Our Team

Grady W. Roberts has spent his entire 28 year career in the real estate industry. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he spent 19 years at HFF, L.P., a publicly traded commercial real estate brokerage and investment banking firm. Mr. Roberts played multiple roles for the company including Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of the Houston office. During his tenure, the office generated $41.4 billion in real estate transactions. As a producer, Mr. Roberts financed office and multi-family properties in 39 cities and 21 states across the U.S.A. This includes more than 50,000 multi-family units in both debt and equity transactions.

Mr. Roberts is also founder and principal of GWR Equites, LLC; a multifamily investment firm in Houston, Texas. The firm focuses on acquisitions located near existing and emerging business sectors in targeted cities. Since the firm’s inception, 29 properties have been acquired with more than 6,500 units in Texas, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Mr. Roberts, a native of San Antonio, has lived in Houston since 1991. He is a member of The University of Texas School of Undergraduate Studies Advisory Council. He is married and has four children, two daughters and two sons.

Gina’s focus, as part of the executive team, is promoting superior performance at each community through GWR’s comprehensive management approach. Gina designs the operational guidelines for each community and directs the training and oversight of all management personnel. Her collective experience includes more than 30 years in the multifamily industry including garden style, mid-rise and high rise communities. Gina devises revenue growth opportunities, and identifies new manpower efficiencies, which combine to elevate overall property performance.  Gina is the 2023 Houston Apartment Association President-Elect and also served on the Texas Apartment Association as a delegate.

Prior to GWR, Gina has worked with both private, local companies and a public REIT, making her experience vast and broad. Her experience includes overseeing the operations at Arcadian Real Estate Services, running the Houston market for Equity Residential and many roles at The Dinerstein Companies including both Marketing and Management.

Gina is a native Houstonian, attended the University of Texas, and is married with three children and two grandchildren.

Before joining GWR equities, Brad was Vice President at Michael Stevens Interests (MSI) where he completed over $1B in acquisitions, dispositions, finance, property rehabilitation and development transactions on behalf of the company.   In his 22+ year career at MSI, Brad was involved in almost every aspect of the operation of a successful real estate investment firm with a multi-family portion of the portfolio that grew to exceed 5,000 apartment units.  His broad based experience at MSI also involved the start-up of a multifamily development platform, as well as investments in various office and land development projects.  

Prior to joining GWR Equities, Rebecca worked under the Management umbrella undertaking the streamlining of operational processes, writing policies, contract management, company event coordination, and much more while serving the President and CFO.

Prior to joining GWR in the spring of 2018, she worked with Oil & Gas, Municipalities, and private sector clients in the Construction and Engineering Industry. Growing into various positions and gaining a range of experience and skills applicable to any sector, Rebecca has honed a skill set in identifying inefficiencies and creating solutions, standardizing operating procedures to streamline business operations, and modernizing archaic practices. A few notable positions include Project Administrator, Data Management, Project Manager Assistant, and Maintenance Department Manager.

A hobbyist, who attended school for Fine Arts, with an unquestionable thirst for knowledge, born and bred in Houston, TX. with a love for God and Country.

Laura began her career working in the accounting field with a wealth of knowledge in the industrial, environmental, retail, and multifamily housing industries.  She has over 17 years of experience in accounting and, in May 2022 transitioned into her current position as Executive Assistant to Gina Erwin and Brad Swearer.  In addition to providing support to the President and CFO, she also handles company event planning and coordination along with contract management, and multiple other tasks. She takes pride in her duties and her attention to detail. Laura is proud of her tenure with GWR Management and believes in the importance of creating a positive, supporting work environment with her colleagues. 

Laura’s hobbies are geared toward living a healthy and happy lifestyle. She loves plants, learning about nature, art, music, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Eric oversees sourcing, underwriting and raising capital for new multifamily investment opportunities throughout Texas and the Southeast. Previously, Eric assisted with acquisitions for GVA Management, a multifamily investment group out of Austin, Texas. During his four years at GVA, Eric helped them acquire 94 properties, 17,500+ units over 57 transactions and $1.3B in total value, in Texas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Eric lives in Houston with his wife Amanda, daughter Olivia and son Ford. He graduated from Texas Christian University with an undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurial Management and a Master’s in Business Administration from The Action School of Business. During his free time, Eric enjoys playing golf, hunting and fishing.

Mark came to GWR with a diverse skill set acquired through many avenues of real estate.  Prior to joining GWR, Mark managed the development of multiple retail grocery stores for Lidl U.S., containing 300,000 square feet of gross building area and a development budget of nearly $100M.  With Lidl, Mark also assisted with site acquisition and market penetration strategy for the Houston, TX and Columbus, OH markets.  Prior to Lidl, Mark worked in commercial appraisal in Houston where he completed appraisals on all types of income producing property.

Mark is a graduate of Texas A&M University, a licensed Texas Realtor, and a lifelong Houston native.  In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and son Grant, fellowship at his church, golfing, cooking, and traveling.  

Prior to joining GWR Management, Stephen worked in the oil industry as a distributor of casing and tubing.  He has been an entrepreneur for most of his adult life in both the hospitality sector as well as owning two successful motorcycle dealerships.

In his current role as Construction Services Manager, Stephen is responsible for the oversight of all capital projects, rehabilitation and renovation projects and the management of all insurance related claims. 

A native Houstonian, Stephen is a proud graduate of St. Thomas High School and Texas A&M University where he earned his Business Management Degree.   Stephen is dedicated to his work and has a passion for life which drives him to success. 

Brandi has worked in the multifamily housing industry since 2007 when she began her career as an assistant manager with Arruth Associates.  Prior to joining the Industry, Brandi worked in the insurance business as an agent with Allstate where she held her P&C, Life and Health licenses.  Prior to that, Brandi worked in management at United Parcel Service (UPS) for eight years.  Once at Arruth, Brandi advanced through her career from Assistant Manager to Property Manager, on to Area Manager and finally Regional Supervisor.  Brandi joined GWR Management continuing her role as Regional Supervisor as part of the Arruth Portfolio acquisition in March 2016.  Brandi is very detail oriented and takes great pride in her work and her team all while maintaining a strong work ethic.  Always striving to do the best for herself, her team, and her residents, she does not settle for anything less than the best – a life motto that she has proudly instilled in her two boys.  Never settle.

Brandi lives in New Waverly with her husband and two boys.  She and her family are big into sports and in her free time, you will find her either on the baseball diamond or a football field depending on which season it is.  This is truly where she is happiest watching her boys practice and grow into amazing young men and promising athletes.    

Rachel has worked in the multi-family housing industry for more than 23 years.  Starting her career as a Leasing Consultant, Rachel quickly realized that she had a passion for helping others to find happiness in a place to call their home.  From those early days working as a Leasing Consultant, Rachel excelled rapidly moving into the Assistant Manager and Property Manager roles.  In her current role as a Regional Supervisor, Rachel loves what she does leading her team and consistently interacting with others.  She finds great fulfillment in leading her team to success by achieving the goals set forth.  Her philosophy is “When they succeed, I succeed.”  Rachel is driven and proud to be a member of the GWR Team!

Rachel is married and lives in The Woodlands with her husband and pup Ollie.  She is also a very PROUD Navy Mom to her son! 

Nicole has been a part of the multifamily industry in different capacities for more than 23 years.  Starting her career as a Leasing Consultant in 1999 after moving to Houston from Nebraska, she was quickly promoted to the roles of Assistant Manager and then Property Manager.  Nicole believes that there should be integrity in everything and leads her team with that in mind.  She has also worked as a Marketing Director which gives her a unique vision.   Nicole previously worked with the Arruth Associates and came to GWR in 2016 as part of that acquisition.  As a Regional Supervisor, Nicole enjoys leading her team by example and assisting them in realizing their potential.       

Nicole is a member of the Houston Apartment Association where she serves on the EXPO Committee and was a Team Captain for two years.  A Cancer survivor, Nicole proudly lives her life with the philosophy of “Live Life to the Fullest with No Regrets.” When Nicole is not cheering on her two favorite teams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, you can find her rooting for the Houston Astros.  Nicole lives in The Woodlands and is the proud Mom to daughter Alexis and her three fur babies.

Lelia brings to GWR 18 years of experience in multifamily property management.  Along the way she has excelled in many roles.  She started her career as a part time Leasing Consultant in 2005 and worked her way up to Operational Support with GWR in 2014 and on to Regional Supervisor in 2018.  In her current role, Lelia utilizes her relationship skills to help her gain confidence and trust from those she has works with, as well as her team and peers.

Lelia has a great attitude and work ethic. She is an individual who takes initiative and continuously looks for opportunities to expand her knowledge. She  shows strong interpersonal skills, which enables her to create solid teams, good working relationships and participate effectively in diverse teams.

Lelia lives in Cypress, Texas with her two children Daniella and Dylan, and has two dogs Zoey, and Molly.  In her spare time, you can find her at a baseball or football field with her kids or on a dance floor line dancing.  She is a member of CyLife Church and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.

Ryan has worked in the housing industry for more than 28 years.  He started in university student housing in 1995 and moved into to multifamily industry in 1999, remaining in that sector presently.   Ryan began his career in the multifamily industry as a leasing specialist and worked through all on site positions on his way into a supervisory role with experience in a wide variety of A, B and C class garden style and mid-rise communities.  As a regional supervisor, he oversaw property operations of large portfolios and focused on building effective teams to deliver desired results.  In his current role as Director of Operations, Ryan oversees the Operational Support Department at GWR Management and all business operating systems.  He specializes in finding ways to streamline company operations and ensure that the company has the tools needed to help us deliver an excellent customer experience as well as improve revenue.  Ryan also maintains valuable relationships with our supplier partners.  

Prior to GWR, Ryan worked with Arcadian Real Estate Services and Equity Residential in several different roles which provides him with a broad skill set.   Ryan enjoys collaborating on projects and takes great pride in serving as an advisor to several vendor boards.   Ryan's focus has always been, and continues to be, making a difference in someone else's life and providing "home."   Originally from Northeast Pennsylvania, he is a proud alumni of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.  Ryan has a great passion for travel and cruising, is married, a cat dad and lives in Cypress Texas.   

Cynthia has worked in the multi-family housing industry for more than 28 years.  She began her career as a leasing specialist and worked through all on-site office positions, honing the skills that serve her well as an Operational Support Advisor.   She works directly with the on-site teams ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed through maintaining policies, implementing programs, auditing and training.

Born and raised in the Houston, TX area, she is happy to be home here again after living and working in Dallas, TX for over 10 years.  She currently lives in Spring, TX with her husband and two dogs.

In her role as an Operational Support Advisor, Jenny assists the properties with daily operations and any issues that may arise.  She also provides training to new employees and monitors the internal HelpDesk.  Originally from Colombia, South America, Jenny moved to the US in 2000 and started working in the multifamily housing industry as a leasing consultant in 2005.  Jenny worked her way through onsite roles of Assistant Manager and Property Manager with a desire to do her best and provide residents with a great place to live.  Jenny also traveled regularly to assist other properties that had a need.  This prepared her with a wealth of knowledge to move into her current position in August 2022.

Jenny lives in the Houston area and enjoys attending concerts in her free time.  She is the proud mom to three children, two daughters and one son.  

As part of the GWR Team, Hector is focused in promoting superior maintenance performance on each community through a comprehensive management and leadership approach.  

Hector has designed and led maintenance programs, training and oversight of maintenance personnel. His collective experience includes more than 15 years in the multifamily industry.  He has a wealth of knowledge in  management, capital projects, construction, rehabs, renovation and routine maintenance in both Arizona and Texas.

Hector has built an outstanding relationship with contractors, vendors and HAA members, searching for new opportunities to improve and continue growing. He has continued his education in Political Science, Sociology, Leadership, Construction Codes and Development, as well as all maintenance areas related to the communities. He enjoys working closely with the leadership of the cities and counties where our communities are.  Hector is proud to be part of the amazing team at GWR!  

In his role as Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Alex applies his technical skills and management knowledge creating, negotiating, and overseeing capital projects on the properties he is responsible for.  Alex also provides training and coaching to the maintenance teams and assists in the hiring of new employees to the Company.  Originally from El Salvador, Alex moved to the US in 1995 and settled in New York City where he worked in the restaurant business.  In 2002, Alex moved to Houston and found his niche working in the multifamily industry a year later.  Alex began his career on site, first as a groundskeeper and then quickly worked his way up through the onsite maintenance roles eventually earning his place as a Maintenance Director.  This role gave Alex the opportunity to do what he loves most which is to meet and help others through great customer service while guiding and mentoring a team; but also, to make a difference in another person’s life.

Alex lives in the Houston area and enjoys spending his free time doing outdoor activities and watching or playing sports.  Whether it is soccer and basketball, baseball or football, you will find Alex there in his free time.  Alex is a Godly man who is happily devoted to his wife and their son.

Lori directs and supervises all accounting, financial reporting and human resource functions. She works closely with our partners, lenders and staff to meet their specific reporting needs. Lori and her team work closely with the executive team, the property management group and the on-site teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Lori has a wide range of knowledge in multifamily software applications including MRI, OneSite, Yardi and JD Edwards.

In addition to accounting, Lori brings to GWR over 30 years of experience in many aspects of the multifamily industry including acquisitions, due diligence, property financing, and software implementation. Prior to GWR, Lori was Controller for Arcadian Real Estate Group after spending many years at Alliance Residential Management. She has experience with financial reporting for over 200 apartment communities and 45 partnerships, including a staff of 25 accountants and clerks. Lori was also previously with Greystar Real Estate Partners with a staff of 14, responsible for the financial reporting for both owned and managed properties.

Lori has spent most of her life in the Houston area, and resides in Missouri City with her husband and daughter.

Kim is a property accountant and has been in the industry for 28 years.  She is responsible for preparing and distributing financial statements, preparing, and ensuring the accuracy of all ledgers, balance sheets, managing deposits and reconciliations. She also reviews accounts payable activity & cash balances.

Kim lives in Cypress and has two daughters.  She loves spending time with her family, trying new restaurants and any outdoor activities.  She graduated from Lone Star College. 

Janet came to GWR as part of the Arruth acquisition in March 2016.  Janet has more than 35 years of experience in the multifamily industry starting as a leasing consultant and working her way through the onsite ranks as an assistant manager and property manager.  During this time, Janet realized her passion for accounting and has excelled as a property accountant with Arruth Associates and GWR. 

Janet is a proud Houstonian where she continues to reside.  She is married and the proud mom to her three children.

Teresa has worked with GWR as Property Accountant since 2016.  She has been in the Multifamily Industry for over 30 years.  She began her career as Accounts Payable and moved up to Accounting Manager, and, also managed Retail property at the original management company where she began her career in the Multifamily Industry. 

For over 10 years, Christy has worked in the multi-family housing industry.  She joined GWR in 2013 as a leasing consultant and honed her skills to be promoted to assistant manager and then property manager.  Christy joined the GWR corporate team in her current role as the Accounts Payable Representative in May of 2022. She uses her on-site knowledge to assist with invoice processing, accounts payable and payments.  

Born and raised in Tomball, she currently lives there with her daughter.

Lisa has worked in Human Resources and Payroll for over 28 years.  Lisa began her career in 1993 and since that time has increased her knowledge in all areas of human resources including payroll, benefits, recruiting, FMLA and workers compensation.  Prior to working with GWR, she worked in manufacturing, oil & gas, engineering, and food distribution.  Lisa’s diverse background has made her an expert in all areas within HR and has honed her ability to work and communicate with all employee levels.

Lisa attended Houston Community College and is a member of HR Houston and SHRM.  Originally from Bermuda, she has lived in the Houston area most of her life and is married with two daughters.