Meet The Team

Steven Effio | Community Manager

Steven, a New York native, made Atlanta his home and has become a local market expert, deeply appreciating the city's vibrant culture. With over a decade of experience in apartment management, he is committed to fostering positive living environments for residents. In his spare time, Steven enjoys playing tennis, making music, and experimenting in the kitchen, where he loves to recreate recipes. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors and dreams of skiing the Alps and hiking Mount Whitney, always eager to embrace new adventures and experiences.

JOSEPH SWAIN | PERSONAL LEASING CONSULTANT

Joseph hails all the way from Orem, UT and has lived in the Atlanta area since 2023. Joseph grew up in the Music and Theatre scene for about 24 of his 30 years of life and can often be found whistling or singing to himself. Joseph as worked in apartment management and leasing for almost 2 years now and has been with the Wesley family for 1.5 of those years. With over 6+ years of customer service under his belt and a sincere desire to offer the best to anyone he comes in contact with, he is sure he can provide you with the support and connection you deserve from your leasing agent.

PEDRO PUCH | MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Originally from Cuba, Pedro has proudly called Atlanta home for the past 3 years. As a dedicated member of our maintenance team, Pedro is passionate about his work and takes tremendous pride in delivering quality service and keeping the community running smoothly. Known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude, he is always willing to go the extra mile to help residents and support his team. Outside of work, Pedro enjoys staying active through sports and listening to his favorite salsa music. His energy, dedication, and commitment to excellence make him a valued part of our community and the Kirkwood family.

Lisa Cage | Personal Leasing Consultant

Meet Lisa, your new leasing consultant here to help you feel right at home. Lisa is passionate about providing great service and making your living experience smooth and enjoyable. Fun fact: about her is she is a huge pet lover-so if you ever need someone to gush over your furry friend with, she's your person!

Nathali Hernandez | Community Care Specialist

Nathali, originally from El Salvador, moved to Atlanta in 2021 and quickly fell in love with her new home. A graduate in hospitality management, she is passionate about creating memorable experiences for others and is dedicated to promoting housekeeping and cleanliness within her community. In her spare time, Nathali enjoys cooking, exploring the outdoors, and indulging in some well-deserved rest, balancing her professional ambitions with her love for life's simple pleasures.

Testimonials

The whole approval and move in process has been extremely easy and smooth. Kyle has been the bomb in being responsive and very helpful with my move. Everyone on the team, including Devin and Amy, is friendly and willing to help in any way.
- Alicia

What an amazing experience during the approval and move in process!!! Devin went above and beyond to meet my schedule needs and keep a roof over our heads!
- Michael

I toured the Kirkwood apartments and was so happy I did. I was looking at newer apartment communities and this one was definitely in my top 3. The apartment layouts were immaculent and spacious. Devin, the leasing consultant, was amazing and a joy to interact with. He made my experience smooth and easy, and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend the Kirkwood apartments to anyone. If you go there please ask for Devin!
- Chan