Maryuri Barberan is comptroller and executive vice president of Pentagon Properties, Inc. Pentagon Properties owns and manages four communities comprising about 500 lots in Georgia and Texas, and has sold over 550 new and previously owned manufactured homes via Lease-Option contracts over the past 32 years. Exceptionally low default rates are achieved with new Community Series Homes (CSH) and very thorough underwriting of L-O “buyers”. Learn More

Jennifer is a landscape architect and senior site planner from Rochester Hills, Michigan. She holds five associate degrees including CAD Technology, Landscape Design and Horticulture, which ultimately lead to her professional licensure. Jennifer specializes in Manufactured Housing Community, Residential Subdivision and RV Resort design. She has over 20 years of experience in the industry, most of which was obtained as an apprentice to one of the industry’s living legends, Donald C. Westphal. She has contributed to planning manufactured housing communities, RV resorts and residential subdivisions across the US and Canada. Learn More

John Gelzer is CEO and principal of Equity Management Company. John oversees a diverse commercial estate portfolio including multi-family, manufactured housing, hotel, office, industrial, land, and retail assets. As an attorney, he also works as in-house counsel

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With over two decades of experience in the real estate and construction industry, Scott stands as a seasoned professional with a national footprint, spanning across 15+ states. Over the last 14 years, Scott has particularly distinguished himself in the commercial sector, showcasing a blend of expertise and innovation that has set him apart. Notably, for the last eight years, his company, SCS, has strategically directed its efforts towards larger capital projects on a nationwide scale. His impressive track record reflects a commitment to excellence and a keen ability to navigate the complexities of the industry, positioning him as a leader in the field. Learn More

Kurt Kelley is President of Mobile Insurance, one of the nation’s largest commercial MH Industry insurers. He graduated with honors from The Univ of Colorado Business School and University of Oklahoma Law School. He’s Editor of “The Manufactured Housing Review” and a regular guest speaker at Industry Events across the country.

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With over 15 years of experience spanning banking, business development, veterinary consulting, and national-scale property services, Michael Knab brings a unique blend of financial expertise, client relationship management, and operational strategy to the mobile home community industry. Learn More

Tom Lackey first started in the industry in1988 when he was the General Manager of a Manufactured Home Dealership in Michigan. Tom’s experience has been diverse in the industry from managing multiple Communities, Owning and operating Communities in several states, owning and managing multiple dealer sales locations, operation of manufactured home insurance brokerage, and ownership of a national mobile home rental corporation. Learn More

Chris Nicely, President of ManufacturedHomes.com & ModularHomes.com, brings nearly 30 years of expertise in factory-built housing and management. With a proven track record, he has collaborated with industry leaders, non-profits, developers, and municipalities to leverage factory-built housing for positive community development in cities such as San Bernardino, CA; Phoenix, AZ; LaGrange, TX; Danville, VA; Jackson, MS; and Detroit, MI.

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Dr. Powell has been a business economics faculty member at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business for 28 years. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Indiana Business Research Center. The Center uses data, practical research, and strategic insight to help businesses, communities, and organizations make better decisions and forecast their future. Previously, Powell was Associate Dean of Academic Programs on the Indianapolis campus. Before joining the dean's office, Powell was faculty chair of online graduate programs in Bloomington which earned a number one U.S. Learn More

Aron Procuniar is an Associate Director at Berkadia, where he specializes in debt placement for Manufactured Housing Communities and RV resort owners nationwide. Based in San Clemente, California, Aron and his team provide clients with a broad range of financing options, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, bridge loans, life insurance companies, CMBS, bank and a number of alternative sources. Over the course of his 10-year career in MHC lending, Aron has personally managed and closed 150+ MHC transactions. In 2024, Berkadia’s MHC lending team originated $870MM in MHC loans nationwide.

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Hunter Rittgers launched her real estate career in 2017 as a sales and business development representative for an independent escrow company in San Diego. After nearly seven years and experience with two companies in the escrow sector, she pursued her passion for commercial real estate, taking on the role of Vice President at Fidelity National Title, National Commercial Services. The NCS platform offers comprehensive closing services across all asset classes nationwide, ensuring a streamlined process and consistent points of contact for owners transacting in multiple states. Learn More

Spencer Roane, president of Pentagon Properties, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., owns and manages four land lease communities in Georgia and Texas. His firm has over 800 in-community sales transactions on new and previously-owned manufactured homes over the past 40 years.  Almost all were “sold” via Lease-Option contracts and all were new homes since 2010.  Default rates over the past 15 years are among the lowest in the industry due to the structure of the L-O transactions and a very effective application processing system heavily weighted by Debt-to-Income ratios. Learn More

Chris San Jose is President of Lending, where he oversees the start-to-finish process of arranging loans across MHC’s, RVP’s, Self-Storage, and Multifamily properties. This process includes the front-end strategy of tailoring the ideal debt solutions for a new investment or refinance, as well as managing a team that ensures a smooth and timely closing for investors.

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Kim Shultz-Rainford is a former corporate professional with a background in cash management, accounting and strategic planning.  After selling over 65 manufactured homes, she took the leap into park ownership in 2013.

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Maiara Spinetta is a native of Brazil, where she obtained her law degree in 2010.  Her career has involved various areas of real estate, including development with one of the largest firms in Brazil – MRV Engineering.  There, she handled contract administration, interaction with different public and governmental agencies, and financing of large projects.  She also worked in the real estate risk division of the Federal Bank CE in Brazil, where she handled compliance issues, insurance, and various bank services, including new client acquisition.  

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Alexandra Stone is a dedicated professional in the manufactured housing industry, specializing in social media marketing and sales. With a keen eye for digital trends and a passion for connecting with audiences, Alexandra has successfully enhanced the online presence of numerous businesses within the industry. In addition to their marketing expertise, Alexandra serves as the administrative assistant for the SECO (Southeastern Community Owners) conference, where they contribute to organizing one of the premier events for community owners and managers in the Southeast. Learn More

Kevin Thrash spent 16 at Georgia-Pacific with progressive leadership roles in Credit Management, Project Management, and Corporate Finance. He then transitioned to banking where he has worked for the past 21 years with responsibilities in Commercial Lending and Risk Management. He is presently an Executive Vice-President at American Commerce Bank with offices in Georgia and Florida.  

American Commerce Bank is a national bank and has been an enthusiastic supporter of the manufactured home industry for many years.  

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Stephen Ware has been working for himself in the mobile home moving industry for over 25 years. He built his family owned and operated company, Ware Pro from humble beginnings with one toter and two helpers. With hard work, dedication and God’s blessings he has grown his company to have four toters, two platypuses, a tractor just to name some of his valuable equipment in the business. He works two crews who breakdown, move and set mobile homes in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. 

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Mark is a leader in the mortgage industry, boasting more than 20 years of experience in manufactured housing. His diverse background encompasses business development, retail sales, loan origination, and underwriting. Currently, as the manager of the Consumer Connect Channel at FirstBank, he concentrates on mortgage origination for clients who are buying or refinancing their manufactured homes. He is dedicated to offering lending solutions that enable families to attain home ownership. Learn More

Jane Yang founded Cooper Square in 2023 to own, operate, and develop manufactured housing communities. Prior to that, she spent 14 years investing on behalf of institutionally backed real estate private equity firms, including Prospect Ridge, Meadow Partners, and the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Estate. 

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