Cottonwood Capital

Our Team

The primary asset of Cottonwood Capital is our reputation and that is entrusted everyday to our people to preserve and enhance.

DANIEL SCHWENDIMAN
Portfolio Controller

Daniel Schwendiman is the Portfolio Controller for Cottonwood Residential. He works directly with Susan Hallenberg, the Chief Financial Officer. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the day to day management of the accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis of the portfolio. This includes managing the accounting staff, managing the month-end closing and reporting process... Read more...

CARMEN WILLIAMS
Senior Accountant

Carmen Williams is Senior accountant for Cottonwood Capital. Her primary responsibilities include property accounting and financial reporting. Ms. Williams directly oversees the accounting functions on twelve properties of the Cottonwood Portfolio. Prior to moving to Utah she was a staff accountant at Tradewinds Island Resorts, a large hotel and conference center located in Florida... Read more...

ELKY WONG
Accountant

Elky Wong is an accountant for Cottonwood Capital. She works directly with Daniel Schwendiman, the portfolio controller. Her primary responsibilities include property accounting, vendor relations, and financial reporting. Ms. Wong directly oversees the accounting functions on twelve properties of the Cottonwood Portfolio. Prior to joining Cottonwood, Miss Wong was an accountant for Land Capital Group... Read more...

CHRISTIE HAILES
Bookkeeper

Christie Hailes serves as the primary bookkeeper for Cottonwood Capital, LLC. Her primary responsibilities include assisting the chief financial officer in managing finances for Cottonwood Capital and its affiliates. Ms. Hailes has been with Cottonwood Capital since its formation in 2004 and is regarded as Cottonwood’s first employee. She is currently seeking her Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in accounting at the University of Utah... Read more...

BEN BERRETT
Corporate Accountant

Ben Berrett serves as an accountant for Cottonwood Capital. He works directly with Daniel Schwendiman, the portfolio controller. His primary responsibilities include property accounting, vendor relations, and financial reporting. Mr. Berrett directly oversees the accounting functions on six properties of the Cottonwood Portfolio and assists in the accounting for the operating partnership. Prior to joining Cottonwood, he was a staff accountant... Read more...

ALYSSA TOLLES
Accountant

Alyssa Tolles is an accountant for Cottonwood Capital, LLC. Her primary responsibilities include property accounting and financial reporting. Ms. Tolles oversees the accounting functions on thirteen properties of the Cottonwood Portfolio. Prior to joining Cottonwood Capital, she worked for a CPA firm in the audit department as a staff accountant while in school. Ms. Tolles has a Master of Accountancy, Read more...

PATRICK STEPHENSON
Accountant

Patrick Stephenson is an accountant for Cottonwood Capital, LLC. He works directly with Daniel Schwendiman, the portfolio controller. His primary responsibilities include property accounting and financial reporting. Mr. Stephenson oversees the accounting functions on twelve properties of the Cottonwood Portfolio. Prior to joining Cottonwood Capital, he worked for 1031...

KELSEY BERRY
Accountant

Kelsey Berry is an accountant for Cottonwood Capital. Her primary responsibilities include property accounting and financial reporting. Ms. Berry directly oversees the accounting functions for twelve properties of the Cottonwood Portfolio. Prior to Cottonwood Capital, Kelsey was a deal administrator for over two years in the accounting department of the Bill Dodge Auto Group in Westbrook, Maine. She was responsible for processing all contracts and vehicle... Read more...

ASHLEY THOMPSON
Payroll Coordinator

Ashley Thompson serves as the payroll administrator for Cottonwood Capital. Ms. Thompson joined Cottonwood in early 2009. She manages all payroll related tasks including all payroll tax operations and upkeep with all multistate and IRS tax affiliates. Prior to joining the Cottonwood Capital team, Ms. Thompson worked for a CPA firm managing payroll for over sixty different companies. Ms. Thompson attended Southern Utah University. Read more...

AMY STODDARD
Payroll Assistant

Amy Stoddard has been in property management a little under a year. She helps with accounts payable and payroll. Amy is currently in her junior year at the University of Utah and is getting her degree in accounting. After graduating, Amy plans to attend graduate school and become a CPA.