Meet Our Team
Administration

Paul Chahin
Owner, President
Paul was raised in the Bay Area and is a Contra Costa resident. He graduated from De La Salle High School and in 1987 graduated from University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business with an emphasis in finance and real estate. Paul began his Real Estate career as an Acquisitions Researcher for Kaufman and Broad, a national Real Estate homebuilding company. Paul’s career continued in the real estate industry as he established himself as a self-employed Acquisitions Consultant. In 1993, Paul acquired Stephens Property Management from the founder Shirley Stephens and has built the business into one of the dominant property management companies in the East Bay. Since the inception, Stephens Property Management or SPM Properties clientele has increased over ten times.
Paul’s goal is to ensure all Property Owners increase their property’s income and efficiency by decreasing expenses and increasing revenue. In addition, Paul guides the SPM team to ensure that all our commercial and residential tenants can be proud of their living or working environment.
Paul partakes and oversees the management of all retail, office, industrial, and multi-family properties throughout San Francisco’s East Bay Area. The success of SPM is due to the committed team employed at SPM.
Paul is an active member and Board Director of the California Apartment Association. He is also a licensed broker with the California Department of Real Estate. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Katherine Doroja
Operations Associate
Katherine Doroja has been a dedicated team member of SPM since 2016. She handles the day to day tasks as Office Manager, Office Assistant, and Receptionist. Katherine was promoted to Operations Associate in February 2022.
She provides administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to her team members and maintains an efficient office environment. With her excellent work ethic and dedication, she has become a valuable asset to SPM Properties.
Katherine graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and an undergraduate in Master’s of Public Administration from a University in the Philippines. She landed a job in a prestigious government office in the Philippines that deals in diplomatic relations and consular service that made her pursue the career in the field of public relations and customer service.
Property Management

Melissa Lentrichia
Senior Portfolio Manager
Melissa joined the SPM team in 2004. She is an experienced Property Manager and a licensed Real Estate Agent. Melissa manages a portfolio of over 340 units that includes both Multi Family Residential properties and Commercial Real Estate, with an emphasis on Commercial Leasing. Her portfolio services East Bay properties from Freemont to Vacaville, with many locations in between.
Melissa has been a resident of the Bay Area for 18 years and is intimately familiar with the diverse cultures that make the Bay such a wonderful place to call home. Her insight allows her to develop marketing strategies that benefit owners and prospective tenants, both residential and commercial alike. She was voted Property Manager of the Year 2017-2018 by the California Apartment Association (CAA).
She has her Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York and has been working in property management for over 18 years.
Athena Chahin
Portfolio Manager
Athena has worked at SPM in various roles for over 15 years. Athena grew up learning and understanding the property management industry and the responsibilities encompassed in managing a company. Athena understands her role as a Portfolio Manager is to protect and increase the value and integrity of the real estate she manages.
Athena takes pride with her quick turnaround time on customer inquiries. Customer service is a priority.
Athena serves as Board member for a local HOA.
Athena has a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of California, Berkeley -Interdisciplinary Studies – Nutrition and Public Health, and Certification in Holistic Nutrition from Bauman College

Sicily Calderon
Portfolio Manger
Sicily Calderon joined SPM Properties in 2016 with over 18 years of experience in the property management industry. Prior to joining SPM Properties, she built a family business in 2008 that is still thriving today.
With extensive experience in residential, multifamily and affordable housing, she enjoys the challenge of her diversified portfolio. Sicily continues ongoing education to stay current with real estate and rental laws, and works closely with clients to meet their goals.
Her educational background includes USAR Military Intelligence school.

Viola Bueno
Portfolio Manager
Through the years, Viola has been successful in her role as a Community Manager and Portfolio Manager. Viola transitioned into a Portfolio Manager and manages residential and commercial properties. Her portfolio consists of single homes, multi-family units, offices, and retail space. Through the years, Viola has consistently strived to maximize profitability on properties she manages. She has proven successes with high tenant occupancy rates.
Viola has been the recipient of the SPM Trendsetter Award on more than one occasion. In 2019 Viola was voted Community Manager of the Year by the California Apartment Association (CAA).

Veronica Rojas
Portfolio Manager
Veronica joined the SPM team in 2021 with over 16 years of experience in the Property Management industry. Her love of Property Management began as a Leasing Agent and she has never looked back. Veronica finds great passion in helping people find the right place to call home and believes that every person’s home should complement their lifestyle. She recognizes that every resident is her number one priority and strives to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and commitment to her residents.
Veronica has extensive knowledge and experience in managing large multifamily communities as well as commercial properties and single family homes. She has managed properties throughout the Bay Area including Marin and Napa counties with an average annual occupancy rate of 98%.
Veronica earned an Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Laney College in Oakland and is also State of California Notary Public. When she isn’t working Veronica enjoys cooking, reading, watching movies and going on long walks with her husband and 2 kids.
Finance Department

Zolzaya Ganbat
Accounting Consultant
Zolzaya is a well-versed accounting professional with extensive corporate finance background, and over 9 years of experience in the field. Her technical expertise in accounting & financial management along with her exceptional work ethic, commitment to the highest quality and ethical principles have made her successful in providing various accounting services for our valued clients.
She heads our Accounting and Finance Department and manages our accounting staff. She is responsible for all accounting functions including GAAP compliance, preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable functions, and month, quarter, and year end closings.
Her educational background includes post graduate training in finance and accounting at the University of California, Berkeley and Bachelor degree in Business Administration with accounting major. Zolzaya is highly proficient in Microsoft office Suites and Yardi Pro and Voyager accounting systems.

Cathy Kurtz
Finance Manager/Accounts Receivable for Commercial Portfolio
As part of the Finance Team, Cathy handles all incoming payments and leases for our portfolio of commercial tenants. With her extreme attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards of work, Cathy has become a valuable asset to SPM Properties.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of Hawai’i. She holds a CA Real Estate Salesperson’s License and continues to keep up with current property management and real estate laws though the Department of Real Estate’s ongoing courses.
Maintenance Department

Michael Brown
Director of Maintenance
Michael Brown has been an integral part of the SPM maintenance crew for seventeen years and has been managing the maintenance operation for all SPM Properties for the past eleven years.
Michael possess extensive knowledge in the mechanical, technical, and quality control aspects required in providing top-notch residential and commercial property maintenance and preservation to all SPM Properties.
Michael holds numerous certifications and his various trainings have provided him with the ability to understand all aspects of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC systems, carpentry and small/large appliance repair. His work experience through the years enables him to address maintenance issues with appropriate urgency while stressing to his staff the importance of providing quality maintenance work and repairs in timely but cost-efficient manner.
Michael has an outstanding working relationship with current SPM clients and they value his ability to provide them with insightful information and recommendations on property site inspections.
Michael has the ability to assess the physical condition of a property and provide a physical needs assessment report to SPM clients. His proactive mindset is not just appreciated not only by owners of the properties SPM manages but also the residential and commercial tenants.

Javier Cabrera
Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Felipe Camacho
Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Victor Rael
Maintenance Technician

Kevin Railey
Maintenance Technician

Thurman Smith
Maintenance Technician