Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
P.B. Bell is announcing the hiring of three new senior team members.
Jim Deakyne has joined the development group as the new VP of land acquisition and entitlements; and Liz Shumar and Angela Marotta have joined the property management division as portfolio directors, according to a press release.
Jim Deakyne’s career has focused on urban infill land brokerage and development. He has successfully sourced sites for developers throughout both Florida and Arizona. Over the years, he has sourced, brokered or developed land for more than 7,000 multifamily units with a land value of over $170 million.
Angela Marotta has over 26 years of experience in property management. Ms. Marotta began her career as a leasing agent and quickly moved up the ranks to senior property manager.
Liz Shumar has more than 11 years of multifamily management experience throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. She started in the multifamily real estate industry in 2013 as a leasing manager and later moved up to property management.
In their roles as portfolio directors, Marotta and Shumar oversee diverse multifamily portfolios throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and are responsible for managing operations, financials, marketing and staff at each of their respective communities.
“We are lucky to have these three incredibly talented experts join our team,” said Justin Steltenpohl, CEO of P.B. Bell.
“At P.B. Bell, we set a high standard for multifamily development and service, and we’ve hired these individuals based on their skills, attention to detail and passion for the industry. We are looking forward to seeing them all thrive and further P.B. Bell’s ability to positively impact multifamily in Arizona.”
