Joe Engle
President
Joe Engle
Position: President
Email: joe.engle@aamci.com
Joe supervises operations, real estate holdings and development.
Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in affordable housing
- LHP Capital (2006 – 2019) – President of LHP Management, Regional Property Manager and Developer
- Ambling Management Company (2003 – 2006) – Regional Vice President
- AIMCO/Insignia Financial Group (1993 – 2003) – Director of Asset Management & Regional Property Manager
Education
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Tennessee
- Bachelor of Arts, Bob Jones University
Certifications
- Real Estate Broker – Tennessee
Beyond Work
- National Leased Housing Association – Board of Directors
- Enjoys cooking anything with the grill/smoker
- Enjoys working in the garden
- Enjoys traveling
- Enjoys spending quality time with family
Deedra Burroughs
Chief Financial Officer
Deedra Burroughs
Position: Chief Financial Officer
Email: deedra.burroughs@aamci.com
Deedra supervises accounting and management support team members, and administrates all software.
Experience
- Over 25 years of experience in affordable housing
- Affordable Housing Auditor – 8 Years
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Carson-Newman University
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee
- Tax Credit Specialist
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys traveling, visiting National Parks and Battlefields
- Enjoys playing piano and percussion
- Enjoys gardening
Robin Park
Director of Human Resources
Robin Park
Position: Director of Human Resources
Email: robin.park@aamci.com
Robin provides payroll processing and benefit administration services
Education/Experience
- Over 35 years of experience in accounting and payroll
Beyond Work
- Enjoys spending time with her grandchildren
Jessica Senter
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Jessica Senter
Position: Assistant Director of Human Resources
Email: jessica.senter@aamci.com
Jessica provides recruiting and onboarding support for applicants and team members as well as 504 coordinator support.
Education/Experience
- Over 26 years of experience in recruiting/hiring
Beyond Work
- Enjoys beach trips with family
- Enjoys spending time with the family pets
- Enjoys volunteering at the animal shelter and advocating for animals
- Enjoys true crime shows and books
Deanna Schmidt
Regional Director of Operations
Deanna Schmidt
Position: Regional Director of Operations
Email: deanna.schmidt@aamci.com
Deanna supervises multiple properties, specializing in LIHTC and Section 8.
Education/Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM)
- Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
- Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
- Certified Manager of Housing (CMH)
- Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM)
- S.T.A.R. Certification (Rural Development)
- Fair Housing Specialist (FHS)
Beyond Work
- Volunteer Little League softball coach
- Volunteer Girl Scout Troop leader
- Enjoys home improvement projects and traveling
- Enjoys spending time with family and our golden retriever
Celicia Mejias-Torres
Regional Property Manager
Celicia Mejias-Torres
Position: Regional Property Manager
Email: celicia.mejias@aamci.com
Celicia provides compliance and management support to multiple properties, specializing in LIHTC and RD.
Education/Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in conventional and affordable housing
Certifications
- Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
- Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
- Fair Housing Certification (FHC)
- Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys reading
- Enjoys dancing
- Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Dawn White
Regional Property Manager
Dawn White
Position: Regional Property Manager
Email: dawn.white@aamci.com
Dawn provides compliance and management support to multiple properties, and 504 coordinator services to the entire portfolio.
Education/Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM)
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
- 504 Coordinator
- Fair Housing Certification (FHC)
- S.T.A.R. Certification (Rural Development)
- Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys reading and listening to podcasts
- Enjoys shopping
- Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Tristan Atherton
Assistant Regional Manager
Tristan Atherton
Position: Assistant Regional Manager
Email: Tristan.atherton@aamci.com
Education/Experience
- 16 years experience in HUD Subsidized Housing
Beyond Work
- Enjoys hanging out with family
- Enjoys camping
- Rescues ex-racing greyhounds for a local rescue group
Diana Kanneman
Assistant Regional Manager
Diana Kanneman
Position: Assistant Regional Manager
Experience
Brings more than 10 years of hands-on experience in the affordable housing industry. Her expertise is further enriched by a lifelong exposure to the field, having learned from her mother, who dedicated more than 35 years to affordable housing. This unique combination of professional experience and industry insight has provided her with a strong foundation in serving residents and supporting property operations.
Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
Beyond Work
- Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and extended family. She also loves caring for her dog and cats, cooking, reading, and exploring the outdoors.
Lisa Cunningham
Assistant Regional Manager
Lisa Cunningham
Position: Assistant Regional Manager
Education/Experience
- 16 years of experience in conventional and affordable housing
- 1.5 years Asset Management – MOR/Compliance
Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys spending quality time with my two sons.
- Enjoys spending time at the beach and in the mountains.
- Enjoys shopping, road trips, audiobooks, and cooking.
Jill Drisgula
Controller
Jill Drisgula
Position: Controller
Email: jill.drisgula@aamci.com
Jill supervises accounting team members and administers all software.
Education/Experience
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- Over 20 years experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Over 10 years of experience in affordable housing
- Associate of Science in Business Administration, Roane State Community College
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Tusculum University
Beyond Work
- Enjoys reading and cooking
- Volunteer Cub Scout Leader
- Enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons
Dwain Sadler
Maintenance Support
Dwain Sadler
Position: Maintenance Support
Email: dwain.sadler@aamci.com
Dwain provides maintenance support and inspection compliance services.
Education/Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Refrigeration Transition and Recovery Certification
- EPA Handling Certification –Refrigerant
Beyond Work
- Enjoy donating and serving local non-profits
- Enjoy building, repairing, crafting, woodworking, gardening and landscaping
- Enjoy geology exploration and fishing
- Enjoy spending time with family and friends
Jason Cogossi
Maintenance Support
Jason Cogossi
Position: Maintenance Support
Email: jason.cogossi@aamci.com
Jason provides maintenance support and inspection compliance services.
Education/Experience
- Over 10 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Real Estate Broker – Tennessee
Beyond Work
- Enjoys traveling to the beach and mountains
- Enjoys spending quality time with his daughter
James Julian
Maintenance Support
James Julian
Position: Maintenance Support
Email: james.julian@aamci.com
James provides maintenance support and inspection compliance services.
Education/Experience
- 8 years in affordable housing
- 8 years in plumbing
- 8 years in electrical
- 8 years in HVAC
- 30 years in carpentry
Certifications
- HVAC Certification
- Asbestos Certification
Beyond Work
- Enjoys working on trucks
- Enjoys community volunteering
Dusti Cobble
Due Diligence Coordinator
Dusti Cobble
Position: Due Diligence Coordinator
Email: dusti.cobble@aamci.com
Dusti Cobble provides executive support as well as due diligence coordination.
Education/Experience
- Over 10 years of affordable housing experience
- Bachelors of Organizational Management, Tusculum University
Certifications
- Real Estate License – Tennessee
Beyond Work
- Enjoys traveling to the beach, amusement parks
- Enjoys movies, murder mysteries
Joe Engle
Joe supervises operations, real estate holdings and development.
Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in affordable housing
- LHP Capital (2006 – 2019) – President of LHP Management, Regional Property Manager and Developer
- Ambling Management Company (2003 – 2006) – Regional Vice President
- AIMCO/Insignia Financial Group (1993 – 2003) – Director of Asset Management & Regional Property Manager
Education
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Tennessee
- Bachelor of Arts, Bob Jones University
Certifications
- Real Estate Broker – Tennessee
Beyond Work
- National Leased Housing Association – Board of Directors
- Enjoys cooking anything with the grill/smoker
- Enjoys working in the garden
- Enjoys traveling
- Enjoys spending quality time with family
Joe Engle
President
Deedra Burroughs
Deedra supervises accounting and management support team members, and administrates all software.
Experience
- Over 25 years of experience in affordable housing
- Affordable Housing Auditor – 8 Years
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Carson-Newman University
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee
- Tax Credit Specialist
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys traveling, visiting National Parks and Battlefields
- Enjoys playing piano and percussion
- Enjoys gardening
Deedra Burroughs
Chief Financial Officer
Robin Park
Robin provides payroll processing and benefit administration services
Education/Experience
- Over 35 years of experience in accounting and payroll
Beyond Work
- Enjoys spending time with her grandchildren
Robin Park
Director of Human Resources
Jessica Senter
Jessica provides recruiting and onboarding support for applicants and team members as well as 504 coordinator support.
Education/Experience
- Over 26 years of experience in recruiting/hiring
Beyond Work
- Enjoys beach trips with family
- Enjoys spending time with the family pets
- Enjoys volunteering at the animal shelter and advocating for animals
- Enjoys true crime shows and books
Jessica Senter
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Deanna Schmidt
Deanna supervises multiple properties, specializing in LIHTC and Section 8.
Education/Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM)
- Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
- Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
- Certified Manager of Housing (CMH)
- Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM)
- S.T.A.R. Certification (Rural Development)
- Fair Housing Specialist (FHS)
Beyond Work
- Volunteer Little League softball coach
- Volunteer Girl Scout Troop leader
- Enjoys home improvement projects and traveling
- Enjoys spending time with family and our golden retriever
Deanna Schmidt
Regional Director of Operations
Celicia Mejias-Torres
Celicia provides compliance and management support to multiple properties, specializing in LIHTC and RD.
Education/Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in conventional and affordable housing
Certifications
- Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
- Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
- Fair Housing Certification (FHC)
- Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys reading
- Enjoys dancing
- Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Celicia Mejias-Torres
Regional Property Manager
Dawn White
Dawn provides compliance and management support to multiple properties, and 504 coordinator services to the entire portfolio.
Education/Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM)
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
- 504 Coordinator
- Fair Housing Certification (FHC)
- S.T.A.R. Certification (Rural Development)
- Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys reading and listening to podcasts
- Enjoys shopping
- Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Dawn White
Regional Property Manager
Tristan Atherton
Education/Experience
- 16 years experience in HUD Subsidized Housing
Beyond Work
- Enjoys hanging out with family
- Enjoys camping
- Rescues ex-racing greyhounds for a local rescue group
Tristan Atherton
Assistant Regional Manager
Diana Kanneman
Position: Assistant Regional Manager
Experience
Brings more than 10 years of hands-on experience in the affordable housing industry. Her expertise is further enriched by a lifelong exposure to the field, having learned from her mother, who dedicated more than 35 years to affordable housing. This unique combination of professional experience and industry insight has provided her with a strong foundation in serving residents and supporting property operations.
Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
Beyond Work
- Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and extended family. She also loves caring for her dog and cats, cooking, reading, and exploring the outdoors.
Diana Kanneman
Assistant Regional Manager
Lisa Cunningham
Position: Assistant Regional Manager
Education/Experience
- 16 years of experience in conventional and affordable housing
- 1.5 years Asset Management – MOR/Compliance
Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
Beyond Work
- Enjoys spending quality time with my two sons.
- Enjoys spending time at the beach and in the mountains.
- Enjoys shopping, road trips, audiobooks, and cooking.
Lisa Cunningham
Assistant Regional Manager
Jill Drisgula
Jill supervises accounting team members and administers all software.
Education/Experience
-
- Over 20 years experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Over 10 years of experience in affordable housing
- Associate of Science in Business Administration, Roane State Community College
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Tusculum University
Beyond Work
- Enjoys reading and cooking
- Volunteer Cub Scout Leader
- Enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons
Jill Drisgula
Controller
Dwain Sadler
Dwain provides maintenance support and inspection compliance services.
Education/Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Refrigeration Transition and Recovery Certification
- EPA Handling Certification –Refrigerant
Beyond Work
- Enjoy donating and serving local non-profits
- Enjoy building, repairing, crafting, woodworking, gardening and landscaping
- Enjoy geology exploration and fishing
- Enjoy spending time with family and friends
Dwain Sadler
Maintenance Support
Jason Cogossi
Jason provides maintenance support and inspection compliance services.
Education/Experience
- Over 10 years of experience in affordable housing
Certifications
- Real Estate Broker – Tennessee
Beyond Work
- Enjoys traveling to the beach and mountains
- Enjoys spending quality time with his daughter
Jason Cogossi
Maintenance Support
James Julian
James provides maintenance support and inspection compliance services.
Education/Experience
- 8 years in affordable housing
- 8 years in plumbing
- 8 years in electrical
- 8 years in HVAC
- 30 years in carpentry
Certifications
- HVAC Certification
- Asbestos Certification
Beyond Work
- Enjoys working on trucks
- Enjoys community volunteering
James Julian
Maintenance Support
Dusti Cobble
Dusti Cobble provides executive support as well as due diligence coordination.
Education/Experience
- Over 10 years of affordable housing experience
- Bachelors of Organizational Management, Tusculum University
Certifications
- Real Estate License – Tennessee
Beyond Work
- Enjoys traveling to the beach, amusement parks
- Enjoys movies, murder mysteries
