Property Advisory Group | Guardian Property Management

Property MANAGEMENT

We have the management expertise and scale to manage a wide range of affordable and conventional multi-family properties.

We leverage our experience in multiple ways by owning and managing properties or acting as a 3rd party management agent for owners. In the case of 3rd party management we work closely with the ownership team of the property to manage according to their goals and objectives.

Our objective is to provide our residents an above average living experience while meeting our rigorous management standards.

Feel free to contact us in the event you are an owner interested in our management services.

Jack B. Bentz CPM (Jack)                                          ph: 401.453.4455 ext. 13
email: jackbentz@pag-cdg.com
President

John was a founding member of Property Advisory Group, Inc. and currently serves as the President of the company. John is responsible for all aspects of the property management function and the oversight of over 3,000 units in the portfolio. This includes direct management of the Sr. Property Management staff of four, financial planning for the properties and day to day operations. John continues to build and maintain key relationships with Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies and key constituents within the Real Estate industry.

John continues to be an active community member through his association with numerous community and industry trade groups. John is currently a Vice President with National Leased Housing Association (NLHA), a Washington, DC based trade group. John was the Past President of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) in Rhode Island and is currently serving as the Legislative Chairperson for this national organization. He currently serves as a Director on the Executive Board with the Rhode Island Home Builders Association (RIHBA). John is the Treasurer of the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) which, during his tenure, has issued over $500M in municipal bonds for nonprofit healthcare and educational institutions (both public and private) in Rhode Island to assist in meeting their goals to provide the highest quality of service in the best facilities. Additionally, he was a Past President of the Rhode Island Apartment Association.

John attended Roger Williams College studying Finance and Accounting. He has earned his Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation, is a Registered Apartment Manager with the National Home Builders Association and an Associate Member of the Rhode Island Board of Realtors.

Gretchen Maurer                                            ph: 401.453.4455 ext. 15
email: gmaurer@pag-cdg.com
Chief Financial Officer

Gretchen has been the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Property Advisory Group, Inc. for over 35 years. With a staff of four, she has been responsible for the day-to-day accounting as well as the preparation of the annual financial statements and income tax returns for the corporations and limited partnerships currently in the portfolio. She works closely with our auditors on cost certifications and the annual tax credit calculations.

Gretchen is the Tax Credit Compliance Officer for Property Advisory Group, Inc. She holds designations both as a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) through the National Association of Home Builders and also as a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) through the National Affordable Housing Management Association.   With a committee of three tax credit specialists, Ms. Maurer trains the site managers and monitors the compliance of twenty properties in the portfolio currently having Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

Gretchen attended Brown University and Rhode Island College, studying both liberal arts and accounting.

Sheila Nevola CPM                                         ph: 401.453.4455 ext. 20
email: snevola@pag-cdg.com
Director of Property Management

Sheila continues to build on her 35 years of experience in the Real Estate business as the Director of Property Management within our companies. Her day to day responsibilities include monitoring program and tax credit compliance, fiscal oversight, marketing, leasing, staffing and managing vendor contracts for the portfolio. Shelia also serves as a liaison to multiple state regulatory agencies as well as federal agencies for the company.

Sheila has served as the past President of the Greater Rhode Island Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and has been involved in the Rhode Island Builders Association.

Sheila holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island. She has also earned her Certified Property Manager (CPM).

Scott Gaudreau                                                                ph: 401.521.3538 ext. 13
email: sgaudreau@pag-cdg.com
Secretary and Treasurer

Scott currently oversees the day to day operations of all corporations and partnerships within the portfolio and additionally holds this role for the construction arm of the company. His responsibilities include working with accounting and management divisions of all related companies to ensure optimal asset management operations. He also is the key liaison to banking partners and limited partners for assets in the portfolio.

Based on his interactions with our banking partners, limited partners and other stakeholders, Scott provides critical insight for the acquisition and development process.

Scott is a 1997 graduate from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Finance and a Computer Science minor.