Our Team
Meet the Dedicated Experts Behind Real Property Associates
Backed by its strong, professional staff, Real Property Associates Inc. has grown steadily over the past 30 years, building on its solid reputation for high ethical standards, sound business practices and proven track record in the management of residential and commercial real estate. Since 1991, we have worked hard to earn our reputation as the Seattle area’s leader in Property Management services.
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- Administrative
Rick Lehman
Rick Lehman
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Rick joined RPA in 2013. He currently assists his wife Kathy overseeing a large portfolio of residential properties. Prior to joining RPA, Rick worked in the fishing industry for many years.
Rick has great organizational skills and demonstrates tremendous commitment to both owners and tenants.
Rick and Kathy were born and raised in the Seattle area. They have two grown sons that live nearby.
Amber Garniss
Amber Garniss
Meet Amber Garniss of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle Property Managers. Amber assists Meghan Weinberg and her portfolio of properties.
Sarah Cardinal
Sarah Cardinal
Sarah joined RPA in the spring of 2020. She is a skilled business professional with many years of management and financial experience. She grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and after high school moved to Washington to pursue a business degree at WSU. She then moved to the Washington D.C. area, where she lived for almost six years, working her way up the business management ladder. After deciding she missed the mountains too much, she moved to the Seattle-area four years ago with her husband and daughter. When not working, she enjoys watercolor painting, baking desserts of all kinds, and getting out with her family to hike or get out on the water and experiencing as much of the beautiful PNW scenery as she can.
Maddy Weeks
Maddy Weeks
Maddy Weeks assists Molly Schwarz in the leasing department. She relocated to Seattle from Maryland in May of 2023, driving across the country. Maddy attended the University of Maryland, College Park, studying Public Health.
Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
Molly Schwarz
Molly Schwarz
Meet Molly Schwarz of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle property managers. She assists Mason Friedline and his portfolio of Seattle area properties as the owner liaison in addition to supervising the well-staffed leasing team.
Molly comes from an interesting background in communication, psychology, and counseling, and is currently taking on her real estate license. Meeting the needs of the team, tenants, and owners is her primary goal! In her free time, she enjoys being outside and adventuring with her dogs.
Torrey Morales
Torrey Morales
Torrey began his property management career in 2016. Prior to becoming a member of RPA’s management team, Torrey was instrumental in expanding a property management division for America West, in Bozeman, MT, specializing in a wide diversity of property types. In 2017 Torrey moved back to Seattle, his hometown, to continue his management career. While the properties differ in size and location, Torrey’s dedication to delivering results to property owners and tenants is his top priority. He offers creative strategic vision, outstanding follow through, and a wealth of Seattle area knowledge. Torrey grew up working in his family’s Wallingford restaurant, studied political science at MSU, is an avid runner, and has a passion for philanthropy.
Tina Lerch
Tina Lerch
Tina is a NW native and joined Real Property Associates in early 2002.
Prior to coming to RPA, Tina had over 12 years work experience in various areas of the rental and real estate industry. Tina’s vast experiences and knowledge serve as a solid foundation for her success as a property manager. She excels in placing the best possible tenant and resolving issues efficiently and effectively for her clients.
Tina lives in Lake Forest Park, where she enjoys raising her son and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys snow skiing, camping, hiking, and boating.
Jay Young
Jay Young
Jay partnered with Gordon to start Real Property Associates with the goal of providing excellent brokerage and property management services. Their original office was in Edmonds until they expanded their business and moved to Seattle in 1996.
Jay oversees RPA’s growing property management division which employs over 30 team members managing properties for over 700 different ownership groups. Jay is also involved in our brokerage area, representing buyers and sellers in all capacities.
He developed an interest in real estate investing while in college and arranged to receive credit towards his degree for some of his real estate work. For several years he purchased, developed, and managed properties as an investor and partner in properties from Seattle to Everett.
Jay is a lifelong resident of Edmonds and a graduate of King's High School. He graduated in 1988 from Seattle Pacific University with a B.A. in real estate and business. He is currently serving as President of the non profit group, Connect Nicaragua.
Testimonials:
Good Job!
We have worked several times with RPA, Jay Young and Michelle Jore and their staff, selling and buying homes, and also property management. Our experiences have always been pleasant and the outcomes proved beneficial to all parties involved. When, in the future, we need the assistance of a real estate company or property management company, we will be certain to call RPA. We would recommend their services to anyone needing efficient, professional help with any real estate transactions and/or management.
Ron and Bonnie Uhrich, Bothell, WA
Jonathan Oh
Jonathan Oh
Jonathan joined RPA in 2018. His career began within the Facilities Management Industry working as the Portfolio Manager for the Remote Campuses of Microsoft. He also worked as the Maintenance Manager for one the largest parking companies in the US. This experience piqued his interest in Property Management since he gained the insights and understood the business from the perspective of a vendor. Thus he entered the Property Management Industry in 2014 and has been there ever since.
Jonathan grew up in the Shoreline/Seattle area and is a graduate of Shorewood High School. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2006.
Michelle Jore
Michelle Jore
Michelle joined RPA when the company was started in 1991 and is responsible for all of RPA's accounting, including processing agents' commissions, and managing the office staff. Her experience with RPA since the "early days" give her tremendous insight and understanding of the operations of the company.
Michelle graduated from Edmonds High School in 1988 and earned her AA degree in Arts and Sciences from Edmonds Community College.
Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins
Meet Travis Perkins, the Lead Maintenance Technician for Real Property Associates team of Maintenance Technicians.
Sheena Guido
Sheena Guido
Sheena has 5 years of experience working in the Real Estate Industry in both Vacation Rentals and Residential Homes. She has a passion for making others happy and enjoys getting to know others including their pets! She is new to Seattle, coming from Pensacola, Florida and hoping to find more adventures here exploring the nature, food, and art that the city has to offer. She is married with 4 fur babies and spend Most of my off time is spent reading, sketching, or playing music.
Tony Morales
Tony Morales
Tony joined RPA in 1992. He currently manages a large, variety of properties. Tony has worked in all phases of real estate, including sales, marketing, distressed and foreclosure property research and acquisition, and property management.
Tony attended Shorewood High School and graduated in 1987 from the University of Washington with a B.A. in urban development. He played football for the Huskies and he was a member of the 1984 Washington squad that finished the season with a record of 11-1 and defeated Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. The 1984 team was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame in 2016.
Victoria Ormsby
Victoria Ormsby
Victoria has been at RPA since 2004 and currently manages a large portfolio of single family homes, condominium units and small apartment complexes. Prior to becoming a property manager at RPA, Victoria spent time in many different departments learning about all of the different aspects of property management including bookkeeping, working with the maintenance department and tenant relations.
Victoria has excellent relational skills and prides herself on her responsiveness to owners and tenants. No detail is ever small enough to not get Victoria’s undivided attention.
Victoria grew up in Shoreline, is a graduate of Shorecrest High School and currently lives in Shoreline with her family. She is an active member of her local Neighborhood association and coaches youth soccer.
Amy Berroteran
Amy Berroteran
Amy Berroteran has been with Real Property Associates since 2022. She works with new owners, making sure their properties are swiftly transferred to RPA and our systems.
Amy graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the city of Seattle.
Kathy Lehman
Kathy Lehman
Kathy began her career at RPA in 2004 as a Real Estate Agent with an interest in making a transition into property management. Presently she manages a large portfolio of residential properties with the help of her husband and assistant, Rick Lehman.
Kathy and Rick pride themselves on their high attention to detail and diligence in placing great tenants. Their passion for their profession is reflected in the exceptional service provided to their clients.
Kathy and Rick are both lifelong residents of the Seattle area and have two grown sons who both live close by.
Testimonials:
"Kathy & Rick, I want to reiterate how pleased we have been with RPA's services." - Heidi S.
"Moving is always hard on everyone but we are blessed with meeting people that helped us greatly along the way...our real estate agent who was willing to accommodate our schedules, our loan officer who helped us move the loan process faster, and Kathy Lehman for helping us rent out our house so fast and getting back to us quickly. We really appreciate all you and Kathy have done." - Vivian L
"Kathy, Working with you is such a breath of fresh air compared to (other company)." - Maureen R.
"Kathy & Rick, I want to thank you for taking care of the kitchen fan, faucet, and light switch so quickly and so well. Lynn & Josh did a great job. The new water faucet has great water pressure - quite a change. Also, the lawn and garden care was terrific, the complex looks great. And, for repairing the laundry sink which doesn't leak anymore. Many tenants use the sink a lot and will be quite happy about the repair." - Kathy R.
Landon Machado
Landon Machado
Landon was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Supply Chain Management.
Landon started with RPA in 2021 and now oversees the Property Management department’s operations.
Outside of work, Landon enjoys all things outdoors including snowboarding, hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Amanze Oleru
Amanze Oleru
Amanze is a recent graduate of Western Washington University. He now works with the MN Team as a Vacant Unit Turn Coordinator, assisting Toby Clarkson and Mason Friedline.
In his free time, Amanze loves being outdoors, attending festivals or shows, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Christian Luna
Christian Luna
Meet Christian Luna of the Real Property Associates team of maintenance technicians.
Liv McCoy
Liv McCoy
Liv McCoy is a Tacoma native, who has moved north to expand her skill set in the Property Management field. She is a passionate and creative professional who is driven to help her tenants.
She has two small dogs and loves spending time at home with them.
Gordon Stephenson
Gordon Stephenson
Gordon co-founded Real Property Associates in 1991. He acts as the designated broker for the company, overseeing over 60 brokers in their sales activities, and continues to personally represent buyers and sellers. He is also involved with RPA’s commercial real estate division where he provides management and consultation for commercial property owners.
Gordon has served as a trustee with Seattle Union Gospel Mission, and on other non-profit and community boards. In addition he is on the board of directors for two publicly traded companies: He is a founding and current board member for Zillow Group, and a director for Anchor Bancorp, a community bank based in Lacey, WA.
Gordon grew up in Lake Forest Park and graduated from North Seattle's Shorecrest High School in 1984. After graduating from Stanford University in 1988 with a degree in economics he returned to Seattle and started working in real estate as a sales agent before starting RPA. He lives with his family in Lake Forest Park.
Max Lyashenko
Max Lyashenko
Max joined RPA in 2016 and currently manages a portfolio of single family homes, condominium units and small apartment complexes. Prior to becoming a property manager at RPA, Max was an on-site business manager of multi-family communities. He has over 10 years of experience managing properties ranging from tax credit, MFTE, conventional, and brand new lease ups.
Max is highly organized with outstanding analytical and problem solving proficiency. He has proven customer service skills and is excellent at communicating with great attention to detail.
Max was born in Russia and moved to Seattle 20 years ago. He is bilingual and fluently speaks, reads and writes in Russian. Max has a B.A. in Business Administration with a major in Management and Operations.
Lisa Benedict
Lisa Benedict
Lisa joined Real Property Associates with over 15 years of experience in the property management industry and 22 years in customer service. Over the years, she has obtained and mastered a wide variety of skills that help her excel as a property manager. Driven by her passion for working closely with owners and residents, Lisa's work ethic and optimism help her achieve positive results. She has developed a sharp eye for detail and a desire to make systems, processes, and people work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
With knowledge and a prior background in construction, she has gained expertise in maintenance and repairs. This knowledge combined with her creativity often times helps her find ways to minimize expenses. Above all, Lisa genuinely cares about building a relationship with her owners and residents and providing them with the support, tools, and resources they need.
Lisa and her daughter moved to Washington in 2000 from Orlando, Florida, and currently reside in Edmonds. She recently rescued a dog from Costa Rica and enjoys snowboarding, live music, and sitting on the beach with her family.
She specializes in managing residential properties in North King and South Snohomish Counties
Michael Bedsworth
Michael Bedsworth
Meet Michael Bedsworth of the Real Property Associates Maintenance department.
Toby Clarkson
Toby Clarkson
Meet Toby Clarkson of the Real Property Associates team of property managers. Toby works with Mason Freidline as a Vacant Unit Lead.
Olivia Johnson
Olivia Johnson
Olivia came to our office on a college internship and has proven her value with day to day administrative and bookkeeping tasks. She is now an invaluable member of our property management bookkeeping team.
Parker Bailey
Parker Bailey
Meet Parker Bailey of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle Property Managers. Parker assists Victoria Ormsby and her portfolio of properties.
Morgan Golden
Morgan Golden
Meet Morgan Golden of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle property managers. He assists Davis Harford and his portfolio of Seattle properties.
Tasha Newell
Tasha Newell
Tasha has a background in theater and acting, and is a lover of all art! Her primary goal is helping tenants and owners to ensure smooth operations for all while assisting the entire Hartley team. In her free time, she enjoys being a gym enthusiast.
Davis Harford
Davis Harford
Outside of work Davis enjoys getting outside and taking advantage of the PNW. Favorite activities include driving to the coast for a quick weekend trip, outdoor movies, snowboarding in the mountains, biking the Burke Gilman, and playing spikeball on the beach.
Jose Gutierrez
Jose Gutierrez
Meet Jose Gutierrez of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle property managers. Jose assists Molly Schwarz in the leasing of rent ready properties.
Gio Partida
Gio Partida
Meet Gio Partida of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle property managers. Gio leases properties in Seattle, and assists Mason Friedline.
Shannah Babauta
Shannah Babauta
Shannah started her career with RPA in 2018 as a bookkeeping assistant until she was Promoted to the Tenant Relations Lead under Mason Friedline where she supervises her team's communication with tenants. She prides her team on their tenacious communication skills to provide high-value customer service to tenants and their ability to develop strong healthy relationships
Outside of work, Shannah spends most of her time at the gym and studying for her Real Estate license. She has a passion for sports and enjoys watching games with her family.
Annie Eugster
Annie Eugster
Annie was born and raised in the wilds of Spokane, Washington. Looking to live in the big city, and preferably one where she would never have to shovel snow again, she moved to Seattle in 2008 to attend the University of Washington. Graduating with a degree in Art History, she naturally went on to become a barista. After years of slinging espresso, selling furniture, and some odd jobs here and there, she finally began her career working at Real Property Associates. She has worked both in the real estate and property management departments at RPA. She now works on the growth of Real Property Associates, by finding the best owners and properties to bring onboard!
Kaylie Ormsby
Kaylie Ormsby
Meet Kaylie Ormsby the Real Property Associates team of property managers. Kaylie assists Meghan Weinberg and her portfolio of residential properties.
Spencer Trombley
Spencer Trombley
Meet Spencer Trombley of the Real Property Associates team of maintenance technicians.
Robert Jones
Robert Jones
Meet Robert Jones of the Real Property Associates team of maintenance technicians.
Donald Green
Donald Green
Kaydy Souriya
Kaydy Souriya
Meet Kaydy Souriya of the Real Property Associates team of Seattle property managers.
Meghan Weinberg
Meghan Weinberg
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Meghan joined RPA in the fall of 2007 and now manages a portfolio of residential rental properties ranging from private residential homes to multi-family complexes. Before becoming an account manager, she spent time in different departments, mastering all different aspects of property management; bookkeeping, maintenance, legal aspects, tenant relations, etc. She believes in a strong owner—manager relationship and can help create a management style that fits the needs of the client.Meghan’s experience has made her one of RPA’s senior managers. Meghan grew up in Wisconsin, and is married with two children.
Testimonials:
“Good Job! We have worked several times with Jay Young and Meghan Weinberg and their staff, regarding property management.
Our experiences have always been pleasant and the outcomes proved beneficial to all parties involved. When, in the future, we need the assistance of a property management company, we will be certain to call RPA. We would recommend their services to anyone needing efficient, professional help with property management.”
Ron and Bonnie Uhrich, Bothell, WA
Caiden Altig
Caiden Altig
Caiden was born and raised in Spokane WA. In May 2023, Caiden graduated from Boise State University and moved to Seattle for a new adventure! Caiden loves to ski, fish, hunt, cook, and golf whenever able!
Reid Richardson
Reid Richardson
William Zimmerman
William Zimmerman
William is a Seattle transplant who moved from the southwest to get a little more rain. He has been with RPA since 2017, starting as an administrative assistant, moving to an operations role and is now the General Manager for the Property Management department.
Heidi Bardue
Heidi Bardue
Heidi decided to re-enter the property management profession by joining Real Property Associates at the beginning of 2012. Heidi enjoyed being a property manager while previously employed with Harbor Homes and wanted to bring her past experience in both property management and real estate services to RPA. She is very excited to bring her exceptional level of service and client commitment to her growing number of property management clients with RPA.
Mason Friedline
Mason Friedline
Mason is a graduate of Yale University where he received a degree in Political Science and where he played for the Yale Bulldog Football team as an offensive lineman. He will happily discuss the New Haven pizza scene with anyone who will listen.
Outside the office, Mason enjoys playing pickleball, rooting for the Mariners, and cooking for friends and family.
Taylor Donnelly
Taylor Donnelly
Jarith Sageman
Jarith Sageman
Jarith performs wide range of skills, from plumbing issues to refinishing decks. He takes on owner requests and large projects, helps our Maintenance Coordinator with scheduling and coordinating the rest of the maintenance team. Jarith is certified in small appliance repair, limited electrician class 1 certified, and brings 10 years of property rental maintenance to RPA.
He is a die hard Sounders and Seahawks Fan.
Barbara Hartley
Barbara Hartley
Barbara came to RPA in 2014 with over 25 years of property management experience. Within Barbara's business career, she has focused primarily on HOA's and commercial properties but it well-versed in residential management as well. Barbara holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Washington and is also a member of the Belltown Business Association. Barbara is married, with a family of four, and is a lifelong resident of Lake Forest Park.
Testimonials:Barbara currently manages our HOA consisting of 95 condominium units. In our 2+ years together, I have found her to be responsive, thorough, and very fair. Thank you for your work. John S.
Jace Fransen
Jace Fransen
Jace Grew up locally in Mill Creek Washington, attending high school at Kings High School in Shoreline, WA. He went on to study Business at Grand Canyon University. He spent 4 years in Phoenix before graduating and moving back to the greater Seattle area.
Jace’s favorite sports teams include the Seahawks, the Mariners, the Washington State Cougars, and of course the Grand Canyon University Lopes. He is excited to start the next chapter in his life.
Joe Gonzales
Joe Gonzales
Joey Ehrbar
Joey Ehrbar
Joey Ehrbar is a leasing agent at RPA who grew up in Edmonds Washington. Joey assists Kathy Lehman and her portfolio of properties. He loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys the outdoors.
Arron Renfrew
Arron Renfrew
Arron K Renfrew started his Real Estate Career under the wing of his father and mother who invested in Real Estate from the Time Arron was a small boy in Issaquah WA. He worked with his father maintaining properties and learning the value of Real Estate
Then after Graduating from the University of Washington. Arron entered the very different world of Seattle Real Estate. It is there that he has taken the skills and life lessons he learned from his father and has applied them to helping others and building a very successful Real Estate Career.
Arron Renfrew is known in the industry for being highly motivated and a high achiever. Arron's key to success is growth and helping people achieve their dreams and goals.