Leadership Profiles - Kaplan Management
The M. Kaplan Companies, LLC and Kaplan Management Co., Inc. team is a cohesive group of seasoned professionals who have a successful formula for property development, acquisition and fee management adding value through rehab, creation of new income streams, controlling operating expenses and increasing rents. Our organization continues to grow in a controlled and structured manner.
Operating controls include annual/monthly preparation of budgets which detail income, expense and capital items for each property. Extensive construction experience allows us to make quick and knowledgeable cost-saving decisions.
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Michael Kaplan, Partner & CEO
Has over 32 years experience in multi-family acquisition, development, management and construction. Mr. Kaplan began his career in a supervisory role with The Finger Companies of Houston, where he was responsible for managing 6,000 multi-family units. As an owner and operator during the past 23 years, Mr. Kaplan oversees all activities including acquisition, market analysis, site selection, financing, construction, disposition, advertising, public relations and coordination of property management. He is a member of the NAA, HAA, NMAA, and IREM and has served as Chairman of the Westchase Advisory Committee and a Director of Champions Bank in Houston.
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Geoff Simpson, Partner & CFO
Mr. Simpson joined Kaplan in early 2002. Since that time he has been integrally involved in over $120 million of dispositions, $250 million of acquisitions, and $135 million of new development. Mr. Simpson’s responsibilities include being the primary contact for investors and lenders, all financial reporting, due diligence for acquisitions and developments, all coordination of employee benefits (401(k), etc.), all financing for acquisitions, developments and the existing portfolio, the study of existing and potential apartment market economics and new acquisition & development site selection. Mr. Simpson came to Kaplan with seven years of investment banking experience where he raised over $4.8 billion of capital and advised senior management regarding several mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Simpson has extensive experience in deal structuring including high yield and investment grade debt, public and private equity offerings, bridge loans and other senior credit facilities, mezzanine financing, and various interest rate and commodity derivative transactions.
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Donna Kaplan, PartnerMrs. Kaplan attended the University of Oklahoma’s College of Business. She has six years of national sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry. Mrs. Kaplan has 20 years of experience in the apartment industry being involved in development, managing, and marketing. As Director of Marketing, Mrs. Kaplan develops marketing strategies which include advertising campaigns and leasing analysis. She holds a Texas Real Estate License and is currently a member of the Houston Apartment Association. |
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Matt Summers,CPM®President of ManagementMr. Summers joined Kaplan in late 2007. He is responsible for all facets of operational management of the fee and owner managed multi-family communities in the Kaplan portfolio. Mr. Summers serves in a senior advisory capacity to upper management, Development, Acquisition, and Construction Divisions. Mr. Summers came to Kaplan with 13 years of experience in the multi-family industry. He holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree from the University of Illinois and completed post graduate studies at University of Puget Sound School of Law. |
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Zachory L. Robinson, VP of ManagementMr. Robinson joined Kaplan with twelve years experience as a District Manager in the multi-family housing industry and with a strong background in Hotel Management. His career spans over twenty-four years including previous service with Milestone Management, Pinnacle Realty Management, and Bristol Hotel Corporation. He has experience in both conventional and tax credit communities gaining expertise in operations of troubled assets. His hotel operation experience includes management of Resorts, Hotel and Casino, Limited Service, and Extended Stay. He currently serves on the Arizona Multi Housing Association Legislative Committee and is working towards obtaining his CAM designation. |
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Khoi D. Luu, Vice PresidentMr. Luu graduated from the University of Houston in 2003 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He joined Kaplan Management as an Analyst in 2004 and was involved in many aspects of the company including underwriting and due diligence for acquisitions, market research and site selection for new developments, and financial analysis and budgeting for its portfolio. As a Development Officer from 2007-2010, Mr. Luu was involved in the project management of the Kaplan's developments. He currently serves as Vice President focusing on acquisitions. |
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Travis Kaplan, Regional SupervisorWith nine years of multi-family management experience, Mr. Kaplan began his career as an Assistant Maintenance Technician. He progressed to the position of Leasing Agent and then Manager. Currently as Regional Supervisor, Mr. Kaplan supervises assets in the Houston area. |
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