Divisional Leadership
Maura Bilafer - Division President, East

Maura oversees a portfolio of more than 40,000 apartment homes in more than 150 properties in the mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, and Florida regions for Riverstone Residential Group. From garden-style to high-rise apartments, Maura's experience includes construction, lease-ups, financially and physically stressed assets, and mixed-use properties.

Maura has more than 20 years experience in the multifamily industry, the past 11 years with Trammell Crow Residential Services and Riverstone Residential Group. Maura previously worked in the asset and property management divisions at NHP/Aimco and Boston Financial Group.
Stephanie Brock - Division President, Central

Stephanie oversees a diversified residential portfolio that includes nearly 35,000 apartment homes and approximately 125 communities of high rise, mid-rise and garden-style apartments in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and Louisiana.

Stephanie has more than 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry and has been involved in the successful lease-up of more than 50 new apartment communities. Stephanie has been with Riverstone Residential Group since its inception. Previously, she had worked with Trammell Crow Residential Services where she was instrumental in reestablishing market presence in Houston, Denver and Phoenix.
Mike Dow - Division President, West

Mike brings more than 25 years of real estate experience to his role as president of Riverstone Residential Group's West division. As division president, Mike works closely with property owners and operational teams to achieve strategic revenue goals and ensure an exceptional experience for clients and residents.

Holding ultimate responsibility for achieving aggressive operational objectives and delivering optimal occupancy and net operating income, Mike's responsibilities extend to more than 400 properties comprising approximately 70,000 apartment homes across the western region including California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Utah, and New Mexico.

Since joining Riverstone Residential Group in Fall 2008, Mike has built a world-class executive team and secured more than 8,500 units of new business throughout the division.

In his most recent role—as chief operating officer of FPI Management—Mike was responsible for a 50,000-unit portfolio covering California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada. He also previously served as president of Group Interland Management Corporation, a real estate investment and development company based in San Francisco.
 
Regional Leadership
Loyal Proffitt - Executive Vice President, South Central

Loyal oversees the day-to-day property management operations of almost 16,000 units as well as business development for the South Central region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Prior to joining Riverstone Residential Group, Loyal was the president of Henry S. Miller Realty Management, LLC, with the direct responsibility of overseeing all commercial and residential property management functions. Loyal started his career with Trammell Crow Residential as a district manager, and after more than seven years of service, he joined Equity Residential, eventually serving as the regional vice president for the Southwest region. In addition, Loyal was one of the founding partners of WaterStone Residential, a regional apartment management company.

Loyal has experience managing and consulting in numerous major markets throughout the country including Florida, South Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. He has been a member of the board of directors for the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas as well as the San Antonio Apartment Association.
Stephen F. Davis - Executive Vice President, Oregon and Desert

Steve oversees operations in Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. His region consists of roughly 26,000 apartment homes and 160 communities. Prior to joining Riverstone Residential Group, Steve was a Principal of HSC Real Estate, Inc. and has been in the real estate industry since 1996.

Prior to his career in real estate, Steve spent seven years with Princess Tours/Cruises. Steve graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelors of science degree, and is licensed as a broker in the state of Oregon, as well as Montana.
Tom Daniels - Executive Vice President, Washington

Tom oversees a portfolio in Washington, Montana and Coeur D'Alene, Idaho totaling more than 20,000 apartment homes across 115 communities. He has been in the multifamily industry for more than 15 years, starting as a property manager in 1992. Prior to joining Riverstone Residential Group, Tom was responsible for portfolio operations for both Holland Residential and Trammell Crow Residential Services in Oregon. 

A board member for the Washington Multifamily Housing Association, Tom is also chairperson of its strategic planning committee. Tom graduated from Washington State University with a degree in business administration and holds his Washington State Broker's License. Before working in real estate, Tom spent five years in the U.S. Air Force.
Stephen Winsby - Executive Vice President, California

Stephen oversees Riverstone Residential Group's extensive California portfolio. With 25 years of experience in the multifamily industry, his areas of expertise include market-rate luxury and affordable lease-up activities, stabilized/institutional asset management, redevelopment and reposition/construction management, commercial and mixed-use assets, and acquisition and development. A certified property manager, Stephen has administered multi-state portfolios on the West Coast and held leadership positions at Trammell Crow Residential, Simpson Housing, Holland Residential, and Pinnacle Residential Properties.

Stephen sits on the board of directors for several housing-related nonprofit groups, and maintains active committee and leadership roles with IREM and multiple industry-related associations and trade groups. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Sacramento State University, with a major in marketing and minor in finance.

Susan Newman - Senior Vice President, Southeast

Susan has been involved in the multifamily industry for more than 25 years. Her tenure with Riverstone Residential Group began in 1993 in a senior manager role. Currently, Susan's portfolio consists of more than 14,000 apartments in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. To date, Susan has supervised the successful lease up of 25+ properties in difficult markets. In addition, throughout her career, she has been involved in rehabilitation, student housing, distressed property management, property acquisitions, and dispositions. Susan holds a North Carolina Real Estate Brokers License and is the Riverstone Residential Group Broker-In-Charge for the Triangle area.
Lydia Bishop - Senior Vice President, Florida

Lydia joined Riverstone Residential Group through Trammell Crow Residential Services in 1986 and worked on-site for eight years. In 1993, she worked as a project Manager and was responsible for oversight of the company’s internal audit functions. Between 2000 and 2003, Lydia worked for ZOM and JMG Realty as a regional manager and rejoined Riverstone in May of 2003 as a regional manager. She was promoted to vice president in 2004. Her 20+ years of experience includes conventional, affordable, mid-rise, high-rise, and garden-style communities, both vintage and new.

Lydia graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida, and holds a degree in business administration as well as a bachelor of science degree in finance. She is CAPS licensed and a Florida Real Estate Broker.
Jeff Kimes - Senior Vice President, Midwest and Colorado

Jeff has 18 years of experience in multifamily portfolio management for assets located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. In his current role, Jeff oversees 14,975 apartments in 66 communities in Colorado, Illinois, and Missouri. His areas of expertise include the development and operation of conventional and affordable apartments, and oversight of construction lease-ups and rehab lease-ups. Jeff previously held leadership roles at Security Capital Group (Archstone), Omni Properties, Equity Residential, and AIMCO before assuming his current role at Riverstone. He is a graduate of West Point.
 
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