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Stephanie Brown, SVP of Client Services, is responsible for new business development nationally for Rivergate KW Residential. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie served as Director of Business Development for The Rainmaker Group, where she was responsible for software sales to national accounts and Institutions nationwide.

Stephanie also has over 20 years of multifamily property management experience with companies such as Riverstone Residential Group and Trammell Crow Residential Services, where she was also named partner. Stephanie is active in the community and serves on the regional board for Apartment Life in Orlando. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut, majoring in Finance with a minor in Real Estate Finance. Stephanie has held both a broker and appraiser license in the State of Connecticut.

John Duffy is the Controller for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL and is responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and the direction of property accounting. He holds his CPA and brings 16 years of accounting experience working with some of the top leaders in the real estate development, construction and property management industries – both residential and commercial. Prior to joining RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL, he was an audit manager specializing in real estate with Deloitte & Touche, the international accounting and consulting firm. John received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Stockton University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Joya Pavesi is the Vice President of Marketing + Strategy for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL. She is a dynamic and passionate marketer with more than 10 years of multi-family marketing experience. Prior to joining the team, Joya served as Senior Marketing Manager for Greystar over the Carolinas. She was responsible for the marketing of more than 30,000 stabilized units and 10,000 units in the new development pipeline. She also served as Regional Marketing Director for 10 years at Camden Property Trust, overseeing more than 12,000 units across North Carolina, Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. During her tenure with Camden, Joya supported stabilized and new development communities in her region, including the lease up of multiple high rise communities in DC. Her specialties include marketing and brand strategy, customer experience and loyalty, interactive marketing, social media, and reputation management. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Communications. She served on the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Board of Directors and PR Committee from 2010 -2014 and graduated from the Leadership Lyceum program.

John Zalkin is Vice President of Client Services for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL, responsible for building key client relationships, and measuring the success of customer satisfaction at the executive level. He brings two decades of real estate, property management and client services experience. Prior to joining the company, John served as Managing Director at Kent Services, one of the largest privately held security guard and technology firms in the Southeastern U.S. Responsible for the development and implementation of growth and sales strategies for entire state of Florida, John built a broad network of residential and multifamily communities, management companies, asset managers and commercial management companies. He started his real estate career in the mid-1990s. John directed all property management functions over a large portfolio of multifamily and commercial properties located in Miami Beach, Florida. He evaluated complex commercial and residential real estate deals, conducting financial due diligence, securing financing, overseeing construction and completing sales transactions.

Miglide Garcon is the Human Resources/Payroll Manager at for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL, directing a company of 60+ team members. Miglide Garcon oversees human resources, payroll, and benefits. Prior to joining the team, Miglide served as the Director of Human Resources and Payroll for Jungle Island managing and leading 700+ team members for almost 9 years. Additionally, she is an HR consultant. Her specialties include Retirement Employee Relations, Labor Law Compliance, EEOC, AP/AR, Unemployment, Planning, Worker’s Compensation, Training, Tax Credit, Salary Survey, Recruiting, OSHA, HIPPA, HRIS, Litigation Investigation, and FMLA. In 2010, she received a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) accreditation and a certification in Project Management and SPHR from MDCC. Miglide graduated from Saint Thomas University with a B.A. in Computer Information System and her Master’s degree in Accounting. She also received her MBA in Human Resources Management from American Intercontinental University. She is currently pursuing her DHA at Capella University. Miglide is an active Member of SHRM and a Certified Public Notary. In her spare time, she participates in community outreach by feeding the homeless and coordinating toy drives for non-profit organizations.

As Marketing Manager for RKW, Lindsi Flynn is responsible for the execution of marketing tactics for a portfolio of communities in the Carolinas, Missouri and Virginia. Lindsi assists in the development, launch and training of marketing programs designed to generate qualified traffic, elevate the resident experience and aid in retention. Lindsi leads the Social Media platform for RKW, and hosts a bi-weekly video series, Love it by Lindsi, which celebrates social successes, and provides tips and tricks for overall improvement across the portfolio.

Lindsi's marketing background spans five years, including both digital and agency experience. Her work includes brand development and strategic marketing for large media channels and professional athletes.

Christine Stone is the Business Support Manager for RKW overseeing all Operations platforms. In this multi-faceted role, she is responsible for evaluating and improving operational policies and procedures across the entire portfolio. She was initially brought on board as the very first Leasing Consultant in the Carolinas region where she spent a year and a half on-site assisting with the stabilization and maintenance of nearly 300 units spanning three properties before transitioning to her current role. Prior to joining RKW, she spent four years with CWS Apartment Homes servicing over 700 units as a dual-site Leasing Consultant.

Jim Haas is an investment analyst for RKW. In this role he is focused on underwriting and financial modeling of new development and acquisitions pipelines. Additionally, he supports the Operations team by analyzing market trends to assist with margin optimization and forecasting for all communities.

Prior to joining RKW, Jim was an investment analyst with Cortland Partners and a Senior Account Manager with a Fortune 500 technology company. Jim earned a B.S. in Real Estate from the University of South Carolina. He is also an Eagle Scout.