Leadership

As President of Ripley Heatwole Company, Inc., Ron Ripley is responsible for the day to day operations of the Company with specific emphasis on the Company growth and direction. Quality control of the new and existing communities is of primary importance as well as the tenant/customer satisfaction. The company owns and manages over 2,200 multifamily units and employs over 125 people. He entered the business in 1969 and he has been involved in numerous complex commercial real estate transactions and has been exposure to all segments of the real estate and development business from affordable family and senior housing to mixed use luxury apartments.

F. Andrew Heatwole has over 35 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate property. He has been involved in transactions for over 7,000 residential units. He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Virginia. Among Andy’s primary areas of expertise are project feasibility, financing, and land acquisitions. This includes comprehensive environmental, municipal, and political considerations. He has offered testimony on public policy, land use practices, and environmental matters before several committees of the Virginia General Assembly, the President’s Commission on Domestic Policy, Congress, and various federal and state agencies.

Ripley Heatwole Company’s Development and Construction Division (RH Builders, Inc.) is responsible for providing construction management services as the acting General Contractor on all of our properties we build.  Scott Ripley has led this division since 1982. He is currently President of RH Builders as well as a principal in Ripley Heatwole Inc. Scott is a skilled administrator and leader with many years of construction management experience on site and administratively including the construction of over 5,000 units throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Daniel Heatwole is the Senior Vice President of Ripley Heatwole Company, Inc., where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations with a specific focus on development and growth. Daniel’s responsibilities include purchase contracts, negotiations, project design review, project feasibility, financial analysis, due diligence matters, zoning approvals, permits, and ongoing project coordination. Daniel is well versed in financing applications and syndication; loan placement; and municipal policy considerations and design.

Matt Ripley is the Chief Operating Officer for TELCOM Systems where he is responsible for the acquisition of new business, working with property owners and property managers to ensure the existing business runs properly, and helping to oversee the day to day operations in the office of TELCOM. Matt also has a role in assisting with the operations of the property management and development companies for Ripley Heatwole Company.

Doug Ripley is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of TELCOM Systems, where he is responsible for overseeing personnel, systems and vendors associated with the Company’s billing and subscriber management for most of the 8,000+ multiple dwelling units (MDU) it services as well as its property owners/managers which includes RHC.  Additionally, Doug assists with decisions as part of RHC’s Executive Team.

James McCune is the Vice President of Acquisitions and Development of Ripley Heatwole Company, Inc., where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s new project division.  He also assists in the ongoing management of the company’s existing portfolio.  James’s responsibilities include site negotiations, project feasibility, project design, financial analysis, due diligence matters, zoning approvals, permits, and ongoing project coordination and management.

Nancy Morin is the Vice President of Accounting for Ripley Heatwole Company specializing in accounting for tax credit and conventional multi-family properties. As Controller, she understands the complex aspects of the many entities involved in real estate development. Nancy is responsible for coordination, preparation, and financial analysis of operating budgets for Ripley Heatwole Company, Virginia Financial Advisors, RH Builders, and the many entities set up for the development of each property.

As Vice President of Construction, Jim Smith is responsible for representing the firm with clients and consultants on virtually any range of subjects related to Construction Management and Project Development. Jim is responsible for day to day management of all ongoing construction projects, whether new construction or renovations to existing properties as well as the supervision, assignation of job tasks and management of other construction personnel.

As the Vice President of Property Management, Vivian Bryant works closely with the Regional Property Managers and the Facilities Managers to ensure properties are operating efficiently. She is responsible for the start-up of new properties including marketing strategies, hiring of new employees, and internal operations. Additionally, Vivian is involved in the planning, construction, rehabilitation, lease-up, and stabilized operations of properties within the RHC portfolio.