Arleen Garza

Principal and Co-Founder

Background and Experience 

Prior to establishing the real estate business, Mrs. Garza served in various key roles in the financial services industry, achieving the title of Senior Vice President.  She served as National Hispanic Marketing Manager, Retail Banking Center Manager, International Private Banking Manager and as a Credit Officer.  While in these roles, Mrs. Garza appeared on national and local media programs providing education to consumers in Spanish and English on personal financial management.

After leaving the corporate world, Mrs. Garza established a consulting business through which she developed strategic business plans with entrepreneurs in medical, logistics, educational, software, food services, and construction industries, designed to achieve accelerated growth.  

Arleen received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance. 

Awards/Certifications

• National Apartment Association Certifications – Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)  and Certified Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS)

• 2013 Independent Rental Owner of the Year – San Antonio Apartment Association

• 2014 Property of the Year – San Antonio Apartment Association

• 2016 Independent Rental Owner of the Year – San Antonio Apartment Association

• 2018 Women in Real Estate Award – Connect Media Commercial Real Estate

• 2019 Fastest Growing Company – San Antonio Business Journal

• 2020 Fastest Growing Company – San Antonio Business Journal

• San Antonio Apartment Association Board of Directors 2022

Jacob Garza

Principal and Co-Founder

Prior to REEP Equity, Jacob was the founder of Property Automation Software, the #1 selling property management software program for small to mid-sized property management companies. The company had 21,000 customers in 9 countries and managed more than 3.9 million units. Jacob sold it as the sole shareholder in 2007.

Jacob is an avid runner, downhill skier, and open water diver. He’s an instrument-rated pilot and regularly flies his Cirrus SR22.

Tim Ellis

Director, Acquisitions & Asset Management

His addition to the team is crucial as we continue to grow and expand our presence in the multifamily industry. Tim is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and is always growing his record collection. His humorous personality makes conversation interesting and enjoyable.

Christy Miller

Director of Marketing

Victoria Garza

Portfolio Analyst

Rebecca Treanor

Investor Relations Manager

Rebecca Treanor is our Investor Relations Manager and handles all aspects of assisting our investors through the stages of the investing process. Her passion for investing and helping people reach their investment goals was sparked during her year and a half of experience in venture capital and angel investing before joining REEP Equity.

Rebecca is a Trinity University graduate and earned her degree in Business Administration while playing collegiate golf. She is a single-digit handicap, current board member of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association of San Antonio (formerly the Executive Women’s Golf Association) and tries to get out to the golf course as much as possible.

Heather Olvedo

Transactions Coordinator & Executive Assistant

Heather Olvedo is the Executive Assistant to Jacob Garza and our Transactions Coordinator, providing support in acquisitions, dispositions, and capital events to the REEP Equity Team. Heather received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Sul Ross State University.

Prior to entering the multifamily industry, she had years of banking and administrative experience, and held a position with the State of Texas before relocating to San Antonio. Her attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and strong desire to learn makes her a valuable member of the REEP Team. She is a small business owner and social media influencer who promotes positivity and encouragement, while also spending time with her family.