Executive Bios
Robert S. Griswold, President, MSBA, MBA, CRE®, CPM®, CCIM®, CCAM®, PCAM®, GRI®, ARM®.
Under the leadership of Robert Griswold, Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc., a Southern California and Southern Nevada-based Accredited Management Organization (AMO®), has actively managed over 50,000 residential units and several million square feet of commercial, industrial, self-storage and retail properties nationally in the last 25+ years. Mr. Griswold has extensive experience as a court-appointed receiver (over 160 times) for private lenders and major financial institutions, he has served as an expert witness consultant on over 1,200 occasions for both Federal and Superior Court cases and acted as a court-appointed bankruptcy Custodian and Referee.
 Wade H. Walker, Senior Regional Manager, JD, CPM®,
joined Griswold Real Estate Management in February 2000. Mr. Walker is responsible for management of over five-hundred residential units, nine on-site managers, medical and office buildings, a commercial retail building, a strip center and a 473-unit self-storage facility. Prior to joining the company, he was employed two years with Wilson Mile High Properties and two years with American Assets and was responsible for commercial retail and office properties, with emphasis on turnaround of distressed properties and evaluation of prospective tenants. He has experience in construction management, building renovation and residential real estate sales. He is skilled in tenant relations, on-site personnel management and vendor supervision. Mr. Walker holds a bachelor's degree in English from Texas Tech, a law degree from the University of Texas, and a California Real Estate Brokers License. Further, he speaks fluent Spanish.
 Ed Nakamura, Regional Manager, ARM®,
retired from the Navy in 1991 after a twenty-year career as an air traffic controller. Throughout the early 1990s, Ed worked in residential sales for both Art Leitch and Coldwell Banker, then held a Property Manager position at Penny Realty. In 1999 Ed accepted employment as the Senior Property Supervisor for McKee Asset Management where he managed a portfolio consisting of multifamily buildings, commercial, retail, single-family units, and vacation properties. Ed received his Real Estate Salesperson License in 1991 and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the California Apartment Association. He has been successfully employed with Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc., overseeing a portfolio of single and multi-family residential units since 2005.
 Amelia Aldana, Regional Manager,
joined Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc. in 1993. She was hired as an Assistant Property Manager, responsible for several apartment buildings. Amelia left the company to work for M.S. Browar Development Corporation for over three years as a Maintenance Coordinator, with supervisory responsibility for six employees. She returned to Griswold Real Estate Management in 2003 and has since developed a managerial portfolio of residential properties. Amelia is a graduate of Colegio De Bachilleres De Baja California and a licensed California Real Estate Agent who speaks fluent Spanish.
.jpg) Sheri Elizabeth Griswold, Regional Manager,
graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego (USD) in May 2010, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, an emphasis in marketing and a minor in Real Estate. Sheri holds a California Real Estate Salespersons License and is an active member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and USD's Real Estate Society. As a Regional Manager for Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc, she is responsible for a number of prestigious Homeowners Associations and condominium rentals throughout San Diego County.
 Paul J. Kneisel, Controller, MSBA, ARM®, CPM®.
Mr. Kneisel is a licensed California Real Estate Broker who holds a Masters' degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance, graduating from SDSU with highest honors. Capitalizing on his education and professional experience, Paul began his employment at Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc. in December 2005. He brought new ideas and ingenuity to a very successful, established property management firm, streamlining the accounting department and converting the software program to utilize Yardi Voyager's latest 6.0 product releases. Paul hired and trained a professional accounting team intent on delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, at a very competitive fee, while constantly implementing the latest software technology and industry improvements. Additionally, Paul is very involved in the Property Management side of the business, handling the day-to-day responsibilities for some of Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc.'s highest net worth clientele. Specific contributions include budgeting, marketing, leasing, capital improvements, CAM reconciliations and preparation of monthly property reports and the corresponding financial analysis.
 Timothy Nauta, Assistant Controller,
joined Griswold Real Estate Management in 2006. His responsibilities encompass the financial statement preparation and review for 150+ managed properties and corporate entities contained within Griswold Real Estate Management's portfolio. Originally from Hammond, Indiana, Tim attended Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois, and has over 20 years experience in Hospitality Accounting. Tim began his career in Hotel Management/Accounting in Florida, working at the large resort properties of Holiday Inn and Radisson in Tampa and Clearwater Beach, where he had various management positions in both guest service and accounting. His specialty of working to turn around distressed properties brought him to Minnesota as Controller of the Ramada Hotel St. Paul. Before moving to Southern California, Tim also spent five years as an Innkeeper of his own Bed & Breakfast on Minnesota's north shore of Lake Superior.
 Christopher W. Garmer, Staff Accountant, BS,
joined Griswold Real Estate Management in the spring of 2007 while attending his senior year at San Diego State University. In 2008, Christopher received his Accounting degree, graduating with honors and being recognized on the Dean's List. Prior to joining the team, Christopher started his accounting career as an intern in the Tax & Trade department for Qualcomm, Inc. Christopher was later employed by an HOA Management Company, where he specialized in Accounts Receivables and Collections. At Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc., Christopher processes all accounts payables and bank reconciliations. He also assists the department with the production, review and distribution of monthly property financial statements.
 Corazon "Tara" Hranek, Administrative Assistant,
joined Griswold Real Estate Management in August 1999. Prior to coming onboard, Tara was employed by Kyocera where she was involved in material and expense control, design, and personnel management. As the Office Manager/Administrative Assistant at Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc. she oversees the phone lines, faxes and the mailroom. Additionally, Tara coordinates with each Regional Property Manager to obtain approval signatures and get checks signed. She spot checks all vendor payables for accuracy and ensures that all checks go out within 24 hours of being printed. Tara, who is a graduate of the Reynoso Business School, does all the small things that ensure our business operates seamlessly.
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