Arleen Garza

Founder

As a founder of REEP Equity, which she co-founded in 2012, Arleen Garza serves as the primary decision maker on acquisitions and company growth strategy.  In 2017, she co-founded a real estate management company that currently manages properties in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin.  Her goal is to maximize investor returns by sourcing acquisitions in target markets that allow value add and management improvements that will increase profits and generate appreciation for the properties under the REEP ownership umbrella.

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

Founder

As a founder of REEP, Jacob focuses on developing and overseeing growth and operational strategies for its two business units: REEP Equity our multifamily investment firm, and REEP Residential, our in-house management company. In the past 11 years, REEP has transacted on $720MM of multifamily assets, totaling more than 5,500 units with over 175 employees. Since inception REEP has sold over 2,500 units with an average IRR and multiple of over 24% and 2.17x, respectively.

Prior to REEP 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 walker, downhill skier, and open water diver. He’s an instrument-rated pilot and regularly flies his Cirrus SR22.

Victoria Garza-Fraser

Director of Acquisitions and Capital Events 

Victoria Garza-Fraser plays a pivotal role as Director of Acquisitions and Capital Events. On the acquisition side she interfaces with brokers, lenders, and the operations team to acquire assets, procure debt, and maximize property values. Additionally, Victoria manages refinances, dispositions, and REEP’s underwriting team. She earned her BA in Psychology and Business from Southwestern University and a MSc in Psychology from the University College London (UCL). Her passion for multifamily started at the age of 16 when she began working at a multifamily property in leasing. Subsequently, she gained valuable experience in multifamily management while working for a large multifamily group based in Miami. During this time, she gained knowledge in resident relations, investor relations, and marketing.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Victoria is an avid skier, Pomeranian lover, and enjoys traveling with her husband. Her vibrant personality and diverse experiences contribute to the dynamic professional she is today, making her a driving force in the multifamily real estate industry.

Heather Contreras

Transactions Manager

Heather Contreras 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 Senior Analyst

Denise Morales is the Asset Management Senior 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

Brand Engagement Specialist

Brand awareness is essential for a business to be successful, and she knows it. As REEP’s Brand Engagement Specialist, 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

Strategic Partnerships and Investor Relations Manager

Darren Burlin

Senior Analyst

Jack Garza

Manager of REEP Development

Abigail Hernandez

Executive Director, Office of Jacob Garza

Jamie McInturff

Vice President of Marketing and Digital Communications

Jamie McInturff is our Vice President of Marketing and Digital Communications. With over two decades of experience driving brand growth and customer engagement, she leads a dynamic team in developing and executing all aspects of marketing.

Jamie’s passion is building brand awareness and creating a positive customer experience through strategic thinking, and collaboration combined with a hands-on approach to meet the needs of both multifamily investors and residents served.

Before joining REEP Equity, Jamie held senior marketing roles at several companies within the tech and consulting, and finance industries.

Jamie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications/Public Relations and continuously pursues opportunities for professional development to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys spending time with her daughter and two dogs, playing golf, antique shopping, and volunteering with local community organizations.

Blake Davis

Director of Acquisitions

Jason Martinez

Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management

Experienced leader with 20+ years’ experience in asset acquisitions, portfolio administration, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, change management, digital transformation, and dispositions for top-tier organizations in diverse industries across public and private sectors.

Kim Dziuk

Vice President of Accounting and Finance

​Kim Dziuk serves as Vice President of Accounting and Finance at REEP Equity, bringing 18+ years of executive finance leadership across manufacturing, agriculture, education, and government sectors. Known for transforming finance functions into strategic growth engines, Kim has a proven track record of scaling revenue, accelerating close cycles, and leading complex ERP implementations that drive operational clarity and real-time decision-making.

Prior to joining REEP Equity, Kim served as VP of Finance at Gold Leaf Farming for approximately three years, where she navigated a once-in-a-generation almond low-price cycle while keeping the business on solid financial footing. During her tenure, she negotiated over $100M in lending capacity, assisted with five capital calls, and drove lean operating metrics through a full ERP implementation — automating and streamlining processes and reducing administrative headcount by 40%.

Before Gold Leaf Farming, Kim served as CFO at Adams Extract & Spice, a private equity-backed food and beverage manufacturer, where she grew revenue from $30M to $60M, reduced SG&A from 27% to 19% of net sales, and led end-to-end execution of two major PE transactions. She has also held CFO roles in the public sector, overseeing $75M+ in annual funding and leading finance teams of 50+.

Kim is a recognized innovator in AI-driven finance operations, having deployed agentic AI workflows and large language models to automate financial reporting, variance analysis, and multi-entity consolidations. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Sam Houston State University and is a member of the Chief Financial Officers Leadership Council (CFOLC).

Bianca Ayala

Graphic Designer

Bianca Ayala is a seasoned graphic designer with over a decade of experience, specializing in brand management, user experience and digital creative design. Known for her innovative approach and attention to detail, she has consistently delivered impactful visual solutions that enhance user interaction. In her previous role, Bianca led a dynamic team, successfully supporting a global organization across 11 diverse practice areas. Her expertise in blending creativity with functionality has made her a trusted leader in the field, driving meaningful design outcomes on a global scale.

Vivian Urrutia

Investor Relations Coordinator