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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.

Steven Zahurones is the Digital Marketing Manager at RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL. Steven is a passionate digital marketer with over 5 years of experience across a diverse industry portfolio. He is responsible for overseeing the digital presence and strategy for properties to achieve desired business outcomes. With a passion for data, he combines a keen analytical eye with digital marketing creativity to create memorable digital marketing experiences. Prior to RKW, Steven worked with large brands such as LinkedIn, Dell, and McKesson supporting digital marketing objectives for different business groups.

Lindsi Flynn is the Marketing Manager for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL. She is a passionate and dynamic marketer with 5+ years in the industry. Prior to joining the team, Lindsi served as a Marketing Manager for an agency in New York. She was responsible for the innovative marketing strategy and execution for clients ranging from professional athletes to large media channels. She also served as the Business Development Marketing Manager for an international brand serving marketing strategies and solutions throughout both internationally and domestically. Lindsi’s specialties include marketing and brand strategy, public relations, traditional and digital marketing along with broadcast media.

Christine Stone is the Business Support Manager for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL. This multi-faceted role sees her implementing, managing, and supporting RealPage software products as well as 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 the RKW family, she spent four years with CWS Apartment Homes servicing over 700 units as a dual-site Leasing Consultant.

James “Jim” Haas is an Investment Analyst for RIVERGATE KW RESIDENTIAL. His role is focused on underwriting and financial modeling of the new development and acquisition pipelines. Additionally, he supports the Operations team by analyzing market trends to assist with margin optimization and forecasting for all communities. Prior to his time at RKW, Jim was an Investment Analyst with Cortland Partners and a Senior Account Manager with a Fortune 500 technology company. Jim earned a BS in Real Estate from the University of South Carolina. He is also an Eagle Scout.