Enterprise

Kevin Weishaar is the Chief Operating Officer of DevCo Management Company and has been in property management and residential & commercial real estate for over 20 years in a wide variety of roles.  Prior to joining DevCo, Kevin was the Vice President for Mercy Housing Northwest for 10 years.  It is the same organization (previously Intercommunity Housing) where founder, Jack Hunden, partnered with the Sisters of Mercy to build his and their first 6 LIHTC properties in Washington, owned by them to this day. At Mercy, Kevin was responsible for a portfolio, based in Washington state consisting of 54 properties of Family, Senior, Disabled, Homeless, Permanent Supportive Housing, Rural Development, HUD, HOME, Bond, and LIHTC affordable homes along with commercial space and has successfully leased up 14 new buildings.

Kevin has served on the Board of Directors for both the Affordable Housing Management Association and the Affordable Rural Housing Council for Washington state going back 9 years including as the organization President. During that time he’s also been elected to the Washington Multifamily Housing Association’s Government Affairs Council, and it’s Political Action Committee.

For the previous 10 years, Kevin was the Director of Operations for American Property Management with 50 properties across 7 western states and completed 16 LIHTC and market rate lease ups.  With over 200 employees at over 40 different sites he was responsible at different times for all aspects of accounting, HR, marketing, purchasing, budgeting and planning.  As a designated broker in Washington, Oregon, and Arizona, Kevin has completed or assisted in the sale of 4 multifamily assets along with over 30 residential home sales.  Kevin has built two 3rd party management companies from the ground up to profitability and has maintained client relationships for decades.

Kevin is licensed as a Certified Property Manager, and Accredited Real Estate Manager through IREM in addition to being a Certified Professional of Occupancy through HUD.  He’s also served on 3 additional housing boards in roles as President and Treasurer.   In his spare time you can find Kevin cheering on the Huskies, Seahawks, Kraken, and Mariners or playing any number of sports or games with his boys.

Ajoy Chandra leads DevCo’s key financial functions, including Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, and Corporate Finance. He is charged with maintaining the company’s internal controls and works closely with our real estate investment and development platforms.

Ajoy possesses upwards of twenty years of Finance experience, primarily in capital-intensive industries, beginning his career with GE Capital’s Structured Finance Group. Prior to joining DevCo, Ajoy served as Vice President of Treasury of Gemini Rosemont Commercial Real Estate, an institutionally backed private real estate platform, which during his tenure amassed a portfolio of 17 million square feet of office and retail properties.

He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School as well as a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where he was awarded a fellowship in Statistics. During his free time, Ajoy enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family, perfecting his pizza making skills, and repairing temperamental vintage audio equipment.

Sue is a results-driven senior level finance executive with over 25 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting. She has extensive experience in property management, residential homebuilding, commercial development and construction, multifamily housing, construction companies, land development and master planned communities.

Sue is an energetic leader who is passionate about building high performing teams and streamlining business operations in order to drive growth and increase efficiency, resulting in bottom-line profit across the organization. She is committed to building and maintaining strong partnerships and relationships to effectively meet business objectives amidst complex transactions and organizational structures.

Sue received a Bachelor of Arts in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Puget Sound.

Outside of work, Sue enjoys spending time with friends, cooking, playing golf, and hanging out with her loveable Chocolate Labrador Retrievers.

Joan has 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Employment Law, spanning a variety of industries, and leads the HR and Corporate Services teams for the enterprise.  She is a strategic and personable business partner who leads by example and excels at constructing effective, scalable talent structures that increase organizational capability, enable growth, and provide an environment in which people can do their best work.  Joan is particularly adept at navigating complexity, building consensus and resolving workplace issues.  In addition, Joan has multi-state employment law experience and is a retired member of the California State Bar.

Away from work, Joan’s many interests include playing tennis, motorcycling, and traveling whenever possible.

As Vice President of Compliance, Jonathan Messerschmidt-Rogers is responsible for overseeing audits related to Housing Finance Agencies, HUD, and other Affordable Housing programs. He manages all compliance aspects within the property management software and ensures efficient operations across the software platforms used in property management. His role is critical in maintaining regulatory standards and supporting system-wide functionality.

Jonathan brings 19 years of experience in property management and 15 years specifically in affordable housing. Prior to joining DevCO, he served as the National Director of Regulatory Compliance and Operational Support at Mercy Housing, where he supported over 26,000 units across 21 states. His earlier experience includes working at the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency in both the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics from Luther College. Jonathan is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management and is actively working toward becoming a Certified Property Manager. He also holds multiple industry certifications, including Specialist in Housing Credit Management, Certified Occupancy Specialist, Fair Housing Compliance, and Management and Occupancy Review through NCHM and NAHMA.

Kim Spinney joined DevCo in 2024 as Director of Asset Management. The Asset Management Department oversees DevCo’s portfolio of multifamily properties nationwide. Representing DevCo as Owner, the Department is responsible for ensuring program compliance, achievement of financial milestones, maintenance of the physical asset and the financial performance of Section 42 financed assets throughout their entire life cycle. Asset Management works in direct partnership with DevCo’s affiliates, Heartland Construction, DevCo US Construction, HNN Communities and DevCo Residential Property Management, as well as third-party partners to optimize the performance of the portfolio.

Prior to joining DevCo, Kim worked for two LIHTC Developers in versatile roles in which she facilitated the financial closings of 4% LIHTC syndications (new construction and acquisition/rehabilitation projects), generated and developed relationships with new financial partners, and achievement of project milestones, including loan Stabilization and receipt of 8609s. Kim spent the first twelve years of her career working for 3 national Tax Credit Syndicators as an Asset Manager, as well as at a rating agency overseeing a portfolio of mortgage backed securities.

Kim holds a Bachelor of Finance and Marketing from Northeastern University (Boston, MA), as well as the C3P and HCCP compliance certifications. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside with her husband and dog Cooper in Miami, FL.

Craig joined DevCo in 2024, bringing with him over 25 years of risk management and insurance experience.  He spent the last twelve years leading risk management teams, of which the last three were in the multi-family real estate space.

Craig and his team support the DevCo family of companies with all their insurance needs, this includes insurance procurement, administration and compliance.  In addition, his team manages all the insurance claims and assists the properties with claim prevention strategies.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with an emphasis in Risk Management from Saint Cloud State University and an MBA from Centenary College.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching sporting events, especially the Minnesota Vikings.

Kaitlyn Jackson is a seasoned attorney with over seven years of experience in real estate litigation, contract negotiation, and corporate law. Since December 2024, she has served as the Director of Legal Services at DevCo, where she leads the company’s legal strategy with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and innovative legal solutions that support sustainable business growth.

Kaitlyn is licensed to practice in Washington State, the U.S. Federal Court (Western District of Washington), and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. She is also a certified real estate instructor through the Washington State Department of Licensing. Her career has been marked by a deep specialization in residential landlord-tenant law, an area in which she has provided extensive counsel and has regularly taught at statewide continuing legal education (CLE) programs.

Prior to joining DevCo, Kaitlyn held key roles at respected law firms including Williams Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC, and Dimension Law Group, PLLC. She has advised clients ranging from property management companies to corporate partners, and has been actively involved in legislative advocacy efforts through the Rental Housing Association of Washington, where she also serves on the Board of Regents.

A frequent speaker, Kaitlyn has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2021 through 2024, and was named Volunteer of the Year by RHAWA in 2021. She holds a J.D., cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law and dual B.A. degrees in Humanities and Criminal Justice from Seattle University.

Sean McGranahan is Director of Information Technology at DevCo Residential Group.

Travis joined DevCo in 2024, bringing over 10 years of professional marketing experience in the commercial real estate and multifamily property management industry. He is well-versed in digital and social media marketing, branding, reputation management, and vendor management. Travis and his team support DevCo Residential Group and their affiliate companies through marketing best practices to help achieve their goals.

Travis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration from Western Washington University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and pets, playing sports, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Kim has over 15 years of dedicated HR and payroll experience, including the management of various time and attendance systems and certified payroll for government contracts. Kim has extensive knowledge of business payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, regulations and requirement, and payroll taxes. As the Payroll & Benefits Manager, Kim administers payroll and benefits for all employees of HNN Communities and their affiliates and implements quality assurance procedures across the organization. She effectively advises employees on insurance eligibility and works diligently to resolve employee issues related to payroll and benefits.

Away from work, Kim enjoys spending time with family, spoiling her grandson, and traveling to sunny places.

David Jamieson is the Corporate Controller for DevCo Residential Group

Lindsey has over 14 years of professional accounting experience in the affordable housing industry. She excels in areas of complex financial data analysis and reporting. Lindsey is also exceptionally skilled at using Yardi Systems software.

As the Company’s Property Controller, Lindsey effectively leads her outstanding team of Property Accountants by applying her expertise and critical problem-solving skills to achieve successful results. Lindsey continuously holds herself and others to be accountable, respectful, inclusive, bold, better, and to work as one team.

Outside of the office, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, baking, and attending Seattle Sounders games.

As Capital Markets Manager, Andy manages internal workflows and external relationships related to the financing of the company’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit and other multifamily investment development pipeline. This includes initiatives surrounding Devco’s typical 4% Bond investment strategy, as well as market rate and blended affordability standard housing financing.

Andy’s experience in real estate development and investing includes sourcing, underwriting, and researching value-add, core plus, and development projects. Asset types include affordable and market-rate multifamily, office, retail, flex, boutique hotels, limited-service hotels, and industrial space.

Andy has an Undergraduate Degree in Economics and Master of Science, Real Estate Degree from the University of Washington.

Maelonni has over six years of multifamily housing and commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining Devco in 2021, she worked on the lending side for commercial real estate market rate loans.

As the Underwriting Manager, Maelonni helps close refinances, sells tax credits, close bridge, construction, and permanent financing for DevCo and DevCo Preservation.

Maelonni graduated with of Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Washington with a focus in Finance (Go Huskies!).

In her free time, Maelonni enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and Australian Shepherd. She also loves travelling, baking, attending concerts, and crafting.

Faith Lee is the Financial Accounting Manager for DevCo Residential Group

Naomi Carrara is the Office Manager at DevCo Residential Group.