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Leadership
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Jeffrey Shumaker
CEO
Starting his Merion career with the company's creation, Jeff has the longest history of anyone with Merion Residential as CEO. Prior to being CEO of M...
Starting his Merion career with the company's creation, Jeff has the longest history of anyone with Merion Residential as CEO. Prior to being CEO of Merion Residential, Jeff served as a Senior Vice President of Merion Realty Partners and was responsible for the acquisition, asset management and disposition of multifamily properties. As CEO, Jeff is directly involved with every aspect of the Leadership Team and communities daily operations. -
Dustin Gibbons
Regional Vice President
Dustin Gibbons serves as the Northeast Regional Vice President for Merion Residential, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. With...
Dustin Gibbons serves as the Northeast Regional Vice President for Merion Residential, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. With over 14 years of experience in the multifamily industry, his career has evolved from humble beginnings as a Maintenance Technician to his current leadership position. In addition to holding multiple roles including Community Manager in our Southeast region, it's worth noting that Dustin has also held a pivotal role as a NE Regional Property Manager for over six years. As a Regional Property Manager, Dustin played a key leadership role in overseeing and managing a broad portfolio of over 2,500 units and commercial assets in the Northeast region. This kind of regional management experience further honed his strategic and operational skills, including team leadership, financial management, and the ability to adapt to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by different geographic locations. Overall, Dustin's extensive and diverse career in multifamily property management, which includes roles as a Maintenance Technician, Community Manager, and Regional Manager, uniquely positions him to excel in his current role as the Northeast Regional Vice President for Merion Residential. His experience and dedication to continuous learning and team development continue to be valuable assets to the organization. -
Mia Law
Vice President of Human Resources
Mia J. Law serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Merion Residential. In her current role, Mia is responsible for leading Merion Residential...
Mia J. Law serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Merion Residential. In her current role, Mia is responsible for leading Merion Residential’s overall human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, organizational and cultural development, employee education and development, payroll and benefits, HR technologies, employee relations, and health and safety programs. Prior to joining Merion Residential, Mia worked as a Human Resources Director, Generalist, and Recruiter for companies in the insurance, commercial furnishings, managed care/clinical services, telecommunications, and banking sectors. As Vice President of Human Resources, Mia serves as the chief steward regarding the function, culture, and impact of Human Resources across the company. Mia works to ensure that HR programming at Merion helps the company achieve its business goals and strategies, as well as support the needs and aspirations of its employees throughout the portfolio. Mia views her core responsibility as collaborating with the leadership team to develop and implement strategic Human Resources plans and policies to support the company’s mission and strategy. Mia holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing from Howard University, a master’s degree in training and organizational development from Saint Joseph’s University, a PHR designation from the HR Certification Institute, and a certificate of proficiency, paralegal studies from Delaware County Community College. -
Morgan Newell
Regional Vice President
As Merion Residential's Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region, Morgan Newell oversees more than 2,500 apartment homes throughout the states...
As Merion Residential's Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region, Morgan Newell oversees more than 2,500 apartment homes throughout the states of Florida and Pennsylvania. Joining Merion Residential in 2010, Morgan Newell began her career as a Leasing Associate in Sarasota FL and her career took off as Community Manager of numerous value-add properties in both Bradenton and St. Petersburg, Florida. Morgan brings both a passion to create an excellent resident experience, and zeal to cultivate a happy work culture. Focusing on promoting from within, she greatly desires to see her dedicated teammates grow and find their right “seat” within the company. -
Michael May
Vice President of Revenue Management
As the company’s VP, Revenue Management, Michael is responsible for all aspects of revenue maximization at Merion Residential. Michael brings with him...
As the company’s VP, Revenue Management, Michael is responsible for all aspects of revenue maximization at Merion Residential. Michael brings with him many years of experience, making his role here at Merion Residential crucial to the development and upkeep of the company. Previously, Michael worked at Morgan Properties with over 28,000 apartments under management utilizing revenue maximizing software. Before entering the real estate industry, Michael spent 2 years maximizing revenue as a Slots and Table Games Analyst for Harrah’s Casino. A New Jersey native, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rowan University in 2008. With over a decade of industry experience in revenue management, Michael’s professionalism and expertise is unrivaled. -
Benjamin Kamienny
Controller
Benjamin Kamienny is the Controller of Merion Realty Management responsible for managing the Company’s corporate and property level accounting and rep...
Benjamin Kamienny is the Controller of Merion Realty Management responsible for managing the Company’s corporate and property level accounting and reporting functions. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kamienny was Fund Accounting manager at an affiliated group of private equity funds. Mr. Kamienny also has eight years of public accounting experience most recently as an Audit Manager at CohnReznick LLP where he focused on real estate and private equity funds. Mr. Kamienny is a Certified Public Accountant. -
Colleen Robinson
District Manager
As Merion's Southeast District Manager, Colleen oversees and assists with all operations at Merion's Jacksonville and Tallahassee communities. Colleen...
As Merion's Southeast District Manager, Colleen oversees and assists with all operations at Merion's Jacksonville and Tallahassee communities. Colleen's history with Merion Residential dates back to 2013 when she began her journey as a Leasing Associate, was promoted to Assistant Manager, then Community Manager, and now District Manager. When Colleen isn't assisting with the daily operations, reviewing financial statements, and overseeing capital projects at her communities, you can find her spending time with family and friends, rooting on the Jacksonville Jaguars, or completing DIY projects in her home. -
Jenifer Denisi
District Manager
Jenifer is District Manager for Merion Residential’s communities in the state of New Jersey. As District Manager, Jenifer provides management, direct...
Jenifer is District Manager for Merion Residential’s communities in the state of New Jersey. As District Manager, Jenifer provides management, direction, and leadership for her assigned portfolio. She ensures that her properties are maintained and operated in accordance with the company’s standards and objectives. Jenifer began her residential property management career in 2010 as a property management liaison for residents and owners across 600 properties. She joined Merion Residential in 2017 as a Leasing Associate, and soon was promoted to Community Manager. She became District Manager for New Jersey in 2021. Teamwork and collaboration are what Jen finds most rewarding as District Manager. Jenifer believes that the most integral part of creating a successful team is fostering an inspirational dynamic between each contributor. She also believes in the importance of paying forward the knowledge and information that she has learned along her professional journey, which includes work as a licensed real estate salesperson in New Jersey. -
Jim Capra
District Manager
Serving as Merion's District Manager over the Connecticut communities, Jim is incredibly hands on in ensuring the daily operations and capital project...
Serving as Merion's District Manager over the Connecticut communities, Jim is incredibly hands on in ensuring the daily operations and capital projects are executed to the Merion Residential standard. Jim began his career at Merion as a Community Manager and promoted to Senior Property Manager before his most precent promotion. In the industry since 16, Jim is passionate about property management and the drive it takes to successfully operate in it. -
Tony Oteri
Southeast Regional Maintenance and Capital Projects Manager
As the Southeast Regional Maintenance and Capital Projects Manager, Tony is responsible for managing the region's maintenance teams and capital projec...
As the Southeast Regional Maintenance and Capital Projects Manager, Tony is responsible for managing the region's maintenance teams and capital projects while providing training and ongoing support for his team members. Tony has been a leader within Merion since he joined as a Maintenance Supervisor in 2017. With a background in home remodels, masonry, land surveying, and carpentry, Tony is well-rounded as he is driven to learn new skills. -
Bob Porreca
Northeast Regional Maintenance and Capital Projects Manager
Bob joined Merion Residential in 2023 as Maintenance & Capital Projects Manager for the Northeast Region. This includes overseeing the maintenance op...
Bob joined Merion Residential in 2023 as Maintenance & Capital Projects Manager for the Northeast Region. This includes overseeing the maintenance operation at Merion Residential’s properties throughout the state of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware. Bob joined Merion Residential as an experienced professional, with over 25 years of experience working in various trades. Prior to joining Merion Residential, Bob held positions as an Engineering Manager, Director of Facilities, and Maintenance Supervisor in the hospitality, food service, education, and property management industries. Bob was born and raised in New Jersey. He is a graduate of California State University where he studied business. Aside from his academic studies, Bob is EPA certified and is a licensed and certified Pool Operator. -
Dawn Hammond
Field Operations Manager
As Merion Residential's Field Operations Manager, Dawn is responsible for the planning and executing onboarding and training initiatives for all team...
As Merion Residential's Field Operations Manager, Dawn is responsible for the planning and executing onboarding and training initiatives for all team members. Dawn began her career with Merion Residential in 2012 and has successfully worked in every position within the Leasing Office. Though currently living in Florida, Dawn has unwavering loyalty and love for the Philadelphia Eagles.