Mark of Excellence

30th Anniversary Celebration

Each year, the Southern California Rental Housing Association proudly hosts the prestigious Mark of Excellence Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the highest standards of achievement and innovation in the rental housing industry.

We celebrated the nominees on October 24 at the luxurious Sycuan Casino Resort for an unforgettable celebration. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, premium cocktails, and the company of industry leaders and peers as we celebrate excellence in rental housing.

2025 Mark of Excellence Winners

Industry Achievement Award
Winner: Wendy St. John, Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

Nancy Robertson Award
Jay Lopeman, InterSolutions

President's Award
Dawn Jones, HD Supply

NextGen Leadership Award
Blair Madrid, American Assets Trust, Inc.

Champion Spirit Award
Leslie Giroux, H.G. Fenton Company

Rising Star Award
Winner: Carly Bergerhouse, Fairgrove Property Management

Property Management Company of the Year
Winner: H.G. Fenton Company

Assistant Property Manager of the Year 1-100 Units
Winner: Henry Ojeda, FPI Management

Assistant Property Manager of the Year 101-300 Units
First Place: Ciarra Meyer, Greystar
Second Place: Taylor David, Flats, LLC
Third Place: Amanda Moore, Greystar

Assistant Property Manager of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Annette Carlos, Greystar
Second Place: Ancio Robinson, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Taylor Erickson, Sunrise Management Company

Leasing Professional of the Year 1-100 Units
First Place: James Schwartz, H.eG. Fenton Company
Second Place: Zaria Turner, Baldwin & Sons

Leasing Professional of the Year 101-300 Units
First Place: Nicholas Rock, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Ashleigh Huntington, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Fatima Lizarraga, Sunrise Management Company

Leasing Professional of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Raquel Godinez, American Assets Trust, Inc.
Second Place: Nidia Corona, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Samantha Terron, Sunrise Management Company

Property Manager of the Year 1-100 Units
First Place: Alejandra Angel, Whittington Property Management Inc.
Second Place: Gabriela Diaz, Sunrise Management Company
Third Place: Cadence Noble, Sunrise Management Company

Property Manager of the Year 101-300 Units
First Place: Cody Ploss, Bridge Property Management
Second Place: Adriana Canseco, Sunrise Management Company
Third Place: Carolina Villavicencio, Sunrise Management Company

Property Manager of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Jackie Casaletto, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Brandie Volpi, American Assets Trust, Inc.
Third Place: Danielle Olvera, FPI Management

Multi-Site Manager of the Year 1-300 Units
First Place: Ashlie Castrellon, Sunrise Management Company
Second Place: Yajaira Rodriguez, Whittington Property Management Inc.
Third Place: Jon Perea, Sunrise Management Company

Multi-Site Manager of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Ashley Ferguson, Bridge Property Management
Second Place: Candace Hollinbeck, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Katie L. Manalac, Baldwin & Sons

Property Project Manager of the Year
Winner: Antonio Quintero, H.G. Fenton Company

Maintenance Technician of the Year 1-300 Units
First Place: Armando Aguirre, FPI Management
Second Place: Octavio Dominguez, Fairgrove Property Management
Third Place: Priscilla Manriquez, H.G. Fenton Company

Maintenance Technician of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Johnny Harbort, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Christopher Klugh, Buchanan Property Management
Third Place: Juan Vargas, H.G. Fenton Company

Porter of the Year 1-300 Units
First Place: Maria Avitia, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Antonio Rojas, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Teresa Torres, Davlyn Investments

Porter of the Year 301+ Units
Winner: Claudia Escobar, American Assets Trust, Inc.

Maintenance Supervisor of the Year 1-300 Units
First Place: Jesus Duarte, Sunrise Management Company
Second Place: Benito Teran, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Cristhian Martinez, H.G. Fenton Company

Maintenance Supervisor of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Dustin J. Peek, Sunrise Management Company
Second Place: Carlos Sanchez, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Gabriel Guerrero, H.G. Fenton Company

Industry Partner of the Year Individual
Winner: Dmitriy Todorov, Bald Eagle Security Services

Industry Partner of the Year Company
Winner: Bald Eagle Security Services

Property of the Year 1-29 Units
Winner: Amo Apartments, H.G. Fenton Company

Property of the Year 30-100 Units
First Place: Bella Del Mar, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Evoc Hillcrest, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: The Warwick, Sunrise Management Company

Property of the Year 101-300 Units
First Place: Seagate Condos, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Cedar Shores Apartments, Sunrise Management Company
Third Place: Aquatera, H.G. Fenton Company

Property of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Portofino Apartment Homes, H.G. Fenton Company
Second Place: Tierrasanta Ridge Apartments, H.G. Fenton Company
Third Place: Purl, Sudberry Properties

Repositioned Property of the Year 1-300 Units
First Place: Creekwood Villas, Sunrise Management Company
Second Place: Casa Madrid, Sunrise Management Company
Third Place: Palmera Chula Vista, Greystar

Repositioned Property of the Year 301+ Units
First Place: Casoleil, Greystar
Second Place: Orchard Senior Living, Sunrise Management Company

Resident Relations Coordinator of the Year
First Place: Stephanie Aguilera, Sudberry Properties
Second Place: Carlos Martinez, Sudberry Properties
Third Place: Laura Swanquist, Baldwin & Sons

Social Media Excellence – Individual
Winner: Erica Gross, Bridge Property Management

Social Media Excellence – Company
Winner: H.G. Fenton Company

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