Finlay Management, Inc. Corporate Staff

Corporate Leadership
Christopher C. Finlay CEO/Chairman cfinlay@finlaymanagement.com	Chris Finlay began investing in real estate early in his career as a commercial airline pilot with Eastern Airlines. Casual investing soon evolved into a major commercial real estate business, and after sixteen years with Eastern, Chris resigned to concentrate exclusively on the Finlay Company. During the ensuing years, Chris grew the company into one of the largest real estate firms in New England with a staff of 100+ and offices throughout the region. In 1990, he began to focus on real estate development, and over the next fifteen years put approximately 40 communities and 5000 units under construction. In 1998, he moved his entire operation to Florida. Chris's education includes Upper Canada College and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has also completed extensive training through the CCIM, SIOR, RESSI, IREM and LIHTC programs. He has served as senior instructor at the University of Maine Real Estate Division and senior instructor for the Graduate Realtors' Institute of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. He chaired the Commercial Investment Division of the NH Association of Realtors and served on the board of the NH Association of Industry and Commerce where he was elected Chairman. In addition, he has served on various philanthropic boards including the Red Cross, YMCA and the Boys' Club.
Jeff Goldshine President jgoldshine@finlaymanagement.com	Jeff Goldshine, who has been responsible for the management of over 60,000 units in his 35-year career, brings a solid, successful track record of multifamily management results and organizational leadership to his role as president. Most recently, he served as president of Mission Residential Management based in Oakton Va. He was also senior vice president and director of management operations at CAPREIT, Inc. He joined the company in 1993 and during his tenure assumed operational and financial responsibilities for 80 communities nationwide. Jeff was chief operating officer at Stellar Realty Management and was also co-founder and president of Artery Property Management, Inc. based in Bethesda, Md. He began his career as a resident property manager with Arlen Realty, Inc., New York in 1975. He has been a featured speaker, moderator and panelist on issues including technology, management, problem solving, human resources, product management and revenue management at local and national multifamily industry conferences. During his tenured career, he has pioneered the use of call center technology, resident background screening and a branded approach to marketing and advertising. Jeff holds a B.A. degree in political science from George Washington University (1974). He holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Jenifer Jerles Chief Financial Officer jjerles@finlaymanagement.com	Jenifer Jerles graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Accounting and shortly thereafter passed the CPA exam. She became involved in the LIHTC program while serving as CFO for an affordable housing developer. In that capacity, in addition to typical CFO responsibilities, she was charged with preparing tax credit applications, overseeing all management and financial reporting of twenty apartment communities, and serving as liaison between the company and the limited partners. In addition to CFO, she has also served as controller, general manager and accounting manager for various corporations. Other experience includes design, implementation and instruction for computerized accounting systems. She also holds a FL real estate license and a mortgage broker's license.
Stacey Hess, CPA Corporate Controller shess@finlaymanagement.com	Stacey Hess serves as Corporate Controller. Her background includes fifteen years of public accounting where she specialized in corporate taxation and small business accounting . In addition, she has broad experience in financial statement auditing. Stacey graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Dowling College in New York with a BA in Accounting and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1989. She is strongly committed to her volunteer work within the school system, her church, and various charitable organizations.
Jerry Haley, HCCP, COS Director of Compliance jhaley@finlaymanagement.com	As a specialist in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Section 8 programs, Jerry has earned the highly respected Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation and is currently a Certified Property Manager (CPM) candidate. With over ten years of on-site and multi-site management experience, coupled with professional training and certifications in numerous maintenance/construction trades, Jerry has successfully worked with a wide variety of real estate, including distressed and turn-around properties. Prior to joining Finlay, Jerry had worked for Nusbaum Realty Company as a Tax Credit Compliance Specialist. Jerry received a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance from Southwestern University. At Finlay, he is responsible for ensuring that all Finlay properties remain in compliance with the various and complex regulatory codes under which they operate.
Lisa M. Catlett Vice President Texas Operations lcatlett@finlaymanagement.com	Lisa has been involved in multifamily real estate most of her adult life. She began her career as leasing agent while attending college and was quickly promoted to management level positions within the industry. As a district manager she has been responsible for as many as 4100 units throughout the country. In her capacity as Director of Marketing and Training, she has created and implemented training and policy/procedure manuals. She has twice been named "District Manager of the Year." Lisa attended the University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in Marketing and Business. At Finlay Management, Lisa serves as Regional Manager for the Finlay communities throughout Texas.
Charlie Reyes Assistant Controller creyes@finlaymanagement.com	Charlie brings knowledge, experience and a keen business sense to Finlay Management's Leadership Team. Growing up in Jacksonville, Fla., he graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He is currently pursuing an additional degree in Construction and Project Management. Deep rooted experience at all levels of accounting and finance management includes a CFO post and 12 years as a controller in the automotive industry where he successfully helped transition one company from private to public. He also was a franchise owner in the staffing industry. Charlie has completed his CPA requirements and is currently studying for the exam.
Janice Bryant Senior Regional Manager, Florida jbryant@finlaymanagement.com	Janice brings over 35 years of multifamily housing management experience to the Finlay Management Leadership Team. During the early part of her long career she was twice recognized as "Manager of the Year." In past responsibilities as a regional manager, Janice supervised and had responsibility for over 5,000 units in Florida, Georgia and Texas. The multifamily communities included bond, tax credit and conventional properties. She specialized in distressed and rehab properties, bringing them up to stabilization. A Jacksonville, Fla. native, Janice graduated from the University of North Florida, majoring in Business and Psychology.
Mike Bonts Director, Corporate Communications mbonts@finlaymanagement.com	Mike comes to the Finlay Management Leadership Team after seven years as head of public relations for one of the top real estate public relations and brand marketing agencies. There he worked with residential and commercial real estate clients on public relations, message development and social media including strategic planning, special events, media relations, advertising and brand messaging. He also served as communications director for the Northeast Florida Builders Association where he worked extensively on brand identity, national media placement and internal communications. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., he began his career in radio before serving as a writer, producer and announcer with the American Forces Radio and TV Network in Bremerhaven, Germany.