Role: Administration

Alexa Boggio

Senior Marketing Coordinator

aboggio@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2819

Role
  • Sales Support

As Senior Marketing Coordinator, Alexa Boggio oversees Lavista’s digital presence across all social platforms, developing content to showcase current listings, highlighting agents and team culture, sharing industry insights, client success stories, and community partnerships. Alexa’s strategic approach ensures our online presence enhances audience engagement, remains aligned with corporate objectives, and supports Lavista’s broader marketing initiatives.

Alexa earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Strategic Communication & Public Relations from Southern Methodist University, where she also competed as a Division I scholarship athlete on the Equestrian Team.

Away from the office, Alexa enjoys teaching yoga as a certified 200-hour instructor, riding horses, and spending time with family and friends.

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Alexa Boggio

aboggio@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2819

Role
  • Sales Support

Heather Swift

Marketing Coordinator

hswift@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2821

Role
  • Sales Support

As Marketing Coordinator, Heather Swift supports the diverse marketing needs of Lavista’s commercial real estate agents, creating and maintaining individual property marketing collateral and ensuring consistent corporate branding. Heather’s attention to detail and efficient organization enables her to effectively manage multiple marketing initiatives.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University. She is also skilled in web design and has earned a Professional Certificate in UX Design.

Outside of work, Heather loves experiencing the best of Georgia, from lively downtown dining and shopping to scenic outdoor trails and parks. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and volunteering with Good Mews—Metro Atlanta’s first cage-free, nonprofit cat shelter.

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Heather Swift

hswift@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2821

Role
  • Sales Support

Cheryl Pepper

Property Management Administrator

cpepper@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2845

Roles
  • Property Management
  • Sales Support

As Property Management Administrator, Cheryl Pepper manages all incoming and outgoing correspondence related to invoicing, utilities and other property management-related tasks for Lavista’s portfolio of managed properties. She serves as a liaison between third-party service providers and the property management team and is responsible for ongoing reporting and providing administrative support to property managers and other department team members.

In her spare time, Cheryl volunteers with the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance and enjoys antiquing, exploring historical sites, gardening, church activities and spending time with her family.

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cpepper@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2845

Roles
  • Property Management
  • Sales Support

Melissa Ropp

Controller

mropp@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2831

Roles
  • Property Management
  • Sales Support

Melissa Ropp serves as Lavista’s Controller and is responsible for accounting functions that support the brokerage, property management, leasing and contract departments. She oversees a team of accountants and bookkeepers and manages the financial operations including budgeting, treasury management, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis. Melissa also performs payroll functions, prepares tax returns, maintains accounting software and solves tax and accounting related issues.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science at GJ College. She has participated with CREW Atlanta and Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA).

Personally, Melissa enjoys spending time with her daughter, son and son-in-law and her many pets. She’s also a skilled woodworker, creating custom furniture for family and friends.

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Melissa Ropp

mropp@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2831

Roles
  • Property Management
  • Sales Support

Kayse Reese

Director of Marketing & Administration

kreese@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2824

Role
  • Sales Support

As Director of Marketing & Administration, Kayse Reese is responsible for Lavista’s corporate marketing and media initiatives, property marketing campaigns, digital strategy, and brand management. She also manages the day-to-day operational performance of Lavista’s office and supports the marketing and administrative needs of 10M square feet of office, industrial, and retail properties on behalf of Lavista’s agents and their clients.

Kayse leads the development and execution of strategic marketing and public-relations initiatives that drive both corporate and property marketing efforts. She builds and maintains partnerships with service providers, industry organizations, and external media outlets to expand Lavista’s visibility and market reach. Overseeing the design, production, and distribution of marketing collateral and multimedia presentations, Kayse ensures a cohesive, elevated brand presence across all platforms and campaigns.

Beyond her professional work, Kayse enjoys traveling—especially to coastal destinations where she can relax by the beach—along with cooking and exploring Atlanta’s diverse restaurant scene. She cherishes time with her four children, whether it’s embarking on weekend adventures or simply sharing home-cooked meals together.

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Kayse Reese

kreese@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2824

Role
  • Sales Support

Jessica Bergin

Agent Administrator

jbergin@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2840

Role
  • Sales Support

Agent Administrator Jessica Bergin performs a wide range of agent and operation support activities, serving as a liaison with other departments on administrative and sales support matters. Jessica calls upon her organizational acumen and HR experience as she manages transactional paperwork, compiles property information, prepares business-specific legal documents, maintains and updates listings, and manages incoming agent communications.

Jessica earned an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Auburn University. She is also a longtime volunteer with Hands on Atlanta.

She enjoys spending time with family, trying new restaurants and being outdoors. A fitness enthusiast, she participates in weightlifting, hiking and yoga, making nutrition and wellness a priority.

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Jessica Bergin

jbergin@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2840

Role
  • Sales Support

Adam Wappes

Senior Accountant

awappes@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2830

Roles
  • Property Management
  • Sales Support

Lavista Senior Accountant Adam Wappes is responsible for the property accounting of a portfolio of retail centers, office buildings and industrial facilities. His organizational acumen drives his success in both corporate and property accounts receivable and payable processes, bank reconciliations as well as lease and sale commission processing.

Adam earned ICSC’s Certified Shopping Center Manager designation and an Associates of Arts from St. Petersburg College.

In his free time, Adam enjoys model planes, trains and automobiles and following residential real estate and home improvement trends on HGTV.

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Adam Wappes

awappes@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2830

Roles
  • Property Management
  • Sales Support