President: James F. Baldacci

James is the President of Castle Management and the CFO of Castle Construction Company and affiliated entities. James is a 1987 graduate of Santa Clara University in California with a bachelor’s degree in physics and a minor in mathematics. He is a licensed real estate broker and general contractor. James' leadership has made Castle Management a premier service organization that never loses sight of its clients' best interests. James is the father of four children and is on the board of trustees for the Baldacci Foundation, which benefits local education for grades K through 12 and universities throughout California.

Vice President, Executive Property Manager: Joseph A. Lawton, Jr.

Joseph controls the full scope of the property management operation. He currently serves on the California Apartment Association Board of Directors for the state of California and is the director of the California Apartment Association Contra Costa, Napa, and Solano Division. Joseph is a 1981 graduate of Saint Mary’s College in California with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a California licensed real estate broker. He started his career with Castle Management in 1985 and has directed all operations since 1989. Joseph maintains the highest standards on behalf of the owners and demands the best from each member of the Castle Management team. Joseph is the father of three children and an active member of the high school youth group at St. Isidore’s Parish in Danville. He also enjoys mountain biking and the outdoors.

Regional Residential Property Manager: Julie Trapani

Julie became a licensed real estate agent in 1978 and started her career with Castle Management in 1982. Her responsibilities include overseeing all on-site staff, tenant relations, communication with owners, and the profitability of each apartment complex. Julie's territory is spread throughout Danville, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Concord. The vast experience that Julie provides to our clients allows Castle Management to exceed the needs of and increase the profitability for each residential complex. Julie has a California Real Estate Sales License. She is the proud grandmother of five and enjoys travel and art.

Commercial Property Manager: Sarah Peyton

Sarah has been a part of the Castle Management team since April 2007. She negotiates new leases, coordinates tenant improvements, and improves the overall function and appearance of our commercial properties. Sarah's overall goal is to maximize each investor's asset performance. She is responsible for a wide variety of shopping centers, office buildings, and warehouses. Sarah is a 2006 graduate of California State University, East Bay, with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a minor in early childhood education. Sarah is a CPM candidate and has a California Real Estate Sales License.

Staff Bookkeeper: Laura Stahl

Laura joined Castle Management in 2002 and worked her way up through our accounting department, which she now leads. She is responsible for all A/P and A/R transactions and audits all business accounts on a monthly basis. Laura attended the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City, where she focused on business accounting. She also supports our team with her bilingual expertise in Spanish and English. Laura loves travel, adventure, fitness, and the outdoors.

Staff Accounts Receivable: April Prellwitz

April joined the Castle Management team in 2008, bringing several years of experience in A/R, purchasing, budgeting, and administrative responsibilities. She is currently pursuing a degree in accounting at Las Positas College in Livermore. April is a member of the San Jose Lady Sharks hockey team and is active in coaching and promoting women’s ice hockey throughout the Bay Area.

Staff Accounts Payable: Nancy Ackerman

Nancy joined the Castle Management team in 2008, bringing more than twenty years of accounting experience and ten years of management experience. Nancy is responsible for A/P, vendor tracking, support of on-site managers, and day-to-day office administration. She is also an active volunteer with the Livermore Shakespeare Company and an election officer for Alameda County in California.

In-House Maintenance Department, Patrick Calvert

Patrick Calvert, a licensed electrician and one of our four full-time maintenance professionals, joined Castle Management in 2006, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry.

In-House Maintenance Department

Our on-site staff and in-house maintenance department maintain all of our properties. Their education and talent allow us to save time and money by completing maintenance and turnover requests in-house. Issues with plumbing, painting, carpentry, appliance repair, and HVAC can be resolved with our staff in lieu of hiring outside vendors. The in-house Maintenance Department has two fully equipped vans and all maintenance professionals carry cell phones to keep them in touch with our main office, on-site managers, and tenants in the event of an emergency.