Jonathan Duncan
Director of Finance
Jonathan Duncan comes to Lake City with over 15 years in the accounting field, with the majority of those within the multi-family real estate industry. He has specialized in streamlining and improving financial processes, while demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail.
He is a graduate of both the University of West Florida and Georgia State University. When he’s not working, he enjoys running marathons, traveling, and spending time with his wife and twin boys.
Tami Allen
VP of Operations
Based in Charleston, SC, Tami Allen is a seasoned Property Management Professional and a Culture Creator with over 20 years of experience fueling lease ups, renovations, operational excellence, and establishing brand strategies with innovative marketing plans. Tami has spearheaded successful campaigns throughout the property management industry by increasing brand visibility and resident engagement.
At the heart of her approach is a passion for leadership, data-driven analytics, and creating a lifestyle for her teams and communities. Tami's work has been recognized with several industry awards, including Regional Property Manager of the year for Charleston Apartment Association in 2021. Tami obtained her South Carolina Real Estate License in 2020.
When she's not crafting winning communities and teams, Tami enjoys mentoring young professionals and sharing her insights and implementing growth opportunities within her community. She also explores her creativity through interior design and brand development. Tami is a market expert for several markets in the southeast and works cohesively with major marketing companies to ensure she can provide correct and accurate data to investors and ownership.
In her private time, Tami shares a large farm of animals with her husband and 3 teenage boys in St. George, South Carolina. She enjoys traveling, boating, being a wife and boy mom, and raising a future generation of self-made leaders
Katy Allen
Corporate Operations Coordinator
Katy Allen joined Lake City Living in 2023 as the Corporate Operations Coordinator. In this pivotal role, she not only serves as a liaison between Lake City Living and Lake City Equity leadership teams and partners but also plays a crucial part in cultivating relationships, streamlining operations, and enhancing communications within the organization. With a wealth of over 25 years of experience in operations and customer service under her belt, Katy's expertise is unmatched. Her meticulous attention to detail, penchant for exceeding expectations, remarkable organizational prowess, and adeptness in navigating complex scenarios truly distinguish her as a valuable asset to Lake City. In every task she undertakes, Katy consistently demonstrates a dedication to excellence that resonates throughout the entire company, making her an indispensable member of our team.
Michael Pearse
Regional Maintenance Supervisor
Michael Pearse, hailing from Berwick, PA, retired from the U.S. Navy after being stationed in Charleston, SC in 2012. With over a decade of experience in the multifamily maintenance industry, Mike is a seasoned professional adept at overseeing all aspects of apartment maintenance and renovations. His leadership prowess shines through his fervent commitment to building robust teams and fostering individual growth through skill and leadership enhancement initiatives.
He oversees our properties in Charleston, SC, Augusta, Statesboro, and Savannah, GA, playing a pivotal role in creating and executing CAPEX plans for our future acquisitions. At Lake City Living, specializing in value-add communities, Mike is a standout leader in executing capital projects, both interior and exterior. His moniker as "The Fixer" underscores his knack for turning challenges into opportunities, utilizing skills, process implementation and effective communication to achieve ambitious goals for each acquisition. With a warm yet firm demeanor, Mike embodies professionalism and expertise in every aspect of his role, ensuring continuous improvement for our properties and the well-being of our residents and team members.
In his leisure time, Mike indulges his passion for billiards and sports while sharing his life with his girlfriend, Ashleigh, and their two beloved dogs, Jax and Maddie.