Avail Property Management is led by a diverse team of seasoned professionals who share the vision and values of the residents we work for and the communities we work in. We don’t manage a group of people completing tasks, we empower Avail employees to succeed together, developing future leaders.
our leaders
we succeed together
Jenee McClain-Bankhead
President
Jenee is responsible for the strategic planning and operation oversight for all newly acquired estates and for the daily operations of over 30+ properties. Her 25+ years of experience in property management, specializing in LIHTC and HUD Subsidized Housing, gives her the unique ability to stabilize occupancy and enhance the value of the communities in which we operate. She has been successful in building relationships with our community partners, bringing quality programming and resources to our residents.
Jenee holds designations from the National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) in Certified Financial Manager (CFM), Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM), Certified Manager of Housing (CHM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), and Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P). She holds designations from the Housing Credit College through Elizabeth Moreland in Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) and from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) in Site Compliance Housing Manager (SCHM) as well.
Jenee is a Member of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, the Northern Ohio Apartment Association (NOAA), and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.
Tom McGinty
Treasurer
Tom has played a part in Avail Property Management’s success since its inception. Specializing in acquisitions, management, and development of multifamily real estates, he is primarily responsible for overseeing the entire financial operations, HUD financial reporting, and compliance of Avail Property Management.
Tom’s 15+ years of accounting experience, specifically in multi-family real estates, makes him a leader in the financial industry and has led Avail’s financial divisions to grow tremendously.
Sebastian Galan
Executive Vice President
Sebastian is responsible for overall operations of 30+ properties (2,000+ units) throughout the state of Colorado. His 20+ years of property management experience in both HUD and LIHTC affordable housing programs ensures that operational benchmarks are met and industry standards are maintained at the property level. He oversees the creation and implementation of policies, procedures and practices that help streamline efficiencies for residents and staff.
He is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management-IREM. He also holds his Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM), Certified Manager of Housing (CMH), and Home Compliance Specialist (HCS) certificates from the National Center of Housing Management (NCHM).
Sebastian is a current member of IREM-Chapter 17, National Center of Housing Management (NCHM), and National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
Kim Taylor
Secretary
Kim provides strategic leadership and direction to all facets of human resource management. She directs the development and implementation of human resource policies, programs, and services – including employee relations, employment practices, compensation and benefits, recruitment, training and development, retention, legal compliance, and employee communications. With 25+ years of experience in her respective field, she strives to foster a workplace environment consistent with Avail’s mission and values.
Kim is certified in various areas of Fair Housing, Human Resources, Leadership and Project Management, Workplace Violence, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Kim is a member of the Society of Human Resources (SHRM), the American Payroll Association (APA), and Ladies Professional Amateur Golf Association.
Kim’s passion is to bring awareness to living a healthy lifestyle through Avail’s wellness program where she inspires employees to be engaged and introspective. Her motto is, “Success lies in differences, not in similarities.” – Steven Covey.
Joyce Walker
Vice President of Community Development
Joyce is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and facilitating the implementation of projects related to community development, where she manages a budget in excess of $4.7 million.
Joyce has over 10+ years of experience in fundraising and development and over 20+ years of experience in social work with families, children, and the elderly.
Joyce is a board member and advisor to the ALL WAYS UP Foundation. She is also a member of the American Society on Aging (ASA) where she contributes to community organizations and boards regarding housing issues, community resources, mental health issues, and marketing.
Joyce is a current member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and Top Ladies of Distinction Incorporated.