Role: Administration

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

Marketing Coordinator

kreese@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2819

Role
  • Sales Support

As Marketing Coordinator, Kayse Reese supports the diverse marketing needs of Lavista’s commercial real estate agents, creating and maintaining individual property marketing collateral and ensuring consistent corporate branding.

Her attention to detail and efficient organization enables her to effectively manage multiple marketing initiatives. Kayse is also skilled in graphic design and photography.

For fun, Kayse spends her time with her four children and their Yorkie. She also enjoys traveling to inspiring beachside destinations and sampling local food.

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Kayse Reese

kreese@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2819

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

Kimberly Steele

Director of Marketing & Administration

ksteele@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2824

Role
  • Sales Support

Director of Marketing & Administration Kimberly Steele has been with Lavista and active in commercial real estate for over 22 years. She is responsible for corporate marketing and media initiatives, property marketing and the day-to-day operational efficiency of Lavista’s office.

Kimberly oversees the design and production of marketing collateral and multimedia presentations and special projects. She manages the marketing needs of 10M sq. ft. of office, industrial and retail properties on behalf of Lavista agents and their clients, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with service providers, industry organizations and external media outlets.

Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with their four daughters and their families, exploring Atlanta’s restaurant scene, cooking and gardening.

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Kimberly Steele

ksteele@lavista.com

Office: 770.729.2824

Role
  • Sales Support