Mission Statement
Our mission is to maximize the value of your investment.
The Castle Management mission is to become the premier provider of property management services in the Greater Bay Area by working as a team of committed professionals and honoring the worth and dignity of each property, property owner, employee and community we serve.
Statement of Values:
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- We honor the worth and dignity of each property, owner, resident, tenant, employee and vendor.
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- At Castle Management, we conduct our business and provide guidance and direction for our managers and employees, led by a set of fundamental values. These values result in an atmosphere of trust, honesty and respect, recognizing that all are important.
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- We strive to promote a professional dynamic and joyful working environment. Through education and training, we encourage all of our employees to achieve the highest potential for themselves, their property, Castle Management and their community.
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- We promote a spirit of “pride of ownership,” and encourage creativity, responsibility, accountability, and teamwork.
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- As dependable and loyal stewards, we have a strong responsibility to our property owners to protect their assets and to achieve optimum growth and earnings through our ethical and sound business practices on their behalf.
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- We believe in strategic planning to further refine our target market parameters and attract properties that are a match for our values, expertise and proven management methodology and structure.
“We are deeply committed to community service and give generously of our time and money to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.”
Castle Management specializes in Residential and Commercial Property Management throughout the Bay Area.
Castle Management manages properties for owners looking for a company that fully understands the needs of each property and strives to fulfill those needs. Currently, Castle Management professionally serves the needs of individual owners, partnerships and banks.
Castle Management is part of Castle Companies, one of the Bay Area’s largest home builders, delivering quality homes, apartments, and commercial developments for over three decades.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STAFF
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President: James F. BaldacciJames is the President of Castle Management and the CFO of Castle Construction Company and affiliated entities. James earned a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Mathematics from Santa Clara University in California, graduating in 1987. 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. |
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Executive Vice President: Joseph Lawton, C.P.M.Joseph controls the full scope of the property management operation. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration in 1981 from Saint Mary’s College in California. Joseph is a California licensed real estate broker. He is very active in the California Apartment Association (CAA), and has acted as the local Contra Costa County Division Chairperson and served on the California State Board of Directors. For 2017, he is serving as President of CAA. In addition, he is a member of Institute of Real Estate Managers (IREM). Through IREM he has earned the prestigious Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation. Joseph maintains the highest standards on behalf of the owners and demands the best from each member of the Castle Management team. |
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Vice President, Commercial Operations: Jamie LueJamie oversees portfolios consisting of office, retail, and industrial real estate. She helps to develop monthly financial statements, negotiates Lease terms, manages CAM billings, generates yearly budgets and oversees the day-to-day operations of the company’s professionally managed commercial assets. Jamie also specializes in overseeing and managing tenant-improvement projects and build-outs from permit to completion. She takes pride in being detail-oriented and upholding the company motto of honoring the worth and dignity of each property owner, resident, tenant, employee and vendor. She strives to maximize profitability at each asset, while maintaining steady tenancy. Jamie has been with Castle Management since 2012 and transitioned from her role in residential management to commercial property management. She earned a B.A in Communications and Public Relations from California State University, Chico in 2011. Jamie was awarded as one of the Top Leaders under 40 through ICSC Centerbuild in 2020 and is currently an active member in several Commercial Real Estate associations such as ICSC, IREM, BOMA Oakland/East Bay and sits on the board for AFE’s NorCal Chapter. |
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Commercial Portfolio Manager: Miriam SwernoffMiriam Swernoff brings a wealth of knowledge in commercial and industrial property management to her position as Commercial Portfolio Manager. She oversees a wide range of properties including commercial, industrial, automotive, medical and retail. Miriam excels in managing tenant and vendor relations. She is also well versed in CAM Analysis, budgeting, and leasing. Miriam has a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University. Miriam is also a licensed California attorney. In her time away from the office, Miriam enjoys running, TRX, cooking and sewing. |
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Residential Portfolio Manager: Adam PitzlerAdam Pitzler had nearly a decade of supervisory experience working at over a dozen different residential management facilities throughout Spokane, Washington and Portland, Oregon before joining the Castle Management team in late 2012. He has extensive training and experience dealing with every aspect of real estate management, including, but not limited to: all vendor relations, supply chain management, move-in/move-out inspections, leasing, budgeting, marketing and tenant relationship management. Adam holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Eastern Washington University, bachelor’s degree in finance, and is a licensed real estate agent in the State of California. |
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Residential Portfolio Manager: Brett Starczewski, C.P.M.Brett provides a wealth of knowledge and experience with respect to operations and financial asset management. He has more than 17 years of experience in multi-family property management and has held various positions throughout his career. Brett has extensive knowledge of various markets throughout Northern and Southern California and has managed portfolios ranging from 416 units to just over 2,900 units. Brett earned a B.S. in Economics and Business Administration from St. Mary’s College in 1994. He is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Managers (IREM), and holds a Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation. He is also a licensed California Real Estate agent. |
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Residential Portfolio Manager: Tracy BarsellTracy is a California native and grew up in the Bay Area. Strong ties to her community have enabled her to develop a network of vendors and contractors across the Bay Area. She has over a decade of leasing and managerial experience and currently manages a portfolio of single family homes. Tracy has received recognition for increasing revenue, cutting costs, exceptional customer service, and leasing skills. Her accomplishments reflect her determination to go above and beyond in pursuit of surpassing expectations. Tracy believes integrity and building respectful relationships is the cornerstone to success. |
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Residential Portfolio Manager: Glenda ThomasGlenda is originally from Southern California. She studied law and business management in Bakersfield. She has been in property management for more than 8 years. Her specialty is Single Family Homes and units smaller than 16 units. She currently manages almost 100 units in the East Bay Area. She loves working with people and being a team player. Glenda always gives 110% to her properties. In her off time, she enjoys opera, reading, the symphony, beach and traveling. |
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Human Resources: Nancy AckermanNancy has been a stalwart employee of Castle Management since 2008. Her unique and sundry skill-set has seen her position expand over time as the company has evolved. Nancy currently directs the accounts payable department, human resources, and the office administration. Nancy would be described by her peers as the “glue” that holds the Castle team together. She is also an active volunteer with Livermore’s Shakespeare’s Associates and an election officer for Alameda County. |
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Bookkeeper: Michelle RumseyMichelle joined the Castle Management accounting team in 2019. As the Full-Charge Bookkeeper, she leads the accounting department with monthly financial reporting and audits of all business accounts. Michelle brings her knowledge and expertise from a career in public accounting with bookkeeping, accounting and operations management experience. She has experience working with multiple clients while providing excellent customer service. Michelle is also a QuickBooks Pro Adviser. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking and being outdoors. |
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Accounts Payable: Lauren BrummettLauren comes from a family of accountants and tax preparers, so it was only natural for her to follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandfather and break into the world of Accounts Payable. The skills that she learned from helping her family have only improved now that she’s been making her own path. She enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets, and reports as it feels like completing a big jigsaw puzzle, and she loves being able to help out her team in any way that she can. When she’s not crunching numbers at work, she likes to stay home and play board games, video games, or read books. |
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Accounts Receivable: Gurpreet KaurGurpreet earned her B.S degree in Health Science majoring in Leadership and Administration from Stanislaus State University. She has several years of banking and accounting experience. She likes to travel and watch movies with family. |
In-House Maintenance DepartmentAll properties are maintained by our on-site staff and in-house maintenance department. 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. |
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