Benchmark Property Management, L.L.C., headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, with its "hands-on" fee management continues to lead the Southeast in property enhancement. We accomplish this through our team of seasoned professionals whose entire business career has been devoted to real estate management. Our established principles and unified philosophy are the basis for our success. At Benchmark, lasting relationships are built on trust and integrity. Our simple, straightforward approach using care and vision are key to our client's financial success.

Commitment:

Benchmark Property Management's commitment is to provide the most effective property management services through the most efficient system. This goal is achieved through a team of highly trained professionals who are aware of, and understand, the varied needs and desires of residents, owners and investors.

Our President:

James Sauls is President and Chief Executive Officer of Benchmark Property Management, L.L.C., a fully disciplined real estate company. Benchmark specializes in the management and marketing of multi-family and single family real estate properties. Currently operating in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina, Benchmark Property Management is fully engaged in handling both existing and new development opportunities. Benchmark Property Management is proud to provide quality services to owners of investment properties and residents.

Prior to forming Benchmark Property Management, James Sauls was Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President of another property management company and was responsible for the operation of over 2,500 units in the Southeast. He had been with the other company since 1990 and had served as Property Manager, Regional Manager and Divisional Manager. He has served as President of numerous Home Owners Associations and is actively involved in both single family and multi-family associations throughout the Southeast.

He has also been involved with locating and acquisition of properties for clients, taking properties from the pre-acquisition stages through acquisition, rehabilitation/upgrade, management reorganization, long term stabilization and successful sale of the asset.

Mr. Sauls attended Florida State University where he majored in accounting and finance. Further credentials include a Florida real estate brokers license as well as Georgia, Alabama and a South Carolina Property Manager in Charge license. He also holds a certificate in Community Association Management.

Property Manager:

Brianne Beltz, Property Manager, has been involved in the real estate/property management industry since 1985. She began as an on-site Resident Manager and progressed to Assistant General Manager supervising the operations and renovations and computerization of over 5,000 rental units. Additional responsibilities included reporting to investors, preparation of prerequisition proformas and compliance with financing requirements.

A strong service background and a yearning for people contact brought Brianne back into a hands-on management position. She enjoys the rewards of assisting owners and residents achieve their goals. Her extensive background and knowledge of the Tallahassee area have proven to be successful.

Brianne attended Paul Smith's College and holds an Associate's Degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management. She is a founding member of the Capital City Apartment Association and is actively seeking her Real Estate Salespersons license.

Maintenance Supervisor:

Don Sherry "Maintenance Guru" arrived in Tallahassee 20 years ago to attend Florida State University. After graduating with a degree in Criminology, he briefly worked in the Criminal Justice System. Deciding to pursue different career and personal goals, Don started to work in the field of maintenance for the Rouse Corporation at Tallahassee's largest shopping mall. In 198?, Don began to work in Apartment maintenance during the day and playing music at night and on weekends. In 1989, Don was married to his lovely wife Lisa. In 1995, Don and Lisa were blessed with their son, Franklin, who has become their main focus in life.

In 1991, Don started to work with Coastal Properties, Inc. at Azalea Place Apartments where Shanna Williford was the Property Manager. Don was the Maintenance Supervisor for several years. This was a wonderful community that helped shape the professional relationship between the two, Shanna and Don. At this time, Brianne Beltz was a Property Manager at a sister property and James Sauls was working at the headquarters office of Coastal Property Services, Inc.

Throughout the next nine years, working together has provided an opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Don has worked hard to create a high standard of property management maintenance through quality resident services as well as providing owners with quick response problem solving and a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. Don's philosophy has been to employ "Resident Vision" when servicing properties to promote high renewal rates and create an environment that supports residents taking an ownership interest in their rental home. Being a contact to many of the residents creates a tether to the management team ideal.

Through a team approach, quality management services can be achieved with satisfaction for residents and owners alike. The goal is to provide high standards of services at affordable costs to ensure a successful property investment.

In looking forward to the many challenges ahead in this new century, Don's vision is for a bright future on the horizon (except for Seminole opponents). Don looks forward to providing quality property management services to the Tallahassee Community.