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.

CHRISTOPHER SULLIVAN | COMMUNITY MANAGER

Christopher has established an outstanding 15 year career in Property Management that allows him to express his passion for people by serving communities. Christopher has worked to enhance several communities thought the metro-Atlanta area. Before finding his passion in property management Christopher served in the United States Air Force in Washington D.C. Some additional hobbies Christopher enjoy are his passions for all sports (especially Atlanta teams), traveling, exploring new restaurants and listening to great music from all genres. Most importantly he is extremely excited to serve his new Kirkwood community!

MELISSA GOMEZ | PERSONAL LEASING CONSULTANT

Melissa was born In Colombia. She has been working in customer service and Leasing for 4 years. Melissa loves empanadas and all types of smoothies. In her free time she likes to hike, cook and spend time with her husband.

BYRON ROSARIO | MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Originally from Venezuela, Byron brings a strong commitment and expertise to his work in HVAC and remodeling. He is dedicated to delivering high quality results with professionalism and attention to detail. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he values spending time with his family, enjoys participating in baseball and soccer, and has a deep appreciation for Latin music.

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.

IBERT DIAZ PEREZ | MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

We are excited to introduce Ibert Diaz-Perez as our Maintenance Supervisor here at Wesley Providence. Ilbert was born and raised in Puerto Padre, Las Tunas-Cuba. Iberts has extensive experience working in the construction industry, where his construction expertise has allowed him the opportunity to service many cities such as: Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando and Miami. Ilbert has taking a leap of faith to join his longtime friend here in Atlanta, Georgia. Ibert has relocated from Miami to Atlanta specifically to join Wesley Providence maintenance team.

Brandon Miles | Personal Leasing Consultant

Brandon, a Georgia native, grew up in Kennesaw, GA. He found his way to the city of Atlanta and fell in love with Georgia all over again. Brandon has a huge green thumb and has experience working in the houseplant industry as an educator and Plant Interior Designer. Brandon spent over 10 years in the Hospitality industry as a restaurant Bartender and Manager. Local businesses in Kirkwood also know Brandon for being their Social Media Strategist, so don't be surprised if you see him on our social media as well. Brandon is willing and eager to go over and beyond to assist you with all your leasing needs here at The Kirkwood. We are excited for you to connect with Brandon Miles!

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!

Ya'Leedia Mejias | Personal Leasing Consultant.

Ya'Leedia is your friendly neighborhood Personal Leasing Consultant here at The Kirkwood Apartments! Leedia has an extreme passion for connecting people and assisting them with their perfect home! She finds pleasure in making every leasing experience seamless, enjoyable, and memorable. Leedia prides herself on understanding the unique needs of each resident and prospective tenant, ensuring they find not just a place to live, but a place to call home! When Ya'Leedia is not busy matching individuals with their dream apartments, you can find her outdoors enjoying the radiant sun, spending time with loved ones, or creating stories behind the camera! We are excited to for you to connect with Ya'Leedia Mejias!

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.

Meet The Team