Our Team
KRISTE GANNON, DIRECTOR
Kriste was raised in Oregon and her property management career spans an impressive 20 years. As a licensed property manager, Kriste’s expertise includes lease-ups, acquisitions, value-add projects, development, analysis, company growth, and her favorite…getting stuff done.
Having been with SYLO since its inception and leading the team, Kriste exemplifies the “Do Good” mission to make sure all stakeholders’ needs are met while building a team of “do-gooders” committed to excellence.
“We want to create an enjoyable and productive environment for everyone. As we grow, I'd like SYLO to continue to provide a boutique experience and work with owners and developers that value quality over quantity.”
Kriste has one little man-child also known as “Cowboy”. When not working, Kriste loves to garden and recently been kicking butt on her bike.
HAYDEN DAVISSON, ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Hayden, another native Oregonian born in North Bend, graduated from Linfield College with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Hayden started his accounting career in property management and now leads SYLO’s accounting team.
Hayden’s interest in real estate has led to his experience in both residential and commercial real estate. He, “…enjoys the opportunity to work closely with multiple departments” and recognizes “…that the people at SYLO make all the difference.”
Beyond the keystroking and spreadsheets, Hayden loves playing golf with his wife and spending time with family in southern Oregon and at the coast. He lives this mantra, “You can only control two things in life, your attitude and your actions.”
JOY POPE, PROPERTY MANAGER
Joy was born and raised in Northern California and came to Oregon in 2002 and has never looked back. Her first job in property management was as a leasing consultant and she instantly loved it. Joy earned multiple top sales awards and even moved to Seattle to work on lease-ups in the Emerald City where she was promoted to the assistant manager position. Joy quickly embraced this role and returned to Oregon in 2014 where she continued to work on lease-ups in Portland and the surrounding areas. Over the next few years, she was nominated twice for the Ace Award - Assistant Manager of The Year; and in 2019 she was promoted to a property manager.
“I have been blessed to have worked for some great property management companies and I consider this new chapter with SYLO to be one of them. I am excited to be a part of a company that has such a unique, progressive approach to property management. I like to work hard, meet goals and see results, and that is what appeals to me the most with SYLO. They are intent on giving their best to their clients, and in the end, those clients get results.”
When Joy is not working, you can find her hiking in the Gorge and other areas with her sister, traveling with family to an adventure location, or just hanging out watching documentaries and a lot of the BBC. Her parents introduced her to the world of Louis L'Amour books, which are her favorite to read. Joy loves to try new foods and feels Portland delivers some of the best. “Strange ingredients that you would never think to combine, Portland chefs make it happen and it is usually...amazing!”
Grayson Warram, PROPERTY MANAGER
Born in Oklahoma, Grayson migrated to the great PNW in 2008 and has loved every moment since. He has had one hand or another in managing various properties in the Portland area since 2019, and loves to facilitate a space people are excited to come home to.
An avid believer of the "Do Good” philosophy, Grayson strives to create environments where people are not only comfortable in the place they call home, but thrive. He is more than happy to be of help wherever he can be, and is always ready to lend an ear, heart and hand.
ROB MOEN, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND SAFETY
Rob, a native of Portland, has nearly 30 years of experience in operations, purchasing, and procurement.
Having traveled extensively to more than 20 countries, Rob possesses a broad perspective and understanding of diverse cultures and business practices. “My past life experiences have made me adaptable to change and I can think creatively in situations where conditions may be unpredictable.”
He values spending quality time with his family, which includes his wife Rebekka of 24 years, and their two sons Lucas and Charlie. They love vacationing with friends and family, being an active part of their church community, exploring the great outdoors, and enjoying quality downtime.
“I am grateful to be working with a talented team that is collaborative, generous, and open. This role has offered me an opportunity to serve, support, and empower people to “do good” and is something that I am thrilled to be a part of.”
ERICA VILLAREAL, MULTIFAMILY OPERATIONS MANAGER
Erica, born in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, was raised in Southern California. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles with a focus on business management.
Erica returned to her roots in the Pacific Northwest in 2015 and began her career in property management. After being the number one leasing agent for five consecutive quarters at her former company, she quickly excelled to become a property manager and was recognized as the Property Manager of the Year 2018 by MultiFamily NW.
Erica embraces the “Do Good” philosophy, which is the foundation of SYLO’s management style. Couple that with her personal mantra of “There are more solutions than there are problems,” you have a leader who never makes a permanent
decision for a temporary problem.
“We all believe in what SYLO stands for…Do Good! Whether doing the right thing by residents, employees, or owners, when actions and decisions are led by doing the right thing, your environment becomes that much more enjoyable.”
Personally, Erica wants people to know that these have been the best years of her life. Her two beautiful girls give her strength, the love of her family keeps her grounded, and an amazing company that keeps her going! She loves being happy. She loves laughing till her stomach hurts and her mascara runs down her face. She loves goal setting because it’s what keeps her motivated.
MATTHEW WRIGLEY, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Matthew is a New Jersey native who now calls Portland home. He is a graduate of the University of Miami with a bachelor’s in finance and financial management services.
Matthew aspires to help influence, develop, and maintain the Portland metro area. He has lived in multiple cities throughout different stages of development and recognizes that physical space is precious. Working at SYLO he hopes to help expand its reach to ultimately tackle larger clients and buildings with major expansions to retail-residential living.
Matthew is actively involved in creating and promoting a more ambitious and art-friendly environment. While operating his own brand and working with other enthusiasts in the area, he is helping to make Portland fun and sophisticated, all while staying weird.
In his free time, he enjoys photography and graphic design.
Amanda Peterson, MULTI-SITE PROPERTY MANAGER
Born and raised in Oregon with no plans to leave just yet! Amanda loves the outdoors, so you'll see her taking every opportunity to travel, go camping, or just take a calm walk in nature. She lives with her boyfriend, a few roommates, and 5 cats. She’s a big cat person, to put it simply. She and her roommates love to cook together and experiment with new recipes that we come across. When not in the kitchen, at work, or taking in the beautiful PNW scenery, she is usually be watching movies or trying out an easy craft.
One of her biggest rules to follow in everyday life is to embrace all aspects of life, good and bad, and to understand the balance between the two. Keeping this in the back of her mind helps create an understanding of different perspectives and often creates an opportunity to learn more.
BRANDON ORICK, PROJECTS AND PROPERTY MANAGER
Brandon is another Oregon Native from the small town of Molalla. He studied Family and Human Services and Public Policy and Planning Management at the University of Oregon. While attending school in Eugene, he worked for SYLO as a Leasing and Marketing Manager for a residential building geared toward student living. Here he was the first manager to reach 100% occupancy! Once his time in Eugene ended, he moved back to Portland to start working at the main office in Downtown.
Brandon has always been passionate about community service and impact, leadership, and team efforts, which is why he LOVES working in property management. He looks for areas of need and does what he can to help by serving with a “people first” mindset.
When Brandon is not at work, he loves trying new restaurants, making music, going on road trips, and spending time with his big Saint Bernard.