Renee joined 1st American in July 2016. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a concentration on Lodging and Human Resources and a minor in Organizational and Leadership Supervision. Renee manages a mixed portfolio of Residential and Commercial properties. She was recently selected to be part of the IREM Next-Gen program, giving her the opportunity to obtain her Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation in an 18-month accelerated course.
Mario Barcenas
Mario joined 1st American Management in August 2023 as a Residential Property Manager. Originally from Atlanta, GA, he has resided in NWI for two years. He comes to 1st American with 13 years of Multi-Family Property Management. Mario has led several communities under renovation and re-brand, including amenities and apartment homes. His strengths as a Property Manager are bringing communities together while being a great leader by having respect for all Board members, developers, and homeowners. In his free time, Mario enjoys traveling around the world, sightseeing and spending time with family and friends. He enjoys different foods and loves trying new restaurants around different parts of the country.
Michelle Boomfield
Michelle joined the 1st American team in November of 2023 as a Residential Property Manager. She came from years in the Cosmetology field, primarily in a managerial role. Michelle has a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from Purdue and licenses in Cosmetology and Massage Therapy. She has also earned her M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management from the Community Associations Institute in March of 2024. Outside of the office, Michelle is a mother of 5, with 2 still at home. Her hobbies include spending time with her family and attending the many sporting events for her children.
Trisha Burns
Tricia joined 1st American in October 2023. She brings 7 years of Property Management experience to the team. She also has 20+ years of Retail Management, Office Administration, and Customer Service experience. Tricia possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and is Vice President of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. When she is not busy with her Philanthropic Sorority, she stays busy crafting, baking, and reading.