Frank T. Suryan, Jr. is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lyon Communities, recognized as one of the largest and most respected privately held multi-family real estate companies in Southern California.
Established in 1988, Lyon Communities has acquired more than 21,000 units in California, Colorado, Florida and Georgia with assets approaching $2 billion. Initially a successful asset management company, Lyon Communities has also developed and renovated approximately 12,500 units ranging from Type 1 construction to high density podium and wrap buildings and on-grade walk up units. The company offers residents a wide variety of amenities, unparalleled customer service and some of the finest and most innovative rental living experiences in the country. More >
Michael A. Barmettler is Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Lyon Communities. Mr. Barmettler is responsible for all of the legal and regulatory affairs for Lyon Communities, including Lyon Capital Ventures, Lyon Community Development and Lyon Property Management.
Before he joined Lyon Communities, Mr. Barmettler served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of NWP Services Corporation, a leader in multifamily utility and rent billing, electronic payment services and sub-metering systems. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and General Counsel of Aqueduct, Inc., the leading provider of outsourced sell-side e-commerce services to brand name product manufacturers. More >
Cheryl A. Martin is the Chief Financial Officer of Lyon Communities, and has been with the Lyon organization for 26 years.
Ms. Martin joined The William Lyon Company in 1984 and during her eight-year tenure with the Multi-Family Division, had direct project management oversight for nine communities, totaling more than 3,700 apartment homes. Her responsibilities included entitlement, financing, construction coordination, design and specifications, financial analysis and marketing coordination. Ms. Martin also oversaw the completion of more than 2,600 units developed by outside joint venture partners. More >
Heather D. Derlin is an Executive Vice President with Lyon Communities. Working primarily with Lyon Property Management, she oversees all Northern and Southern California operations, and integrates operations into all California acquisitions and developments.
Ms. Derlin joined Lyon Communities in 1991 as the Property Director for a 590-home project in Aliso Viejo. She has also served as a General Manager overseeing various properties in Orange County, California, and as Vice President of Operations and Senior Vice President. More >
James D. Harrison is Senior Vice President of Resident Services and Renovation Operations for Lyon Communities. Primarily working with Lyon Property Management, he coordinates interior and exterior renovation projects and is part of the team that monitors scope, budget and schedules for the portfolio.
Mr. Harrison also monitors vendor performance including service and quality control, and oversees all resident services operations for the company. Over the last three years, Mr. Harrison oversaw the renovation of more than 10,000 apartment homes across the portfolio, totaling more than $80 million. More >
Peter D. Zak is Vice President of Community Development and Capital Ventures for Lyon Communities, where he utilizes his extensive expertise in project management and entitlement amassed during his decade-long career in California real estate acquisition, development and capital market investment strategies. More >
Eric A. Donnelly is Vice President of Community Development and Construction for Lyon Communities. Working primarily with Lyon Community Development, Mr. Donnelly is a fourth-generation construction professional with more than 25 years of construction experience.
Mr. Donnelly has led Lyon Communities' efforts in many difficult renovation, repair and, now, construction projects, including landslide and geotechnical repair projects. In addition, he plays a key role in obtaining common interest subdivision approval for many of the company's existing properties and new developments. More >
Nicole K. Ingalls is Vice President of Accounting and Administration for Lyon Communities. She is responsible for managing the company's accounting and information technology departments.
Ms. Ingalls joined Lyon Communities in 2006 as the Regional Controller for the Atlanta region, and was involved in the start-up of that area. In 2009, she was promoted to her current position, and recently centralized the accounting department functions at the corporate headquarters in Newport Beach. More >
Suzanne M. Maddalon is Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Lyon Communities. She is responsible for overseeing the company's marketing, sales, training and market research, and is involved with the planning and development of new communities. More >
Kelly M. Rayburn is Regional Vice President of Operations for Lyon Communities. Primarily working with Lyon Property Management, she is responsible for operations in Georgia and Florida.
Ms. Rayburn returned to Lyon Communities in 2008, where she served as a General Manager in California and Florida during the early 1990s. Prior to rejoining Lyon Communities, Ms. Rayburn served as Chief Operating Officer of Hometowne Communities, Inc., where she managed a small portfolio of owned and fee managed assets and all corporate operations. More >
David K. McKinney is a Vice President of Lyon Communities. Working primarily with Lyon Capital Ventures, he oversees acquisitions, dispositions and investment underwriting, and also provides support in the implementation of other capital markets and investment strategies. More >
