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Kevin Owens and Joya Pavesi,
new division presidents
at RKW Residential |
Charlotte, NC - RKW Residential,
one of the nation’s fastest-growing multifamily management firms, commenced the
next chapter of its executive leadership to position the firm for even greater
success in the years ahead.
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Marcie Williams
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Joya Pavesi,
RKW’s longtime EVP of Marketing & Strategy, was promoted to the newly
created role of President – Brand & Strategic Services.
Additionally,
RKW welcomed tenured industry veteran Kevin Owens as President –
Property Management. Kevin brings a wealth of experience across the Southeast
U.S. and most recently was the Divisional President at RPM, where he oversaw
the company’s growth from 18,000 to 60,000 units.
This
innovative leadership structure enables RKW to deploy expertise with precision
across all facets of the company. It underscores the creativity and
forward-thinking approach that has propelled RKW to the NMHC Top 50 Managers
list in just a decade.
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Jessica (Jess) Beck, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RKW owner Alfred
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“This
is an exciting time for RKW, as Joya Pavesi and Kevin Owens are exceptional
leaders who perfectly complement each other,” said Jess Beck, Co-Founder
and Co-CEO of RKW owner Alfred.
“Joya and Kevin are uniquely suited to keep RKW at the
forefront of operational excellence and innovation.”
Pavesi
has been a cornerstone of RKW’s success since nearly its inception. Her
customer experience excellence and strategic leadership have earned RKW many
awards over the years, including the Multi-Housing
News Marketing Executive of the Year and Best Marketing Campaign
awards; Multifamily Executive’s
Best Use of Proptech honor; and top 5 rankings in the J Turner Research
Division I ORA® (Online Reputation Assessment) Power Ranking each of the last
two years.
In
her new role, Pavesi will expand her impact to oversee growth, revenue
optimization and further bolster the firm’s service offerings. She will
continue to lead brand and strategy, with a deeper focus on innovation and
technology.
With
more than two decades of experience, Owens is a respected property management
executive who has successfully led operating teams in 36 U.S. states, with a
particular focus on Class A and value-add communities.
At RPM, Owens was responsible for all of his division’s
property management departments, including marketing, operations, business development,
property transitions, facilities and construction management. He successfully
oversaw the development and stabilization of more than 40 lease-up communities
that outperformed initial occupancy and rental rate projections.
Marcie
Williams, one of the founding
leaders of RKW who helped the company become the industry powerhouse it is today,
will transition from her CEO position to a strategic advisor role.
“We
have endless gratitude for Marcie Williams’ contributions to RKW’s ascension
into a premier national multifamily management firm and are thrilled to benefit
from her wisdom and experience as a strategic advisor,” Beck said.
In
2022, RKW was acquired by Alfred, an award-winning technology firm based in New
York. This strategic acquisition enabled RKW to deploy a best-in-class suite of
technology and customer experience solutions to increase resident satisfaction
and improve operational performance.
Contact:
Angelic
Bringas
Account Executive
abringas@boardroompr.com
C 786-202-5773
O 954-370-8999
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