DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ERIKA DAVENPORT joined Watkins Realty Services, LLC bringing over 28 years of experience in Property Management. Prior to joining Watkins Realty Services, Erika held the position of Regional Vice President for a national management company as well as Regional Manager for several other large Management Firms stretching from Virginia to Florida.
Originally from the VA/DC market, Erika moved to Florida in 1994. Erika brings experience in Tax Credit, Bond, Section 8, Conventional Housing, Training, Marketing and Advertising. Erika was an intricate part of and sat on the executive board of the FSU (Florida State University) Property Management Program for 5 years, helping to raise awareness of our industry while at the same time, raising donations for Scholarships.
VP OF FINANCE / CFO
ALEXANDRA HILL – joined Watkins Realty Services in 2016 as VP of Finance/ CFO. Alexandra was most recently CFO for a landscape maintenance company, she brings over fourteen years of experience in accounting and finance. Alexandra will be responsible for all accounting and finance functions.
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
KENNETH UPTON – joined Watkins Realty Services in February 2015 bringing 25 years of experience in the industry. Originally from Columbia SC, Kenny attended the University of South Carolina where he majored in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism. Kenny most recently held the position of Regional Manager with Bell Partners located in Greensboro, NC. Kenny has also held multiple positions in the property management industry such as Property Manager, Regional Manager and Area Vice President with such companies as Gables Residential, Camden, and RAM Partners. He has extensive experience with 3rd Party Fee Management, conventional communities, lease ups, rehab/renovations as well as affordable housing in markets ranging from Charlotte NC, Atlanta GA, Las Vegas NV, Tampa Bay FL and Jacksonville FL.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ALICIA COOPER – Alicia Cooper-joined Watkins Realty Services in 2016 as HR Director and Compliance Specialist. Alicia was most recently the Compliance Specialist for Bisk Education out of Tampa, FL. Alicia is responsible for all new employee hires, benefits, evaluations, policy and procedure compliance as well as regulatory compliance within Watkins Realty Services.