Leadership

Daniel Heatwole is the Chief Executive Officer 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.

Doug Ripley serves as President of Ripley Heatwole Company.  His primary responsibility is to oversee the Company’s Property Management division in addition to aiding with the general operation of the Company.  Doug has experience working at a pair of RHC properties and returned to RHC after serving 13 years as Chief Information Officer of TELCOM Systems / Wiogen where he still assists in their operation.

James McCune is the President of RH Builders.  He is responsible for overseeing the company’s new projects and developments under construction.  He also assists in the ongoing management of Ripley Heatwole 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.

Matt Ripley is the President for TELCOM Systems / Wiogen 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.

Ron Ripley joined Ripley Heatwole Company in 1969 and served in various roles including more than 30 years as President.  Ron’s concentration is 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 tenant / customer satisfaction. He has been involved in 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 communities.

Andy Heatwole has over 40 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate property. He has been involved in transactions for over 7,500 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 committees of the Virginia General Assembly, the President’s Commission on Domestic Policy, Congress, and various federal and state agencies.

Scott Ripley served as President of Ripley Heatwole Company’s Development and Construction Division (RH Builders, Inc.) for more than 40 years.  RH Builder’s providers general contractor, construction management, and owner’s representation services, with a focus on the multifamily sector.  Scott is a skilled administrator and leader with many years of construction management experience on-site and administratively.  During his tenure RH Builders oversaw the construction of over 5,000 units throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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.