Michael Gintz, CFO

Michael graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor Arts in Accounting (1996).
He worked for Moss Adams in Tacoma and Brantley Janson in Federal Way, Washington. He is a Certified Public Accountant, specializing in audit. His practice included auditing several multi-million dollar corporations, smaller sole-proprietorships, LLCs and not-for-profit entities. Michael was selected for and completed Advancing Leadership in Federal Way, a program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to groom future business and community leaders. He now serves on the Board for Advancing Leadership. Michael served for six years as treasurer of the Seattle/South King County chapter of Habitat for Humanity and was recognized for his contributions to that organization.

Michael's integrity, discipline and impeccable track record serve to ensure complete and accurate accounting. As CFO, Michael is responsible for all financial reporting for the Gintz Group. In addition, Michael works closely with the CEO to develop the financial structure of all new acquisitions.

Christopher Gintz, Controller

Chris joined the Gintz Group after many years as a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public and private accounting. After graduating in 2000 from Northwest Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, he worked in Nordstrom’s accounting department in downtown Seattle and specialized in Fixed Asset accounting and reporting. He then joined the local public accounting firm of Hurley, White & Williams in Bremerton and worked over four years as an auditor to various clients ranging from large regional construction contractors to small non-profits. He obtained the Certified Occupancy Specialist designation in conjunction with his specialty in auditing multifamily housing projects. Chris also has experience in preparing and reviewing individual and corporate tax returns for many different types of businesses.

As controller, Chris is responsible for reporting, project budget/cost tracking and general financial accounting for the organization. He works closely with CFO Michael Gintz maintain to accurate records.

Mike Savage, General Counsel & Senior Project Manager

Mike was formerly the Chief Deputy of the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office Felony Division in Washington State. Mike graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising (1984); earned his Law Degree from Seattle University in 1987; and received a Master’s Degree from The Ohio State University in 1988. Mike had an impressive 18-year career as a trial attorney (litigating 20 homicide cases) and manager (supervising the largest division in the office). As a result, he was named a “Rising Star” in Washington Law and Politics magazine in 2002.

Mike built a legacy of community service in and outside of work. He served as President for the Rotary Club of South Kitsap (where he was twice named “Rotarian of the Year”); President for Leadership Kitsap (where he received the National Distinguished Leadership Award); and Board Member for Holly Ridge Center (dedicated to improving the lives of developmentally challenged children and adults).

Mike’s passion for building and entrepreneurial drive led him to the Gintz Group. Mike is responsible for guiding the firm in legal matters by managing contracts and relationships with real estate attorneys in each State the Gintz Group operates. Mike also serves as Senior Project Manager supervising additional project managers and construction managers.

Wade Lewis, Project Manager - Memphis Region

Mr. Lewis comes to Gintz Group in Memphis with more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He represents the fourth generation in his family to work in the industry. He has worked primarily on the commercial side as a Superintendent, Construction Manager, Project Manager and Senior Project Manager for several General Contractors and Real Estate Developers. In addition, he has worked in many states on multiple projects, ranging in size from single lease space build-out to a 1 M square foot office technology park from the ground up. Wade also holds a State of Tennessee General Contractors License and Certifications in Quality Assurance for General Contractors from the Army Corps of Engineers, OSHA for zero discrepancies on a governmental project and Qualified for Mold Remediation. Mr. Lewis is a veteran of the Marine Corps.

Tim Lieberman, Construction Manager

Tim Lieberman graduated from Colby College in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. He worked in high-tech at Amazon.com for four years building new initiatives such as the Auctions website, Magazine Subscriptions, and Marketplace. As part of a major career shift, Tim went back to school and completed Master’s coursework in Construction Management at Colorado State University. He was quickly hired by Pulte Homes where he oversaw the construction of 65 townhomes at an urban infill site in Colorado Springs. Tim learned how to build fast and build right with customer satisfaction as the top priority.

In 2003, Tim received an offer from his parents he could not refuse. Passionate about saving old buildings and with a long history in construction, they purchased two historic buildings in Troy, New York. Tim spent the next two years learning how to creatively solve the problems that existing buildings present while creating a product for a new market. Building old custom loft condos and apartments in these two projects presented every type of challenge from infrastructure to high end finished work.

Tim joined Gintz Group to continue his passion for historic renovation. In Tim’s words, “Taking old buildings and adapting them for new, productive uses is the essence of urban renewal and is environmentally responsible.”

Karsen Keever, Construction Manager

Karsen Keever comes from a builder’s family and started working (and learning) on construction projects at a very young age. Having grown up in the Bellevue, Washington area, he attended the University of Puget Sound, earning a BA in Political Science in 2001. After graduation, Karsen pursued a brief “career” in journalism, writing for several weekly newspapers in the Wenatchee, Washington area. In 2003 he rejoined his family’s General Contracting firm. His projects over the past four years include high-end custom residential, medium-sized commercial renovation and a historic renovation project at the University of Washington. Karsen has several AGC certifications as well as an OSHA Safety certificate.

Kari Mann, Project Coordinator

Kari has over 12 years experience working in the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Before joining Gintz Group, she was the Support Staff Supervisor for a team of 12 legal assistants at the Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office and the Executive Assistant for the elected Prosecuting Attorney. Her responsibilities with Gintz Group include managing office database systems, document control, communications, and providing assistance to the managing partners, project managers and construction managers.

Kari is a proven leader who is proficient in creating and managing organizational systems to support a professional office environment. Her ability to effectively multi-task and efficiently meet deadlines proves a winning combination for Gintz Group real estate planning and development team.

Autumn Dominski, Project Coordinator - Memphis Region

Ms. Dominski joined Gintz Group after serving six years as a property manager for a 345-Unit, Class-A apartment community in Harbor Town, an award winning downtown neighborhood located in Memphis, TN. During her six years serving as a property manager, she was awarded several excellence awards for maintaining zero dollar monthly delinquencies consecutively, in addition to receiving property management certifications. Ms. Dominski also has experience in resident retention marketing and budget preparation. She brings professional customer service skills, property management knowledge, and strong organizational skills to Gintz Group.

Ms. Dominski currently attends the University of Memphis, where she will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business in May 2008. Her drive to succeed and manage effectively enables her to fulfill her responsibilities with Gintz Group to include document control, communications and providing assistance to the regional project managers.

Melissa Huston, Construction Coordinator

Melissa spent nine years with Knowledge Learning Corp in various positions helping acquire multiple accreditations and ended her career with them in accounting as an internal auditor.

Melissa was recruited two years ago by Murray Franklin Family of Companies to help manage such projects as Cristalla, Hotel 1000 (Madison Tower) and other Northwest projects as a Construction Administrator and a Builder’s Representative. She has worked with new and remodeled multi-family projects, commercial tenant improvements and large mixed-use condominium and apartment projects. Melissa applies a variety of skills at all stages from design inception to project completion. She works closely with the Accounting Department to ensure timely project analysis and cost containment.

Janette Reedy, Director of Marketing and Office Manager

Janette brings over eight years of Real Estate and transaction management experience to Gintz Group. As a licensed Real Estate salesperson, her focus has consistently been on new construction, single-family and multi-family residential sales and marketing. She began her career with John L. Scott Real Estate, in Puyallup, as a New Home Community Sales Manager, then became a Transaction Coordinator for a prominent Listing Agent and land developer. Just prior to joining Gintz Group, Janette held the position of Contract Administrator for local residential home builder, Soundbuilt Homes, LLC. She has successfully managed between 400-600 closings per year for the past 5 years. She is often described as tenacious, task and detailed-oriented, innovative and driven to succeed. Janette is currently studying to obtain her Real Estate Broker’s License.

Janette Reedy graduated from Rogers High School in Puyallup, Washington in 1994, before attending The Art Institute of Seattle for Artist Management. After graduating The Art Institute in 1996, Janette spent time focusing on her family before changing career direction toward real estate in 1999.

As Director of Marketing and Office Manager, Janette is responsible for transaction management, database system creation and management, document control, communications and providing assistance to the managing partners and project managers and working with marketing, sales and creative firms. Janette’s passion and enthusiasm for real estate, construction and organization, coupled with her extensive experience and knowledge of real estate contracts and law are an asset to Gintz Group.

David Tobar, Senior Property Manager

David graduated from the University of Washington in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (International Business concentration). David first came to the United States from Ecuador in 1995 as a high school student. After spending a year here, he returned to Ecuador to complete his high school education. In 1998 he enrolled at Highline Community College where he earned an AA degree before transferring to UW Tacoma.

David is a highly motivated young man who successfully bridged language and culture adjustments as evidenced by his completion of college studies in four years while working part-time and serving as a bilingual tutor at HCC and a bilingual mentor at UW Tacoma. David gained valuable experience during his tenure with General Software in Bellevue, Washington, managing software licensing and royalty reporting. His effectiveness was such that he improved royalty reporting from 20% to 98% compliance, collecting payment in arrears valued at 10% and 15% of total company revenue for 2003 and 2004 respectively. David also excels in customer service skills and attention to detail. David is ideally suited to interface with tenants and service providers while maintaining strict budget and revenue standards. David handles all issues relating to ongoing property management for Gintz Group.

Marian Ladenburg, Property Manager

Marian was raised in Tacoma, WA and recently returned after living in Portland, OR for a number of years. Marian completed her studies in global business at the University of Portland in 2005. During her junior year there, she studied abroad in Madrid, Spain to learn the language and experience the culture. She firmly believes that her abilities in resolving disputes, problem solving and staying calm in stressful situations stems from the knowledge she gained while adjusting to life in a foreign country.

After college, Marian decided to begin her professional career in Portland and worked for six months in a local coffee shop until landing a position with Cravedog CD and DVD Manufacturing. As a project/office manager at Cravedog, she was fortunate to work with many artists and musicians to help bring their hard work to life. The firm was largely involved with the music industry, and Marian worked hard to execute two warehouse shows during her tenure there which featured employee and client bands. Marian is a member of the United States Judo Federation, and works out with the local club in Tacoma. Having recently returned to her hometown, she is enthusiastic about discovering new places and things to do in the area.

As property manager, Marian addresses all tenant related issues. This involves answering service requests, researching vendor cost/service comparisons, acting as a firm representative in community gatherings, and corresponding with tenants.

Carole Goddard, Property Manager - Memphis Region

Ms. Goddard has been engaged in property management since 1976. She is certified as a Registered Apartment Manager (RAM) and an Accredited Apartment Manager (ARM). During her 30 year career, she has earned awards too numerous to mention.

Ms. Goddard has managed apartment communities in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and lastly, Memphis, Tennessee. While in Florida Carole obtained a Real Estate Broker’s License and then added a broker’s license for the State of Alabama.

Ms. Goddard moved to Memphis to work as a Regional Manager for properties located from Arizona to Eastern Tennessee. She was responsible for overseeing 12 government assisted communities. She became an expert in dealing with FMhA regulations. During these years, she was able to obtain rehabilitation loans from FMhA for two properties in Arizona and was the General Contractor overseeing the rehabilitation of these properties.

In May 1999, Ms. Goddard became the Business Manager of Woodmont Towers, an eleven story hi-rise apartment community. She remained with the property, now named Glenmary at Evergreen in order to assist with the conversion to condominiums. She is now the Property Manager for the Home Owners Association for Glenmary at Evergreen, and The Villas at Chickasaw, another Gintz Group conversion property. In addition, she oversees Property Management for The Continental apartments.