail portfolio.

 

Prior to her career with Simpson Housing, Amanda worked with Julian LeCraw Company and Lincoln Property Company in portfolio management and strategic operations roles. Amanda has served on the NAA Educational Committee and various Atlanta Apartment Association committees.

Karen Simons

Senior Vice President - Financial Reporting

Karen Simons serves as the Senior Vice President of Financial Reporting for Simpson Housing.  She joined Simpson in 1994 to oversee corporate financial reporting as well as treasury management.  Karen has over 34 years of accounting and audit experience and strives to maintain the highest standards of quality in all aspects of financial reporting.

 

Prior to joining Simpson, Karen worked in public accounting with Arthur Andersen LLP.  She earned her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is a Certified Public Accountant. 

Tina Tamondong

Senior Vice President - People Services

Tina Tamondong is the Senior Vice President of People Services for Simpson Housing.  Tina joined Simpson in 2004 as a HR professional and has over 20 years of human resources experience. She is responsible for leading Simpson’s overall human resource strategy and oversees organizational development, policies and programs, benefits, compensation, employee relations, recruiting, payroll, HRIS, and facilities. 

 

Prior to her career with Simpson Housing, Tina held a variety of Human Resources positions at Time Warner Telecom managing employee relations and recruitment for over 20 cities nationwide. Tina holds degrees in communication and organizational management from the University of Colorado. 

Shawn Trobec

Senior Vice President - Asset Management

Shawn Trobec serves as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management for Simpson Property Group.  Shawn joined Simpson in 2006 in the accounting department before transitioning to analyst and reporting roles within operations and ultimately taking a leadership role within Simpson as SVP of Asset Management. 

 

Shawn leads a team that acts as a liaison between operations, revenue management, accounting/finance, acquisitions, the executive committee, as well as Simpson’s investors and partners.  Shawn’s team is responsible for assisting in formulating business plans, analyzing market conditions, and subsequently reporting and benchmarking property and portfolio performance against peer groups and multifamily market indexes.

 

In addition, Shawn manages Simpson’s utility management program, directs all real estate tax appeals, negotiates property level internet and cable marketing agreements, and oversees national purchasing.  Shawn is continuing to expand the asset management function within Simpson by taking on acquisition underwriting and developing the company’s sustainability program.

 

Shawn graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Finance from Metropolitan State University of Denver and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.