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Leadership Team

Gregory J. Lozinak, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Greg joined Waterton in March 2007 after a seven year career with ING Clarion where he served as Senior Vice President and Asset Director of Multi-Family Properties. From 1994 to 2000, Mr. Lozinak held management positions with Archstone Communities Trust. Mr. Lozinak graduated from St. Bonaventure University in New York with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Accounting. After graduation, he served as an officer with the United States Army for a period of seven years attaining the rank of Captain. Mr. Lozinak is a member of the NMHC Executive Committee and Board of Directors and the Chicagoland Apartment Association Board of Directors.

Lela Cirjakovic, Vice President, Operations
Lela joined Waterton in 2006, after a 12 year career at CAMCO, Inc., a Chicago multi-family property management company where she served as member of the Senior Executive Committee and prior to that as a regional property manager. Ms. Cirjakovic graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.

Lisa M. Newton, Vice President, Operations
Lisa joined Waterton in 2007 after a five-year career with ING Clarion where she served as Vice President and Asset Director for their western operations. Prior to ING Clarion, Ms. Newton was an Area Vice President with Post Properties. She has over 17 years of real estate experience.

John R. Vilim, Chief Technology Officer
John joined Waterton in December 2006. Prior to joining Waterton, Mr. Vilim was Vice President of Information Technology, responsible for Data Center Operations and IT Planning and Finance for Conseco since 1994. Before Conseco, Mr. Vilim held systems development and information technology positions with Commonwealth Edison, Hart, Schaffner & Marx and FMC Corporation. He received a BS degree in Computer Science from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and a Masters of Management degree in Finance and Information Technology from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Virginia Love, Vice President, Training and Marketing
Virginia joined Waterton in May 2007. She is responsible for the national and site level marketing, branding, promotion, and educational programs for the Waterton portfolio. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, she previously served as Training and Marketing Manager for ING Clarion, Education Director for Watermarke Companies, and Regional Trainer for Summit Properties. Ms. Love lives in Atlanta, GA and serves as the 2010 President Elect of the Atlanta Apartment Association Board of Directors, serving as President in 2011, and also serves on the Georgia Apartment Association Board of Directors. Virginia is also a NAA Lyceum Graduate.

Sharon Boner, Vice President, Human Resources
Sharon has 12 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to joining Waterton in 2007, she worked at Whole Foods Market for five years as a Human Resources Regional Manager. Ms. Boner also worked for Keane Consulting Group, a subsidiary of Keane Inc., and for the Village of Wilmette. She obtained her Master of Public Administration from University of Illinois at Chicago and her Bachelor of Science in Public Policy from Indiana University. Ms. Boner also has her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHPR) Certification.

Jeff Brown, Vice President, Property Accounting
Jeff joined Waterton in October 2001. In his role as Property Accounting Controller he oversees the day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting for Waterton Residential's portfolio of multifamily communities. Mr. Brown has worked in the real estate industry since 1987. Prior to joining Waterton, he worked in various accounting roles and capacities for Equity Group Investments, JMB Properties Company, Heitman LLC, and the National Equity Fund. Mr. Brown is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

Barney Pullam, Vice President, Business Process
Barney joined Waterton in September 2007 after an almost five year career with AvalonBay Communities where he served in several operational positions. Mr. Pullam has been involved with property management for over 20 years. Mr. Pullam graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management holding the Certified Property Manager designation.

Shane Nemmers, National Capital Program Manager
Shane joined Waterton in November 2001 after two years with Bayshore Property Management and an eleven year career in the trades. Mr. Nemmers joined Waterton as a service technician and full time student at the College of DuPage. He earned his Associate's Degree (6/03) and his first promotion as Service Manger for a 780 unit apartment community. Mr. Nemmers was promoted to a multi-site position in 2005 and then took on his National role in 2006. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the national programs regarding capital projects, service standards, safety, training, preventive maintenance and purchasing.