A Dedicated Team

Brad Fennell is President of WCS Development and responsible for the day to day  real estate development activities from entitlement and design through construction and stabilization.

Brian Strott is the development manager for the company’s projects in the Capital Riverfront, including The Collective and 250 M Street. With over 13 years of experience, he is skilled at managing complex large-scale construction projects.

Sarra Mohamed is the development manager for WC Smith’s affordable housing projects, including Sheridan Station, Archer Park, Petworth Station and City View. With 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, including 9 years in the affordable housing realm, she is skilled at coordinating the complex financing and team management necessary for creating affordable housing.

Ryan Lepine is responsible for underwriting, structuring, and financial management of development projects, with particular expertise in federal tax credits and other complex financing vehicles.  Over his 15 years at WC Smith, he has underwritten over $2 Billion of development projects from predevelopment through completion and stabilization.

George Pollard is the asset manager for a portfolio of 1,522 units located in Southeast Washington. He is a specialist in the management of affordable housing and a leader in the company’s community outreach.

Samantha Branchaud is the asset manager for 2M, 2800 Woodley, 2701 Connecticut, The Collective and Avec.  She has over 19 years of property management experience, managing a wide range of property types and asset classes.

Kaitlyn Tumminello is the asset manager of Avec and oversees the management of several company software platforms. She has over 11 years of property management experience at a variety of asset classes. She earned a BA from George Mason University.

Pat McKenzie oversees a team of managers whose portfolios cover more than 3,000 units primarily located in Southeast Washington. His concentration is in the redevelopment and repositioning of challenged properties.

Nicolle Davis-Niang is the asset manager for Washington View, Fairway Park and Jetu. She has over 30 years of experience in the property management field.  Nicolle has been involved in the acquisition, renovation, new construction lease-up and management of over 3,500 apartment units in Washington Metropolitan Area

Janine Monroe has lead WC Smith’s Tax Credit Compliance Division since 2002, having joined the company in 1987. She is responsible for a portfolio of more than 2,800 affordable housing units, spanning programs including Project Based Section 8, LIHTC, HTPF, Bond financing, Public Housing (50058), and HOME. Her certifications include TCS, COS, IZ, and ADU Specialist.

Stephanie Colvin is responsible for directing and managing recruiting, training and development, employee relations, and organizational change. Leveraging her Property Management, Labor, and Employee Relations background, Stephanie serves as a leader and resource for WC Smith and its affiliates. She also manages our Summer Youth Employment Program.

Ed Wolynec oversees the acquisition and disposition of WC Smith properties as well as leasing for commercial tenants. He has over 30 years of experience at the company.

Jeff Capron handles legal issues for WC Smith. Both a CPA and an attorney, he comes to WC Smith following a career at Aronson LLC that included serving for 7 years as Aronson’s Managing Partner.