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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
Vice President of Sales & Marketing/Regional VP (Southeast & W. Pennsylvania)
As Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Merion Residential, Morgan Newell plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of sales, market...
As Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Merion Residential, Morgan Newell plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of sales, marketing, and on-site operations across the company’s multifamily portfolio. With 15 years of experience in the real estate and property management industries, Morgan is recognized for driving business growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and creating innovative marketing strategies that produce tangible results. Morgan is dedicated to executing data-driven marketing initiatives, lead generation, and client engagement efforts that drive revenue and brand recognition. In her role as Regional Vice President, Morgan brings a strong sense of operational expertise to ensure that each property under her oversight runs smoothly and efficiently. She is deeply committed to fostering a culture of excellence on-site, working closely with property teams to deliver outstanding service, maintain high occupancy rates, and improve overall property performance. Morgan is passionate about developing teams from within, focusing on mentorship and leadership to cultivate future talent and empower individuals to grow in their careers. By investing in the growth of their teams, Morgan ensures that the company not only succeeds in the short term but builds long-term strength and cohesion across the organization. -
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. -
Colleen Robinson
Regional Manager (Southeast & W. Pennsylvania)
As Regional Manager, Colleen leads and cultivates the performance of all Southeast Region communities in Florida and Western Pennsylvania. Colleen's h...
As Regional Manager, Colleen leads and cultivates the performance of all Southeast Region communities in Florida and Western Pennsylvania. Colleen's history with Merion Residential began in 2013, when she started her professional journey as a Leasing Associate. Since then, she has successfully worked in every role within the Leasing Office and as a District Manager. Colleen believes that strong customer service and continuing education are important factors to help cultivate successful performance of Merion Residential’s team members and the overall performance of the communities. When Colleen isn't assisting with the daily operations, reviewing financial statements, and overseeing capital projects at her communities, you can find her rooting for the Jacksonville Jaguars. -
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
Systems & Training Manager
Dawn is the Systems and Training Manager at Merion Residential, overseeing the company’s computer applications, data infrastructures, and training pro...
Dawn is the Systems and Training Manager at Merion Residential, overseeing the company’s computer applications, data infrastructures, and training programs. She plays a key role in aligning technology and employee development with Merion’s strategic goals. Since joining the company in 2012, Dawn has worked in every position within the Leasing Office, giving her a deep understanding of operations. Though she is currently living in Florida, she remains a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan.