Our Team
Allied Argenta offers a team of industry veterans with experience in all facets of multifamily investment, ownership and operations.
Our industrious team of professionals work diligently to provide our clients, partners, and investors turnkey solutions for their multifamily real estate assets. Our comprehensive acquisition and development process, and subsequent management services and unique exit strategy, helps to ensure that we provide outsized returns for our clients. We take great pride in the success of our projects.
Experience
The Leadership Team for Allied Argenta has extensive backgrounds in multifamily acquisitions, finance, construction, and operations.
Our leadership team has:
- Completed Hundreds of Millions in Real Estate Transactions
- Completed Numerous Complex Recapitalization Projects in Multiple States
- Recapitalized, Constructed or Renovated Over 2,750 Multifamily Housing Units in 6 States
- Secured Tax Exempt Bond Financing for Projects in Multiple States
- Managed Over 150 Tax Credit Properties
- Worked Directly with Numerous Nonprofits and Housing Authorities Developing Financing Strategies to Meet Their Capital Needs
States
Tax Credit Properties
Units Renovated and Constructed
Leadership Team
Chuck O’Neal
Managing Principal
Brian Corbell
Principal
Yvonne Delgadillo
Principal
Dave Willson
COO
Molly O'Dell, CPA
Vice President of Finance
Jason Racine
Director of Development
Hayden Lockhart
Director of Construction
Alexandra Jackiw
Director of Property Management
Carson Hayes
Business Development
Andrew Sanders
Senior Financial Analyst
Greg Howard
Financial Analyst
Chad Ceccola
Asset Manager
Gabriela (Gabby) Lujan
Administrative and Development Coordinator
Douglas Wood
Project Manager
David Walls
June 11, 1966 - December 11, 2023
Our friend and co-worker, David, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was highly trusted and respected amongst his peers. He will be remembered as a kind, compassionate, and honorable man. We will sorely miss him.
Our Partners
Quotes from Partners
Chuck O’Neal
Managing Principal
940 Southwood Blvd., Suite 201
Incline Village, NV 89451
coneal@alliedargenta.com
Office 310 394 9090 Ext.151
Mobile 714 350 4032
“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”
– Steve Jobs
Chuck is the Managing Principal of Allied Argenta‘s group of companies, which includes development, construction, and property management. Our development company is an owner and general partner in a portfolio of multifamily property partnerships in multiple states. Additionally, Chuck currently serves on the Board of Directors of Salas O’Brien, which provides engineering and consulting services for energy, technology, and infrastructure projects with an emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainable design, with over 70 offices throughout the United States and Canada. Following successful ventures in the financial services industry, Chuck founded and managed a consulting and project management company that performs site acquisition, planning, architecture and engineering, construction, and property management for thousands of cellular sites for wireless carriers. He has had ownership interests in several companies in multiple industries. Chuck’s diverse business experience enables him to effectively analyze opportunities and implement strategies to appreciably enhance their value. Chuck holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with High Honors and was presented with the Dean’s Award. He also holds a B.A. in business economics from the University of California, Riverside. Chuck is married with two adult children and lives in Incline Village, Nevada.
Brian Corbell
Principal
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
bcorbell@alliedargenta.com
Office 310 394 9090 Ext.153
Mobile 310 963 0310
“Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.”
― Aristotle
Brian brings extensive experience in acquisitions and asset management. Having worked for several institutional real estate developers and investors over his 25-year career, Brian has completed acquisitions of over $400 million in multifamily and other product types, asset-managed $1.5 billion multifamily loan and equity portfolios, developed property as a principal, and monetized historic tax credits. Brian previously served as Head of Asset Management for Legg Mason Real Estate Investors, where he asset-managed $1.5 billion of loan and hard asset portfolios across the U.S. He also served as Vice President at ING Realty Partners, investing joint venture equity with developers in the western U.S. Brian also spent 10 years in Japan, where he acquired multiple property types throughout the country and became fluent in Japanese. Brian holds a B.A. in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and is a California Real Estate Broker.
Yvonne Delgadillo
Principal
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
ydelgadillo@alliedargenta.com
Office 310 394 9090 Ext.119
Mobile 520 270 4365
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
– RBG
Yvonne Delgadillo brings with her extensive experience in nonprofit management, business development and development. Her responsibilities include identifying and securing financing for development and redevelopment projects, developing housing models for adults with developmental disabilities, research and project development, strategic relationship building as well as community and economic development. Prior to her joining Allied, she worked as the Executive Director of a community development corporation along the US-Mexican border. As the Executive Director she incorporated innovative business practices to develop and grow the opportunities available to the organization. In six years, she increased the annual operating budget almost tenfold, and developed fee-for-service and revenue development opportunities for the organization’s long-term sustainability. During this time the organization also secured and managed a grant portfolio exceeding $15 million. Yvonne has a Master’s of Nonprofit Administration Degree from the University of Notre Dame, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Economic Development Professional (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council. Yvonne resides in Los Angeles, California.
Carson Hayes
President, Hayes Gibson Property Services
chayes@alliedargenta.com
Carson is the President and founder of Hayes Gibson Property Services in Bloomington, Ind. For over fifteen years, Carson was also a Senior Associate with the National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) in Washington D.C. In that capacity, he trained thousands of industry professionals on all facets of affordable housing throughout the United States. Carson has authored several publications on various aspects of affordable housing and developed a video training series on housing management with NCHM. Carson is a long-time Real Estate Broker and has several designations related to the affordable housing industry. Under his leadership Hayes Gibson Property Services has received numerous national and state awards for best practices and innovations in housing management and Carson has been inducted into the Kentucky Housing Hall of Fame. Carson is a graduate of Indiana University’s School of Education.
Chad Ceccola
Asset Manager
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
chad@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 424 316 9974
“Ubuntu”
Chad Ceccola is an Asset Manager who oversees the management of Allied Argenta’s growing property portfolio. He started his Allied career in 2017 as an Associate, underwriting potential deals and learning the fundamentals of LIHTC acquisitions and development.
Prior to joining Allied, Chad had over a decade of experience in property management and leasing as well as client, tenant, and vendor relations. He worked as a property manager in Los Angeles, overseeing the management of six multifamily apartment complexes and nine single-family residences. Chad is also a Certified Property Manager in the State of Oregon.
Chad received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis. Outside of the office, Chad spends his time enjoying the outdoors. In 2011 and 2015, Chad backpacked for nine days and a hundred miles to the summit of Mount Whitney to raise funds and awareness for The Pathway Home, a transition center for veterans with PTSD.
Greg Howard
Financial Analyst
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Greg Howard is a financial analyst who assists in the research and sourcing of new opportunities, underwrites acquisition prospects, researches and presents findings, supports acquisition closings, and completes post-closing lender and tax credit equity investor requirements.
Prior to joining Allied Argenta, Greg worked at Alliant Strategic Development as an acquisition analyst, sourcing market-rate multifamily development opportunities on the West Coast. His background also included experience as a retail asset management analyst with Clarion Partners. He holds a Bachelor’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California. Hobbies and passions include music, volunteering, traveling, and volleyball.
Andrew Sanders
Senior Financial Analyst
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
asanders@alliedargenta.com
Office 310 394 9090
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Andrew Sanders brings over a decade of experience in the financial industry. His responsibilities include preparing cash flow projections for acquisitions and development, conducting market research, assisting in the preparation of tax credit, bond, and soft fund applications, and supporting the team in closing acquisitions.
Before joining Allied, Andrew was an analyst at PREDEX Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor to a 1940 Act mutual fund. He participated in portfolio management, daily asset valuations, performed analysis and due diligence on private real estate funds, and developed relationships with leading institutional fund sponsors. Before this, he created private placement memorandums for the sale of LLC membership units and Regulation D Limited Partnerships.
Andrew received his Bachelor’s in Economics from James Madison University. In his leisure time, he enjoys world literature, music, hiking, camping and surfing.
David Walls
Construction Coordinator
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
dwalls@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 815 343 0421
“Hope allows us to accomplish the impossible”
– DW
David Walls brings over 20 years of construction-related experience. Before Argenta, David worked for an affiliate, Hayes Gibson Property Services, and its Accounting Department for 10 years overseeing the financial activity of 32 projects during this time. Before HGPS, David was President of Stone Cabin Design, a custom design/build company producing an average of 40 projects a year. He has several years of carpentry, cabinetry/design, and estimating experience.
David has significant experience in all phases of building, execution, and management of the housing development process. He has a natural ability to organize, supervise, and build trust with key organization members. He supports pre-construction and construction projects in multiple states. David plays an essential role through most of each project’s cycle, from development to construction completion. His education was directed towards Architectural Preparation courses, emphasizing Math, Art, Design, and Drafting. David is married to Judy, and they have a son Tabor.
Hayden Lockhart
Director of Construction
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
hlockhart@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 703 861 8943
“Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations.”
– Earl Nightingale
Hayden Lockhart is an experienced general contractor with 20 years of construction management and project management experience. Hayden managed large and small projects coordinating architects, building engineers, government officials, subcontractors, and property management professionals to meet client timelines and budget constraints.
As Managing Partner of Spectrum Installations & Improvements, LLC, Hayden led approximately 10,000 residential and commercial renovation projects. During his time with Spectrum, Hayden developed operations in several states including Virginia, California, Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Hayden feels working in the LIHTC arena is the most valuable time he has spent in the construction industry and looks forward to many more years in the field.
Hayden earned his bachelor’s from the University of California Riverside. When not working Hayden enjoys traveling, fly fishing, and hiking.
Douglas Wood
Project Manager
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
dwood@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 727 273 5645
“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.”
– Henry Ford
Douglas Wood has over 30 years of construction and project management experience. Prior to joining Argenta Construction, Doug spent several years focused on managing the renovation and new construction of hospitality, commercial, retail, and municipality projects. He ensured the successful completion of numerous national clients such as Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, IHG, and Holiday Inn. Douglas owned and operated a multimillion-dollar construction company performing structural restorations, repairs, buildouts, and additions on single and multifamily homes, condominiums, and commercial buildings.
Douglas spent many years as a Vice President, Senior Project Manager, and Construction Manager for regional and national construction companies rehabilitating and constructing new industrial projects, water production and wastewater treatment plants, power generation and transmission projects, as well as high-rise structural and waterproofing projects.
Doug served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer 2nd Class, worked as an Avionics Technician, and obtained his status as an Aviation Warfare Specialist. Doug is married with one son, enjoys travel, music, and cycling.
Jason Racine
Director of Development
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
jracine@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 815 343 0421
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people.”
– Steve Jobs
Jason has spent the last 15 years in the affordable housing industry. Most recently he has successfully structured and closed 15 acquisition rehabilitation projects representing approximately 1,400 units for a national affordable housing developer. Prior to that, Jason originated over $500 million in affordable housing tax credit investments representing 5,000 units for CREA, a premier national tax credit syndicator. Mr. Racine started his career with an Illinois affordable housing developer and developed, constructed and managed 25 properties containing over 1,300 units. Jason holds a J.D. and an MBA from Northern Illinois University as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Benedictine University. He is a licensed attorney and CPA in Illinois. He is married with three children and lives in the Indianapolis area.
Alexandra Jackiw
Chief Operating Officer, Argenta Property Management Group
As Chief Operating Officer of Hayes Gibson, Alexandra (Alex) manages and oversees all corporate back-office functions including accounting, business development, human resources and risk management. Additionally, she is part of the leadership team responsible for the long-term growth and strategic direction of the company. Prior to HGPS, Alex worked at an executive leadership level for several privately held regional companies as well as large publicly traded investment management firms. She has experience managing LIHTC and HUD-regulated properties, purpose-built student housing, conventional market-rate properties, full-service retirement communities and nursing homes. Her experience includes all aspects of property and asset management, marketing, training, consulting, troubled property turnarounds, and new business development. Active in professional organizations, Alex served as Chairman of the Board of the National Apartment Association (NAA) in 2013 and President of the NAA Education Institute in2008/2009. She is Past Chair of the Residential Property Management Advisory Board at Virginia Tech and Past President of the Ball State University Residential Property Management Advisory Board. In 2012 Real Estate Forum Magazine named Jackiw a “Woman of Influence in Real Estate” and in 2013 the Institute of Real Estate Management named her as one of the “Women Changing the Face of Property Management.” She was honored in 2015 as a “Woman of Influence” by the Indianapolis Business Journal. Alex was inducted into National Apartment Association Hall of Fame in 2018. She is a graduate of the University of Rochester and received her M. Ed. from Ohio University.
Fabien Fevreau
Director of Finance and Accounting
“No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”
– Voltaire
Fabien Fevreau, as the Director of Finance and Accounting, brings more than 10 years of financial experience to the Allied team. His expertise provides oversight of corporate and property accounting, including preparing monthly financial statements, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, corporate billing, cash-flow management, and reporting.
Fabien comes to Allied from Europe, where he worked as a Financial Analyst and Controller providing timely and accurate financial information to corporate management. Fabien greatly impacted his affiliated companies by developing quotation systems, analyzing profits per contract, standardizing costs, and budget oversight to open doors to eliminate excess expenses.
Fabien holds a Master of Arts Degree in Finance and Controlling from Rouen Business School in France.
Ann D. Hanson, President, Owner and Broker-In-Charge. Ann is the President and co-founder of Excel Property Management, Inc. (EPM). Ann has more than 50 years of experience in financial and property management and is a North Carolina licensed Real Estate Broker (BIC). Since EPM ‘s founding in 1994, Ann has provided overall leadership and direction to achieve corporate goals and maintain EPM’s positive reputation in the affordable housing industry and conventional property management. Under her leadership, EPM has built a reputation of excellence in the property management industry. Ann holds an Associates Degree in Accounting from Hardbarger Business College and has completed coursework at East Carolina University and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
Molly O’Dell
Vice President of Finance
940 Southwood Blvd. Suite 201
Incline Village NV 89451
modell@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 415 290 3661
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
– Anne Frank
As Vice President of Finance, Molly brings to Allied an extensive affordable housing accounting background as well as experience in developing tax credit projects. Her responsibilities include overseeing corporate accounting, budgeting and analysis, financial reporting, and managing the finance team’s financing applications, conversions, and capital installments. She also collaborates with the development team on project identification, underwriting, and close-outs.
Molly’s career has been focused on affordable housing. As a Partner at Novogradac & Company LLP, Molly was responsible for the audit and tax work of over twenty tax credit portfolio clients, both for-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers. She enjoyed teaching firmwide trainings, speaking at national conferences, chairing the San Francisco Novogradac conference, editing the Novogradac Tax-Exempt Bond Handbook, and serving on the Board of the California Housing Consortium. She specialized further in governmental (HUD) auditing and tax credit application consulting work in a variety of states. The tax credit consulting work prompted her to start her own development consulting company before joining forces with the Allied team. Molly also participates in partial ownership of several tax credit communities in California that she helped develop and one market-rate community in Arizona that she helped syndicate.
Molly has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a Certified Public Accountant in California. She currently serves on the Boards for three community and arts organizations in her hometown. Molly resides in Truckee, California, with her ski patroller husband and two teenage daughters.
Dave Willson
COO
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”
– Winston Churchill
Dave is the Chief Operating Officer at Allied Argenta, bringing extensive managerial, financial, and construction expertise to the team. Before joining Allied, Dave was the President of a Southern California-based steel fabricator and erector specializing in multi-unit and light commercial projects. He also held various other positions within the company, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his involvement in the construction industry, Dave held several roles in finance. Following business school, he worked as an Associate for Kerrigan Capital, a boutique private equity fund in Orange County, California. Dave began his career at M&T Trust, a buy-side investment firm, where he gained experience in various financial and operational capacities.
Dave holds an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a BA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame. He resides in Reno, Nevada, with his wife and two children. In his free time, Dave enjoys playing golf and skiing, chauffeuring his children to their endless activities, and staying involved in the Reno community. He is also a licensed pilot, having earned his instrument, high-performance, and complex ratings.
Gabriela (Gabby) Lujan
Administrative and Development Coordinator
100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
glujan@alliedargenta.com
Mobile 424 316 9978
Gabriela Lujan “Gabby” is Allied Argenta’s Administrative and Development Coordinator. She has been essential to Allied’s construction and development groups since 2018. She is a Development group’s Finance Team member, acting as a coordinator, closing projects through due diligence, construction, and loan conversion phases. She runs the day-to-day corporate functions and operations of various administrative duties, such as entity registrations, cloud storage, organizational processes, and basic information technology.
Gabby has a background in art and technology and holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation. Gabby herself in Real Estate when the opportunity presented itself to work at Allied Argenta, making a difference in people’s lives through Allied’s vision of supporting those with housing needs. Apart from art and technology, Gabby is an avid motorcyclist, and coffee connoisseur, loves spontaneous trips, and enjoys spending time with her family and close friends. Her happy place is having all those things in a single day.