Thomas, one of the founding partners of HomeTown Property Group, has more than 10 years of experience in real estate finance, development, and asset management operations. As Managing Partner, he primarily formulates investment strategies; sourc... Thomas, one of the founding partners of HomeTown Property Group, has more than 10 years of experience in real estate finance, development, and asset management operations. As Managing Partner, he primarily formulates investment strategies; sources and executes acquisition deals; monitors asset performance and compliance on all assets in our portfolio. Prior to launching HomeTown Property Group, Thomas was VP of Finance for Kushner Companies where he oversaw the accounting/tax/finance departments for over $4 billion in Real Estate assets including 30,000 residential apartments and over 20 million sq ft. in commercial space. Thomas also headed up investor relations for these assets. Preceding Kushner Companies, Thomas was a Manager with Sax LLP, a public accounting/consulting firm. Thomas oversaw audits and consulting engagements for real estate, construction and hedge fund clients. Thomas graduated with Honors from Rowan University with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and a Specialization in Finance.

René is the COO of HomeTown Property Group and has over 25 years' experience in real estate management and investment. René has a proven track record in successfully managing both commercial and residential properties in multiple countries ... René is the COO of HomeTown Property Group and has over 25 years' experience in real estate management and investment. René has a proven track record in successfully managing both commercial and residential properties in multiple countries and several states within the US. Prior to HomeTown, René was a VP of Operations at Kushner/Westminster Management, a real estate owner and management firm that manages over 30,000 apartments and commercial units nationwide. Before joining Kushner/Westminster, René managed real estate portfolios for RELATED Management and Avison Young. He has expertise in due diligence, transition, and management of large real estate portfolios. René graduated summa cum laude from the University of Leipzig (Germany) with a PhD in Business Administration, Economics, and Real Estate Management. Additionally, René is a published author.

Jodie Harkey joined HomeTown after managing over 3,000 apartment units for Westminster Management/Kushner Companies in their Midsouth portfolio. Jodie is an experienced property and regional manager with a strong track record of over two deca... Jodie Harkey joined HomeTown after managing over 3,000 apartment units for Westminster Management/Kushner Companies in their Midsouth portfolio. Jodie is an experienced property and regional manager with a strong track record of over two decades of efficiently overseeing multi-family residential properties across several states. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, Jodie excels in tenant relations, lease management, and property maintenance, ensuring smooth operations and high tenant satisfaction. Her extensive knowledge of local regulations and market trends allows her to maximize property value while minimizing risks and costs for property owners.

Colin has been involved in Real estate development, management and commercial leasing for over 35 years. He was Reginal President at Sizeler Real Estate Management Company based in Florida in the 1980's and 90's before focusing on starting his o... Colin has been involved in Real estate development, management and commercial leasing for over 35 years. He was Reginal President at Sizeler Real Estate Management Company based in Florida in the 1980's and 90's before focusing on starting his own brokerage in the early 2000's. Colin excels in development, retail site selection, leasing and management. His expertise includes leasing on local, regional and national levels. Colin now uses his vast experience to maximize HomeTown's commercial portfolio.

Bob joins the HomeTown team as the Director of Commercial Management – North. As a 30-year industry veteran, Bob has a vast knowledge of property management, leasing, purchases, and sales. His diverse skill set, and proven leadership abilitie... Bob joins the HomeTown team as the Director of Commercial Management – North. As a 30-year industry veteran, Bob has a vast knowledge of property management, leasing, purchases, and sales. His diverse skill set, and proven leadership abilities has enabled him to oversee the operations for a large portfolio of commercial buildings in Northern New Jersey and Manhattan. Prior to joining HomeTown, Bob was with McBride Corporate Real Estate as a Partner and President of Property Management for 20+ years. Bob graduated from Wagner College with a BS in Economics and is ACoM certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management in Chicago.