Henry Luebbert – Founding Partner

Henry Luebbert is a Founding Partner at Synergy Corporate Housing. He is responsible for all operational and financial aspects of the organization. Luebbert is actively involved in setting the vision for the organization, implementing new innovations and expanding new business initiatives. He has overseen the expansion of the business from one to four offices plus a distribution facility; the opening of two new markets; the integration of house-owned furniture and housewares; and six years of growth to over 500 stabilized units.

Working his way through college, Luebbert began his hospitality career in the hotel industry, where he worked for a number of independent hotels as well as ITT Sheraton. In 1990, he left the hotel industry and joined a Global Corporate Housing Company, where he oversaw operations for the Pacific Northwest. A graduate from San Jose State University, Luebbert resides in Alamo, California with wife Teresa, son Jonathon and daughter Jessica.

Jack Jensky – Founding Partner

Jack Jensky is a Founding Partner at Synergy Corporate Housing. He is responsible for the coordination, direction and leadership of the company’s sales and marketing divisions. Jensky began his career with Oakwood Corporate Housing in August, 1988. During his 11 year tenure at Oakwood, he gained valuable experience as a Regional Sales Representative, Preferred Account Executive and as a Regional Sales Manager. As Regional Sales Manager, he was responsible for the sales direction of seven key geographic markets located in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, Nevada and Sacramento, as well as supervising three sales offices and four properties in Northern California consisting of 1100 furnished units.

In addition to being involved with the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA), the industry’s trade association, Jensky has been an active member of industry associations such as the Employee Relocation Council (ERC), Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management, Silicon Valley Business Travel Association (SVBTA), Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and various chamber affiliations throughout Northern California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. A graduate from San Jose State University, Jensky currently resides in San Ramon, California with his wife Britt and daughters Bailey and Caitlin.

Jim Remedios – President of Residential Sales and Leasing

Jim grew up on the Peninsula and has made the Silicon Valley his home since 1984. Jim and his family reside in Cupertino. In addition to being a real estate sales professional, Jim holds a bachelors degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Working for many years as an engineer and engineering manager in the high-tech industry, Jim has sold and invested in real estate in the Santa Clara Valley and elsewhere in the Bay Area. His unique background allows Jim to understand the special needs and challenges facing buyers and sellers in the Valley in today’s dynamic market. Jim’s solid experience in sales, engineering, investment, and technology, coupled with strong interpersonal skills, makes him well qualified to work closely with his clients as their real estate professional.

Jim is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the California Association of Realtors (CAR) and the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR). All of these associations uphold a strict code of ethics that ensure their members are up to date on the latest marketing techniques, technologies and legislative information with regards to real estate as well as being held to the utmost standards of ethics with regards to clientele and their properties.

Jim’s objective is to provide exceptional service for his clients before, during, and after the transaction, so that he can be counted on to be their real estate professional for life.

Leslie Batsford – Sales Manager

Leslie Batsford has spent more than 19 years in the Corporate Housing and Property Management industries. Her combined experience has set her apart as a leader in account management for Corporate Housing. During the last three years with Synergy, Batsford has been acting as Sales Manager in the Silicon Valley and the East Bay area securing and maintaining accounts for Synergy. Previously, she worked for one of the nation’s largest corporate housing companies and has held positions as Account Coordinator, Account Executive and Senior Account Executive, managing Silicon Valley accounts. She is an active member of the Silicon Valley Business Travel Association (SVBTA) and Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management (BAYPRM).

Laura Gregersen – Sales Manager

Laura Gregersen joined Synergy in 2000 and is currently the Sales Manager for the San Jose area. She brings to Synergy eight years of experience in the apartment industry, in which she worked her way up from leasing consultant to leasing manager to property manager in a short time period. At one point she managed 1000 apartment units for Archstone communities while also handling marketing and sales activities for the company. After leaving Archstone, Ms. Gregerson took a job with the Apartment Guide selling advertising to companies in the Northern California area.

Ana Tacorda – IT Manager

Ana Tacorda is one of the founding employees of Synergy Corporate Housing. Starting as a Guest Service Representative, she was promoted to IT Manager. Besides overseeing IT at Synergy, Tacorda is responsible for all specialized billing and Accounts Receivables. Her dedication and love for Synergy has led the way to an amazing team of employees, including her older sister Joyce Munoz (Senior Account Executive) and younger sister Frances Tacorda (Los Angeles Manager of Operations).

Joanne Lucila – Director of Operations

Joanne Lucila joined the company in December 2003 as an account executive. In early 2005, she transferred from Reservations to the Accounting department to become the accounting supervisor, and was then named Director of Operations in the latter part of the year. Prior to joining Synergy, Lucila was in the banking industry for 10 years, starting as a teller with Wells Fargo while attending California State University Hayward, and progressed to the branch management level by the time she left in 2000. Lucila then moved on to the private banking sector and was a Senior US Private Banking Client Services Officer for three years with HSBC Bank USA.

Frances Tacorda – Marketing Coordinator

Frances Tacorda is currently the Marketing Coordinator. She started as a part-time employee at Synergy in January 2000 while she was a senior in high school. She was a Guest Service Representative and performed administrative tasks, such as filing and accounts payable postings. Tacorda continued to work for Synergy as a Guest Service Representative during her vacation breaks from the University of California, Santa Barbara, doing more in-depth administrative work and projects. After graduating in three years with a Business Economics degree, she continued to work for Synergy on a full-time basis as an accounting representative. After a year and a half, she moved to Los Angeles to become the Operations Manager. She returns to Northern California to fulfill her current position.

Chito Decastro – Distribution Manager

Chito DeCastro joined Synergy Corporate Housing as a distribution supervisor/driver in July 2000. He was promoted to full Distribution Supervisor in 2001. Chito was promoted to his current role, Distribution Manager in 2002, where he oversees the entire distribution team and the warehouse located in Union City, California. Chito received his B.A. in Political Science from California State University Hayward, where he used his GI bill benefit from servicing as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1987-1994. Chito received the Pacific Defense Medal during the Iraq-Kuwait war in 1991.

Joyce Munoz – Senior Account Executive

Joyce Munoz has been with Synergy Corporate Housing for five years. As Senior Account Executive, she oversees key clients in Synergys business. Munoz began at Synergy a Guest Service Representative, concentrating on Utility connections. After a year in that role, she was promoted to the Account Executive position and then to her current position. Munoz was recognized in 2004 with the Partner Award for Excellence in Performance. She enjoys the interaction with her clients and loves the team atmosphere at Synergy Corporate Housing. Munoz says that the “passion” that burns here at Synergy Corporate Housing is very contagious and will keep her here for a long time.

Debbie Visovsky – Project Coordinator

Debbie Visovsky started working at Synergy Corporate Housing in October of 2003 as a Guest Service Representative. She was promoted to Account Executive in January of 2005. Debbie returned from Maternity Leave in September of 2006 as a Project Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from St. Mary’s College, as well as a Montessori Education Primary Certificate and a Master of Education Degree.

AnnMarie DeOliveira – Account Executive

AnnMarie comes to Synergy directly from the furniture rental industry. Towards the end of her Fourteen year career in the furniture rental industry, she was the Regional Coordinator/Executive Assistant to the Sr. Regional Vice President in charge of nine markets in the West Coast. AnnMarie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a concentration in Management. She started with Synergy on March 13, 2006 as an Account Executive. With her experience in corporate housing during the furniture rental years, she has a great understanding of the overall demand in providing excellent customer service.

Marie Pantangco – Marketing Coordinator

Marie Pantangco joined Synergy in March, 2005 as a Guest Service Representative for the San Francisco Sales Office. She was soon promoted to Marketing Coordinator for Northern and Southern California and continues to work from the San Francisco office. Ms. Pantangco graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004 with a degree in Legal Studies. She is a licensed California Real Estate agent and aspires to pursue a degree in business law.

Keri Johnson – Sales Manager

Keri Johnson has been in the Hospitality industry for a number of years, first by starting a Corporate Housing division for a property management company from the ground up. After learning the in’s & out’s of the industry, she then went on to work for a Global Housing provider. Here, she was able to gain a broader perspective of the industry, as well as to develop her skills further as it relates to Business Development & Client Relations. She joins the Synergy Team as a Sales Manager to assist in the expansion of the Los Angeles market. Keri shares an enthusiasm & entrepreneurial spirit, as well as ambitions of breaking new ground with an leader in the Corporate Housing industry. With its leading innovation, superior customer service, high-end furnishings & boutique-style, Synergy resonates with Keri’s philosophies!

In her spare time, Keri studies Voice/Opera, occasionally performing in her spare time. She has most recently performed at corporate events, holiday gatherings & at a benefit dinner for the prevention/education of HIV/AIDS. Keri also shares a deep love for animals!

Licerio Go – Distribution Manager

Licerio Go joins the Synergy team as the Los Angeles Distribution Manager. Licerio graduated at Far Eastern University, Philippines with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Licerio owned and ran a construction company while in the Philippines. He also co-founded Xiamen International School in China. In 2000, Licerio started working with a food company, where he started at an entry-level position and quickly moved his way up to join the management team. Licerio comes to Synergy with extensive experience in management, leadership and customer service.

Tony Carungay – General Manager

Tony Carungay has been in the Corporate Housing industry for over 13 years with one of the largest corporate housing company. During his employment he has held numerous positions as leasing consultant, customer service analyst, international account liaison, property manager and global project travel manager. Prior to his departure, he was appointed to assist the VP of marketing with the re-organization of the entire marketing department and assigned to restructure their current financial reporting requirements. He is also a current member of the National Business Travelers Association (NBTA). As a member he has been asked by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a recognized world leader in business travel management to review their newly created Corporate Housing Module that would be used in their RFP program worldwide.

During his spare time, Tony loves to spend time at home with his beloved dogs, Pablito and Chato. If not in Los Angeles, you can find him spending quality time with his entire family in Northern California.

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Steve Brock

Steve Brock is the Sales Manger for the East Bay. In this role, Steve is responsible for new business development and overseas management of existing accounts. He brings with him years of experience in the hospitality industry as well as his previous corporate experience involving Business Development for an embedded software start-up company in the Silicon Valley. Steve is also an active member with the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce and was elected in 2007 to serve as an Ambassador on the Sam Ramon Chamber Ambassador Committee. Steve graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Psychology and minor in Business.

Rachael Hand — Sales Manager

Rachael Hand has spent over 15 years in the combined areas of Relocation, Real Estate and Property Management. Her experience has made her a leader in the Relocation Industry where she spent 6 years in Relocation Sales and Management. Rachael started in International Relocation for The MI Group as a Relocation Consultant and one year with AIReS Relocation Solutions as an Account Manager. During this time, she also spent 5 years volunteering on the Board of Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management (BAPRM) serving as the Conference Chairperson and Vice-President. Rachael is managing the San Francisco, South San Francisco and Mid-Peninsula markets. Rachael is currently studying to obtain her CRP certification, is a licensed Real Estate Agent, and an active volunteer in her community.

“Having spent 6 years in the relocation industry in the San Francisco Bay area, I came to know which companies had the best reputations. I chose Synergy Corporate Housing because of that reputation. The professionals of Synergy are client oriented and go the extra mile. Synergy has over 200 units in the San Francisco, South San Francisco and Mid-Peninsula market. They have access to 10,000 units across the U.S. as well as many international locations. They are the best in the industry and I am happy to be a part of this dedicated team.”