Mark T

CEO, Broker – Since 2003

Professional

Superpower

Enterprising; problem-solving; and implementing successful strategies

Bio

Born and raised on the westside of Cincinnati. I was interested in real estate from a young age, but for some reason I tried (and failed) at numerous other careers before it serendipitously found me in my mid 20’s. I was fortunate to have a great mentor and a good opportunity to start my career. I love this dynamic industry, the people in it, and leading a company/network of like-minded people who provide the services that help others succeed in it.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Carlos & Johnny Filet

 Hobby: Wakesurfing/Snowboarding

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Dave Matthews

 Goto Destination: Caribbean

Kevin M

CFO – Since 2024

Professional

Superpower

Professional, yet approachable and fun
Good story-teller / communicator
Strong attention to detail

Bio

Born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio. I graduated from Ohio Northern University with my accounting degree, worked in Big Four public accounting, and became a CPA. I worked two decades in corporate accounting and finance leadership roles for multiple Fortune 500 companies in Columbus (JPMorgan Chase, L Brands) before transitioning to helping small-to-medium sized companies lead their financial teams. I love what I do and am excited to be a part of EquityTeam!

Personal

 Favourite Food: Steak

 Hobby: Watching Ohio State football

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Elevation Worship

 Goto Destination: Anywhere with my wife (and no kids) 🙂

John W

Senior Property Manager Cincinnati – Part time – 2008, full time – October 2016

Professional

Superpower

Win/Win focused; relationship building; team-player

Bio

I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and graduated from Penn State (Go Lions!) with a degree in Marketing. A job brought me to Cincinnati in 1996 and it’s been home ever since. I’m naturally handy and easily retain things, so I started flipping houses in 2004. That’s when I met Mark, and acquired a couple of deals from his company over the next couple of years. Realzing this passion for real estate investing wasn’t going away, in 2008, I started working PT with EquityTeam, and went FT in 2016. I’ve enjoyed growing EquityTeam to be a market-leader. As crazy as it is to say it, I really do enjoy property management b/c of how dynamic and challenging it is, and because I get to help create winning solutions for our owners so they can enjoy investment property ownership.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Anything Italian

 Hobby: Scuba Diving

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Wildly varied depending on my mood

 Goto Destination: Anywhere with a beach and ocean

Carissa R

Assistant PM/Special Projects Manager – Since 2020

Professional

Superpower

Driving results; Leading teams

Bio

Born and raised outside of Tampa, Fl (Go Bolts!), school brought me to Dayton, OH. After graduating from Ohio University with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, I worked my way up through a large healthcare system, focusing on operations, projects, and physician relations. I left my last position in 2020, right before COVID, and did some consulting, while debating on if I wanted to return to healthcare or find something with more flexibility. That’s when a friend introduced me to EquityTeam. I started doing operation/administration-related “special projects”. In 10/2021, EquityTeam acquired a small PM in Dayton, and I was a natural fit to oversee the smooth transition of these properties until a PM for Dayton is hired. I love that my position with EquityTeam allows me to focus on relationships, teamwork, finding solutions, and project management.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Manicotti

 Hobby: Traveling

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Fleetwood Mac

 Goto Destination: Carribean

Charity V

Sr. Property Manager Dayton/Cincinnati – Since 2022

Professional

Superpower

Owner/Investor Mindset, Strong Leadership Skills, Hands On Team Player

Bio

Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. I have been a Property Manager in the apartment industry for over 10 years, working in communities from 160 to 520 units. Despite receiving multiple accolades such as “PM of the Year”, I reached a growth ceiling with my previous company, so I started looking for new opportunities. EquityTeam, their growth plans in Dayton, and the multi-faceted role I have is an exciting opportunity within the industry I love.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Mexican

 Hobby: Concerts

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Pink

 Goto Destination: Hawaii

Tom L

Property Services Manager – Since 2021

Professional

Superpower

Multi-Tasking and Analysis

Bio

After graduating from UC with a degree in marketing and an emphasis in analytics, I was moving onto the next chapter in my career, when I came across the “Property Service Manager” position. The position appealed to me b/c I have experience managing a service business, and I’m naturally handy. What I enjoy most is the different challenges I come across each day and having the ability to come up with a viable solution to get the job done right.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Anything Italian

 Hobby: Hiking and spending time outdoors

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Most Country artists

 Goto Destination: Any new place I have never been

Ben C

Maintenance Manager – Since 2024

Professional

Superpower

A determined problem solver, with attention to detail

Bio

Born and raised in Dayton, OH, I began my career in muti-family housing repairs in 2006. The daily challenges of this business excite me just as much today as it did when I started. I’m driven to be the best I can be, whether that’s acquiring new skills or helping others be their best.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Filet Mignon

 Hobby: Golf

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Mc Esher

 Goto Destination: Anywhere in Nature

Robert P

Assistant PM – Since 2022

Professional

Superpower

Patience

Bio

I started my career as a technical support agent for a cellphone company when I met a friend who happen to work in the area of real estate. The opportunity to apply for a position came up and decided to take it. That was a really good decision and I’m super happy to be part of this great team now!

Personal

 Favourite Food: BBQ

 Hobby: Family time

 Favourite Artist/Musician:

 Goto Destination: Hawaii

Claudia N

Assistant PM – Since 2023

Professional

Superpower

Logistics and Persuasion

Bio

My vast background in property management includes 20+ years in the business, mostly focused on leasing and tenancy, and being a Realtor in Illinois. During this time, I learned various strategies which help me deliver consistently and effectively for our residents, my internal team, and our clients. EquityTeam offers a unique opportunity and challenge to learn other areas of the business I’m interested in, and to play more pivotal role in the management process.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Rib Eye Steak

 Hobby: Drawing/Painting

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Julieta Venegas

 Goto Destination: Guadalajara

Melanie O

PM Coordinator – Since 2020

Professional

Superpower

Organized Chaos

Bio

I was a claims analyst before and processing motor insurance claims. A friend of my husband, who plays Pokemon Go, and was working with ET at the time posted that they need someone in the team. Luckily, I was picked by the operations manager. What I like with my work is it is not repetitious and there is always something new that will also improve your learning with the real estate industry.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Pineapple Pizza

 Hobby: Watching Movies

 Favourite Artist/Musician:

 Goto Destination: The City of Pines

Santi A

Project Services coordinator – Since 2022

Professional

Superpower

Task-slayer; problem-solving; patient communcation

Bio

I grew up in Colorado where I was a painter for over 10 years (including owning a painting business). A couple of years after leaving Colorado, I found myself overseeing vendors and maintenance for a property mgmt company on the west coast (2019). My opportunities to grow were limited there, so I started looking at other similar positions within the industry when I came across a job posting for EquityTeam. I love using my past experiences in the trades and customer service to help our owners, tenants, and vendors resolve property issues. I have learned a lot more here, and enjoy the team and work environment.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Mexican & Italian

 Hobby: Gym & Family Time

 Favourite Artist/Musician:

 Goto Destination: Italy

Jham A

Accounting Assistant, Finance Specialist, Finance Coordinator – Since 2021

Professional

Superpower

Precise, Thorough

Bio

I began my accounting career in the food industry where I was exposed to different areas of accounting and developed strong analytical and organizational skills. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and I embrace the challenges I face daily in the property mgmt industry.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Any dessert/sweets

 Hobby: Binge-watching

 Favourite Artist/Musician: BTS

 Goto Destination: New Zealand

Andrea C

Sales and Leasing Specialist – Since 2024

Professional

Superpower

Efficient and accurate multitasking professional.

Bio

I have enjoyed working in the property management industry since 2020. It has been quite an exciting journey! As a leasing agent, I am experienced in the entire leasing process, from scheduling showings to signing leases. I genuinely enjoy helping people navigate through the process of finding their perfect home.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Mexican, Japanese and Italian food

 Hobby: Family time and movies

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Residente

 Goto Destination: Japan

Ryan J

Field Technician – Since 2023

Professional

Superpower

Dependable team leader

Bio

Born and raised in Cincinnati. I got into property maintenance and remodeling around 2016 as a Maintenance Tech with one of the larger apartment communities in Cincinnati. A couple of years later, I was the Lead Maintenance Tech for Cincinnati’s largest residential investment property group with over 3,000 SF homes. I like the satisfaction that comes from a job well done, and solving problems for people so they can enjoy their home.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Pizza and steak

 Hobby: Family Time, Motorcycles and softball

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Jelly roll

 Goto Destination: Florida

Rachelle P

Finance Specialist – Since 2022

Professional

Superpower

Multitasking; Result-Oriented

Bio

I was a Junior Accountant at a Fast Food company for over 4 years and Accounting Analyst at a Property Management company for over a year. I have working experience in AR, AP, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Auditing, Inventory, and Administrative support. A colleague of mine mentioned that ET is looking for a bookkeeper, to which I took the opportunity to apply. What I like about the position is that I will be able to use my past experiences and skills.

Personal

 Favourite Food: Chocolate

 Hobby: Dancing

 Favourite Artist/Musician: Pop Singers

 Goto Destination: Paris

Meet Our Team

These are the amazing people delivering our services!

All

PM's

Property Services

Operations

Mark T

CEO/Broker

Kevin M

CFO

John W

Sr. Property Manager Cincinnati

Carissa R

Assistant PM/Special Projects Manager

Charity V

Sr. Property Manager Dayton/Cincinnati

Tom L

Property Services Manager

Ben C

Maintenance Manager

Robert P

Assistant PM

Claudia N

Assistant PM

Melanie O

PM Coordinator

Santi A

Property Services Coordinator

Jham A

Finance Coordinator

Andrea C

Sales and Leasing Specialist

Ryan J

Field Technician

Rachelle P

Finance Specialist

Our Values

These values, based on the acronym “property” are ingrained in everything we do.

People First

People and relationships drive a good service business. Whether you’re a customer, vendor, or internal team member, we want to help you thrive.

Require Quality Over Quantity

We don’t care about being the biggest; we simply want to be the best at the services we provide by focusing on quality first.

Over Deliver

We set real expectations, then work hard to exceed them.

Professional

We value experience, continuous improvement, accountability, high standards, and clear, tactful communication.

Ethical Excellence

We’re passionate about honesty, integrity, and “the Golden Rule”; and we expect the same from those we interact with.

Resourceful

We find clever solutions quickly.

T.E.A.M.

It takes a great team to achieve great things.

Yield

We strive to consider the related ROI in everything we do.

Our Story

Learn what made us the company we are today,
and what our goals are for the future.

2003

Started in Wholesaling

Our Founder and CEO, Mark Thompson, started his real estate career with a national wholesale acquisition company focused on finding below-market deals around Cincinnati, OH for a local investor network.

2004

Ohio's Largest Wholesaling Company

Within a year, Mark became GM and Broker of the Cincinnati office and expanded the operations (wholesaling/acquisitions, realty, hard money lending, and title services) from Cincinnati into Dayton, Columbus and Northern Kentucky. From ’04-’08 the company sold over 1,000 deals, funded over $50mm in hard money loans, and had up to 25 associates located throughout Ohio.

2008

Born out of the Housing Bubble

The national company Mark’s brokerage was affiliated/partnered with was struggling with challenges in other markets (mostly Florida) due to the housing bubble. It became clear they were not going to rebound, so in 2008, Mark started EquityTeam as a full-service provider of real estate investing services.

2012

Focus on Residential Property Mgmt

We tried to avoid getting involved in property management. Who in their right mind wants these headaches? We tried to work with the 5 "best" managers in Cincinnati at the time, and even helped one management company get started, just so we didn’t have to be involved with it. However, none of them performed to even minimal standards. Since good management is critical to long-term real estate investing success, we concluded “if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself”, so we started creating the property management company we wanted, and we knew the Cincinnati market needed.

2015

A Cincinnati Market Leader

By 2015, EquityTeam became the highest-rated residential property management company in Cincinnati, and has maintained that reputation since.

2021

Acquisition of Only Choice PM in Dayton, Ohio.

We managed a few properties in Dayton at the time, but needed a larger presence to build upon. This acquisition helped provide that foundation.

Today

Now, and in the Future...

We’re looking to grow, through acquisition and/or partnerships, and organically in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and possibly other Ohio or Kentucky markets. If you own or manage a portfolio of properties in southwest Ohio or Northern Kentucky, contact us so we can explore potential opportunities.