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Mike has many passions, including building things and fast cars. Growing up he and his buddies were quite the builders. Their specialty was tree forts, some as high as 20 feet up in a tree and three levels tall. To gather the materials needed, he and his friends would bring lemonade to construction sites where homes were being built and barter for surplus nails and scrap lumber. He and the same group of friends also built go-karts and minibikes in metal shop class so they could get their speed fix, and some of them even ran.

In high school, Mike’s pursuit of building continued. He and his dad rebuilt a 1956 Ford F-100 truck from the ground up and turned it into a 140 mph racing machine. At the same time Mike was working every summer and vacation break as a construction laborer digging ditches, pouring concrete, and any really dirty job assigned to him. After all, the truck’s parts had to be paid for somehow. While in college at SDSU, Mike’s work as a laborer continued until his junior year when he was asked to transition to concrete quality inspection at the Naval Outpatient Clinics in Balboa Park. The 400,000sf complex was Mike’s first management job in the building industry and he was instantly hooked. From there his enthusiasm for construction became more than a passion – he knew he could turn it into his career.

Mike now shares his love of fast cars with both of his children, each having raced junior dragsters as one of the many family activities. Today he continues to enjoy cars and the building of Companies, Communities, and Careers. Mike’s passion for building can be seen in the energy he invests in each of those areas. He’s proud to be a part of the growth and development of Fenton and of the careers so many have enjoyed building as part of the Company.

As Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Commercial, Jeff leads the financial health of our organization and provides executive leadership over the Accounting and Commercial departments. Grounded in H.G. Fenton’s Values & Culture, Jeff leads these extraordinary teams to achieve results and support the success of over 1,100 businesses across San Diego County.

Jeff’s previous experience as Vice President at two other real estate development & asset management and brokerage firms, in addition to his background in accounting, prepared him for his role at H.G. Fenton. He has continued to grow in his role since joining the company in 2016 and attributes much of his personal success to the culture, resources, and people that create a motivating platform for individuals to succeed. Working in a values-driven culture, being empowered to creatively overcome obstacles and collaborating with a variety of teams contributes to his positive employee experience.

Jeff has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California where he was a proud member of the USC Trojans football team. Outside of work, Jeff and his wife Shannon are very active, supporting their 4 children and their many activities.

As EVP of Administration and General Counsel, Michelle leads the organizational health of our company and provides executive leadership over our Employee Lifestyle, Culture, Marketing & Communications, IT, and Legal departments. She is passionate about creating experiences that support the whole person and fuels purpose-driven work that supports our community.

Michelle’s current curiosity is how generational changes will shape and inform our work environment. The conversation about generational changes includes how people want to work and what kind of culture they want to be a part of, the role of AI and other technological advances in the workplace, and mental wellbeing in the post-COVID era and in the advent of social media.

Michelle is a recovering “corporate employee” who now enjoys focusing on Lifestyle. She is happily married to a formidable thought partner who adds a whole lot of fun to their days. Together, they have 3 boys in the Gen Z and Alpha generations – so Michelle has a love/hate relationship with Baby Shark!

As Vice President of Residential Asset Management, Alex Winborn oversees the projection and achievement of operational performance for H.G. Fenton Company’s residential division.

Alex blends his educational background (including a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Saint Peter’s University and a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University) with his professional experience, including residential property management and fitness industry leadership. Combining these elements has been fun for Alex, infusing his background and expertise into developing team members and delivering a lifestyle that allows residents to live well at Fenton communities.

Alex is passionate about collaboration with everyone whose paths cross his, and he’s never without an exciting story to tell. He enjoys building connections as a leader and trusted partner, whether his stories are snippets of recent adventures or lessons learned that could empower others. His hobbies include photography, health and fitness, coaching, traveling, and learning new things. He’s also written several articles about trendy topics related to multifamily real estate and health and wellness.