About Us

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

Vice President of Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Development

Tim Ellis, our Vice President of Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Development is responsible for investment flow and asset management. Tim earned his bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance and Development from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He has experience conducting scrutinous analysis and proforma creation on a wide variety of real estate investments for private investors with years focused on Multifamily. Since graduation, Tim has mentored and provided guidance for UTSA Real Estate Finance and Development students in their capstone development projects.

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.

Victoria Garza-Fraser

Manager, Acquisitions and Asset Management

Victoria Garza-Fraser is ​REEP’s Acquisitions and Capital Events Manager, interfacing with brokers, lenders, and the operations team to continue to acquire assets, procure debt and maximize property values. She earned her BA in Psychology and Business from Southwestern University and a MSc in Psychology from University College London (UCL). Her passion for multifamily started ​at the age of 16, when she began working ​at a multifamily property in leasing. She gained additional experience in multifamily management when she worked ​with a large multifamily group based in Miami. There she gained knowledge in marketing, investor relations, and resident relations. She is an avid skier, a Pomeranian lover, and enjoys traveling with her husband.

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 Perez

Transactions Manager

Heather Perez is our Transactions Manager, 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.

Denise Morales

Asset Management Analyst

Denise Morales is the Asset Management Analyst, providing support with budget in capital expenditures, monitoring property projects and onsite inspections. Denise received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Texas A&M International University.

Prior to joining equity Denise was a part of our accounting team in Reep Residential. Her experience in accounting and attention to detail make her a key contributor to the asset management team. She is a small business owner who enjoys crafting and is a life member of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Erica Anderson

Marketing Manager

Erica Anderson is a dynamic Marketing Manager at REEP, where she contributes to the execution of the overall marketing strategy for both REEP Equity and REEP Residential properties. With a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising/Retail Marketing and a concentration in Advertising from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, Erica is equipped with a strong background in marketing.

Prior to joining the multifamily industry, Erica gained marketing experience in diverse industries, ranging from small businesses and out-of-home advertising to technology companies. She brings her creativity, collective experience, and knowledge of marketing to contribute to REEP’s success.

When she’s not working, Erica enjoys practicing healing energy and chakras as a certified Reiki practitioner, indulging in thrifting at garage sales and estate sales, and listening to intriguing paranormal podcasts. Erica’s passion for marketing and design, coupled with her diverse interests, make her a valuable asset to the REEP team.

Vanessa Garza

Marketing Coordinator

Brand awareness is essential for a business to be successful, and she knows it. As REEP’s marketing coordinator, Vanessa’s goal is to improve the investor-company relation along with attracting and reaching new investors by showing the core values of REEP. Vanessa aids the firm’s marketing director in many ways; From researching tools for market expansion to maintaining constant communication with investors. From childhood to this day, she has been learning marketing strategies; helping in her parents’ printing company by being a creative and passionate graphic designer.

On her free time Vanessa likes to spend time with her family, cook new recipes, travel and play with her dog Mila.

Jack Folden

Investor Relations Coordinator

Darren Burlin

Sr. Acquisitions and Development Analyst

Jack Garza

REEP Development

Keir Fitzsimmons

Director of Asset Management

Yvonne Ramos

Graphic Designer