Rental Apartments in Los Angeles: G.H. Palmer Senior Staff

Sam Maus, Director of Construction

With more than 40 years of construction and construction management experience Mr. Maus has built over 10,000 multifamily units throughout California for some of the largest builders in the country. His expertise also encompasses single-family tract homes, office buildings and shopping centers. Mr. Maus was educated at the University of Southern California. Additionally, Mr. Maus maintains an active California Contracting license.

Jim Weaver, Director of Asset Management

Mr. Weaver has spent over 15 years in the apartment management business and is experienced in the management of virtually all types of apartment communities with special expertise managing very large, conventional properties. His proven high-performance track record has delivered a consistent increase in asset value and NOI for the apartment communities he has overseen. Mr. Weaver graduated with honors from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree. Additionally, Mr. Weaver maintains an active California Real Estate Broker license.

William D. Hiestand, Jr., Director of Acquisitions

Mr. Hiestand has over 18 years of real estate development experience as an executive with some of California’s largest real estate development companies. He has worked on projects located throughout California, Nevada and overseas. His career encompasses a wide variety of expertise in the real estate development industry and has been directly involved in the development and acquisition of over 4,000 residential units valued in excess of $1 billion. Mr. Hiestand’s years of experience in acquisitions, financial structures, project feasibility, project entitlements, forward planning, site development, project management, construction management, operations, marketing and sales, represents a unique and comprehensive vision to each project. Mr. Hiestand graduated from the University of Southern California and holds an active California Real Estate Broker License.

Kirsten Surprenant, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Surprenant has been in the property management business for over 15 years, and has extensive experience in managing finances for multi-family and commercial development throughout California. She has managed the day-to-day accounting for over 21,000 units, as well as reviewed and analyzed company financials and performed other due diligence necessary to successfully close significant real estate transactions, including the raising of equity for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Ms. Surprenant graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Additionally, Ms. Surprenant holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Pepperdine University.