Kinsel Ameri Properties, Inc., founded in 1986 by Alan Kinsel and Jim Ameri, acquires, develops and manages multi-family properties and assisted living facilities on behalf of its principals. The Company has acquired and/or developed over 5,000 units of multi-family apartments along with its assisted living facilities. The Company currently manages approximately 1,800 apartment units and four assisted living facilities in the Pacific Northwest and California. Through its affiliates, the Company has also developed condominium projects, affordable housing and single family homes.
Alan Kinsel, Chairman, has over 30 years of experience in the real estate development and management business. He holds an AB in economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Oregon.
Jim Ameri, President, has been involved in real estate development, management and equity financing since 1982. He holds a BS in civil engineering from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and an MS in structural engineering from Stanford University. He is a licensed property manager in the State of Oregon.
Michael Nolan, Vice President of Apartment Operations for the Company, has over 26 years of executive level property management experience. Previously he was President of GSL Property Management, where he managed a portfolio of more than 12,000 residential units in five western states. Mike holds a BA Degree in Economics from Western Washington University, is a CPM with the Institute of Real Estate Management, and is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Oregon.
Ken Wahnschaffe, Vice-President of Assisted Living Operations for the Company, brings over 20 years of experience as a General Manager, Regional Director of Operations and Vice-President in the senior housing industry. His background and experience is a driving force in laying a cultural foundation for solid, service-focused operations. He has developed assisted living and memory care programming in multiple states. Ken holds a BA from Idaho State University.
Heidi Moore, Vice President of Finance & Administration, joined the Company in 2005. She is responsible for supervising the accounting staff, managing the budgeting process and monitoring cash flow. She also manages the company's human resources department and benefits administration. Heidi has over twenty years of experience, much of it in the real estate industry where she has served as an Assistant Controller and Operations Manager. She also has four years of experience in public accounting. Heidi holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Oregon, an MBA from the University of Portland, and a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Portland State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Oregon.