[ TSA staff at the Big Give 2011 ]
[ TSA staff at a development retreat ]
[ TSA staff at a development retreat ]
[ TSA staff at the 2011 management retreat in Monterey ]
[ TSA staff and their families enjoying a summer event at Six Flags Magic Mountain. ]
[ TSA staff at the 2010 Management Retreat in Santa Barbara ]
[ TSA staff having fun during a management retreat in Las Vegas ]
[ TSA staff enjoying a day of bowling in Torrance ]
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Thomas L. Safran
Mr. Safran is Chairman of Thomas Safran & Associates, developers and managers of affordable multifamily residential housing. His firm specializes in both family and senior low-rent housing and mixed use developments.
Nationally, Mr. Safran has belonged to such organizations as the Home Builders, the Urban Land Institute, the National Housing Coalition, NAHRO, and the National Leased Housing Association, of which he was a member of the Board of Directors. He has been active locally in Los Angeles nonprofit housing organizations as President of Alternative Living for the Aging and as Vice President of Menorah Housing Foundation, and as a member of the Corporate Fund for Housing. In addition, Mr. Safran has volunteered in his community serving on local boards: homeowner associations in Brentwood and Bel Air, 15 years on the San Vicente Design Review Board, Chair of the San Vicente Improvement Association, Treasurer of Brentwood Green, and Business Representative on the Brentwood Neighborhood Community Council. He is also a founder of both the Museum of Contemporary Art and on the Board of The Music Center of Los Angeles County.
Mr. Safran has a Bachelors Degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut (where he was on the Board of Fellows), and an MBA from UCLA where he is a Chancellors Associate. Prior to establishing his own company in 1974, he held various positions over a five-year period with the Los Angeles Area, Chicago Regional, and Washington, D.C. Central offices of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Oscar Alvarado is a Project Manager for Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to joining TSA, he spent four years working as a Project Manager for A Community of Friends, a non-profit developer of supportive housing. Oscar has also worked for the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles. He holds a Masters Degree in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University and a Bachelors Degree in Political Economy from the University of California at Berkeley.
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Blake Coddington is an Assistant Project Manager for Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to joining TSA, Blake was a consultant for ORGEL Construction Management (OCM). OCM then assigned Blake to the New Construction, Real Estate Department at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). While at LAUSD, he assisted in the preconstruction, design and planning for over 40 new schools. Mr. Coddington earned a B.S. in Public Policy, Management and Planning with an emphasis in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.
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David Fisher is a Regional Property Supervisor for Thomas Safran & Associates. With over two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Dave has provided executive leadership to several property management and development companies and has received top industry awards as a commercial real estate broker. He is the former Director of Real Estate for Zion’s Bank Wealth Management in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he specialized in portfolio investment analysis and disposition. Dave received his BA in Communications from Brigham Young University with an emphasis on advertising and marketing. He later received the advanced designation of Certified Property Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).
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Steve Frandsen works as a Regional Property Supervisor for Thomas Safran & Associates. He has over 12 years of management experience including managing over 400 facilities in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and property management of a community of 1400 homes. He has experience in land development and construction. Mr. Frandsen received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Utah.
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Meny Gonzales is a senior accountant with over six years of accounting experience in property management. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Commercial Science (major in Accounting) from a state university in the Philippines where she received a certificate as a certified public accountant.
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Andrew David Gross is a Principal of Thomas Safran & Associates. Mr. Gross is experienced in all aspects of affordable and market rate development, including site acquisition, finance, government agency negotiations, planning, design and construction. Prior to joining Thomas Safran and Associates, Mr. Gross worked as an associate at an Los Angeles-based investment bank. Mr. Gross is a member of the California Bar and graduated with honors with a JD/MBA from Emory University. Mr. Gross also graduated with highest distinction honors, Cum Laude, in economics from the University of California, San Diego.
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Goar Khachatryan is a staff accountant. She previously worked as a production director in a manufacturing company. She also worked as a staff accountant for a large video duplication company. Goar received a Master’s degree in Accounting from University of International Economics and Relations (evaluated in USA) and a Certificates of Accounting, Bookkeeping and Taxation from Glendale Community College. Goar speaks three languages: Armenian, Russian and English. She is a member of the National Notary Association.
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Stacey is the Director of Human Resources for Thomas Safran & Associates. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific certification in California (PHR-CA). Prior to joining TSA, Stacey provided human resource management consulting services specializing in California employment law. She has also worked in Massachusetts in various public sector roles including the Boston Housing Authority. Stacey is a member of Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) and the Junior League of Los Angeles.
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Ashley works as a management assistant for Thomas Safran and Associates. She holds a B.A. in Child Development and a minor in English Literature from California State University, Northridge, as well as a Masters in Autistic Spectrum Disorders from the University of North Dakota. Prior to working for TSA, Ashley worked as a sensory integration therapist for Neuro-Fit, and was also the marketing manager for a restaurant in North Dakota.
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Tyler Monroe is a Project Manager working on both the Carson City Center in Carson and the Canby Woods community in Reseda. He is a recent graduate of USC with degrees in both Business Administration (MBA) and Real Estate Development (MRED). Prior to his graduate work, Tyler was a Project Manager for Cobalt Construction where he managed the construction of affordable housing communities. He has bachelor’s degrees in both Architecture and Italian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Edik Nazarian is a staff accountant. Prior to joining the company, Edik was working as an accounts payable supervisor at a large San Fernando Valley based video duplication company which also had divisions in Indiana, Amsterdam, and Brazil. He also worked part-time as a legal assistant in an immigration law firm for over 7 years. Edik obtained Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts and in Accounting from Los Angeles City College and in 2008 he received a B.S. in Accounting from California State University Northridge. He speaks two languages: Armenian and English.
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Sarah Shokat Parsa is the Director of Resident Services at Thomas Safran and Associates. She attended UCSB where she received a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Spanish; she also attended Pepperdine where she earned an M.B.A.. With over 8 years of experience in both marketing and design, Sarah is passionate about using her business and creative skills to make a difference in peoples’ lives. She speaks Spanish, Italian, English, and is learning Farsi.
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Bonni Peery is the Compliance Manager at Thomas Safran and Associates. She attended BIOLA University and graduated with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in business marketing and currently holds her SHCM, CPO, and FHC designations from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA). Bonni has worked in the affordable housing industry for seven years.
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Jordan Pynes is President of Thomas Safran & Associates Inc. Mr. Pynes received an MBA in Real Estate Finance from Fordham University and a B.S. from Syracuse University. Mr. Pynes is an active member of ULI, Westside Urban Forum and volunteers for several charity and political groups. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Syracuse University, Affordable Housing Management Association, The Kaufman Library in Brentwood, and The Westside Family YMCA. He recently served on the board for Alternative Living for the Aging, which helps provide safe and affordable housing alternatives for seniors.
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Michelle Reddeg is a staff accountant for Thomas Safran & Associates and also serves as human resources coordinator. She began her career spending two years with TSA from 1995 to 1997 at which time she was responsible for accounting functions for seven TSA properties. She rejoined TSA in 2004 and is a member of the National Notary Association.
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Jocelyn Rios works as a management assistant at Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to joining TSA, she worked in banking specializing in loans and large-account relationships. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Organization from the University of Southern California. Jocelyn has served two years on the executive board for the Latino Business Student Association. Jocelyn holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Loyola Marymount University Extension, maintains a commission as a Notary Public and California Registered Tax Preparer, and is fluent in Spanish.
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Jennifer Samson is a Project Manager for Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to joining TSA, Jennifer was a Project Manager for Livable Places, a non-profit developer of mixed-income, mixed-use housing communities. She is a graduate of USC with master’s degrees in both Business Administration (MBA) and Real Estate Development (MRED). Jennifer also has bachelor’s degrees in both Philosophy and Romance Languages from New York University.
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Heather Sharp is a Regional Property Supervisor for Thomas Safran & Associates. She previously worked for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles where she gained valuable experience in affordable housing and resident programs. Heather received her B.A. in Sociology from UCLA and is currently working on her real estate broker’s license.
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Kevin oversees ten properties in eastern Los Angeles County. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California in Planning and Development (BS). Previously, Kevin was a general building contractor where he managed the construction of custom residential projects. He still maintains a valid general building contractor’s license.
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Rick Siebert is Chief Financial Officer at Thomas Safran and Associates. Since 2007 Mr. Siebert has been responsible for the rehabilitation of an eight-building portfolio in the Los Angeles area. Prior to joining Thomas Safran and Associates, Mr. Siebert was a Development Manager for Playa Capital Company LLC where he managed the development of residential product and the disposition of land for Playa Vista. Mr. Siebert holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree from Arizona State University.
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Sam Siegel is the Development Assistant for Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to joining TSA, Sam worked for LNR Property as an analyst underwriting potential commercial loan acquisitions. Sam also worked for Great Rock, a Boston based accelerated real estate marketing firm specializing in sales of luxury residential and commercial properties. While at Great Rock, he sourced the successful sale of an 846 acre parcel which is the largest non-distressed land auction in the history of Massachusetts. Sam earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management with concentration in Finance and Marketing from Boston College.
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Sue Silva is the Director of Compliance for Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to transferring to the compliance department, Sue spent seven years as a property manager with a focus on compliance. She came to TSA with over ten years experience in Human Resources and Safety. Sue holds her CPO, SHCM, TaCCs, and FHA certifications as well as a certificate in Human Resources.
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Aaron Smolinski is an Executive Assistant at TSA. Before joining TSA, Aaron was the Director of Catering at the renown Yamashiro Restaurant and an Estate Manager for a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur. As well as handling the affairs for the President, Aaron's extensive event management, catering, and customer service experience is aptly used for the company's many events including open house celebrations, political events, and company-wide parties.
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Monica first joined Thomas Safran in 1996 as a staff accountant and left to pursue her accounting career in various fields such as property management, entertainment, and retail. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Science (major in Accounting). Monica rejoined TSA in February 2005 as Controller of property management accounting.
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Analee Villalpando is the Resident Services Coordinator for Thomas Safran & Associates. Prior to joining TSA, Analee worked with the Youth Policy Institute in after-school programming with high school students from poor socio-economic backgrounds. Currently, Analee is a volunteer for The Program for Torture Victims as an English Teacher. She earned her B.A. in International Development Studies and a minor in French at UCLA.
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Anthony Yannatta is the Director of Finance for Thomas Safran & Associates. As a member of the Finance team, Anthony plays an important role in financing, structuring, negotiating, and managing acquisition and rehabilitation development projects. In addition, Anthony performs a variety of other functions for TSA related to asset management, project compliance, software system development, and agency correspondence.
Prior to joining TSA Anthony was the CEO of WestsideRentals.com, an Associate at Ares Management and a Financial Analyst at Pacific Capital Group. He has a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Santa Cruz and received his MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2001. Anthony is an avid basketball player, having lettered for four years at UC Santa Cruz (Division III) and played professionally in Finland. Anthony currently serves on the City of Santa Monica Housing Commission.
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