Top 10 Directors of Property Management - 2026

Throughout my career, my focus has been on excellence, finding ways to work both smarter and harder to ensure the success of the properties, people and organizations I serve. Working across office, industrial and retail properties has taught me that while there are certainly similarities between asset types, every property is unique. There is an endless combination of factors that influence how a property operates, including building type, age, condition, lease structures, tenant expectations,

Alex Laguerra Sierra specializes in operations, team development and portfolio growth. At Amherst Innovative Living, she has helped open and stabilize new communities while building proactive teams that prioritize resident needs. Her approach combines human connection, accountability and continuous improvement to strengthen communities and service.

Deanna Ballinger is Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Property Management at JLL, with more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience. She oversees property management teams in Philadelphia, leads business development and client relationships, and holds RPA and FMA designations. She is also an active BOMA leader.

Stephie Palm is a property management professional at Prologis, focused on industrial real estate operations in the New York and New Jersey market. She supports teams, customers and workplace experiences while contributing to hiring, community initiatives and industry engagement. Palm is based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and studied at Bloomsburg University.

Billy Andrews is Director of Property Management at Brixmor Property Group, bringing extensive experience in commercial real estate and shopping-center management. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, he oversees property management operations and tenant relationships. Andrews has held management roles across Ohio and Massachusetts and is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.

Julie Baldridge is Director of Property Management at Colliers, bringing more than 27 years of experience in commercial real estate. She leads a 26-member team managing nearly four million square feet and specializes in property management, accounting, construction and receiverships. Baldridge holds CPM®, ARM® and RCM designations and is active in IREM.

Sequoya Nelson is a commercial real estate professional and Senior Regional Director of Property Management at Kimco Realty. Based in Houston, she brings extensive experience in property management across retail and commercial real estate. Nelson earned a degree in Economics from East Tennessee State University and has progressed through increasingly senior property management roles.

Roger Zaffuto, RPA, is a commercial real estate professional with Cushman & Wakefield in the Greater New York City area. He specializes in property management and commercial real estate, bringing experience in managing and supporting commercial properties and client relationships. Zaffuto holds the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation.

Richard Pugh, RPA, LEED AP, is a commercial real estate and property management leader at Hines in Washington, D.C. He brings extensive experience in asset and property management, with expertise spanning operations, client service and real estate strategy. Pugh holds RPA and LEED AP O+M credentials from industry-recognized organizations.

Heather Spearman, RPA, is Director of Property Management at Stream Realty Partners in Chicago. With more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience, she specializes in property management, strategic operations and client service. Previously, she served as Managing Director at JLL, overseeing national portfolios and leading complex operational transitions.