Our Team

“We give them what they need to be successful, and then we’ll all be successful.”

- Jim Baker, Founder

  • Jamie Baker

    President, The Lundy Group and Lundy Management Group

    Jamie Baker serves as President of The Lundy Group and Lundy Management Group. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Systems Engineering and Human Resource Management, Jamie started his Lundy career interning as an Engineer. He then became a Project Manager for The Lundy Group and has run Lundy Management Group since its founding. He brings a range of mechanical and practical experience to the position.

    Jamie is also President of Lundy Charters, an adventure travel company specializing in trips to the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands.

  • Jessica Fusello

    Chief Operating Officer

    As the COO of Lundy Management Group, Jessica leads the property management and maintenance engineer departments. Her responsibilities include operational support across the organization’s portfolio, talent and organizational development, and customer service.

    Before moving to the Triangle, Jessica focused on high-rise management at a real estate investment, development, and property management firm in downtown Chicago. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Political Science and Communications. Jessica and her husband spend most of their time outside work chasing their young daughter and mini Australian Shepherd.

  • Janice Skelly

    HR Manager

    Janice is committed to working with the LMG team members to achieve their career and personal goals. She started at LMG as our Complex Contracts and AR Advisor before becoming our HR Manager. Janice earned her degree from the University of Pittsburgh then graduated with a JD from Wake Forest School of Law.

    Janice enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her backyard chickens, watching hockey, and giving back to the community.

  • Carl Pautlitz

    Chief Financial Officer

    Carl serves as the Chief Financial Officer leading a very talented accounting and finance team. After earning his bachelor's degree in corporate finance at Arizona State University, he received an MBA from the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary and is pursuing a doctoral degree in management at Grand Canyon University. With an extensive finance and accounting background, he has experience working for several large technology companies and acted as the general manager for a successful real estate brokerage firm. He earned his CCIM designation and has had his Virginia brokerage license since 2007.

    Carl is active with several non-profit organizations including Guiding Eyes Outdoors which helps visually impaired and disabled Vets to enjoy outdoor adventures. He also enjoys spending time hunting, fishing and relaxing with his family at the beach.

Brokerage & Property Management

  • Will Smith

    Broker

    Will Smith is the Lundy Group's in house broker and development associate. On the brokerage side, Will handles everything from assisting investors with acquisitions, leasing up value add opportunities, to exit strategy planning and disposition. On the development side, Will works on a wide array of projects from in house to consulting work with out of state institutional level clients.

    Will is a Raleigh native and a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a degree in Economics. In his free time, you can find him outdoors fishing on the North Carolina coast or skiing in the Rocky Mountains out west.

  • Caustin Beckner

    Senior Property Management Coordinator

    Caustin is a North Carolina native, originally from the Winston-Salem area, with a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In his role as Property Management Coordinator, he performs site inspections and supports property managers with the compilation of site condition reports. Caustin also coordinates vendor service visits, oversees vendor and tenant compliance documentation, and assists with creating new and maintaining existing maintenance logs and onsite equipment inventory. LMG counts on Caustin to build and reinforce positive relationships with both clients and vendors. In his free time, you’re likely to find Caustin outdoors where he might be hiking, fishing, or exercising.

  • Ashley Berg

    Ashley Berg

    Assistant Property Manager

    Ashley is a Raleigh native who has settled in Southwest Wake County. She joined the LMG team as an Assistant Property Manager in 2022. Along with several years of property management experience, Ashley brings strong organizational skills and exceptional focus to her portfolio. Meticulous and dedicated, she is adept at navigating a range of property types and tenant needs. Ashley is a boy mom to one and a dog mom to two and if those three allow her any spare time, she fills it with true crime podcasts and exploring NC’s Outer Banks.

  • Hannah DeBusk

    Senior Property Manager

    Hannah is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and has a Project Management Professional Certification. Her project management expertise makes Hannah a valuable asset in executing projects both large and small for our clients and our vendors. Hannah is an active volunteer in the Triangle community as a member of Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding Program and Junior League of Raleigh.

  • Sam Helwig

    Property Manager

    Sam joined the Lundy team as a property management coordinator. His dedication to property owners and problem solving skills makes him an asset to the property management team. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a degree in Economics & Business. Sam’s previous experience with general contracting provides him with valuable insight into project timetables. In his downtime, Sam enjoys golfing, skiing, and fishing.

  • Matt Hinchey

    Director of Property Management

    Matt has extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate Property Management, holding both Certified Property Manager and Accredited Commercial Manager designations through IREM. His calm demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to find solutions to difficult issues makes Matt essential to any team. His portfolio currently focuses on healthcare administration and clinics, but he has experience in all areas of property management. Matt is originally from the Northeast, and graduated with a degree in English from Tulane. Matt enjoys traveling with his family and volunteering with local and regional recreational programs, including coaching and mentoring youth.

  • Davis Hornak

    Assistant Property Manager

    Davis, an Auburn University graduate, is a recent transplant to the Triangle. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, where he honed his property management skills assisting clients needing short-term accommodations for major medical procedures, Davis is excited to build lasting relationships here, serving the men and women who work and live in Lundy-managed facilities.

    Besides his work-related interests in city planning and real estate development and operations, Davis enjoys playing music and pick-up basketball and taking his dog on hikes. He has a long-term goal of returning to Alabama to build an animal sanctuary for abused animals of all kinds.

  • Paige Houston

    Assistant Property Manager

    Paige Houston works diligently to prioritize every one of our clients’ requests. Her degree in Hospitality Management is the perfect background as she enjoys connecting with people and making sure their needs are met with great execution and care. In her role as Tenant Services Coordinator, Paige serves as a team player whose goal is to provide unwavering support for her colleagues. When she isn’t working, if she isn’t spending time with her beloved family or attending an NC State football game (Go Wolfpack!), you might find her riding a rollercoaster as she checks off her bucket list of visiting the top amusement parks in the world!

  • Shalanda Jackson

    Assistant Property Manager

    Shalanda Jackson moved to NC as a young child and though she moved around a bit, she always found herself coming back here, where she has ultimately settled. Shalanda has spent two decades in real estate: 14 years were in residential real estate before she transitioned to commercial real estate and property management. The personal side of the business is what Shalanda finds most appealing: she wants to help people and build relationships.

    When she isn’t tending to one of the properties she manages, Shalanda might be visiting one of her two favorite places: an aquarium or a beach. No surprise, then, that she collects turtles. Shalanda’s family is the most important thing in her life. She even started a non-profit called K.A. Cares in honor of her niece, who has Angelman Syndrome. Shalanda has a personal motto that we know makes her not only a great person, but also an effective property manager: “True kindness and love can change anything! Once you change your mindset, you can change the world.”

  • Jordan Montgomery

    Property Management Coordinator

    Jordan is a North Carolina native, originally from the Triangle area, with an Associates in Business from Catawba Valley Community College, a B.S. in Business Administration from the Southern Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Anderson University. In his role as Property Management Coordinator, he performs site inspections and supports property managers with the compilation of site condition reports. Jordan also coordinates vendor service visits, oversees vendor and tenant compliance documentation, and assists with creating new and maintaining existing maintenance logs and onsite equipment inventory. LMG counts on Jordan to build and reinforce positive relationships with both clients and vendors. In his free time, you are likely to find Jordan learning new skills such as boxing, golfing, and chess.

  • Molly Patterson

    Property Manager

    Molly comes to us from Kansas, where she was born and raised. After visiting her sister, a traveling nurse, Molly moved here to North Carolina and ultimately settled in Morrisville with her husband.

    Molly has extensive property management and project management experience. Right now, her portfolio focuses on healthcare administration, but she has experience in all areas of property management. Molly loves connecting with clients and building those relationships. She is a problem solver and enjoys finding solutions to difficult situations.

    A boy mom to two and dog mom to one, Molly likes to fish and explore the state she now calls home. You will also find her volunteering and giving back to the community in various ways.

  • Aimee Rich

    Property Manager

    Aimee graduated from Peace College with a BA in Biology and while teaching she earned her Master’s in Teaching Science from NCSU. Aimee dedicates herself to problem-solving and providing her clients with superior service while building professional relationships with vendors. She is also the Director and Co-Founder of The Wide Open Charitable Foundation which raises money for childhood cancer research at UNC Children’s Hospital. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys riding American Saddlebred horses and competes at a national level. She also loves spending time with her husband and two dogs, practicing yoga, exploring North Carolina, and volunteering.

  • Dawson Romanko

    Tenant Services Coordinator

    Dawson grew up in Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Criminal Justice but felt there was a better way to have an impact on people’s lives and so he got his Real Estate license. This drive to help people was forged in his youth as he worked at his family’s motel and vacation properties and later on the ocean rescue squad in Buxton, NC.

    Dawson is a gym rat and would admit to being addicted to playing Billiards. A big fan of grunge music, he lists Soundgarden and Alice in Chains among his favorites. Dawson is committed to making this job not just a career, but his craft, and we are excited to see where he takes it!

  • Andrew Roupas

    Assistant Property Manager

    Andrew grew up in Richmond, Virginia. It’s there that he was introduced to commercial real estate via CoStar before moving to Raleigh for a job wherein his brokerage activities introduced him to the property management element of the field. Andrew loves all things commercial real estate, from the investment side to the operational side, and plans to use this passion for continued professional growth in his property management role within Lundy.

    Outside of the office, Andrew enjoys working out, playing basketball, and just generally spending time outdoors. His remaining free time might be spent charting/trading stocks and writing market analyses for them.

  • Esther Whitmore

    Tenant Services Coordinator

    Originally from Connecticut before moving to Haw River, Esther, the penultimate of seven children, was homeschooled until she attended Alamance Community College where she earned an associate’s degree in animal care and management. An animal lover in general with the ultimate goal of working in wildlife conservation, she solidified her love of birds during her 3.5 years as a veterinary assistant at a bird hospital. Working with animals somewhat prepared Esther for property management as you really never know what might go wrong in a day and you may need to react quickly to an emergency situation. In the meantime, she’s very much enjoying learning the property management ropes. Esther prides herself on her extremely green thumb, and she’s excited to have ventured recently into orchid territory. If you’re looking for her after hours, you’re likely to find her perusing the plants at a nursery or taking her dog on long walks around her neighborhood.

  • Courtney Vu

    Director of Process Management and ESG

    Originally from Georgia, Courtney earned a degree in Business Management from Georgia Gwinnett College before beginning her Property Management career. She gained additional experience with property management in Colorado, managing LEED Gold buildings, and became a LEED Green Associate Member. At LMG, Courtney focuses on life safety systems, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.

    In her “off-time” Courtney enjoys family time, cooking, exploring new cuisines, traveling, snowboarding, and gardening.

  • Caleb Waters

    Property Manager

    Caleb graduated with a degree in Music from Appalachian State University. While being a property manager by day, Caleb still performs regularly as a Tenor in ensembles like The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the NC Master Chorale. Before joining Lundy, Caleb managed graduate housing at UNC-CH and directed multifamily apartment communities in Atlanta, GA, Charlestone, SC and Huntsville, AL. Caleb’s passion for his community is seen as he cares for LMG coworkers, residents, tenants and vendors as he would family. He enjoys both the beach and the mountains, traveling, hiking, and visiting vineyards and breweries.

Building Engineers

  • David Oldham

    Chief Building Engineer

    David carries over 25 years of extensive experience in property management and maintenance with an emphasis on HVAC systems and machine management. His mentoring skills along with a strong work ethic gives the LMG Engineering team dependable leadership. David recently retired as Captain of his local fire department after many years of service to his community. He also enjoys quality time with his family and riding his motorcycle.

  • Roman Batista

    Building Engineer

    Roman, a New York native, is a recent transplant to North Carolina.  Roman has a strong trades background, having done a little bit of everything such as electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.  He is also a mechanic by training and boasts a collection of eight classic cars from the ’60s and ’70s.  When Roman isn’t tinkering under the hood, he enjoys being a new dad and playing basketball.  Roman has a long-term goal of acquiring his pilot’s license.

  • Jason Beasley

    Building Engineer

    Jason has been in the Triangle area for years, first building houses and then working for many years as a furniture installer. Jason is a man of varied talents: he earned both his Class A driver’s license and his degree in massage therapy, after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Miller Motte College, all while working full time. Jason is a dedicated husband to his lovely wife and a proud father. When he isn’t spending time with them, Jason enjoys a good round of golf and exercise in general.

  • Erick Crawley

    Building Engineer

    Erick has called the Triangle home since 1994 when he moved down here from New Haven, Connecticut. A self-professed workaholic, Erick prides himself on his response time and positive attitude toward any project. He has his CDL and prior to his 13 years in facilities maintenance, Erick ran a dump truck business. In the rare instance he isn’t working, Erick rides his bicycle, which he says adds years to his life, and enjoys traveling to new places with his wife.

  • Jay Dickerson

    Jay Dickerson

    Building Engineer

    Jay is a true NC native. He was self-employed as a cabinet maker for many years before he joined the LMG team. The company puts Jay’s construction management and carpentry skills to good use on big projects like renovating a tenant space and smaller projects such as retrofitting existing items to function better for the user. When not spending time with his family and church community, Jay can be found winding through back roads on his Harley or with his fishing pole in the water.

  • Chris Hanly

    Building Engineer

    Originally from New York where he worked in television as a cameraman, editor, and sometimes director, Chris's work has taken him as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, where he worked in the oil fields. He honed his maintenance background up north before moving to North Carolina and running his own small contracting business for 15 years prior to joining LMG. Chris is a foodie who is still looking for the best steak in NC. In the meantime, he enjoys cooking, fishing, and, ever the Harley fan, riding motorcycles.

  • David Holliday

    Senior Maintenance Engineer

    David Holliday is an integral part of Lundy's team. As the primary maintenance engineer, he travels to the properties on a regular basis to do walk-throughs and check in with the tenants about their property management needs. He oversees major repairs like replacing HVAC rooftop units and works closely with facility directors to ensure that everything runs smoothly in the building. When he isn't working, David enjoys spending time with his wife, visiting the beach, and being with friends.

  • Ethan Johnson

    Maintenance Engineer

    One of our newer engineers, Ethan is simultaneously working toward a degree in mechanical engineering. Growing up in Cary, he displayed an early knowledge of all things mechanical. Ethan considers himself a problem solver, a trait that LMG is happy to utilize. He also prides himself on his professionalism and positive attitude. Ethan is an outdoorsman with a passion for cars.

  • Daryl Mitchell

    Building Engineer

    Daryl came to Lundy from a facilities management position with a parks and rec department. Prior to that, he worked with Time Warner Cable and Apex Cabinets. Daryl completed a course in Telephony, which sets him up well to perform minor electrical and cabling work. He is often found with a paintbrush in hand, wrapping up repair projects or refreshing tenant spaces. Daryl is married with four children and spends his time with family, fishing, enjoying various sports, and being involved with church.

  • Isaac Newton

    Building Engineer

    Isaac is a graduate of Vance Granville Community College and has a variety of past work experiences that serve him well in his current role. He previously worked for the Town of Wake Forest in their Public Works department as well as for a small contractor doing residential renovations. Isaac has his CDL and used it while driving a dump truck and making deliveries for a landscaping company. He is involved with his church, plays the guitar, and enjoys outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and boating.

  • Kendal Peele

    Building Engineer

    Kendal has been been in property maintenance for over five years. Prior to becoming part of our team, Kendal was in road construction. He worked as a supervisor specializing in GPS, maintaining the equipment to ensure the large machines worked off their exact coordinates in order to meet very precise measurements. Kendal and his wife are involved with their church and try to make regular mission trips to Haiti to spend time with children there and provide them with school supplies.

  • Randy Quick

    Building Engineer

    While formally trained in the plumbing and electric trades, Randy also studied architecture and civil engineering in college before joining the Armed Forces where he worked in both military intelligence and special operations. Before LMG, Randy ran his own cabinet sales and installation company for 20 years and, due to his exemplary background, gained the clearance to work on extensive casework projects for the military at their bases and veterans hospitals. Randy, a native of Lee County, excels at shooting sports and dabbles in RC airplanes and helicopters.

  • Jason Sanders

    Building Engineer

    Jason has a strong general maintenance background. He is a certified Maintenance Technologist who worked in industrial maintenance for a number of years, including working for OWASA just prior to being hired at LMG. Jason was a boat mechanic for 15 years and also holds a Master Certification in that field. He grew up and still lives in Chatham County where you might find him competing in tractor pull competitions. Otherwise, he's an outdoorsman who likes to go boating, fishing, and camping.

  • Micah Shutt

    Building Engineer

    Micah joins LMG by way of the restoration business and also brings with him a strong background in the propane service. He has multiple IICRC certifications, which will serve him well in his duties as a Building Engineer on the LMG team. He is always looking for ways to expand his skills, either through reading or being hands-on in the field.

    Having bounced around NC and VA, Micah ultimately landed in Pittsboro. He likes to read and his interests are varied: autobiographies, fantasy, and Stephen King novels. As a poet and songwriter, he uses all those genres to teach and inspire him. Micah is a musician who can play a little piano and just about any stringed instrument, though the guitar and banjo are favorites.

  • Caleb Stanley

    Building Engineer

    As a certified locksmith, Caleb’s skills are often called upon by our tenants. He was previously a maintenance technician at a local college and he also has basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry experience. While he enjoys sports, playing both basketball and soccer in school, when he has free time he is often with his family or out fishing with friends.

Administrative

  • Karena Corbin

    Accounts Payable

    Karena has traveled much of the US, calling Ohio, Indiana, and Oklahoma home before settling in North Carolina. Karena has raised two daughters and has one grandchild. She comes from a big family and loves to study genealogy. Karena has a strong accounts payable background, having been in the field since 1999, and she continues to broaden her knowledge by taking additional accounting classes. In her free time, you are likely to find Karena dancing or singing karaoke.

  • Deborah Dickerson

    Accounts Payable

    Deborah is a true local, having been born and raised right here where she also settled to raise a family of her own. She has been working in accounting, in one way or another, for the past twenty years. Her goal here at LMG is to expand her skills and play a role in Lundy's growth as a company. Deborah is a pianist who enjoys church activities, crafting, and fishing.

  • David Eaves

    Staff Accountant

    David Eaves is a born and bred North Carolinian. He grew up just north of Raleigh and besides his time at East Carolina University, where he earned his BSBA in Finance, he’s never lived elsewhere. While attending college, David also obtained his real estate license. He cut his property management teeth working in student/multi-family housing. David dabbles in the stock market and even has a personal finance YouTube channel.

    When he’s not managing money, David likes to exercise and hang out with friends, and he’s looking forward to adding more travel into his life.

  • Jess Lehmkuhl

    Financial Manager

    Jess, a transplant from New Jersey, has called this area home for the past 18 years. She attended college for accounting and ended up getting a real-world degree after she jumped into the workforce to gain experience. She credits both commercial construction and commercial property accounting as two of her best teachers. Jess values accurate reporting and will fully investigate and dig in until any issues are resolved. When not working, you're likely to find Jess crafting, reading, or hiking with her family and her dog, Bell.

  • Thomas Lide

    Staff Accountant

    Thomas joined LMG in March 2021 as a staff accountant. Prior to his time with Lundy, Thomas was a residential accountant at a local company. Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from NC State, a master's degree from High Point University, and a CMA certification. Thomas currently resides in Raleigh with his wife and dog. They spend their downtime cooking, playing tennis, hiking, and running and also enjoy taking weekend trips to the mountains and the beach.

  • Stephanie McMahan

    Office Manager

    Stephanie McMahan graduated from North Carolina State University with an English degree and joined the company in 2001. Stephanie serves as Office Manager and also assists in property management. Stephanie is often the first point of contact for tenants’ property management needs. Stephanie is proud to have run a marathon and hopes to complete another one in the near future. Married to her high school sweetheart, she has two young sons and enjoys pop culture, decorating, and baking for family and friends.

  • John Summerford

    Staff Accountant

    John Summerford hails from Edenton, NC. After graduating from Campbell University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, he worked in the Consumer Goods industry as a Staff Accountant. Soon thereafter, commercial real estate piqued his interest so he took a job as a Property Accountant and it turned out to be an area he did in fact enjoy. Ultimately John would like to get his MBA and become a CFO.

    John lives in downtown Raleigh with his wife, Jacklin, and black lab, Fisher. Aside from spending time with them, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and live music. An avid concertgoer, he’s seen Widespread Panic too many times to count and considers St. Augustine to be his favorite venue.

  • Julie Tolba

    Staff Accountant

    Originally from San Diego, Julie is an East Coast transplant. She earned her BS degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from San Diego State University before her family made their way across the country, living in Texas and Massachusetts prior to settling in North Carolina. Julie has over 20 years of experience in the property management industry, having held positions ranging from Staff Accountant to Controller.

    When she isn’t immersed in an accounting project or finalizing financial statements, Julie is usually spending time with her family and her Cavapoo, Lilah. Julie and her husband enjoy visiting the many restaurants that the Raleigh area has to offer, and they take full advantage of the variety of entertainment options available to them, from concerts to sporting events. They are especially keen to play tourists in their own state and explore the mountains and beaches of North Carolina.

Lundy Group Founder

  • Jim Baker

    Founder

    Jim Baker served as the president of The Lundy Group, Inc for over 30 years. He had a BS in Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia School of Engineering. He had an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business at U. Va. and attended the School of Law. After working for Trammell Crow Company, Jim moved to the Triangle area where he founded WestChase Development Corporation and its parent company, The Lundy Group, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage, management, and development company licensed in five states (VA, NC, SC, GA, TN). Jim competed regularly in USEA sanctioned equestrian sport of three-day eventing. The Lundy Group team has and continues to honor his legacy through its ongoing exemplary works.