Meet our team
The success of you rental property starts with the team behind its day to day operations. With decades of combined experience the team that is The Comana Company represents the best in San Diego Residential Property Management. With extensive market knowledge that encompasses the residential rental market as a whole, our team offers unrivaled administrative and property oversight. Each members commitment to quality of service, transparency and timely communication as their primary focus creates lasting relationships with our Owners, Tenants and Vendors.
Behind our goal of complete satisfaction and the successful management of all properties under our watchful care is this exemplary team:
Alex Comana
Broker / Owner / Certified Property Manager® - CPM®
/ Realtor®
alex@comanacompany.com
CA BRE# 01473813
Alex Comana is a first-generation immigrant to the United States from Zambia located in central Africa. Having attended Nazareth School in Mission Valley, Helix High school in La Mesa, Alex then earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Colorado State University. Furthering his education, Alex earned his California Real Estate salesperson license then his California State Brokers license in the early 2000’s. Newly married and with his first of three children blessing his life Alex established The Comana Company with his wife Nikki. In the year 2013 Alex Comana, through continued education earned the prestigious title of Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management. As a property owner himself Alex operates his clients’ properties as if they were his own paying close attention to Asset Preservation, Property Expenses and Client contentment. In his free time Alex enjoys God's presence and blessings, spending time with his family, movies, hiking, body surfing, snowboarding, swimming, barbecuing, exploring San Diego’s wide selection of restaurants and working on staying healthy.
Nikki Comana
CFO / Controller
nikki@comanacompany.com
Nikki Comana was born in Kansas City, Missouri & soon after moved to Newport Beach, CA with her parents and two older sisters. Growing up in Newport Beach, she attended Newport Heights Elementary, Ensign Middle School, then onto Newport Harbor High School. With the initial goal of becoming a teacher, Nikki worked in the accounting department of an international freight forwarding company while attending school and receiving her Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies. After meeting Alex in the early 2000s, the idea of starting a family and changing her course into property management appealed to them both. With an accounting background, Nikki took on the position of CFO and Controller overseeing all financial operations. In her free time Nikki enjoys watching her girl’s competitive soccer games, hiking, traveling, and dining.
Jackie Stahl
Office Manager / Accounting
jackie@comanacompany.com
Jackie Stahl started her real estate career working in commercial, high-rise building management. Before Jackie joined The Comana Company she managed the 7-story Crossroads mid-rise building in Mission Valley. Prior to that, Jackie was the assistant manager of the 24-story Imperial Bank Tower in downtown San Diego, also known as the Darth Vader building. After Jackie started her family she decided to leave the corporate world in search of a more family friendly and earthy environment. Jackie began working for The Comana Company in 2006 and is a fantastic office manager who provides great service to Owners, Tenants, and Vendors.
Patricia Schenkelberg
Accounting
patricia@comanacompany.com
Patricia Schenkelberg joined The Comana Company in February of 2017 after many years spent being a stay at home and PTA mom. Throughout all the years the one constant in her life besides her family has been music. Having learned the flute in 1978, she continued to play all the way through college. She was a member of the SDSU Marching Aztecs and various other musical ensembles while attending the university. Patricia brings a cheery attitude to the office and conveys a pleasant demeanor when interacting with Owners, Tenants, and Vendors. In her free time Patricia performs in musical theater having performed around San Diego with several theaters for the last 20 years!
Monica Campos
Regional Property Manager Supervisor
monica@comanacompany.com
Monica Campos was born in San Diego and lived most of her childhood in Mexico. Commuting across the border to attend school in Chula Vista Monica’s parents bought a home here in the US when she was in 6th Grade. After graduating Castle Park High School Monica attended Southwestern College studying Legal Interpretation earning the degrees of state licensed Spanish teacher and Federal Certified Interpreter. Coming from a large family Monica was destined to enter the field of Property Management as many of her cousins are in the Property Management/Real Estate business. Her first job, many years ago, was onsite manager to a 124 unit building in Chula Vista and she has only excelled from there. Her customer service, attention to detail and communication skills are impressive. As a parent Monica enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, going to the beach, park, hiking with her Frenchie dog named Gucci.
Brooke Prater
Administrative Assistant
brooke@comanacompany.com
Brooke Prater was born and raised in San Diego. She is a local to the La Mesa area. Brooke was in healthcare for 8 years before joining The Comana Company team. With a passion for hospitality Brooke enjoys working in property management helping meet Owner and Tenant needs. Brooke spends most of her time outdoors when she’s not in the office. She loves to camp, hike, and enjoy all Southern California has to offer.
Pedro Carrasquillo
Regional Property Manager
pedro@comanacompany.com
Pedro is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico and grew up in Needham, Massachusetts. Having earned a degree in Business Management Pedro traded the ski slopes of snowy Vermont for sunny San Diego which has been his home for the past 34 years. Pedro brings over 30 years of property management field experience as well as exceptional customer service skills. He has worked for The Comana Company since 2004. He is also a zip line aficionado, beach enthusiast, enjoys the cultural arts and is a strong shelter pet adoption advocate.
Joseph Locke
Regional Property Manager
Joe Locke is a native San Diegan with family ties throughout South Bay and East County. As a former title Rep for Commonwealth and Fidelity title and operating a business since 2019, Joe attributes his experience of running a business to his strong communication skills, problem solving abilities, financial acumen, high ethical standards, and organizational excellence to ensure properties are well-maintained. As a Property Manager, his focus is Tenant happiness as well as Property Owners seeing strong returns on their investments. In his off-time Joe is a devoted father of three boys and enjoys classic cars and the great outdoor scenery San Diego is known for.
Karen Ansak-Durden
Administrative Assistant
Karen Ansak-Durden was born and lived most of her childhood in San Francisco and other surrounding Bay Area cities. As an avid water fan Karen both swam and dove for her high school in Mann County and life guarded when on break. After graduating Karen moved to San Diego to pursue a certification from the Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor. With that certification Karen continued to lifeguard as a means to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University. Karen has spent twenty plus years in the property management field working with owners, vendors and tenants providing a welcoming customer relations experience to all. In her free time Karen enjoys swimming 3 to 4 miles a week, weekend walks with her husband, enjoy their annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk each May and riding their Harley's in San Diego's scenic back country.
Carla Jackson
Regional Property Manager
Carla Jackson is a true San Diego native. Born and raised in North Park / Normal Heights Carla now calls the College Area her home which perfectly suits her role as Property Supervisor for the Portfolio of properties she oversees in Central and East San Diego. Before joining The Comana Company, Carla spent many years in the Mortgage Industry assisting new and existing homeowners with their mortgage loan needs. This background has given Carla a keen understanding of the importance of properly screening potential applicants and ensuring all tenancy-related documents are completed according to office procedure. Carla enjoys working with people, which translates to timely and effective communication with owners, tenants and vendors as well as having great conflict resolution skills. In her free time, Carla enjoys time with her family and friends, cooking, shopping, frequenting coffee shops, and the many city attractions of San Diego with her dog Nova.
Melinda Sauls
Regional Property Manager
Melinda Sauls is a San Diego native born to a Portuguese immigrant Father and second-generation Sicilian/German Mother. Melinda attended Catholic school through Jr. High then attended Helix high school in La Mesa where she was a successful swimmer. Melinda went onto earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from SDSU and immediately utilized her degree working in San Diego’s thriving hospitality and tourism industry. After starting a family, Melinda segued her skill set into placing foreign exchange students with host families throughout Southern California schools while simultaneously managing units in the short-term rental industry. Melinda has a passion for global travel, beach camping, yoga, running, outdoor activities, cooking and is an avid concert goer with an affinity toward all genres of music. Most importantly her spare time is filled at her children’s sports and educational events. Melinda prides herself on providing excellent customer service to owners, tenants and vendors.
luz gracia
Regional Property Manager / Realtor®
CA BRE# 02123999
Born in Los Angeles, California Luz has lived in San Diego since the age of 8. Luz discovered her passion for property management in 2008 while working with Lincoln Military Housing where she was hired as a Customer Service Representative and quickly was promoted to Service Manager. While working with Lincoln Military Housing Luz fine-tuned her customers service skills and is now an experienced site manager having worked for The Comana Company in this position since 2017. Originally hired as an onsite manager for a 16-unit apartment complex Luz now oversees a broad portfolio of properties. In 2020 Luz became a Realtor® and now offers additional services to the community as a housing expert. Luz’s hospitality towards people comes naturally as she thrives on the satisfying feeling of providing housing for tenants and new homeowners alike. Luz takes pride in her a strong all around work ethic and does an exceptional job with owners, tenants, vendors and office staff. In her spare time Luz enjoys reading but more importantly absolutely loves spending time with her family.
tamara young
Regional Property Manager / Realtor®
CA BRE# 01961288
Tamara Young is a native San Diegan. She grew up in the North Park / Golden Hill area and now resides in the Sunbow area of Chula Vista. After graduating college she took a 6 month break to travel Europe. She's been to 29 countries in Europe including the Azores which are the Islands off the coast of Portugal where her husbands family is from. She has traveled to 48 states in the US, as well as all across Canada and Mexico. Her favorite place in the world is Prague. She started her professional career in 2000 and has worked primarily in the Lending, Title and Escrow and Real Estate ever since. She is a highly accomplished results-driven professional with over 25 years of experience in relationship management, account development, strategic marketing and Real Estate. She has exceptional skills in fostering long-term client relationships, ensuring outstanding customer service, and implementing highly effective marketing campaigns. Tamara is also a licensed REALTOR. In her spare time she enjoys time with her husband, 7 year old daughter, family and lifetime friends. She is an avid Hiker and her favorite hike is Angel's landing in Zion, Utah.
Maria Toma
Regional Property Manager
Maria is an experienced and dedicated Property Manager with over 14 years of experience in managing residential housing. Skilled in resident relations, property maintenance coordination, leasing, and fair housing compliance laws Maria is adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously, improving occupancy rates, and ensuring properties operate at peak performance. Maria was born in Athens, Greece, lived in Detroit then moved to San Diego at the age of 10 and attended Granite Hills High School before studying Mass Communications and Media at Cuyamaca College. Maria is a proud mother of two adult children and a loving grandmother to a sweet grandson. Family is at the heart of her life, and she cherishes every moment spent with her parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephews. In her free time, Maria enjoys exploring the beauty of San Diego, discovering new restaurants and cafes, listening to music, attending concerts, and spending time outdoors. She is also a passionate animal lover and adores her dear Chihuahua, Lilo. Maria is guided by God and faith and believes in the power of love, kindness, and compassion. Every day, she strives to bring joy to at least one person, making the world a little brighter in her own special way. Fun fact, Maria is also fluent in Arabic, and Aramaic.
Kristi Rainey
Realtor®
Kristi Rainey is a lifelong San Diego native. She attended Helix High school and San Diego State University. Kristi began her real estate career in 1999 and has been helping clients buy and sell properties ever since having closed hundreds of transactions. As a professional real estate agent, she specializes in guiding buyers and sellers through seamless transactions throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. She offers expert market knowledge, negotiation skills, and personalized service. She is also a relocation specialist. When not serving clients with their real estate needs, Kristi volunteers regularly at her boy’s schools, plays in numerous sports leagues and enjoys spending time out with friends.
Please call (619) 741-0052 or Contact Us for a Free Rental Analysis on market value, the typical length of time properties take to rent and what to expect throughout the rental process. Feel free to also request a no obligation on site consultation to make recommendations, if any are necessary, on what may be needed to be done to your home in preparation for the rental market.
The Comana Company, Inc.
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CAL BRE# 01473813
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