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'
CEO
Maxine Brown
Director of Operations
Cynthia Mayer, BA
Senior Accountant
Vanessa Stone, MSc
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lexi Lane
Customer Service Manager
Alan Barrett, BS Finance
Accounts Manager
Kengha Powell
Leasing & Marketing Manager
Avontia Shumaker
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Robert Daniel
Assistant Accounts Manager
Erin Halsey
Assistant Leasing Manager
Greg Barrachini, BSBA
Projects Manager
Alexander Nosonchuk
Project Manager
Billie Tanner
Maintenece Assistant
David Bachman, BA
Turns Manager
Sherman Watson
QC Manager
James "Bong" Dominguez
Service Technician
Romando "Mando" Jack
Service Technician
Asthon Thomas
Service Technician
Kelly Bein
Service Technician
Jesse Measel
Service Technician
Alana James
Service Technician
Wade Miller
Service Technician
Maintenance Team ODUrent
Office Team ODUrent
Wally Shmader, Vistage, Exceptional Leaders Lab
Board of Advisors
Donald Price, Commercial Loan Services
Board of Advisors
Neel Desai, LTD Hospitality
Board of Advisors
Marion Long, Entrepreneur Organization
Board of Advisors