Our Team
Amber Bruce
Amber Bruce
Amber Bruce is a San Francisco Bay Area native. She is a skilled Property and Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex projects. She has successfully overseen property management, renovation and development projects. In her previous role as a Project Manager at Acorn Analytics Inc., she was responsible for managing projects and client engagements, and ensuring the successful delivery of each statement of work. Amber has led teams and delivered profitable projects while maintaining strong client relationships. She has a proven track record in navigating project issues and identifying opportunities for improvement. Additionally, she has excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. She lived on an LGBTQ commune in the Oregon forest and worked in honorable but low-paying jobs. After climbing the ranks at a start-up, Covid ignited her passion for medicine. She wants to help protect her community from vaccine distrust, and her journey is guided by the J.R.R. Tolkien poem, "Not all Who Wander are Lost."
Heather MacFarland
Heather MacFarland
Heather MacFarland is a multi-faceted real estate professional with 15 years of industry experience which includes an extensive background in all aspects of property management, as well as residential and commercial transactions. As a rental property owner and landlord herself, Heather personally understands the importance of excellent tenant matching and property management expertise to maximize property owners’ return on investment. Heather loves living in the East Bay and spends her free time hiking and running with her husband and 3 pups in the areas’ many parks and trail systems, as well as exploring the wide array of dining establishments and cultural events the East Bay has to offer.
Kimberly Brewer
Kimberly Brewer
With over twenty years of Commercial Real Estate management under her belt, Kimberly Brewer is a licensed Real Estate agent in California and a Registered Property Administrator (RPA) with BOMI International. She has managed a diverse range of properties, from Class A to Industrial, up to 697,000 square feet across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Michelle Bey
Michelle Bey
Michelle Bey is a seasoned real estate professional with a proven track record of success. She brings a wealth of experience in the industry, having worked as a licensed realtor at Kees' Realty and as an assistant property manager at Madison Park. Currently, she is a real estate agent at Intero Real Estate Services. Michelle has also honed her customer support skills through her work at Modsy and Target. Her expertise includes negotiation, customer experience, time management, communication, budgeting, problem-solving, and customer support. Michelle's diverse background and skill set make her a valuable asset to any real estate transaction.
Nicole Macariola
Nicole Macariola
"With over a decade of experience in sales and five years in property management, Nicole Macariola is a skilled leasing agent. As a native of the Bay Area, she leverages her knowledge and expertise to provide unique insights and effective strategies for each market she serves. Nicole enjoys traveling, adventures with her son, and exploring new culinary experiences outside work."
Erica Kerr
Erica Kerr
Meet Erica Kerr, a highly experienced property management professional with over 13 years of expertise in the field. Throughout the past decade, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing, leasing, and maintaining properties, fostering operational excellence in startup ventures and well-established property management firms. Erica's remarkable leadership abilities and vast knowledge have consistently contributed to her achievements in overseeing numerous real estate units and orchestrating comprehensive rehab and renovation projects from inception to completion.
William Januhan
William Januhan
After having spent most of my professional career in the business process outsourcing industry handling multinational clients and providing customer support across the USA, Canada, and Australia. I shifted to working and thoroughly enjoy being an administrative assistant role to Realtors and Property managers for the past couple of years. I am an administrative assistant professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats.
Nicholas Bruce
Nicholas Bruce
Nicholas Bruce is an award-winning leader with 20 years of experience in real estate management and construction project management, with a remarkable track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Nicholas has a wealth of experience leading teams and identifying opportunities for growth while reducing costs. Prior to founding Ukiyo Property Management, Nicholas served as the Vice President of Operations at Ardenbrook, where he managed day-to-day property operations for over 1,600 residential units and 200,000sf of commercial space. In addition to his executive experience, Nicholas has also held various management roles, including Director of Marketing and Special Projects, Regional Manager, Project Manager, Senior Area Manager, and Asset Manager. He holds several credentials, including a CA Broker license and CCRM, CAM, and CPM Candidate designations.
Casey McManus
Casey McManus
Casey McManus is a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in corporate operations, facilities, and investments, specializing in multifamily real estate, commercial, and retail. She holds an MBA from CSU East Bay and has successfully managed and directed multiple properties and teams for companies such as Wood Partners, Madison Park, Irvine Company, Trinity Management, Shea Properties, and CORE Companies. Casey is a certified residential manager and an active member of various professional associations. She has received numerous awards recognizing her outstanding leadership and achievements, including the ORA Elite Top 1% award for 2020-2022. With her extensive experience in strategic planning, property management, capital appropriation, acquisitions/reinvestments, and lease-ups, Casey is known for her exceptional ability to recruit, retain, and motivate high-performing teams and mentor staff to achieve their full potential. Her management experience spans office, retail, and multifamily units, and she has overseen successful lease-ups, restructuring corporate operations, and risk management. Casey is dedicated to creating structured, timely action plans to bring operating expenses within budget parameters and has directed the successful mentoring of new managers and internal promotions.