Experience & Commitment
Each member of the award-winning executive team at Western Wealth Communities brings a “wealth” of experience in property management and development and a diverse set of skills and knowledge. We have a shared goal of creating a supportive environment both within our company and in our communities. Our collaborative approach to management ensures we are always listening, learning as we go, and making improvements.
The passion, talent, and combined experience of our leadership team has been fundamental to our success. As we continue to grow and seek out new opportunities, we will continue to foster a culture of inclusion and empowerment. It’s the Western Wealth difference.
“I joined Western Wealth in March 2020 to build the foundation for our management division, Western Wealth Communities. We have been able to build the management company on the same principle of success as Western Wealth Capital by putting people first. Every decision we make revolves around people – our employees, our residents, our investors and our supplier partners. I am proud to align myself with an organization that has each other’s backs (#WGYB) and comes together to support each other day in and day out (#TMV).”
– Jennifer Staciokas, President
Janet Lepage
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
For the past decade, Janet has been focused on creating wealth through well-selected real estate investment. She has grown her precise business strategy from more than 50 residential transactions in Arizona to the purchase of multi-family buildings. Under Janet’s leadership, WWC has placed more than $600 million U.S. in private equity and acquired more than 70 multi-family properties, comprising 15,900+ rental units, with a purchase value of over $1.7 billion. In 2019, Janet was recognized in Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for Business and REIN’s Multifamily Investor of the Year. Janet was also a bronze winner of the International Stevie Awards for Women in Business and awarded the 2019 RBC Canadian Female Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2017, Janet was named Entrepreneur of the Year (Real Estate/Construction/Pacific region) by Ernst & Young. In 2016, Janet was named one of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 and was awarded the Veuve Cliquot Canadian New Generation Award which recognizes young female entrepreneurs. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science and Business Administration (Simon Fraser University) and a Project Management Professional designation. Janet is co-author of ‘Real Estate Action 2.0’, released in 2016 by Jurock Publishing Ltd.
Jennifer Staciokas
President
Jennifer joined Western Wealth Capital to launch their in-house property management company, Western Wealth Communities, in 2020. Jennifer was responsible for building out the property management platform and hiring the team to support the growing business of over 15,000 units. In 2023, she broadened her role to include strategic direction of Western Wealth Capital’s people and technology departments in addition to her existing oversight of operations, property marketing, training, revenue management, human resources and technology for Western Wealth Communities.
Jennifer began her career in the multifamily industry nearly 25 years ago. Since that time, she has served in numerous capacities at two of the nation’s largest property management firms focusing on all areas of property performance.
Jennifer holds a B.A. in French from West Chester University and an M.A. in International Commerce & Policy from George Mason University. Jennifer is a regular guest speaker, facilitator and moderator at many of the industry’s most renowned conferences as well as an active participant in NAA, NMHC and AZCREW. She gives her time to various industry advisory boards such as the AMA, LeaseLock, Entryway (Phoenix Chapter), Nurture Boss and Connexus Living. Jennifer is a recipient of the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award in 2016 and 2021, the AMA Tributes Executive of the Year Award in 2022 and was recently named as one of the 2023 AZ Big Media Women Leaders.
Tim Ruditys
Regional Vice President, AZ/NV
Tim has 30 years of experience in property management from operations and budgeting to marketing, sales and leasing. As a Regional Property Manager at Greystar Real Estate Partners for 15 years he was responsible for the oversight of 3,100 units. Tim assumed a leadership role at Western Wealth Capital as Director, Asset Manager for 3 years where he was responsible for improving multifamily properties and building great communities for residents, which also realise gains for investors. Tim has immense knowledge of the systems and processes required for successful property management and operations. His wealth of experience and expertise in team development is a huge asset for Western Wealth Communities.
Marlana Murdock
Vice President, Property Performance
With 35 years of experience in the multi-family industry, Marlana focuses on developing and managing innovative and effective systems, processes, and people-focused policies. Before joining Western Wealth Communities, she held key roles in Operations, Training, Marketing, and Management at The Towbes Group, Mission Rock Residential, Legacy Partners, and Lincoln Property Company. Marlana is a designated Master Trainer accredited by the Association for Talent Development and an adept Predictive Index Practitioner. Currently, she is seeking her White Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma principles.
Thu-Van Cunningham
Director, Recruiting
Thu-Van Cunningham is an accomplished recruitment executive with over 17 years of experience leading strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align with business objectives and drive organizational performance. Since joining Western Wealth Communities in 2020, she has implemented enterprise-wide recruitment strategies that streamline processes, accelerate time-to-fill, and elevate the caliber of talent across all levels of the organization.
A strategic partner to executive leadership, Thu-Van is recognized for building high-performing, collaborative teams and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Her comprehensive expertise spans the full recruitment life cycle, including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, talent assessment, and offer negotiation—ensuring each hire contributes to long-term organizational success, and growth.
Andrew Oligmueller
Regional Property Manager, AZ
Andrew Oligmueller joined Western Wealth Communities in February 2023 as a Regional Property Manager. Andrew has an extensive background in transitions as well as managing new construction, value-add conventional housing, student housing, and lease-ups. Andrew holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Arizona, Arizona Real Estate License, and his CPM from the Institute of Real Estate Management. He is an AMA Regional Manager of the Year nominee and won an AMA award for Best Student Housing Community of the Year in 2021. He has previously managed communities in Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Tennessee as well as conducted due diligence assignments all over the country. Andrew is results driven and enjoys capital renovations, mentoring teams, and overcoming challenges Andrew has two daughters that are one and three years old which keep him busy. He has many hobbies including basketball, biking, hiking, traveling, real estate, music, and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about Andrew is that after college he was signed to a record label and produced an album as he plays guitar and is a singer/songwriter.
Megan Billiot
Regional Property Manager, TX
Megan Billiot is a Regional Property Manager overseeing the Dallas, Texas Market. Megan has 17 years of successful experience in Property Management. Megan began her career as a Leasing Consultant in 2005, working her way up to a Regional Property Manager. Megan started with Western Wealth as a Property Manager in March 2021 was soon promoted to RPM in November 2021. Megan has a strong belief in treating her team, as well as residents, how she would want to be treated. Her can-do approach is what keeps Megan striving and encouraging others around her to succeed. Megan leads by example by being a hands-on manager to her team, and a source of knowledge to her peers.
Jennifer Rader
Regional Property Manager, TX
Jennifer is a Regional Property Manager overseeing our Dallas, Texas market. Jennifer comes to Western Wealth with 20-plus years of multifamily experience. Jennifer is a results-oriented leader, challenging and mentoring her teams to be the best they can be. Her strengths include repositioning assets to maximize profitability while providing a hands-on approach to her managers and executive team.
Luisa Valdez
Regional Property Manager
Luisa brings a decade of hands-on experience in property management, deep industry knowledge and a ground-up understanding of what it takes to run successful properties. From on-site operations to strategic planning, She has worn every hat — and knows what works. Over the past five years, Luisa has focused on building scalable systems and streamlined processes along with vendor relationships that drive efficiency, improve tenant satisfaction, and maximize ROI. Passionate about operational excellence, Luisa is committed to delivering results through smart structure and dependable execution.
Michael Pinto
IT Manager
Michael leads the IT operations at Western Wealth Communities, supporting over all of our properties and employees. With more than eight years of experience in IT, he specializes in cloud systems, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 administration. Michael has driven key initiatives including a company-wide cybersecurity program that reduced incidents by 30% and automation projects that streamlined onboarding and offboarding. He is passionate about using technology to enhance security, efficiency, and growth across the organization.
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