Rising’s Culture
Since 2012, Rising has built a diverse team with skills from traditional and unconventional backgrounds. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond investments & projects. We attract the best talent in the industry by valuing all colleagues’ input and promoting collaboration. At Rising, every voice matters, and teamwork is the cornerstone of our success.
Our culture thrives on mutual support–we champion each other’s success and value flexibility, focusing on results over rigidity. Every team member enjoys the autonomy to make decisions and is seen as an individual, not a statistic. With accessible leadership and an unwavering focus on knowledge sharing and career development, Rising is where the intersection of personal and professional growth has the opportunity to flourish.
Our Team by the Numbers
56% Female
5 Offices
48 Team Members
35% Minority
Meet Rising’s Leadership Team
Discover Rising Realty Partners’ leadership team, acclaimed as one of the ‘best boss’ duos in commercial real estate. With a combined experience of over 60 years in the industry, their expertise and visionary approach drive Rising’s success.
The Rising Team
Accounting & Finance
Julia Zhu
Vice President, Accounting and Reporting
Tisha Tuong
Senior Property Accountant
Acquisitions
John Caley
SVP, Capital Markets & Acquisitions
John Golden
Senior Vice President, Investments
Asset Management
Chad Krebs
Analyst, Asset Management
Jason Miller
Asset Manager
Jeff Herrera
Asset Manager & Director of Impact Strategy
Construction Management
Jason Smith
Senior Vice President, Construction Management
Jiahui Chai
Construction Contracts Administrator
Steve Achorn
Senior Vice President, Construction Management
Corporate
Kayce Hawk
Executive Vice President, Operations
Property Management
Alexander Papp
Assistant Property Manager
Alicia Luz
Property Manager
Alysa Barker
Property Manager
Amanda Raisin
Senior General Manager
Ashley McLaughlin
Senior General Manager
Brian Bogle
Property Manager
Bryant Gonzalez
Assistant Property Manager
Carmela Villagracia
Property Manager
Heidi Reid
Vice President, Property Management
Hilary Thomson
Property Manager
Jennifer Adams
Property Administrator
Kearstin Roberts
Senior General Manager
Kevin Jih
Assistant Property Manager
Kira Perez
Senior General Manager
Lauren Fishkin
General Manager
Leticia Cantuña
General Manager
Michelle Johnson
Senior Property Manager
Nicci Keizer
Property Manager
Prissilla Escobar
Assistant Property Manager
Rebecca Sewell
Property Manager
Scott Ho
Senior Director, Critical Facilities
Stephanie Saez
Assistant Property Manager
Taylor Morales
Property Manager
Temika Stewart
Tenant Services Coordinator
Vanessa Abu-Hashmeh
Property Manager
Rising Offices
April Tomi
Office Manager
AUG 27, 1941 – FEB 9, 2023
Nelson Rising
Our late co-founder was a visionary real estate developer and civic leader who left an indelible mark on the political and architectural landscape of California’s major cities. His passion for California and its people fueled his ability to unite diverse stakeholders, and through his dynamic leadership, he has left an incredible legacy.
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