Our leadership team


  • DAVE BIGLEN

    Founder and Principal Broker

  • DREW SHEEHAN

    Part Owner and Client Relationships

  • KAREN TAM

    President and Partner

  • Rena Rabe

    Portfolio Manager

  • Jessica Cabrera

    Portfolio Manager

  • Michael Sams

    Property Manager

  • Derek Terrill

    Maintenance Manager

  • Theresa Peterson

    Maintenance Coordinator

  • Anna Laparra

    Onboarding Specialist and Assistant

  • Jaelene Moon

    Assistant Property Manager

  • Sianna Johnson-Artis

    Assistant Property Manager

  • Leana Rybalkina

    Leasing Agent & Assistant

  • Gretchel Garan

    Admin

  • Mae Leal

    Admin

  • Philburne Blair

    Accounting


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DAVE BIGLEN

Founder and Principal Broker

dbiglen@greenbridge-properties.com

Before founding Greenbridge Properties in 2009, Dave was an investment analyst and asset manager for a private equity firm with a financial stake in 10,000 apartment units throughout the western United States. In this role, Dave evaluated potential investment properties, oversaw the management companies, and tracked investor returns. During this time, he earned a postgraduate certificate in real estate investment and development from Portland State University.

Dave has also been an active volunteer for the Portland nonprofit New Avenues for Youth since 2008. He joined their Board of Directors in 2016. New Avenues is dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness and was recently ranked the fourth most admired nonprofit agency in Oregon in the Portland Business Journal. Dave spends most of his free time with his wife, Deena, and two children, Connor and Molly. He volunteers weekly in their classrooms, loves being outdoors and is a fervent listener to podcasts and audiobooks.

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DREW SHEEHAN

Part Owner and Client Relationships

dsheehan@greenbridge-properties.com

Drew started at Greenbridge in 2015 after leaving the public sector, where he worked for the Vancouver Housing Authority. He was made a partner in 2018 and assists or oversees many of the daily operations, including client relations, general management, tenant satisfaction, and business development. When not working, Drew enjoys a variety of social events, live music, and Portland’s many other community offerings.

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KAREN TAM

President and Partner

ktam@greenbridge-properties.com

Karen Tam joined the Greenbridge team in May 2017, bringing over 8 years of experience in residential property management. Prior to joining Greenbridge, Karen held positions at Brummell Enterprises and Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services, where she established herself as a dynamic leader with a competitive and entrepreneurial spirit. Known for her unwavering commitment to customer service, team leadership, and maintaining exceptional property standards, Karen's attention to detail and love for challenges set her apart. She is dedicated to working collaboratively towards common goals, ensuring success for both her team and the organization.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Karen actively contributes to the community as a volunteer for Portland Women in Business For Good. Since its inception in 2022, Karen has been a part of the leadership team for this organization that aims to connect and empower women in Portland while positively impacting the community. Karen and her fellow members aim to support local non-profits through quarterly Gather & Grant events, donation drives, and education about local nonprofits. When she's not immersed in work or volunteer activities, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family, taking her dog to the park, going to shows, and exploring her culinary skills in the kitchen, always seeking new and exciting recipes to try.

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Rena Rabe

Portfolio Manager

rrabe@greenbridge-properties.com

Rena is a specialist in the unique field of single-family home and condo property management. She has extensive experience in hospitality, so customer service comes naturally to her, and she thrives in the fast past property management environment. In her free time, Rena can be found with her family and friends, attending her daughter's many activities, reading a book, or exploring the never-ending dining and entertainment options that the Portland area offers.

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Jessica Cabrera

Portfolio Manager

jcabrera@greenbridge-properties.com

Jessica has a unique ability to execute in the overlooked areas of property management but are essential to the success of investment real estate, including turnovers, delinquencies, collections, project management, compliance, and more. She is detail-oriented and quick to identify problems and find solutions. Jessica dedicates her free time to family and friends.

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Michael Sams

Property Manager

michael@greenbridge-properties.com

Michael has joined Greenbridge Properties with over 5 years of Property Management experience. Born in Oregon and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Michael excels at solving issues during emergency situations and promoting the happiness of both clients and tenants. When not in the office, Michael can be found in his game room, running Roleplaying Games, playing tabletop miniatures games, or painting gaming miniatures (he even has his own Youtube Channel for miniatures!). We welcome Michael's experience, attention to detail, and integrity to our team!

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Derek Terrill

Maintenance Manager

dterrill@greenbridge-properties.com

Derek oversees all aspects of property maintenance, working closely with the property managers, residents, maintenance technicians, and vendors. Having eight years of hands-on experience in construction and general maintenance makes him uniquely qualified to understand issues on the ground and hold people accountable. Owners feel assured that their properties are well cared for while also providing top-notch customer service to the tenants. Derek has spent most of his life in the Portland area. When not on the job, Derek enjoys hiking, floating on the river, playing disc golf, and spending time with his family.

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Theresa Peterson

Maintenance Coordinator

Theresa@greenbridge-properties.com

Theresa joined the Greenbridge team in July 2022, bringing ten years of experience in Maintenance and Insurance Projects, six years of Property Management, two years of mitigation\remediation specializing in water\fire, and five years of project management. Before joining Greenbridge, Theresa worked for Holland Properties and JanPro of Portland/Vancouver. While there, Theresa made her mark as a leader by creating processes for preventative maintenance, inspections, maintenance technicians' safety, and coordinating/scheduling. When she's not working, Theresa spends time with her family and dog, tending to her garden, or traveling for her photography.

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Anna Laparra

Onboarding Specialist and Assistant

anna@greenbridge-properties.com

Anna is an Onboarding Specialist with five years of experience in property management. Mary specializes in new client and tenant relationships and is responsible for setting up the foundational needs for new properties and ensuring that residents experience a smooth transition. Mary is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Anna is inspired daily by her son and daughters. In her free time, Anna likes to play soccer, work out at the gym and explore all Portland offers.

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Jaelene Moon

Assistant Property Manager

jaelene@greenbridge-properties.com

Jaelene has a background in large-scale customer service environments and has over two years of property management experience. She strives to put the highest integrity and commitment in each interaction. When she isn’t working, Jaelene loves to enjoy the beautiful views of the Columbia River Gorge, live music, and time with her family and friends.

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Sianna Johnson-Artis

Assistant Property Manager

sianna@greenbridge-properties.com

Sianna first received her Real Estate Broker's license in 2015. She found her niche in the industry working in property management and enjoys the unique challenges it brings. With a strong background in customer service, anticipating clients' needs comes naturally to her. She brings expertise in tenant relations, problem-solving, and a team-focused attitude to Greenbridge. When she isn't working, Sianna loves to spend her time with her husband and two dogs hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors!

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Leana Rybalkina

Leasing Agent & Assistant

leana@greenbridge-properties.com

Leana is a dedicated Leasing Agent with a passion for providing exceptional customer service and assisting individuals in finding their ideal homes. She embarked on her journey in property management by gaining valuable insights from her uncle's successful property managing business, which sparked her interest in the industry. Eager to expand her skills and contribute to a dynamic team, Leana joined Greenbridge Properties.

As a Leasing Agent, Leana thrives on building personal connections with prospects. She excels in working one on one with individuals, understanding their unique needs, and guiding them through every step of the leasing process.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Leana enjoys immersing herself in thrilling novels, cooking up a new recipe, and visiting the gym weekly.

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Gretchel joined the Greenbridge team in August 2021, bringing with her 3+ years of property management. Prior to joining Greenbridge, she worked as a project-based admin for Property Management Companies located in different states such as Texas, Seattle, Iowa, and Wisconsin. She can multitask efficiently and loves editing photos/videos. During her spare time, Gretchel loves road trips with family.

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Mae has been in Property Management for eight years and her experience in assisting property managers in Leasing Department is one of her specialties. She loves to dedicate her time in stream lining the leasing process and help in any way she can. She loves to learn new things and discover how to make things better in life and at work. During her free time, she likes listening to music and traveling with family.

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Philburne Blair

Accounting

pblair@greenbridge-properties.com

Phil has over twenty years of accounting and finance experience. He spent his first seven years with a Fortune 500 company before deciding that he preferred working at small businesses. Phil is responsible for all accounts payable, tax reporting, accounting reports, vendor management, and special projects. He’s well-traveled and read and spends much of his free time maintaining an impressive garden.