MEET THE TEAM
We make the greatest impact when we join together with our building clients, our project partners, and the communities where we operate.
Angie Cortez 
Anna Giannini
Anna Giannini
She/Her/Hers
Analyst
Anna Giannini is responsible for providing analytical support to the Director of Investments. She began working in the commercial real estate industry 2 years ago at FPA Multifamily where she gained experience in the multifamily side of the industry. She graduated with a BS in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California. In her free time, Anna enjoys skiing, rock climbing and biking.
Annie Liu
Austin Biggs
Austin Biggs
He/Him/His
Administrative Assistant
Austin Biggs is an Administration Assistant at The Swig Company. He acquired his business degree at Cal State SF, bringing him from LA to SF where he fell in love with the bay area. After several years in the retail industry Austin began a new focus, contributing to commercial real estate. On weekends he can be found cooking, discovering new music venues and hiking in the north and south bay.
Avaline J. Feliciano
Avaline J. Feliciano
She/Her/Hers
Sr. Project Manager
Avaline Feliciano is the Senior Project Manager overseeing the construction of major asset repositioning, building capital and tenant improvement projects throughout the Company’s managed portfolio. Avaline has a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business & Marketing, is certified in Construction Management, and holds a California real estate license. She enjoys volunteering and participating in various events in the community, golfing, and travelling.
Bowie Zheng
Bowie Zheng
Sr. Property Accountant
3130 Wilshire
3415 S. Sepulveda
595 E. Colorado
Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Brad Iino
Brad Iino
He/Him/His
Asset Manager
3130 Wilshire
6300 Wilshire
617 W. 7th
3415 S. Sepulveda
595 E. Colorado
Brad is an Asset Manager for the Southern California portfolio of properties at The Swig Company. Prior to joining The Swig Company, Brad worked at Duff & Phelps and Colliers International in San Francisco. Brad has a Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute.
Christie Robles, RPA ®
Christopher Tuong
Connor Kidd
Connor Kidd
He/Him/His
President and Chief Executive Officer
Connor Kidd is President and CEO of The Swig Company and has over a decade of institutional commercial real estate experience. Connor joined The Swig Company in 2009 with the Investments Team and led the Asset Management team since from January 2019 until September 2023. Throughout his career, Connor has participated as a principal in transactions of over $5 billion in value, comprising over 6 million square feet and over 500 multifamily units. Before joining The Swig Company, Connor held real estate positions at Hunter Properties, AMB Properties (now Prologis), and North Star Realty Finance. Connor has a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Stanford University. He is an active member of the San Francisco NAIOP chapter and a member of the Stanford Alumni Real Estate Counsel (SREC).
Cory Kristoff
Cory Kristoff
Executive Vice President, Asset Management, Director of Leasing
Corporate Southern California
Cory Kristoff is Executive Vice President of Asset Management and Director of Leasing. Cory oversees all functions of asset management in Southern California and the leasing for all Swig Company office properties throughout California and Seattle totaling over 2M square feet. Cory joined the company in 1997 and has over four decades of experience in the management of institutional commercial office buildings with extensive knowledge in operations, construction, leasing, repositioning, and rebranding large commercial real estate assets. Cory holds BS degrees in Business Administration and Management, CPM and RPA industry designations and a California broker’s license. She sits on the Advisory Board of Children Today, a non-profit providing care for homeless children in Los Angeles County.
David Fuette
Elaine Dell'Aquila
Elaine Dell'Aquila
She/Her/Hers
Vice President, Asset Management
444 Castro
633 Folsom
945 Bryant
399 W. El Camino
Elaine Dell’Aquila is Vice President of Asset Management for The Swig Company and has over twenty-five years of commercial real estate experience working with institutional owners and investors. She is responsible for the oversight and management of various high-performing assets in the San Francisco Bay Area portfolio where her primary areas of expertise include leasing, construction management and the property management of mixed-use commercial assets. Elaine has a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, East Bay and is an active board member of Commercial Real Estate Alliance for Tomorrow’s Employees (CREATE). She earned her RPA® and FMA® designations from BOMI-International and is a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson. Elaine enjoys mentoring college students through the company’s partnership with College Track, and in her spare time, volunteers to mentor high-school students within her local community.
Elizabeth Chan
Emily Villanueva
Emily Villanueva
She/Her/Hers
Sr. Corporate Accountant
Emily Villanueva joined the Company in 2001 with experience from Cushman & Wakefield. She has held several roles within the accounting department including training others, and handling the books for a commercial office property. She is a Senior Corporate Accountant and reports to the EVP, Controller/Treasurer. Her favorite accounting quote is “Life is like accounting; everything must be balanced”. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with her family and pets and she enjoys traveling.
Ernesto Sioson
Ernesto Sioson
Property Controller
Ernesto (Ernie) Sioson oversees the property accounting and financial operations of the company's Managed Commercial Portfolios, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Previously a senior property accountant with Cushman & Wakefield, Ernie handled financial reporting for the former owners of One Montgomery Tower in San Francisco. Ernie's over 35 years of experience in financial reporting, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to delivering comprehensive financial information contribute to informed decision-making and successful strategic objectives at The Swig Company.
Irina Betina
Irina Betina
She/Her/Hers
Sr. Property Accountant
Irina Betina joined The Swig Company in 2024 as a Senior Property Accountant. Since 2013, she has worked in private equity firms across the Bay Area, specializing in commercial and residential real estate. Ms. Betina holds an MS in Economics, a BS in Finance and Accounting, and an AS in Business. She has managed a diverse portfolio of West Coast commercial properties, including those in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, as well as industrial properties in Dallas, TX. Outside of work, Ms. Betina enjoys sports like running and skiing, as well as traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Jackie Rudge
Jennie Liang
Jennie Liang
She/Her/Hers
Senior Vice President, Director of Taxes
Jennie Liang joined The Swig Company in 2019 as Senior Vice President and Director of Taxes. She is responsible for the Company’s tax matters, which include extensive partnership, corporate and trust issues. Ms. Liang also contributes to the formation of the private Company’s tax strategy and participates in the evaluation of new investments. Prior to joining The Swig Company, Ms. Liang oversaw tax departments at several private equity firms, including GI Partners, Mainsail Partners, and Pantheon Ventures. She also held tax positions at PwC and Deloitte helping clients with tax consulting and compliance in the real estate, private equity and venture capital industries. Ms. Liang holds a MS degree in taxation, BS degrees in Finance and Accounting, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Joe Rosenmayer
Joe Rosenmayer
He/Him/His
Sr. Property Manager
The Mills Complex
350 California
369 Pine
Joe Rosenmayer has worked in the real estate industry for 20 years, having worked for some of the most reputable companies in Chicago and San Francisco. He joined the Swig Company in 2022 as Senior Property Manager overseeing the Mills Building, 333 Pine and 369 Pine. An accomplished musician, Joe spends his free time singing and playing multiple instruments across the Bay Area.
Joey Weinstein-Carnes
Joey Weinstein-Carnes
He/Him/His
Assistant Vice President of Capital Markets
Joey Weinstein-Carnes joined The Swig Company in 2024 and leads development of the Company’s investor relations platform. Prior to joining The Swig Company, Joey was a Senior Associate at Bridge Partners where he supported investor relations and acquisitions efforts for a nationwide multifamily portfolio. Joey graduated summa cum laude in American Literature from UCLA and holds a Master of Business Administration from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a Master of Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University.
John Fick
Julie Berlin, M.A.
Julie Berlin, M.A.
She/Her/Hers
Executive Assistant to CEO & President / Corporate Office Manager
Julie assists Executive Leadership, Board and Swig family members with administration and communications. She joined the Swig Company in 2019, having previously worked with other legacy San Francisco organizations, including UCSF, Jewish Vocational Service and the St. Anthony Foundation, in workforce development and arts administration. Julie currently serves on the Board of Directors of the San Leandro Art Association and has been coaching and supporting Bay Area first generation college students since 2020.
Julie Le
Julie Le
She/Her/Hers
Sr. Property Manager
633 Folsom
501 Second
945 Bryant
Julie Le is a dedicated professional with a BS in Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco. Currently, Julie serves as the Senior Property Manager for the SOMA portfolio in San Francisco, California. With over 15 years of invaluable experience in operations and logistics, Julie has effectively overseen a diverse range of commercial properties within San Francisco. Beyond her professional achievements, Julie enjoys pursuing various hobbies during her free time. She finds relaxation and joy in playing billiards, singing karaoke, and honing her cooking skills.
Julie Tran
Julie Zaoui
Julie Zaoui
She/Her/Hers
Associate VP, Innovation and Asset Management
Julie Zaoui is Assistant Vice President, Innovation and Asset Management. In this role she focuses on initiatives related to sustainability and innovation for the portfolio properties. Prior to this role, Julie managed the South of Market (SoMa) properties for the company, and was responsible for bringing repositioned 633 Folsom Street back online after a three year renovation. Julie has over 15 years experience in property management, overseeing Class A high rise properties, as well as data centers. Julie has BA degrees in French and in Linguistics UC Davis, and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Columbia University in New York.
Kairee Tann
Kairee Tann
She/Her/Hers
Senior Vice President, Director of Innovation and Community Impact
Kairee Tann is Senior Vice President / Director of Innovation and Community Impact overseeing the development and implementation of portfolio-wide policies and programs in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Innovation and Community Impact. Within the Asset Management Team, Kairee plays a key role in acquisitions due diligence, conceptualizing new and value-add projects and establishing Company procedures and best practices. Kairee brings over 20 years of commercial construction management experience and joined the Swig Company in 2016 as Senior Project Manager of 300 Lakeside, overseeing the successful completion of its repositioning and sale. Kairee has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and ULI member.
Katherine Hor
Kathryn Machado
Ken King
Ken King
Accounting Administrator
The Mills Complex
350 California
369 Pine
Ken King is responsible for providing accounting support for the building management office and property accountants for The Mills Building and 369 Pine Street properties. He has worked in the property management field since 2003. He has a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Menlo College. Ken has volunteered for Tamalpais Community Service District projects in his neighborhood. He is an avid outdoors man with hobbies that include biking, surfing, diving, and kayaking. Certificates include: Programming from Computer Learning Center, American Red Cross Training and NAUI Open water I scuba diver.
Marlene Yee
Mei Chou
Mei Chou
She/Her/Hers
Vice President, Asset Management
Corporate Southern California
Mei Chou is Vice President, Asset Management and oversees the Southern California portfolio of properties at The Swig Company. With nearly 15 years of commercial real estate experience, she is exceptionally well versed in comprehensive property operations including construction management, leasing and property management. Mei joined the company in 2011 as Property Manager at 595 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena and throughout her tenure has managed all of the Southern California properties. In addition, she is responsible for the repositioning and rebranding of three of those assets in Los Angeles including 6300 Wilshire in the Miracle Mile. Mei has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from the University of California, Irvine and is a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson.
Michael V. Legaspi
Michael V. Legaspi
He/Him/His
Sr. Property Accountant & Accounting Systems Administrator
444 Castro
399 W. El Camino
350 Treat
Michael Legaspi has been with The Swig Company since 1999 and is responsible for preparing and maintaining day-to-day financial operations for multiple properties. He is also a proficient Accounting System Administrator with a comprehensive understanding of various industry-leading software platforms including MRI, Yardi, AvidXchange, Realogic, and Kardin. Prior to joining The Swig Company Michael worked for Cushman and Wakefield. Mike is a certified AvidXchange Software Administrator and obtained certificates from Heald Business College and San Francisco State in Accounting and Computer Applications. He also attended Saint Joseph's College and majored in Mass Communications before immigrating to the United States.
Monique Torres
Monique Torres
IT Director
Monique Torres joined The Swig Company in October 2023 as the Director of Information Technology, bringing in more than 20 years of experience passionately helping companies to address business needs with technology solutions. Monique has provided technology consulting for companies in the commercial real estate, digital arts, and engineering industries. Prior to her consulting career she was the IT Manager at The Bay Area Discovery Museum where she was instrumental in implementation of an IT Strategic Plan that was part a major museum expansion and which brought the museum to the next level of technology services.
Paola B. Diaz Alfaro
Paola B. Diaz Alfaro
She/Her/Hers
Payroll and Human Resource Coordinator
Paola B. Diaz Alfaro provides essential support to the Director of Human Resources. Her journey in commercial real estate began half a decade ago at The Swig Company, where she finely tuned her accounting acumen. Before her tenure at Swig, she lent her skills to the medical domain in the Bay area. Beyond her professional pursuits, Paola finds solace in devoting her leisure hours to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and cherishing moments with her family.
Patty Martinez
Phillip Hernandez
Phillip Hernandez
Sr. Operations Manager
3130 Wilshire
6300 Wilshire
617 W. 7th
3415 S. Sepulveda
595 E. Colorado
Rebecca Wood
Rebecca Wood
Property and Leasing Administrator
The Mills Complex
369 Pine
350 California
Robert (Bojo) Ring
Robert (Bojo) Ring
Associate VP, Taxation
Bojo Ring has been with the Swig Company for over 20 years and currently serves in the roll of Assistant Vice President – Taxation. He started working at the Swig Company after making the big move from Oahu, Hawaii. In his free time, Bojo loves to spend time with his family, collecting sports memorabilia, and is an avid Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
Roxanne Hernandez, PHR
Roxanne Hernandez, PHR
She/Her/Hers
Director of Human Resources
Roxanne Hernandez is the Director of Human Resources and is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She has been with The Swig Company since 2015 and brings over 15 years of extensive HR experience in areas such as HR policies development and legal compliance, benefits and compensation management, mediation, conflict resolution, records management, recruitment and retention, workman’s compensation and staff development. She reads, writes and speaks Spanish fluently, which has proven helpful at times in conducting investigations, translating documents and facilitating employee communication and meetings as necessary. Roxanne also has extensive experience with processing payroll and is responsible for managing the Company’s payroll and ensuring compliance with various state and federal laws.
Ryan Herren
Ryan Herren
He/Him/His
Assistant Property Manager
633 Folsom
501 Second
945 Bryant
Ryan Herren is a seasoned Operations professional with 15+ years of expertise. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism from California State University, Chico, he gained extensive experience while working with Hyatt Hotels for over a decade. As the former General Manager of a co-working space in San Francisco, Ryan brings valuable hospitality experience to our SOMA Portfolio, where he assists with Property Management. Outside of work, Ryan is an avid Bay Area sports enthusiast and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.
Scott Emrich
Scott Emrich
Assistant Property Manager
444 Castro
399 W. El Camino
Scott Emrich is an Assistant Property Manager with 5 years of experience facilitating high class management services. He attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a concentration in Finance. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time on the golf course or tending to his large succulent collection.
Shawn Simon
Shawn Simon
They/Them/Theirs
Property Assistant
633 Folsom
501 Second
945 Bryant
BA in Political Science from Cal Poly Humboldt Shawn Simon was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Oakland. They are the Property Assistant for the SOMA portfolio, assisting their sites in paying invoices, processing purchase orders and work orders, and supporting their team however they can. They are new to working in Building Management, though they have over three years’ experience as a Facilities Teams member. In their off time they enjoy playing video games, singing, and running.
Siobhan Vignoles
Siobhan Vignoles
Property Manager
350 California
The Mills Complex
369 Pine
After many great years on the SOMA team, Siobhan is now part of the FiDi team, working to build the tenancy at 350 California Street and transitioning the building to The Swig Company’s standards. A native of San Francisco, she loves to be a part of the effort to reinvest in the City.
Stacia Keisner
Stacia Keisner
Vice President, Asset Management
The Mills Complex
369 Pine
350 California
501 Second
Stacia Keisner is Vice President of Asset Management of The Swig Company and has over two decades of institutional commercial real estate experience. Stacia joined The Swig Company in 2016 as a General Manager of 300 Lakeside spearheading a transformative repositioning and subsequent sale of that asset. Prior to that, she oversaw properties for various institutional owners and investors, most notably, a 1.8mm square foot portfolio of Class A high-rise properties in San Francisco for Equity Office. Stacia has a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis, holds the RPA® designation with BOMI and is a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson. She currently serves on the Board of TMASF Connects and is an active member of the San Francisco BOMA chapter.
Stephanie Kwong Ting
Stephanie Kwong Ting
She/Her/Hers
Executive Vice President, Director of Investments
Stephanie Kwong Ting is Executive Vice President, Director of Investments of The Swig Company. Stephanie leads the Company’s investment and capital markets transaction activity. Prior to joining The Swig Company, Stephanie was an Executive Director in Morgan Stanley's real estate investing group and worked in the New York City, Hong Kong and San Francisco offices. At Morgan Stanley, Stephanie acquired and managed both core and opportunistic real estate investments worth in aggregate over $2 billion across all asset classes on the West Coast. She also drove Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts. Stephanie graduated magna cum laude in Economics from Harvard College and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Stephanie is an active member of ULI both at the local and national level.
Sunita Bayley
Sunita Bayley
Executive Vice President, Controller/Treasurer
Sunita Bayley is responsible for the management of The Swig Company’s accounting, financial management operations, and cash management, as well as Human Resources. Prior to joining The Swig Company, Ms. Bayley was an audit manager with KPMG in San Francisco where she conducted audits of companies in the financial services, construction, higher education and leasing industries, among others. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the California Society of CPAs and AICPA.
Tony Nguyen
Tony Nguyen
Tenant Services Coordinator
The Mills Complex
369 Pine
350 California
Tony Nguyen is the primary company representative to all vendors, clients, customers, and employees as they contact the company. He is also the main contact for all tenant needs. What he enjoys most about his job is interacting with all the tenants and coordinating the tenant appreciation events for the Mills Complex. Tony enjoys traveling, watching tennis matches, spending time with his dog, and running distances beyond the marathon.
Vanessa Hernandez
Veronica Dziengielewski
Virginia Field
Virginia Field
She/Her/Hers
Executive Assistant, Asset Management
Virginia Field is responsible for providing administrative support to the senior Asset Management Team and the SVP, Director of Innovation & Community Impact. She began working in the commercial real estate industry 5 years ago at Lincoln Property Company where she gained experience in the property management side of the industry. Prior to that she worked in educational administration in Boston, London, and Paris. Virginia is fluent in French and is an avid photographer.
Wendy Medina
Will Sandman
Will Sandman
Executive Vice President, Director of Asset Management
Will Sandman joined The Swig Company in 2023 as Executive Vice President, Director of Asset Management. Prior to joining The Swig Company, Will was a Senior Director of Asset Management at Rubicon Point Partners, a San Francisco-based real estate investment firm. While at Rubicon, Will managed a portfolio of value-add assets, including office, research & development, medical, and life science properties, across the Bay Area and Seattle. Prior to Rubicon, Will worked as a project manager for the U.S. Navy’s nuclear propulsion command for seven years. Will’s responsibilities included managing design, construction, and operation of systems and equipment used to support nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Will managed equipment and projects ranging in value from $100 million to $1 billion. Will was an active-duty officer in the U.S. Navy for five years, separating as a lieutenant.
Will graduated magna cum laude in Physics from Boston College and holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Yana Chernyak
Yana Chernyak
She/Her/Hers
Tenant Service Coordinator
6300 Wilshire
As a Tenant Service Coordinator, tenants rely on Yana to ensure smooth processes for their visitors and to assist with anything related to their office functions. She started out in customer service working in restaurants for 6+ years, which smoothly transitioned her into her current role with The Swig Company. She graduated in 2021 from The University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing. Relocation to CA was a big step in her career but she is delighted to be working with The Swig Company. In her free time, she loves to cook, rollerblade, and do outdoorsy activities with friends.