Team Group: Management

Syraiyah Armendariz

Syraiyah Armendariz

Property Accountant

Syraiyah jumpstarted her career with GRE in April of 2023 as a Property Accountant, while also earning her Bachelor of Science in accounting at Grand Canyon University. In her role at GRE, she oversees all general ledger accounting activities, while also working closely with the Community Teams, Asset Services Department, and the Accounting Manager.

Syraiyah thrives on being a team player and enjoys collaborating with her colleagues. She is detail-oriented, process-driven, and consistently strives to do her job with enthusiasm and integrity.

In her free time, Syraiyah can be found spending quality time with her daughter and their family dog, painting, hiking, traveling, and going to the gym. Also, as a retired softball player, she enjoys going to the batting cages or catching a softball game at UW.

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Carson Grisaffi

Property Accountant

Carson Grisaffi is a Property Accountant where his area of focus includes supporting GRE’s multifamily properties. His goal is to provide top-notch assistance to the individuals and properties with which he is working at any given time.

The draw to the real estate industry was ingrained in Carson at an early age by his mother, so he is particularly thankful to be bringing his accounting skills to work for GRE in 2022. Described by his colleagues as a positive personality invested in the success of others, Carson strives for efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.

Carson graduated from Idaho State University with dual degrees in Accounting and Finance. Hired out of college to perform accounting for a technology start-up, Carson wore many hats. His primary duties were in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and procurement processes and systems.

When not at work, Carson enjoys spending time with family and friends and getting outside, from golfing to snowboarding in the winter. He also enjoys watching football.

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Jillian Krueger

Accounting Associate

Jillian Krueger is an Accounting Associate at Goodman Real Estate where she brings four years of accounting experience working with expense reports, budgets, and journal entries at Keller Supply Company. She is excited about the professional growth opportunities that come with GRE and prides herself on her eagerness to learn, her strong work ethic, and her ability to quickly assimilate as an integral part of the team. Jillian’s colleagues describe her as a valuable go-to resource and a team player who is always willing to help with any task.

Jillian received her bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. In her free time, Jillian enjoys a variety of activities, including staying active, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Howard Daniel

Howard Daniel II

Senior Property Accountant

Howard Daniel is a Senior Property Accountant at Goodman Real Estate where his focus is maintaining the financials for multifamily properties. Howard’s colleagues describe him as helpful, knowledgeable, and optimistic—always with a sense of humor. Howard aspires to leverage his keen attention to detail, strong work ethic, and “never give up” mentality to expand his knowledge, opportunities, and responsibilities with GRE.

Howard worked in property management at Pike Place Market for 8 years and with Community Staffing Solutions in the same industry for 2 years before joining GRE in 2022. At Pike Place Market, he was tasked with managing the financials for buildings within his designated market, all while delivering stellar customer service.

Howard possesses his AAS in Accounting and a BA in Economics from the University of Washington. Currently, he is earning his MBA from Western Govern University while simultaneously pursuing his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Management Accountants.

When he’s not busy planning his next trip or adventure, you can find Howard enjoying activities that get him moving and outdoors in his free time: from going to the gym or bowling to golfing, basketball, and hiking.

Ashley Stathas

Ashley Stathas

Property Accountant

Ashley Stathas is a Property Accountant at Goodman Real Estate where she prepares monthly financial statements and assists Community Managers and Portfolio Managers with accounting tasks of all types. Described by her colleagues as polite and helpful, Ashley is highly organized and dedicated to forging new connections. She is enthusiastic about expanding her accounting skills by learning new processes and applying her working knowledge toward GRE ingenuity.

Ashley worked at Blanton Turner as a property accountant for nearly 3 years before joining GRE. Prior to her career in real estate, she spent a decade working for the City of Seattle’s Parks and Recreation Department in the Pools and Beaches program. She joined GRE in 2022 in search of new experiences and opportunities to expand her knowledge and understanding of all aspects of property accounting.

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Finance and double minors in Accounting and International Business from Western Washington University. In her free time, she enjoys staying active with hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Kelvin Lopez-Guzman

Kelvin Lopez-Guzman

RRAD Administrator

Kelvin Lopez-Guzman is the RRAD Administrator at Goodman Real Estate focusing on customer service and client satisfaction.  He takes great pride in his professionalism and strong communication skills and thoroughly enjoys the teamwork and camaraderie at GRE.  As the RRAD Administrator, Kelvin works closely with our community teams facilitating resident payment plans and providing support for various rental assistance programs.  

Education and learning are important to Kelvin. He graduated high school with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Landing his Year Up internship enabled Kelvin to attend South Seattle College tuition-free, where he also maintained a flawless 4.0 GPA.

In his free time, Kelvin is passionate about physical fitness—from playing soccer with his team to working out at the gym. He also enjoys cruising around in his car and spending time with family.

Saniya Regmi

Saniya Regmi

Training & Development Associate

Saniya Regmi is a Training & Development Associate who joined Goodman Real Estate in 2022. She has over 9 years of experience working in Property Management, and she found her niche when she began mentoring managers and developing new hires.

In her role at GRE, Saniya develops content and delivers professional development programs to help her colleagues reach their highest potential. She is passionate about creating strong leaders that are empowered to make smart business decisions.

Saniya is a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) and is enrolled as a Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS). She is active within WMFHA (Washington Multi Family Housing Association) and the NAA Diversity Leadership Program. She was recognized as a Rookie of the Year Emerald Award winner in 2013 and was a finalist for Assistant Community Manager 150+ units in 2015.

Saniya loves being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking. She is a talented cook and infuses creativity into the dishes she creates.

Rocky Jeet

Rocky Jeet

Regional Property Manager

Rocky Jeet has 18 years of experience in the Property Management industry. He began as a part-time leasing consultant in 2005 and found his full-time passion while working his way up to his current role as Regional Property Manager. He has managed properties ranging from 150 to 768 units and has worked with conventional and tax credit communities and everything in between.

In his current role, Rocky enables multifamily communities to thrive. He works daily to improve the lives of community residents, his team, and GRE as a whole through sound leadership, empowerment, and professional development opportunities. He creates a family-like culture among his team and is known for going above and beyond to get the job done.

Rocky has an Associate of Science degree from ITT Tech and an ARM designation from IREM. He was named as a finalist for the Multi-Family Housing Association’s 2019 Emerald Award for Community Manager of the Year (151-300 units). In his time off, Rocky enjoys taking his dogs to the beach, going for long drives, camping, and photography. Above all, he loves spending time with his husband and friends.

Brittany Richard

Brittany Richard

Regional Property Manager

Brittany Richard has 18 years of experience in the property management industry. She started as a Leasing Agent in 2004, and had the opportunity to learn from many industry leaders while mastering each new role along the way. She joined Goodman Real Estate in 2018 as a Community Manager and has continued her hard work ethic to obtain her current role as a Regional Portfolio Manager. Brittany uses hard work and creativity to help each community in her portfolio flourish.

Professionally, Brittany has built a reputation for her ability to get the job done while maintaining an enjoyable work environment. Among her strengths is an ability to stabilize assets by providing leadership and industry expertise. She is committed to mentoring and growing her team and takes extra care to help them reach their goals.

Brittany was a 2019 GRE-M Community Manager of the Year nominee and is a member of the Arizona Multihousing Association. In her time off, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, checking out new culinary scenes, and traveling with her husband and two teenage children.

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Drew Arnold-Barger

Investment Portfolio Manager

Drew Barger began working in the multi-family property management industry in 2011 as a Leasing Specialist and spent the next decade growing his skill set in various roles of increasing responsibility before joining Goodman Real Estate as an Area Regional Manager in 2021. Drew’s skillset was quickly noticed and he was promoted to Investment Portfolio Manager in 2023. In his current role, Drew oversees a portfolio of assets where he leads his teams to achieve success.

Often referred to as “MacGyver” by his team because of his ability to fix problems in innovative ways, Drew’s strengths lie in building team morale, communicating, and implementing process improvements. He is a two-time Emerald Award nominee for Property Manager of the Year for 150+ units.

In his spare time, Drew bakes decorative cakes for friends’ and family’s special occasions—be it weddings or birthday parties. He challenges himself to improve his skills and create professional-level designs. He also enjoys movies, the performing arts, the outdoors, and spending time with his friends and family.

Aaron Castleton

Aaron Castleton

Systems Support Associate

Aaron Castleton has 6+ years of multi-family and single-family property management experience. He was hired in 2021 as a Property Accountant for the multi-family team, where he ensures financial goals are being met and acts as a quality liaison between the accounting team and property managers.

Aaron brings a growth mindset to his work and is passionate about paying forward the mentorship he has received throughout his career. His superpower is his ability to quickly and effectively resolve conflicts.

Aaron has a Real Estate License and a BA from the University of Washington. He is an avid rock climber and hiker and can often be found working on his personal goal of photographing every hiking trail in Washington state.

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Dulce Pestana

Property Accountant

Dulce Pestana is an Accounting Associate who joined Goodman Real Estate in 2021 while completing a Business Operations professional development program through Year Up Puget Sound at South Seattle College. Prior to entering this program, Dulce worked for the YMCA of Greater Seattle for 7 years in their youth development department.

Dulce works with the Accounting team to process payments and support Community Managers. With her patient and caring nature, Dulce is a wonderful resource for GRE residents and uses her listening and problem-solving skills to solve challenges. She is hard working, committed to excellence, and eager to collaborate with her colleagues and lend a hand wherever she can.

When not working or studying, Dulce enjoys painting with friends, attending baseball games with her family, playing cards, and hiking.

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