OUR TEAM

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>George R. Walker III is a broker who has dedicated the past 20 years to home building and multifamily management/development. George has been a property management leader with Heritage Properties, Inc. since October 2000 and is the past president of the Mississippi Multifamily Council, a division of the National Association of Home Builders. His vision continues to drive Heritage's growth and the team to excellence.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Caroline Reed assists the management team with overall coordination of management. She is responsible for the coordination of properties undergoing renovations, assists with site acquisitions, site plan preparations, and owner representation. </p> Caroline graduated from the University of Mississippi where she studied Real Estate. She is an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and a member of the Junior League of Jackson. Caroline and her husband, Daniel, are proud parents of their daughter, Elizabeth. They reside in Jackson, Mississippi. </p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>As a member of Heritage Properties' Development Team, Andrew leads the Design Process on multi-family construction projects, from the conceptual phase, to design development, and delivery. LoCicero has a keen eye for identifying emerging multifamily markets destined for impressive growth. He also assists with value add options on current holdings, while monitoring the development and preservation of Heritage's dynamic and growing multi-family portfolio, located throughout the United States.</p> <p>Additionally, Andrew works closely with Heritage Properties' Finance team, identifying new multi-family investment opportunities, performing the due diligence on potential projects, risk management and evaluations, to make recommendations of the viability of new acquisitions. His goal is to ensure high levels of resident, investor, and associate satisfaction, through a focus on continuous improvement and implementation of best practices. In addition, he and his team are responsible for assisting with the continued strategic planning and growth of the multi-family residential division. He is knowledgeable with capital markets and products such as HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Bridge Loans and CMBS.</p> <p>As a licensed REALTOR® in both Mississippi and Florida, Andrew has gained experience in residential and commercial acquisitions, financing, site selection, disposition and management. He is a partner in his family's company, Be On The Coast Real Estate, located in Northwest Florida, which specializes in investment property sales and acquisitions, asset management, 1031 Tax Exchanges and placing debt on hard assets, from 30A to Destin, over to Pensacola and every beach town in between. He spearheaded expanding the firm's capital investment property and leasing solutions reach within the industrial, office, retail, and hospitality sectors. </p> <p>Andrew holds degrees from The University of Mississippi in Finance, Real Estate and Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, an officer of the Emerald Coast Ole Miss Rebel Club, Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®, The National Association of REALTORS®, Mississippi Association of REALTORS®, and the FWB Touchdown Club.</p> <p>When not in the field or office spearheading projects the Jackson, Mississippi resident can be found deep in the woods of Mississippi hunting with his wife, Ann Elizabeth, and Labrador Retriever, Red, or in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico fishing.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Laura Polk has 23 years of experience in the multifamily industry. She began her career as an assistant manager and worked her way up to corporate trainer. She has been an intricate part of our team since 2006 and continually exhibits great leadership and communication skills. She currently conducts internal audits, provides ongoing Yardi seminars, and works as a asset manager. </p> <p>Laura attended Hinds Community College, where she was the President of Hinds Hi Steppers. She later received her Bachelors of Business Administration from Mississippi College and is currently a licensed Real Estate Agent for the State of MS. She also currenlty holds her Certified Property Manager designation, conducts trainings in the multifamily industry, and is actively involved with the Hinds Hi Stepper Alumni Chapter.</p> <p>Laura is married with one stepson and enjoys spending time with her family, Nascar, the beach, and being outdoors.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Laurie Farris has 35 years of experience in the multifamily industry. She began her career as a leasing consultant and transitioned through the ranks of the apartment industry as Assistant Manager, Property Manager, Area Manager, Area Vice President, Director of Operations and Regional Asset Manager, and now Director of Revenue Management.</p> <p>Laurie’s experience includes working for some of the nation’s largest Property Management and Real Estate investment companies including, MAAC, Bell Partner, RAM Partners, and was recently the Director of Operations over a resort which included Apartments, HOA condo association, Vacation Rentals, Golf course and two restaurants. Laurie received her Real Estate License in 1991 and her CPM designation in 2006. She is a Lyceum graduate for the NAA and served as a Delegate for the State of Mississippi. Laurie specializes in training, leasing, and community management across a variety of asset classes. </p> <p>Laurie loves to travel, play golf, spend time with her family.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Mark aids in finance and investment for the portfolio. His 30 years of experience started in the real estate appraisal and brokerage business joining in 2009 with a focus on valuation and returns. He coordinates finance, acquisitions, and new developments.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Craig Howard is a licensed real estate broker and holds a Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation. He works with the investment and development team to insure maximum property value though refinance, rehab, acquisition and development projects. He also serves as the supervisor for Heritage Properties Green Properties. </p> <p>Craig Howard Kirkland graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2015 with degrees in Real Estate, Managerial Finance, and Marketing.</p> <p>Craig Howard has been working for Heritage Properties since 2009. He began as a ground maintenance team member and continued to gain experience in property management with a position as a leasing agent in the Jackson metro area. His skills were further strengthened when he interned at the corporate office performing tasks in the finance department.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Kenny Pittman has over 35 years of maintenance experience and has been working in the multifamily industry since 1999. He has experience as a construction coordinator, maintenance coordinator, and quality insurance provider. He obtains strong leadership skills and a positive attitude that is infectious among his colleagues which has led him to numerous awards including being the employee of the year in 2009. Kenny joined our team in 2006 and currently overseas all of the maintenance operations for Heritage Properties. He is committed to providing ongoing seminars to educate and inspire his team. His diverse knowledge and experience, positive attitude, and attention to detail have brought great value to the company and his colleagues. Kenny obtains his HVAC/R certifications including 608 and 609, IICRC-WRT, and ASD. He also holds a Mold Assessment Certification, Mold Remediation Contractor Certification, is a Certified Pool Operator, and a MS Certified Renovator. He has been associated with the UTA, ATA, USTF, and UTF. Kenny has a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo and enjoys hunting or fishing in his spare time.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Tiffany has over 10 years of experience in multi-family management of each bank accounts associated with the portfolio. Tiffany is also responsible for all subcontractors’ contracting, purchasing, and the preparation of draw requests for renovation projects.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Courtney Stark began her career in the multifamily industry in 2008 as a leasing professional with Heritage Properties. Since then, she has gained extensive onsite experience as a property manager and has worked her way up to regional manager. Courtney believes providing superior customer service, strong company values, and creating a sense of community help develop an excellent resident experience. She has been involved with three community renovations and was successful in keeping and maintaining a higher occupancy with rental increases.</p> <p>Courtney graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelors in Marketing. She also currently holds her Certified Property Manager certification and is an active member of IREM and the Mississippi Apartment Association. She is the Chair for the Mississippi Apartment Association Educational Committee and believes that education is a key factor in the success of her team. She was also recognized as the Regional Property Manager of the Year by the Mississippi Apartment Association in 2017.</p> <p>Courtney is married with two daughters and enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and traveling.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Diana Winford started her career in the banking industry working in numerous roles including community reinvestment. While working in that industry she gained valuable customer service, community outreach, and nonprofit experience. She believes that a positive attitude and hard work can steer your overall success while consistently looking for professional and personal growth.</p> <p>Diana recently became a part of the Heritage team and is currently working with all team members to provide operational support and assist in various other roles. She is currently overseeing all operations with our RentCafe' software and provides a vital foundation for our team.</p> <p>Diana has a Business Administration Degree from Belhaven University and is bilingual in English/Spanish. She lives in Madison, MS and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Tami has over 30 years of experience in corporate accounting, with the last 20 years being in multifamily real estate. She has experience in property management, construction, and development. Being a former controller, she has brought unique experience and depth to her current role of increasing profitability of our portfolio. Tami has been with Heritage Properties since 2014.</p> </div>

<div class="biography-wrapper"> <p>Gene Dalhart started his career in moving household goods and then worked offshore as a crane operator. He later worked and retired as a Mississippi State Trooper. It was during his years as a State Trooper that he became a Qualified Fire Arms Instructor and received highest qualification/high masters with the MS Highway Patrol Pistol Team for being a perfect shot.</p> <p>Gene became a part of the Heritage Team in 2012 and currently oversees all pressure washing operations portfolio wide. Since he started with Heritage, he has expanded his team to five individuals while gaining knowledge and experience along way. His strong work ethics and commitment to the company has brought Heritage Properties tremendous value.</p> <p>In 2009, Gene received a Lifesaving award and was recognized as Troop C Trooper of the year for saving a women's life after a near fatal heart attack. He and his wife, Nan, are proud parents of three children, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. They enjoy spending time with their family and hunting at their home Utica, MS.</p> </div>