Team ODUrent

We are local, family-owned business dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and convenient homes and apartments.

The Mission

Since 1999, our mission at ODUrent has been to transform mismanaged or neglected rental properties into vibrant homes. We take pride in renovating these properties to meet and exceed modern living standards, providing our valued tenants with top-tier, quality housing.

Our Vision

We envision a community where every tenant enjoys the comforts of a well-managed, quality home. We’re more than a property management company; we’re a team dedicated to making a positive impact on our neighborhood and our city.

Our Management Team’s Pledge:

Our Management Team is committed to professionalism and excellence. We’re here to guide our tenants every step of the way, assisting them in finding a home that fits their unique needs and lifestyle. Your happiness is our success!

Our Maintenance Team’s Promise:

Our Maintenance Team is our backbone, working diligently to keep our properties in top shape. With an unwavering commitment to UNCOMMON customer service, we respond quickly, handle repairs efficiently, and treat every tenant request as our top priority.

Our Community Stewardship:

We’re not just in the business of property management; we’re in the business of community upliftment. Each year, we raise our standards to improve the neighborhoods we operate in.  We value our relationships with neighborhood civic leagues, Old Dominion University, and the City of Norfolk, working together to enhance our community’s beauty and wellbeing.

Our Ultimate Goal:

At the heart of everything we do is our deep desire for our tenants to build safe, happy, and lasting memories in their homes. Our professional yet fun-loving team is always ready to go the extra mile to ensure our tenants feel genuinely cared for.

The TEAM

Thanos Polizos, BSMet '91, MEM 96'

Thanos Polizos, BSMet '91, MEM 96'

CEO

Maxine Brown

Maxine Brown

Director of Operations

Vanessa Stone, MSc

Vanessa Stone, MSc

Accounts Payable Specialist

Katie Perkins

Katie Perkins

Leasing Manager

Avontia Shumaker

Avontia Shumaker

Customer Service Manager

Nijshell McGill

Nijshell McGill

David Addair

David Addair

Lexi Lane

Lexi Lane

Work Order Manager

Rafael Velazquez

Rafael Velazquez

Special Projects Manager

John Gibson

John Gibson

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Sherman Watson

Sherman Watson

QC Manager

James

James "Bong" Dominguez

QC Manager

Romando

Romando "Mando" Jack

Service Technician

Jesse Measel

Jesse Measel

Newport News Maintenanace Manager

Chris Bacon

Chris Bacon

Service Technician

Alana James

Alana James

Service Technician

Rick Capps

Rick Capps

Service Technician

Wade Miller

Wade Miller

Service Technician

Aaron Phillips

Aaron Phillips

Service Technician

Billy Willoughby

Billy Willoughby

Service Technician

Joe Eastman

Joe Eastman

Service Technician

Maintenance Team ODUrent

Maintenance Team ODUrent

Office Team ODUrent

Office Team ODUrent

Wally Shmader, Vistage, Exceptional Leaders Lab

Wally Shmader, Vistage, Exceptional Leaders Lab

Board of Advisors

Donald Price, Commercial Loan Services

Donald Price, Commercial Loan Services

Board of Advisors

Neel Desai, LTD Hospitality

Neel Desai, LTD Hospitality

Board of Advisors

Marion Long, Entrepreneur Organization

Marion Long, Entrepreneur Organization

Board of Advisors

Matthew Reass, MBA - Consultant

Matthew Reass, MBA - Consultant