Meet our Team

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Paul Rush
President
About
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Paul Rush
President

After reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Paul began flipping houses and buying rental properties. A decade later, his company successfully manages hundreds of properties, offering solutions for both owners and residents.

  • Speaks Spanish fluently
  • Loves stupid jokes
  • Enjoys cycling
  • Obsessed with helicopters
What’s in your head determines what is in your hands.
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Jaron Bergeron
Owner Services
About
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Jaron Bergeron
Owner Services

Jaron started his career in real estate flipping and wholesaling houses, then continued on to management, overseeing renovations for over 10,000 houses. At Augusta Rental Homes, his team’s success is his success.

  • Loves traveling and spending time outdoors
  • Played collegiate tennis
  • Adopted a stray cat named Buttercup
You can control your own destiny and write your own story.
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Barbara Hopkins
Business Development Manager
About
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Barbara Hopkins
Business Development Manager

Barbara takes care of business, literally. With an impressive career in upper management, she is also well-versed in the housing industry and is passionate about helping others succeed. She strives to build great relationships in order to make your experience with Augusta Rental Homes memorable, impactful and a solid investment.

  • Once stood 50 feet away from Michael Jackson
  • Loves her rescue dogs, “Pineapple” & “Mary Poppins”
  • Enjoys cooking, entertaining and art
A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.
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Jennifer Senak
Human Resources Office Manager
About
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Jennifer Senak
Human Resources Office Manager

Jennifer has a passion for helping others achieve their goals while leading and managing diverse teams to success. She believes in the power of a solid team!

  • Loves true crime shows
  • Played softball in college
  • Go Dawgs!
Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today. (James Dean)
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Jasmine Miller
Resident Services Coordinator
About
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Jasmine Miller
Resident Services Coordinator

When you walk into our office, you’ll be greeted with Jasmine’s smiling face, ready to assist you with your needs. She finds joy in meeting new people and helping those around her.

  • Loves thrift store shopping
  • Favorite band is Depeche Mode
  • Enjoys roller skating and dancing
  • Likes to draw, paint, and read
The sun does not ask permission to shine, and neither do I.
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Desireé Matthews
Resident Services Coordinator
About
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Desireé Matthews
Resident Services Coordinator

Desireé enjoys helping residents have a great experience while ensuring properties are well maintained. Her attention to detail and excellent organization skills allow her to thrive as a Resident Services Coordinator.

  • Loves roller skating
  • Has completed over 2,000 puzzles
  • Enjoys cooking and reading
Live, love, and always laugh.
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Chuck Merritt IV
Resident Services Coordinator
About
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Chuck Merritt IV
Resident Services Coordinator

Chuck has been in the property management space since 1996 and brings a wealth of knowledge in serving our residents. He takes pride in making them happy!

  • Supernatural ability to turn red lights to green
  • Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” in 2006
  • Johnny Cash fan
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Kiera Fitzgerald
Resident Services Coordinator
About
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Kiera Fitzgerald
Resident Services Coordinator

Kiera had the privilege of working as a Resident Services Coordinator in Hawaii when her husband was stationed there with the Army. She enjoys interacting with residents and sharing their excitement for moving into a new home.

  • Huge Disney fan
  • Swam with sharks and manta rays
  • Enjoys going to the gym and line dancing
The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. –Rafiki
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Tiffany Simmons
Resident Services Coordinator
About
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Tiffany Simmons
Resident Services Coordinator

Tiffany has always had an interest in real estate and loves being able to be herself while helping others in her role as Resident Services Coordinator.

  • Has an adventurous spirit
  • Enjoys the outdoors
  • Food takes her to her happy place
One day at a time I’m okay.
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Kennedy Smith
Resident Services Coordinator
About
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Kennedy Smith
Resident Services Coordinator

Kennedy is always up for a good laugh and brings fun to the office while taking great care of our residents. Her background in sales and service shines through!

  • Loves 80s rock music
  • Enjoys cooking and shopping
  • Collects guitars and rock memorabilia
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you don’t stop.
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Ryan Marby
Director of Accounting
About
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Ryan Marby
Accountant

Augusta native, Ryan, loves seeing investments grow and prosper. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia, and his experience includes advising and preparing taxes and financial statements for real estate investors.

  • Has tried every restaurant’s chicken tenders in Augusta
  • Loves watching sports
  • Loves coffee
  • Enjoys following stock markets
Plan the work, and work the plan.
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Rebecca Romero
Senior Accountant
About
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Rebecca Romero
Senior Accountant

A licensed broker and realtor, Rebecca is a powerhouse in the accounting department. Numbers are her passion, as well as connecting with people.

  • Danced ballet for over a decade
  • Loves snow crab, calamari, and diet Dr Pepper
  • Enjoys spending time with her family
You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. –CS Lewis
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Mahaley Brunson
Staff Accountant
About
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Mahaley Brunson
Staff Accountant

Mahaley started her career as a property manager and found her interest in accounting, which makes her ideal for her position! Her favorite part of the job is working with her coworkers and working with numbers.

  • Loves animals
  • Avid reader
  • Enjoys nature and traveling
It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome.
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A’rieal Johnson
Portfolio Manager, Single Family Homes
About
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A’rieal Johnson Johnson
Portfolio Manager, Single Family Homes

Arie has been managing properties for nearly two decades and has a genuine passion for serving in leadership positions where she can foster company growth, implementation, and overall tenant experience.

  • Loves women’s basketball
  • Obsessed with crime shows
  • Collects Funko Pops
If you don't stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.
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Brittany Houston
Portfolio Manager, Single Family Homes
About
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Brittany Houston
Portfolio Manager, Single Family Homes

While Brittany enjoys all aspects of real estate, property management is what fulfills her the most because each day is different and brings new experiences. She also appreciates the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life.

  • Loves being a travel softball mom
  • Passionate about all things hair, makeup, fashion, and interior decorating
  • Avid reader
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Luke 6:31
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Grace Barnick
Portfolio Manager, Single Family Homes
About
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Grace Barnick
Portfolio Manager, Single Family Homes

Grace loves meeting new people and solving problems—a great combination for a Portfolio Manager! Her unique experience comes from her diverse background in studying art and dental assisting, along with her passion for adventure.

  • Moved cross-country 3 times
  • Enjoys pickleball and long distance running
  • Loves to hike, kayak, garden, and draw
Always be kind and never give up.
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Anne Versoza
Assistant Portfolio Manager, Single Family
About
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Anne Versoza
Assistant Portfolio Manager, Single Family

Along with Anne’s background in customer service, her organizational skills and task management abilities make her a valuable member of the Augusta Rental Homes team.

  • Loves crime shows
  • Cat mom to Yuki and Yuna
  • Enjoys reading, painting, and boxing
Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.
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Cindy Williamson
Director of Multi Family Property Management
About
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Cindy Williamson
Director of Multi Family Property Management

Cindy has been in Property Management since 1988 and loves being able to engage, encourage and motivate those she works with. Her passion comes from seeing her team develop, succeed, and thrive.

  • Loves cruising
  • Enjoys DIY refinishing furniture
  • Starbucks snob
Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. – Winston Churchill
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Breyanna Funchess
Portfolio Manager, Multifamily
About
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Breyanna Funchess
Portfolio Manager, Multifamily

For Breyanna, the best part of property management is getting the apartments ready for move-in, from start to finish.

  • Dancing is her #1 hobby, for the past 11 years!
  • Loves to cook
  • Enjoys traveling
Your perception of the world is a reflection of yourself.
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Summer Frazier
Assistant Portfolio Manager, Multifamily
About
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Summer Frazier
Assistant Portfolio Manager, Multifamily

Summer’s favorite part about property management—from leasing to customer service—is meeting new people, networking and creating relationships. She also enjoys the freedom of creativity in her work environment.

  • Likes trails and hiking
  • Enjoys cooking
  • Loves to create DIYs and paint
Good things come to those who try.
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Paige Overcash
Portfolio Manager, Multifamily
About
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Paige Overcash
Portfolio Manager

As a portfolio manager Paige loves building relationships with residents. Her experience in administrative and operational capacities enhances her level of service and professionalism.

  • Loves Halloween and Christmas
  • Enjoys family time (spent mostly on ball fields)
  • Can recite almost every episode of Grey’s Anatom
I choose growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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Stephanie Smith
Portfolio Manager, Multifamily
About
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Stephanie Smith
Portfolio Manager, Multifamily

With over 15 years of experience in property management, Stephanie continues to serve residents with their housing needs and bring a positive impact within the multifamily community.

  • Loves college football—Roll Tide!
  • Enjoys spending time with her son
  • Finds inspiration in books and traveling
The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge.
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Ahki Rosser
Leasing Specialist
About
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Ahki Rosser
Resident Services Coordinator

Ahki possesses a drive to connect with people and create positive experiences, which makes her role as a Resident Services Coordinator ideal. She loves being able to focus on making others feel welcome and supported.

  • Supermom of 2 boys and 2 girls
  • Aspiring chef
  • Enjoys reading, shopping, and Netflix binging
You may not be able to control every event that happens to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
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Brandy Norman
Maintenance Coordinator
About
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Brandy Norman
Maintenance Coordinator

Brandy’s years of experience in property management and real estate allows her to assist our residents in a knowledgeable fashion, which is huge asset!

  • Obsessed with all things fashion
  • Enjoys a good romance novel
  • Loves trying new things, no matter the risk
God is within her, she will not fall. (Psalms 46:5)
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Chris Phillips
Utilities Coordinator
About
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Chris Phillips
Utilities Coordinator

Serving as the Utilities Coordinator, Chris gracefully handles the details that help our residents’ and owners‘ daily lives. She loves helping people and believes there’s never a dull moment in property management.

  • Loves to paint
  • Loves to sew
  • Made over 20 quilts
  • Loves cats and dogs
You have to have flexibility in life.
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John Savoy
Maintenance Tech
About
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John Savoy
Maintenance Tech

John started his career in the 90s working on HAVCs and quickly grew his skill sets to be able to rehab entire houses. He takes pride in his work and has been a valuable team member at Augusta Rental Homes since 2016.

  • Loves golf
  • Enjoys interacting with others
  • Enjoys working on his own investment properties
Two things—forgiveness & thankfulness.
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Scott Petroff
Maintenance Tech
About
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Scott Petroff
Maintenance Tech

For over 30 years, Scott has been repairing and remodeling apartment complexes, and he loves the challenge of fixing things right the first time.

  • Likes to fix things
  • Loves all animals
  • Loves Marvel movies
  • Enjoys helping people or animals that are in need of support
Always treat people with respect and dignity.
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John Cumbee
Maintenance Tech
About
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John Cumbee
Maintenance Tech

John—better known as “Buster”—has been in the repair business for over 12 years and services our multifamily properties. With his outgoing personality, Buster enjoys joking around, but he takes his work seriously!

  • Likes playing sports
  • Enjoys hunting and fishing
Respect others. Do the right thing.
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Clyde Hanes
Maintenance Tech
About
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Clyde Hanes
Maintenance Tech

Clyde’s years of experience as a superintendent taught him how to get things done! He loves being productive and accomplishing goals each and every day.

  • Enjoys racing dirt cars
  • Loves fishing
  • Traveling and the mountains make him happy
Treat everyone with respect.
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David Floyd
Maintenance Tech
About
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David Floyd
Maintenance Tech

Over 35 years of painting and welding qualifies David as an expert in his field! He takes pride in not only keeping the properties running smoothly, but also in keeping them looking nice and vibrant.

  • Likes drawing landscapes
  • Enjoys hiking trails
  • Go Dawgs!
Always be honest, no matter the consequences.
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Jeff Gray
Maintenance Tech
About
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Jeff Gray
Maintenance Tech

Jeff enjoys helping others, and as a technician for both single-family and multi-family maintenance, that is what he gets to do routinely.

  • Certified welder
  • Loves to travel
  • Enjoys football and baseball
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
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Alex Rivera Roman
Maintenance Tech
About
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Alex Rivera Roman
Maintenance Tech

Alex is a seasoned technician who learned his trade from the best: his father, a handyman and electrician. He loves troubleshooting HVAC issues and solving complex problems others give up on.

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Loves reading and writing
  • Enjoys video/image editing
The toughest problems teach the most.
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Steven Christian Smith
Maintenance Tech
About
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Steven Christian Smith
Maintenance Tech

Steven has extensive experience in maintenance from commercial properties to residential. His favorite part of his job is a finished project and customer satisfaction.

  • Happily married for almost a decade
  • Has 2 beautiful daughters
  • Passionate about evangelism and getting to know people
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding and God will make your path straight.
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Leonard Allen
Maintenance Tech
About
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Leonard Allen
Maintenance Tech

Leonard knows maintenance! His 30-plus years of experience includes work on HVAC units, appliances, and pools. He loves seeing a finished product after repair. And of course, payday!

  • Happily married for 35 years and counting!
  • Atlanta Falcons fan
  • Enjoys taking care of his yard and watching Sunday NFL football
Measure twice, fix once.
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Tobey Avery
Maintenance Tech
About
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Tobey Avery
Maintenance Tech

Tobey’s philosophy is to learn all he can, every single day. His teachable spirit and his desire to make residents happy, makes him a superb maintenance tech.

  • Easy going and easy to get along with
  • Plays guitar, bass, and piano
  • Loves to draw
Never give up!

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