Elevated Living, thoughtfully managed.
EVP of Accounting
Mercedes Bentolila is responsible for Luxford’s day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and accounts payable functions. Previously, she worked for VOM (Virtual Office Management service) reconciling accounts, banking operations, and general bookkeeping. Mercedes received her Master’s degree in Management Information Systems and Database Management from The University of Illinois/Chicago.
EVP of Strategic Initiatives
Christine DerOhannesian serves as EVP of Strategic Initiatives at Luxford Living, guiding the alignment between ownership vision and day-to-day execution across a geographically diverse portfolio. With over two decades of experience in strategic leadership roles spanning multiple sectors, she has supported organizations through expansion, transformation, and operational complexity. Her work centers on designing structured internal frameworks that bring resilience, clarity, and cohesion to teams, workflows, and decision-making at scale. Christine is valued for her ability to convert strategic intent into consistent, durable results.
Head of Purchasing
RVP of tucson
Bekah oversees the Tucson portfolio, providing operational leadership and strategic support across multiple apartment communities. She holds an active Arizona Real Estate License and brings extensive experience in conventional multifamily housing, lease-up communities, and student housing. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Bekah is passionate about developing high-performing teams by motivating and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Her focus on operational excellence, team development, and resident satisfaction has consistently driven strong property performance and successful outcomes.
rvp of Orlando
rvp of birmingham
Frederick is a multifamily housing professional with more than 15 years of experience in property management. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed conventional multifamily communities, tax credit properties, and lease-up communities, developing a well-rounded understanding of the industry’s operational and financial demands.
Known for her collaborative leadership style, Frederick is passionate about improving property performance and creating successful outcomes for communities facing operational challenges. She is committed to building strong, high-performing teams by providing ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Frederick believes that investing in people is the foundation of long-term success and encourages every team member to reach their highest potential.
Accounting Manager
Accounts Payable
Esther handles all Accounts Payable and supports the Accounting team by processing invoices for all properties. Esther is very organized and detail-oriented, helping keep everything running smoothly
Head of people
As VP of Human Resources, Stephanie Stalnaker is the heart of Luxford’s organizational culture. Known for her supportive approach and “open-door” philosophy, she ensures that every team member has the resources and advocacy they need to thrive. Stephanie’s professional journey includes a background in the financial sector with LongBridge Financial- experience that sharpened the precision and reliability she brings to HR today. From high-level strategy to day-to-day support, Stephanie is a dedicated leader committed to making Luxford an exceptional place to work.
head of Marketing
head of Receivables
RVP of columbia
Sam Kestenbaum oversees the region of Columbia at Luxford Living. He manages performance, operational strategy, and organizational execution across the company’s national multifamily platform. He focuses on driving efficiency, maximizing asset performance, and building scalable systems that support Luxford’s continued growth and value creation.
RVP of Charlotte
Iliana serves as Regional Vice President overseeing the Charlotte region, leading a portfolio of 6 properties. She provides oversight and leadership across leasing, operations, and resident experience for the communities under her direction.
RVP of tampa
Toysa is an accomplished Regional Leader with over 18 years’ industry experience driving strategic initiatives across third party and owned asset portfolios in the greater Tampa Bay area. Known for her ability to align real estate operations with core business objectives, Toysa delivers measurable value through innovative portfolio management, operational efficiency, and stakeholder collaboration. She is recognized for cultivating high performing teams and fostering a people first culture that consistently achieves turnover rates well below industry standards. Her leadership is defined by a forward thinking approach that supports long term growth and performance. Toysa brings broad expertise across multiple areas of multifamily housing and real estate, contributing to her well rounded and strategic leadership style.
Operations Specialist
accounting Manager
Ruthy brings over 4 years of real estate accounting experience, with a strong background in financial reporting, AP/AR, and managing the full monthly operating cycle for property portfolios.
Auditing Manager
Ahuva is responsible for reviewing and verifying all new move-in documentation and lease renewals. She ensures total accuracy and compliance in our leasing processes, providing a seamless and reliable experience for our residents.
