Property Management Services

VP of Property Management

Eric Babroff

Eric joined the Alterra Property Group in the spring of 2020. Prior to Alterra he started his career as a leasing agent in Philadelphia and has since spent the past twenty years working in multiple markets including New York, Chicago, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. His time in the industry has given him the opportunity to enjoy projects with new construction, historic redevelopment, and renovation in high-rise and garden style communities within urban and suburban environments. Eric is an active member of NAA holding his CAM and CAPs certifications. He has his Bachelor’s degree from Rowan University and currently resides in Skippack Pennsylvania.

Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Baker, CPA

Tom Baker joined Alterra Property Group in May of 2017. As the controller, Tom is responsible for the management and oversight of the financial reporting and accounting functions of the company, as well as financial deliverables that are due to Alterra’s investment partners.

Prior to Alterra, Tom worked for several private real estate equity firms in the Philadelphia area within multiple real estate asset classes. On the public side, Tom gained extensive real estate accounting and auditing experience while working for the operations and development teams of a global real estate investment trust and as an assurance auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in their asset management practice (Funds and Real Estate).

Tom holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from West Chester University and is a Certified Public Accountant for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Tom currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and three children.

VP - Asset Management

Jeff Schaeffer

Jeff oversees all asset management functions for Alterra Property Group. Prior to joining Alterra, Jeff was Vice President of Asset Management at Independence Realty Trust (NYSE: IRT), a role focused on leading strategic organizational initiatives in addition to the asset management of a diverse real estate portfolio.

Previously, he spent time in several asset management roles at Resource Real Estate, a multibillion-dollar series of privately held real estate funds, primarily focused on multifamily asset transformation through value-add redevelopment efforts. Jeff began his career as a consultant within Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy and Operations practice, focusing on organizational growth strategy and opportunities with large, global clients.

He holds a B.S. in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate from the Pennsylvania State University.

VP - Facilities & Maintenance

Greg Hicks

Greg Hicks joined the Alterra team in November 2013 with over 20 years of experience in construction and property management.

Prior to coming to Alterra Property Group, Greg rose through the ranks of larger companies like Village Green and Pinnacle Management where he had the opportunity to manage over a thousand units as well as oversee multi-million dollar capital improvement projects. As VP of Facilities & Maintenance he is responsible for overseeing all facility operations across the Alterra portfolio.

Greg likes to spend his free time in the outdoors and playing golf. He is also passionate about Philadelphia sports.

Greg has a variety of professional licenses and certifications including OSHA 30 and Philadelphia building engineers license.

Director of Marketing

Leah McVay

Leah McVay joined Alterra Property Group in September of 2017. She brings over 15 years of marketing and project management experience in multi-family housing, student living, and furnished corporate accommodations.

Leah is experienced in implementing innovative systems and creative strategies resulting in established brand identity, enhanced customer engagement, and lead generation. She is responsible for managing the overall marketing strategy for the residential portfolio to include digital marketing/ advertising, social media, and product launch. She brings to Alterra a strong understanding of real estate marketing, sales leadership, and team development.

Leah is a graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

Director of Residential Operations

Brett Weisberg

Brett joined Alterra in August of 2020 with a focus on Operations and Asset Management.

Brett previously held a similar role at the Fineberg Companies, one of the largest multi-family management firms in the Greater Boston area. Prior to Fineberg, he gained experience working in commercial real estate finance at Capital Crossing Servicing Company.

He earned a degree in Business Management from Pennsylvania State University and is a Boston native, but currently resides in Center City with his wife.

Regional Property Manager

Teresa Steinberger

Teresa Steinberger joined Alterra Property Group in July of 2015. She is responsible for overseeing the day to day management and operations of multiple multifamily residential apartments and commercial properties. With more than 15 years of property management experience, Teresa has strong administrative skills, a deep knowledge of contracts and property accounting and excellent communication skills.

Teresa is a graduate from Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts.

Regional Property Manager

Ben Bevan

Ben Bevan joined Alterra Property Group in May of 2017 as a Property Manager/Leasing Associate. Ben has worked throughout the Philadelphia area in a variety of roles in Real Estate before joining Alterra.

He has lived in the Philadelphia area his entire life, currently residing in Graduate Hospital.

Ben is a graduate of Drexel University with Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.