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Meet The Oakwood Management Company Team
John Wymer
President & CEO
Dana Moore
Vice President of Property Management
Kenneth Knox
Director of Operations
Ciera Martin
Marketing Director
Mary Sadowski
Controller
Teresa Tata
Human Resources Director
Robert Hanshaw
Resident Services Director
Michelle Martin
Sales Trainer
Deborah Pizzurro
Regional Manager - New Development
Rose Gore
Regional Manager
Cindy Ary
Regional Manager
Vic Steinfels
Regional Manager
Helen Zahler
Regional Manager
Xavier Sanchez
Regional Manager
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Ciera Martin
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John Wymer
President & CEO
John Wymer oversees all company operations, ensuring an ongoing commitment to excellence in property management and operations. John began working for the company in 1970 and has worked in virtually every role. As a property owner himself, John is not only President and CEO of Oakwood; he is a client, as well. This unique perspective ensures he is always managing the business in a way that best serves property owners’ diverse needs.
John’s expertise runs the gamut from rehab to new construction projects, and he has hands-on experience managing both small and large apartment communities and commercial properties. He is a licensed Ohio Realtor, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), and a Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS). John is a past president of the Columbus Apartment Association (CAA) and a founding trustee of the Ohio Apartment Association (CAA). Johns earned a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University where he majored in Real Estate.
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Dana Moore
Vice President of Property Management
Dana Moore oversees the daily operations of the company’s residential properties. She works closely with clients to set goals, establish and maintain policies and procedures, and develop plans for meeting and exceeding the expectations of both owners and residents. Dana began working with Oakwood Management in 1986 and has served the company and its clients in numerous roles, including Property Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager, and Director of Property Management.
Leveraging decades of experience in the apartment industry with both management and leasing, Dana is the current trustee on and past president of the board of both the Columbus Apartment Association (CAA) and the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA). She is a licensed Ohio Realtor and a Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS). Dana attended Kent State University.
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Kenneth Knox
Director of Operations
Kenneth joined the Oakwood team in 2018. As Director of Operations, Kenneth applies his extensive experience in leadership and management theory to oversee the business operating systems of Oakwood Management Company. With 14 years in various leadership roles for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 Retail firms, and most recently 6 years in leadership roles for Property Management firms, Kenneth has developed a special interest in the Customer Experience. Kenneth is a passionate advocate for heart disease prevention and most importantly, loves spending time with his Fiancé and their dogs. In his free time, Kenneth enjoys golf and traveling.
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Ciera Martin
Marketing Director
As Director of Marketing, Ciera oversees the marketing for Oakwood’s portfolio, with a heavy focus on lease up construction, branding, advertising, and digital campaigns. She began her career in property management after earning degrees from Otterbein University in Public Relations and Broadcasting. Outside of work, you can find Ciera working on a home renovation project, traveling, or enjoying the vibrant culture in Columbus.
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Mary Sadowski
Controller
Mary joined Oakwood in 2000 and brought her prior supervisor experience in the public utility, real estate, manufacturing, retail accounting, and construction services fields. Mary oversees the daily duties of the five areas of the Oakwood accounting department, as well as overseeing the administration of the computer network and monthly owners’ financial statements. Mary earned a B.S. in Accounting from Kean University.
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Teresa Tata
Human Resources Director
As Director of Human Resources, Teresa is responsible for the administration of all employee benefit programs, conducting new employee orientation, and supervising payroll processing. Teresa attended Columbus State and Franklin University. Prior to joining Oakwood in 2012, Teresa gained extensive experience in the construction industry.
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Robert Hanshaw
Resident Services Director
Robert has been with Oakwood for 14 years as a maintenance and continues to enjoy being part of the growth at Oakwood. Robert lives with the mindset of “Telling me it can’t be done, only makes me want to do it more!” In his free time, Robert enjoys time with family and friends, being outdoors,
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Michelle Martin
Sales Trainer
Michelle joined Oakwood Management in 2013 as a leasing agent and was promoted to Sales Trainer in 2014. Michelle’s goal in training is to teach the grass roots of Oakwood and to help mold the staff to be their best. Michelle has a passion for being a lifelong learner. She thrives on helping others grow and teaching them the necessary building blocks needed to succeed. Michelle’s goal is to create the success that’s balanced, both in and out of the office. Michelle will shift the way one thinks about their role and deliver the uncommon sense that will maximize their potential in becoming established in residential property management.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys life being married, family, friends, life with 3 dogs and a cat, hockey, traveling, hiking, and being creative with designing and decorating.
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Deborah Pizzurro
Regional Manager - New Development
In her role as Regional Manager with Oakwood, Debbie is responsible for the overall operation of various multifamily sites. She focuses specifically on new construction and she is an expert in meeting clients’ needs from inception and development through fill up. Debbie started with Oakwood in 1986 and has served as Leasing Consultant, Property Manager, Multi-Site Manager, and Senior District Manager during her time with the company.
Debbie is a licensed Real Estate Professional. She is active in the Columbus Apartment Association and participates in continuing education and training to maintain her Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) designations. She is also a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Columbus chapter. Debbie attended The University of Akron. She loves to cook, travel, and spend time at the beach.
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Rose Gore
Regional Manager
A native Pennsylvanian, Rose may be a Steelers Fan, but she believes summer in Ohio can’t be beaten. Rose has spent the past 20 years of a 33-year career with Oakwood, serving in various roles including Property Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor, and District Manager. Today, Rose brings her significant experience in leasing and maintenance to her role as a Regional Manager. She also has a passion for gardening and home remodeling, which she channels to ensure that all properties under her direction provide unique and inviting environments.
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Cindy Ary
Regional Manager
In Cindy’s role as a Regional Manager, she is responsible for the overall management of multiple sites. She works closely with property owners to ensure their needs are being met and she offers specific expertise in conventional property management, new construction lease-up, condominium associations, and HUD properties.
Cindy joined the Oakwood team in 1999. Prior to coming on board, she honed her skills in the apartment industry by working for 15 years as an asset and regional manager with Shadow Lake Management Company in New Orleans. Cindy is active in both the Columbus Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association. She is a Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) as well as a licensed realtor in Louisiana. She participates in ongoing training and education to keep her credentials current and stay abreast of the latest industry best practices.
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Vic Steinfels
Regional Manager
Vic Steinfels is a Regional Manager at Oakwood, as well as the director of the Oakwood Golf Program. Vic is a certified specialist in the area of condominium management as well as an expert at working with property managers to develop skills for achieving job goals. Before coming to Oakwood in 2003, Vic served as Vice President of Operations for Cardinal Industries. In that role, he was responsible for managing more than 100 apartment communities and motels. He achieved consistent occupancy rates of over 96% for all properties while outperforming budget goals.
Vic is a previously licensed realtor, and he has chaired various committees for the Columbus Apartment Association and other industry organizations. Vic earned his degree from Seton Hall University. Outside of work, Vic enjoys spending time sailing and on the golf course.
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Helen Zahler
Regional Manager
In the role as Regional Manager, Helen oversees the day-to-day operations of the properties in her region. She began her career in the apartment industry in 1980, and she brings decades of experience and in-depth understanding of the industry to the table to help owners achieve their specific goals. Helen began working with Oakwood in 2005. She served as a property manager for a New Albany community for seven years before being promoted to her regional management role. She previously worked as a property manager at several different management companies over the years before finding her home with the Oakwood team. She’s active in the Columbus Apartment Association. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University. An avid sports fan, Helen enjoys rooting on the Buckeyes and the Columbus Blue Jackets as well as spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.
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Xavier Sanchez
Regional Manager
Xavier began in the Regional Manager role after 4 years with Oakwood Management. Xavier has managed some of Oakwoods largest communities.
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Greg Wymer
Director of Capital Improvements
As Director of Capital Improvements, Gregg’s job is to identify specific recommendations for capital improvements which include project intent, scope, budget estimate, and quality control of the finished scope of work. He has been with Oakwood for over 10 years and comes with a degree in Marketing and Finance. Greggs experience includes previous licensed real estate broker/agent, condominium management, and former asset manager REO Department of JP Morgan Chase. When he’s not busy working, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Working for Oakwood has been extremely rewarding as I’ve had the opportunity to work and learn as a team with people from different cultures & generations. One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is the opportunity to meet & build relationships with residents & help them along the way as they move to or from new homes. Oakwood Management has a very bright future and I’m excited to be a part of it.
Beth Kelley
-Property Manager of Highpoint at the Columbus Commons
Oakwood is a tremendous company to work for and has employed not only myself but also four members of my family for more than a decade. We truly love the connectedness of the employees and feel valued for the work we put in.
Lauren Zahler
-Property Manager of Landmark Lofts
As an employee for the past 21 years at Oakwood, I truly feel valued. We have an atmosphere where everyone’s voice is heard. Not only does management take into account what is best for our owners and residents, but also for us employees as well.
Ellen Selegue
-Advertising Specialist
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