President
Tom Stapley
Tom Stapley is a leader and advocate for manufactured housing. With a career spanning over 17 years in the manufactured housing industry, Tom is committed to building welcoming, safe and well-maintained communities for individuals and families to call home. Tom is an executive founder and the President of Roots Management, which emerged from the merger of Treehouse Communities and Vineyards Communities. Today, Roots is one of the premier companies in the manufactured home industry, operating over 241 communities across 24 states. Tom co-founded Treehouse Group Companies in 2006 and he has been the driving force in helping Treehouse grow and succeed to become a top manufactured housing provider. His leadership is anchored in a commitment to building teams and empowering people. He is dedicated to cultivating opportunities for individuals, families, and entire communities and to creating safe, friendly, and opportunity-rich environments. Tom also co-founded Invitation Homes in 2012, a venture that has grown into the largest single-family rental home company in the United States. With over 80,000 homes in its portfolio, Invitation Homes has reshaped the landscape of single-family rentals. As the President of Roots Management Group, Tom continues to lead with a vision to provide quality housing opportunities for individuals and families.
CFO
Dave Bragg
Dave oversees the firm’s finance and investment functions, including the Accounting, Tax, A/P, and Treasury functions, as well as Capital Markets, Acquisitions & Dispositions, Portfolio Management, and Data & IT. Before joining Roots in late '22, Dave served as Co-Head of Strategic Research at Green Street, the preeminent provider of actionable commercial real estate research, data, analytics, news, and advisory services in the United States and Europe. The team's research informed property investors’ decision-making process across real estate sectors and metro areas in the public and private markets. Previously, he led Green Street’s residential team encompassing the apartment, single-family rental, student housing, manufactured housing, and self-storage sectors. Prior to joining Green Street, Dave developed and led the REIT research effort at Zelman & Associates and was a member of Institutional Investor’s top-ranked REIT research team at ISI Group and Merrill Lynch. Dave is a Global Governing Trustee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and served as Chair of the Technology and Real Estate Council. Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, a Master of Arts in International Business from the University of Florida, and a Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
COO
Corey D. Wikstrom
Corey D. Wikstrom is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in the Manufactured Housing and RV industry.
Corey’s journey in the industry is marked by his exceptional performance in various leadership roles. As former Senior Vice President of Operations at Roots Management Group, at that time the company saw significant improvements in operational efficiency.
Before joining Roots Management Group, Corey was the Chief Operating Officer at Three Pillar Communities. Here he drove the company’s success and was instrumental in the organization’s remarkable growth.
Corey's educational background in Business Administration and Marketing, combined with his extensive experience, makes him an asset to Roots Management Group. His ability to build winning teams, lead operations, and drive growth and efficiency has been consistently demonstrated throughout his career.
CLO
Eric Blum
With nearly 20 years of experience as a corporate attorney with significant experience in real estate, private equity, corporate governance, capital markets and mergers & acquisitions, Eric currently serves as our Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, leading the teams responsible for all legal matters and risk management. He previously served as COO of OZ Impact Funds (the investment arm of Vineyards Management Group) from February 2019 until the merger of OZ and Vineyards into Roots in August 2021, when Eric assumed his current role. He previously worked as an associate at Greenberg Traurig in Las Vegas, Nevada, where his principal practice areas were mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate finance and corporate governance.
Co-COO
Shaun Huxford
Shaun Huxford is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in Operations and management. As the Chief Operations Officer at Roots Management Group, Shaun is pivotal in steering the company toward success through strategic leadership and operational execution.
Shaun’s journey in the Manufactured Housing (MH) space began in 1986 as he paid his way through college at University of Washington by transporting and setting homes. He then embarked on his entrepreneurial path by becoming the owner and Managing Partner of a company supplying materials to the MH industry while earning his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
Over the next 15 years, Shaun started, turned-around and successfully grew several MH supply based companies. One of Shaun’s most valuable growing opportunities came next when he was asked to help navigate the largest privately held MH Manufacturer through the Great Recession. This included providing over 50,000 FEMA Cottages after the Katrina hurricane and overcoming an F4 tornado that struck the business’s campus.
As Chief Operations Officer at Roots Management Group, Shaun Huxford brings his expertise to the forefront. His executive leadership, strategic planning, and operations management background positions him as a critical asset in the company's pursuit of excellence. As Shaun continues to make significant contributions to the success of Roots Management Group, his journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring professionals and a testament to the impact of visionary leadership in the corporate landscape.
SVP, Investments
Tim Jurczak
Tim leads the team responsible for acquisitions, dispositions, and development activities in collaboration with the company’s institutional investors. He also plays a key role in cultivating relationships with new capital partners.
Before joining Roots Management Group in August 2021, Tim spent over a decade at Green Courte Partners, a real estate private equity firm based in Chicago. There, he specialized in acquiring niche real estate assets, with a strong focus on manufactured housing communities nationwide. He was also instrumental in the 2014 sale of Green Courte’s portfolio of 19,000 manufactured housing sites to Sun Communities for approximately $1.3 billion.
Tim holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family in Rhode Island, reconnecting with friends in Chicago, and playing golf on new courses across the country.
SVP, Deputy General Counsel
Maria Kenny
Maria oversees corporate governance, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and enterprise-wide risk management.
Since joining Roots in 2022, Maria has held a series of progressively senior roles within the company’s legal department. Her previous responsibilities included overseeing insurance and risk management, entity administration and compliance, and providing transactional support.
Before joining Roots, Maria served as in-house counsel at Elo, a global provider of touchscreen technology solutions. Earlier in her career, she was a prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, Illinois.
SVP, Accounting
Sarah McCombs Taylor
Sarah McCombs Taylor serves as the Senior Vice President of Accounting at Roots Management Group, where she leads Corporate, Fund and Property Accounting, Tax, A/P and Treasury. With over 15 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, and auditing, Sarah is committed to fostering high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results while building meaningful relationships.
Sarah’s expertise lies in developing practical solutions for complex financial challenges, approaching her work with an open mindset that drives continuous improvement. Before joining Roots, she led the financial reporting department at Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (NYSE: SRC), a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust, where she worked for about eight years. Prior to that, she spent more than seven years at Ernst & Young (EY), a Big 4 public accounting firm, in the Wealth and Asset Management audit practice.
Sarah earned both her Master in Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration, with a minor in History, from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was part of the prestigious Business Honors Program. She is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas.
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SVP, Operations
Tierria Hilton
As Senior Vice President of the Central Division at Roots Management Group, Tierria Hilton brings nearly 13 years of property management experience, with a strong background in affordable housing and turning distressed properties into profitable assets. Her expertise in strategic problem-solving and operational efficiency has made her a key leader in driving success across the communities she oversees.
Tierria is deeply committed to staff development, ensuring her teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage multimillion-dollar assets effectively. By fostering a culture of growth and excellence, she helps strengthen both individual performance and overall community success.
Before joining Roots, Tierria served as Regional Manager for the Housing Authority in South Carolina, overseeing 29 communities and implementing new operational processes that enhanced efficiency across the organization.
Tierria holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting, giving her a strong financial foundation to navigate the complexities of property management. Her passion for enhancing the affordable housing sector continues to shape her impactful leadership.
SVP, Operations
Tishanna Newman
Tishanna Newman is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in the manufactured housing industry. As Senior Vice President for Fund I, II, and IV at Roots Management Group, she oversees community operations, budgeting, home rehabbing, delinquency reduction, and capital improvement projects across her portfolio.
Since joining Roots Management Group four years ago, Tishanna has made a significant impact. She initially managed 18 properties as a Regional Manager before being promoted to Senior Vice President in December 2023. Under her leadership, her team has successfully rehabbed and turned over 900 homes in a year, contributing to a monthly portfolio revenue of approximately $765,000.
With an extensive background in homes, building codes, remodeling, and capital improvements, Tishanna is committed to enhancing community living standards and driving operational efficiency. Her expertise and strategic vision continue to propel Roots Management Group toward growth and success.
SVP, Data Analytics & IT
Mahesh Salem
Mahesh Salem is the Senior Vice President of Data Analytics and IT at Roots Management Group, bringing over 20 years of top-tier consulting experience in Information Management, Business Intelligence, and Analytics.
With a deep understanding of data-driven solutions, Mahesh has successfully led transformative initiatives across a wide range of industries, including Energy & Utilities, Consumer Packaged Goods, Technology, Telecom & Media, Civil Aviation, Chemicals, and Pharmaceuticals.
Mahesh combines technical expertise with business acumen, specializing in enterprise data strategies, predictive analytics, and AI-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate business growth.
SVP, Operations
Rick Tubaugh
As Senior Vice President of Operations at Roots Management Group, Rick Tubaugh oversees operations in Florida, Arizona, California, and Washington, ensuring the success and growth of communities across these key regions.
Rick joined Roots in 2018, bringing over 14 years of experience in the manufactured housing and RV industry from his time at ELS in Arizona. Before that, he spent two decades in the hotel industry, managing operations from the property level to executive leadership, honing his expertise in hospitality, customer service, and operational excellence.
A key figure in Roots’ expansion into Florida, Rick led the team in establishing a presence in the state, growing from one property in 2019 to 30 communities today. In 2024, he relocated back to Arizona to further strengthen Roots’ operations in the Western Region while continuing his leadership in Florida.
Outside of work, Rick enjoys spending time with his three grown children and four grandchildren. When he’s not with family, you can find him on the golf course or working on his cars.
VP, Capital Markets and Risk
Emilio Allen
Emilio Allen leads the Capital Markets and Risk Management functions at Roots. He has over twenty years of mortgage finance experience including closing over $13 billion of multifamily debt transactions. Before joining Roots, Emilio held various roles at Fannie Mae, where he grew multifamily structured transactions, managed technology initiatives for single-family trading desks, and contributed to automated underwriting efforts. He has an MBA from American University with concentrations in real estate & finance and a bachelor's of science from Marquette University in information technology.
VP, People Operations
Fabiana Larese
Fabiana Larese is a seasoned Human Resources Executive with a strategic and goal-oriented approach to fostering exceptional workplace cultures. With a career spanning diverse industries—including construction, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, and automotive—Fabiana has a proven track record in HR consulting, organizational development, and employee and labor relations.
As Vice President of People Operations at Roots Management Group, Fabiana plays a key role in shaping the company’s HR strategy, ensuring alignment between workforce initiatives and business objectives. She excels in developing compensation and benefits programs, driving talent acquisition and retention strategies, and enhancing company culture to create a thriving work environment.
Passionate about people and performance, Fabiana is dedicated to building strong, engaged teams that contribute to sustainable business growth. Her expertise in HR leadership and corporate strategy makes her an invaluable asset in cultivating a positive and productive workplace at Roots Management Group.
VP, Portfolio & Asset Management
Max McBride
Max McBride leads the portfolio and asset management functions at Roots Management Group, ensuring the strategic growth and financial performance of the company’s properties. Since joining Roots in 2020, Max has played a key role in analyzing and reporting asset performance across the portfolio. His responsibilities include preparing annual property budgets, assessing financial results, delivering investor reporting, and implementing portfolio strategies to optimize asset value.
Early in his tenure at Roots, Max was instrumental in supporting asset dispositions. Since then, he has led or assisted in the sale or recapitalization of over 6,000 manufactured home sites. His expertise in financial analysis and strategic execution has been integral to the company’s continued success.
Max earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management. Prior to joining Roots, he gained experience in hedge fund administration at Northern Trust, further strengthening his financial and investment management expertise.
