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Donna Valencia-Walker, HCCP | Executive Vice President
With more than 20 years of experience in multifamily real estate management and
a diverse background in managing a broad range of assets, Donna serves as Senior
Vice President of Operations for Edgewood, overseeing a portfolio of both EXPERIENCE
affordable and mixed-market properties. Her knowledge in asset management
extends from class-A market-rate properties to HUD subsidized senior housing and
LIHTC communities. By thoroughly understanding the uniqueness and intricacies of
each property, partnering with clients to maximize asset potential and continually
striving to improve upon each resident’s experience, Donna brings added value to
the Edgewood team. Much of her success is directly related to her belief in building
strong teams and forming solid client relationships. Keeping up-to-date with
industry regulations and best practices has enabled Donna to effectively train her
teams in preparing for and achieving high scores on REAC inspections. Donna
currently serves on Edgewood’s Policies and Procedures Committee. She holds a
degree in Business Management from Dickinson Business College.

OPERATIONS TEAM LEADERS

Jason Salamon, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Jason joined the Edgewood and Vantage leadership team in 2017 and heads up all
facets of human resources and training including talent, learning & development,
engagement & retention, employee relations, and compensation & benefits. He has
been involved in various aspects of Human Resources work for more than 25 years,
serving stakeholders across several industries and with such organizations as Hyatt
Hotels Corporation, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and
Vornado Realty Trust. Jason obtained his Bachelor’s degree in International
Business and Human Resources Management from American University and earned
his Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from George Washington
University.

Wendy Simpson | Senior Vice President of Marketing
Wendy oversees the Marketing Department for Edgewood and Vantage and all
related initiatives including online and multi-channel media, promotional
campaigns, branding, reputation management, social media and leasing strategies.
She joined Edgewood and Vantage with more than 20 years of experience in
marketing, training and sales in property management, investment, new
construction and redevelopment. Wendy’s past experience includes serving as
Marketing Director for AIMCO’s East Coast redevelopment division. She has served
as Marketing Council Chair and a board member for PMA (Property Management
Association), and has been awarded over twenty AOBA ACE and PMA MAE
awards. Wendy has an MBA from Strayer University.

provides training and guidance to the portfolio onsite maintenance teams. Frank
9711 Washingtonian Boulevard, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
is the company’s Asbestos Coordinator and manages the relationships with all of
301-562-1600 // EdgewoodMgmt.com
Edgewood’s preferred vendors.