TAMI FRANKLIN, CPM® - PRESIDENT

Ms. Franklin is a 22-year veteran of multi-family property management, overseeing 4,200-units throughout Texas, Colorado and Utah. Prior to joining Sequoia Real Estate Management, LP, she held a variety of positions in the multifamily property management field, working her way up through the ranks on-site to become District Manager and ultimately Regional Manager. Her on-site experience includes renovations, turnaround situations, lease-up of newly constructed properties, bond financed, and tax credit properties. This variety of property types has given her a depth and versatility that is unique among apartment property management professionals. She has held positions with companies such as Oxford, Capital Concepts, BNC Real Estate, and Emerald Property Mgmt. 

Ms. Franklin brings extensive knowledge of computer hardware and software, having over 15 years experience with management software, she is accustomed to troubleshooting problems with both on-site and corporate computers. 

Ms. Franklin has taken numerous courses sponsored by the National Apartment Association and IREM, achieving the designations of Certified Property Manager (CPM®) with IREM and Certified Apartment Manager (CAM®) with the National Apartment Association, and has a Texas Real Estate License.

ELIZABETH FRANCISCO - VICE PRESIDENT - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Elizabeth Francisco began her property management career in 1994 as a leasing associate. Her proficiency in multi-family properties led her to Sequoia Real Estate Management where she currently works as Vice President of all on-site management. She is responsible for the comprehensive operations of all Sequoia properties, including development, innovative target marketing, creative personnel management, revenue growth and expense control. In addition, Elizabeth is an integral part of the Sequoia Due Diligence team, working closely with investors and brokers at the onset of each new TIC offering.

Elizabeth has opened 7 new construction properties where she punched units and managed complete stabilization on behalf of the owners. Her strong management skills enabled her to reach the Economic Occupancy goals for each community within 12 months of opening. Most recently she opened Courtney Manor apartments (Plano, TX) in January 2005 and obtained a 98% occupancy rate in just under 9 months. Her team continued to exceed their NOI goals for a subsequent 11 months.

During her career, Elizabeth has managed over 3,500 total units. She has held management responsibilities and training positions with various high-profile, multifamily companies including REIT’s, LP’s and private owners. Not surprising, Elizabeth has received top achievement awards from her last four employers.

Elizabeth offers creative thinking and an out-of-the-box approach to business. Her unique perspective and in-the-trenches-experience lends itself to a natural leadership style; one that confidently represents what to expect and how to accomplish it, simply because she’s been there herself. She is the consummate cheerleader, delegator and professional with whom customers and fellow employees enjoy associating.

Elizabeth is grounded with a strong sense of dedication to each of her fellow associates’ success, evident from the low turnover rate among her respective, property team members. Amongst the Sequoia family, she is affectionately referred to as our own, “Energizer Bunny.” She just keeps going.