Leadership
After purchasing investment real estate in Manatee County in the late 90’s and recognizing the dearth of management options, Andy founded Gulf Coast Property Management in 2003. Starting out with just one property owner, Andy has driven the growth of the company and firmly established Gulf Coast Property Management as one of the premier property management firms in the region.
Originally from the UK, where he served as a police detective, Andy has relished every step of his entrepreneurial journey from cleaning pools at the properties of his first customers, through to being a real estate broker managing a $300 million portfolio.
Always seeking new and innovative ways to improve the rental ownership experience for property owners, Andy is encouraged by recent developments in the property management industry. Andy believes the advent of new technology is at the cornerstone of the recent growth and he strives to incorporate this technology at the very heart of Gulf Coast Property Management.
Andy holds key positions within organizations such as NARPM and VRMA, allowing him to help shape the future of this growing industry. Andy served as the 2016/2017 President of the Sarasota and Bradenton NARPM Chapter.
In 2018, Andy earned the prestigious Master Property Manager designation. A designation held by less than 1% of real estate professionals.
True to his roots, Andy still harbors a passion for all sports, especially rugby and golf. He lives locally with his family.
Fun Fact: Andy is bilingual — He speaks English and American.
Lisa holds a BA in accounting and a real estate license, which are just two of the reasons we pried her away from the Sarasota County Finance Department. She has proven an integral part of the Gulf Coast Property Management team. Born and raised in Manatee County, Lisa lives in Parrish with her husband and two young children. She enjoys everything DIY, but most of all, she cherishes spending quality time with her family.
Lisa was proud to serve as the Sarasota and Bradenton NARPM Chapter Treasurer between 2016 and 2018. In 2018, Lisa earned the coveted Certified Residential Management Bookkeeper (CRMB) designation.
Fun Fact: Lisa is a Real Housewives fanatic!
Business Development
Beth was born and raised in New Jersey and has been a Florida resident for over 20 Years. Beth’s main career has been in Business Development and Sales. After taking some time off to raise her family, and explore other fields and interests, she has found her new home at Gulf Coast Property Management. She is putting her NJ Real Estate License these days to good use.
Beth enjoys watching her daughter’s collegiate regattas, golfing, bowling and eating!
Fun Fact: Her favorite vacation was visiting Australia.
Originally from Westchester, New York, Jaime has been a resident of Sarasota for 15 years. Before moving to Sarasota in 2004, Jaime earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Purchase College, State University of New York. She went on to work as a graphic artist in New York City for such high profile companies as Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Tommy Hilfiger, and Cole Haan.
Jaime is a licensed Realtor and leasing agent specializing in waterfront property, with a customer-centric approach & natural affinity for customer care. With a creative flair and an exceptional ability to understand the needs of her customers, Jaime went on to be ranked among the top 4% of sales associates nationwide with Coldwell Banker and the top producing Vacation Rental Expert with Michael Saunders & Company, before joining Gulf Coast Property Management to build upon that success.
Jaime lives with her family in the Downtown Sarasota area where she enjoys an active lifestyle, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, supporting the local YMCA programs and participating in charities she holds close such as the MS Society and the Alzheimer’s Association. On weekends she and her husband can be found cheering on the sidelines of their daughter’s soccer games & Sarasota Sharks’ swim meets, biking to the beach, stumbling on the tennis courts or experiencing one of the many local attractions that Sarasota has to offer.
Fun Fact: Although her daughter is a competitive swimmer, Jaime does not know how to swim.
Brendon Meyer was born and bred in Southern California. His passion for design & photography started when his father passed down his very first Pentax film camera. From that point on, he knew he wanted to amplify his knowledge of design & photography. Brendon made his way over to the East Coast in 2013, where he studied & graduated at Flagler College in the exquisite town of Saint Augustine Florida. He obtained his BA in Graphic Design and Advertising in 2017. He’s had a love for architectural design, and wanted to implement his skills within the real estate world. He started his way into the Vacation Rental industry towards the end of 2017, where he was working in Project Management as Vendor Relations Director. Excited to take his knowledge of design, Brendon decided to pursue his career further. Earlier this year he joined the Gulf Coast Property Management team as the digital marketing associate. When Brendon is not working, he is either posted up at the pool enjoying that Florida sun, cooking some of his favorite meals, spending time with his family, using his green thumb he is planting something new weekly, and always taking pictures!
Fun Fact: Brendon has been playing soccer since he was 4!
Annual Rentals
Jimmy joined Gulf Coast in 2021 after formidable careers in the Development/New Home Sales and Hospitality industries. His hospitality years had him in such locales as Orlando, Hilton Head, Amelia Island, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, Maui and Scottsdale.
Jimmy is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and is the past President of the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (MSBIA). His professional platform and customer service skills are derived from his years with Ritz-Carlton Hotels, based on their Gold Standards.
He is a graduate of Michigan State University where he attended on an athletic scholarship and earned a B.A. from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Jimmy and his wife are sports fans who enjoy working out, fine dining and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: Jimmy Pole Vaulted his way through college.
Holly was born and raised in Colorado. Holly and her high-school sweetheart husband, Nino, moved to Florida in 2018. Holly, Nino, and their black German Shepherd named Rostam live in the Tampa-Bay area. She has worked in the Property Management and Real Estate industry for 7 years. Holly has held many different positions in the industry, such as being the Director of Leasing for a Denver Property Management company and being a Property Manager with a portfolio of 100 properties. Holly is a licensed Real Estate Broker in both Florida and Colorado. She joined our team in 2020 as our Senior Leasing Agent. Holly enjoys spending quality time with her friends, hosting many visiting family members, and anything to do with the water specifically; snorkeling, jet skiing, boating, swimming, and soaking up the sun.
Fun fact: Before pursuing a career in Property Management, Holly worked in Skin Care. She is a licensed Esthetician in both Florida & Colorado.
Laurie was born in Northwest Indiana and later moved to Michigan with her husband, where the couple owned a restaurant and raised their two children. She first entered the real estate industry in 2007 but the family had long harbored the dream of one day making the move to Florida, which in 2008 finally came true. She transitioned her career to property management and enjoyed her new role in the Sarasota apartment industry. Laurie worked for Michael Saunders and Company from 2012 until early 2019 and recently joined Gulf Coast Property Management.
Laurie has a love for the industry and a passion for helping others along with knowledge of the local market. She recognizes the trust owners & tenants place in her and she strives every day to exceed their expectations.
Laurie and her husband love spending time outdoors enjoying our beautiful beaches, local concerts, entertaining family & friends and walking their Shih Tzu “Cubbie.”
Fun Fact: Laurie’s nickname as a child was “Buffy.”
JoAnn is originally from Middletown, Rhode Island. She took an interest in Real Estate when she became a homeowner in 1995. Through the years JoAnn gained a wealth of knowledge from renovations, refinancing, buying, and selling just to name a few. It became a passion of hers to always help her family, so she decided to extend her knowledge base to others.
JoAnn went back to school in 2014 to earn her Rhode Island Real Estate License. She became a member of NAR and the Newport County Board of Realtors then joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Prime Properties in Newport, R.I. where she immediately went to work helping others with their real estate needs through rentals, selling or buying.
JoAnn and her family relocated to Rotonda West, Florida. in November 2018.
She earned my Florida’s Real Estate License in February 2019 and came on board with Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty. JoAnn is am member of Englewood Board of Realtors and NAR.
In November 2020, JoAnn joined Gulf Coast Property Management as one of our leasing agents!
When JoAnn is not working you will find her spending time with her Husband James and their adult children Nathan and Hannah and their fur babies.
Fun Fact: JoAnn loves watching the Sunset at Englewood Beach.
Scott is a life-long resident of the Sarasota area, bringing first-hand knowledge of the market to his customer base. As a property manager, he strives to provide service that speaks for itself – and ultimately leads to referrals from owners, tenants & guests alike. Scott’s extensive background in commercial and mortgage banking, including 16 years at SunTrust, gave him the customer service, organization and communication skillset that translates hand in glove to property management. His background with Coldwell Banker and later Michael Saunders & Company provides a broad base of knowledge of systems and cost-efficient methods in this very fast paced industry.
Married to Mary Beth, Scott is a very proud step-grandfather to three beautiful and active grandchildren. Outside of his professional life, Scott loves spending free time beachside and is a rabid fan of the Buccaneers and TB Lightning!
Fun Fact: He was a cheesy Wedding DJ for 7 years!
Aisylynn is Southern through and through from her monogrammed bags to her sweet tea. Aisylynn has been involved in multiple aspects of property management since she began her career in 2007. From managing apartments for college students to managing HOAs. Aisylynn’s experience with multi-family housing has taught her to think outside of the box while managing HOAs has taught her the value of meaningful communication with owners. After over a decade in the industry, Aisylynn is pleased to work here at Gulf Coast as she serves her hometown area. Aisylynn’s favorite pastime is being with her family. Whether it’s enjoying all the outdoor perks of living in Florida, playing with their fur baby, Winnie or watching with her husband as their son plays baseball, family time is Aisylynn’s favorite time.
So my sister thinks this is an awesome Fun fact: Aisy thinks she is her Grandmother’s favorite but in fact she is her Grandmothers 5th favorite, after her oldest sister, husband, 2nd oldest niece and her oldest nephew
But if you need a real fun fact: Aisy Has met the Rock and he is as nice as you think he is.
Marcella was born and raised in Tijuana, Baja California and always had a mix of both worlds Mexico & USA being in the neighbor city to San Diego, California. She lived in Guadalajara since 2009, when she decided to make the move and pursue her studies in Public Relations. Marcella has been a PR professional ever since then and has love every moment of it. Marcella is married to her husband Leonardo, and have two dogs who are their babies! A French poodle named Milo and boston terrier named Chucha.
Fun fact: I love outdoors and traveling
Brandon started his life out in the UNC Chapel Hill campus hospital; so, naturally he's a Carolina Tarheel. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing at CCSU in New Britain, CT, he moved to Florida where he has been a resident for 30+ years.
Professional experience includes years of B2B/B2C sales, account management and service in the medical, pharmaceutical, information technology and home improvement industries, as well as others. Brandon also has 8+ years working as a Property Claims Adjuster and 8+ years working in the golf industry.
Sports up to college included baseball, football, basketball, and rugby. Rugby became his best, (close call with baseball) and favorite sport. One more rugby match and Brandon will have 5 decades of rugby under his belt....and the body to prove it! (Ouch)
Fun fact: Brandon spent $$$$ to play with 2 teams in a rugby event in Scotland against teams from around the world - all to tear his MCL in the last match....against a team from Washington, DC. No international injury badge of honor to awarded, sir.
Vacation Rentals
Lais (Lah-eez) is a 20-year veteran of the Hospitality Industry. Her experience blends Hotel & Resort Operations, Condo-Hotel Management, Vacation Rentals Business Development, Sales & Marketing, and Revenue Management. Lais's unique cross-cultural communication skills and professional Management experience brings a keen perspective and skill set to her position at Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals. She has a natural focus on exceptional client service and diligence to satisfy each client's need with great attention and efficiency.
Fun Fact : Lais’s travel buddy is her 8lb’s Maltese, Samaba!
Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Rebekah has enjoyed being a Florida resident for nearly five years. Before moving to the sunshine state in 2015, Rebekah earned her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with an emphasis in public relations and advertising from Minnesota State University, Moorhead.
Rebekah went on to work in nonprofit development where she specialized in fundraising, relationship building, customer service, resource development, donor communication, and database management. Before joining Gulf Coast Property Management’s dynamic team, Rebekah enjoyed working locally with nonprofit leaders at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
Coming from such a cold climate, Rebekah quickly fell in love with Florida’s beautiful weather, rich culture, and stunning beaches. In her spare time, Rebekah enjoys creating memories with her family and friends, taking trips to the beach, reading, yoga, and spin classes.
Fun Fact: Rebekah has an identical “mirror” twin!
Born in New England, Lauran came to Sarasota in 1980 to pursue a career in the travel industry. She met her forever love and married three years later. She was a travel agent and a personal trainer for 6 years before deciding to be a stay at home mom with her 4 children while working on finishing her AA degree and helping her husband build his business. After 18 years she jumped back into the working world and the customer service industry working for a local non-profit as an Aquatics Director for 11 years, dabbling in real estate investing and vacation rentals. Excited about the vacation rental industry, in January, she decided to put her soft skills that she learned over the years in public relations and customer service to work and is pursuing a new career as a property manager with Gulf Coast Property Management. In her spare time, she loves to work-out, go for long walks on the beach, hike, bike, paddleboard, swim and hang out with her family and 4 grandchildren.
Fun Fact: Lauran loves to watch Ninja Warrior and is working on a Ninja playground in her backyard for her grandkids
Brittany Delagrange is a Florida native and was born and raised in Sarasota. She graduated from Riverview Highschool in 2006, and jumped right into the working world of customer service as a bartender, server and later a co-owner and office manager of a telecommunications company, and a preschool teacher. She is a single mother to three beautiful children that keep her on her toes. She decided to join the Gulf Coast team as an inspector assessor because she enjoys working with people and is detail oriented. In her spare time, she loves to cook, paddleboard, workout and go on adventures with her children.
Fun fact: Brittany loves to watch horror movies but they scare her so much that she sleeps with her light on.
Chelsea was born and raised just outside of Portland, Oregon and moved to Florida in 2000. She is the oldest of 5 and loves watching her siblings grow and accomplish new things. She lived in 4 different states before she turned 10 and continually moved around a lot until recently. Chelsea received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida in Criminology in 2016. She welcomed her first son in February of 2018 and she is enjoying every minute with him. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her son and fiancée, & enjoys shopping (maybe a little too much at times.)
Chelsea has worked in the customer service industry since 2009. From smoothie places, to sandwich shops, to car rental agencies, she has learned the ins and outs of customer service. She was a manager for many years at a restaurant and learned how to manage and work intricately in a team environment. Chelsea provides excellent customer service and works well under pressure when problem solving. She is a great addition to the team and fits right in with working in the team environment.
Fun Fact: She is obsessed with all things Harry Potter, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, & cats.
Joshua was born and grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico. Most of his life Joshua worked on customer service, always looking for the better of the costumer. He loves to learn new abilities, like woodworking, tech repair and welding.
Fun Fact: I’m currently writing a book.
Accounting & Admin
After spending much of her career honing her skills in the hotel industry, Maria now puts her experience to good use in our Accounting Dept. A new addition to our team in 2015, we are excited to watch Maria grow with our company.
Maria is a Colombia native, who lives in Bradenton with her family. She has an 8 year old daughter who loves to dance and; a 4 year old son who’s all about Superheroes.
When summer time comes around her family enjoy early mornings at Coquina Beach.
Fun Fact: She loves watching movies with her family.
Yazmin was raised in beautiful, sunny California before leaving for college to get her BA degree in International Relations and Minor in International Law. She comes from an extensive background in the customer service field, including working several years in call centers where she helped resolve customers’ issues and delivered top-notch quality service. Yazmin was also offered the wonderful opportunity to participate in the prestigious Disney College Program.
She enjoys helping others with problems and creating positive outcomes. Her one-year old daughter keeps her very busy when she is not working. She’s an avid animal lover and she loves to travel & explore the world.
Fun fact: Yazmin is a huge Disney fan and can’t wait to take her daughter on her first Disney trip to see Mickey Mouse!
Esmeralda was born in Lindsay California but grew up in Aguascalientes, where she lived most of her life. She decided she was ready for change and lived in Detroit for 3 years before that she would come and go all the time between CA and IL. She had two jobs all the time, and loved the snow but decided it was time to go back to be to her family. Here is where she met her husband Ricardo and they have two lovely sons and a daughter; they are Luis Angel, Leonel, and Daileen. Esmeralda loves resolving problems and she does not like to give up on anything.
Fun fact: I love to sing although I sing awful!
Maintenance
Matt works in our Property Services Dept. where he manages detailed projects, such as rent ready’s and remodels. Matt received his BS in Business Administration William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Matt worked in the financial services business prior to joining Gulf Coast.
After one too many snowstorms and below freezing winters in northeast New Jersey, he and his family moved to the Lakewood Ranch area of Manatee County. Matt and his wife are busy parents of 2 boys and a girl.
Fun Fact: Matt enjoys coaching his boys’ baseball and basketball teams, playing golf and hitting the beach (not literally).
Our Offices
Bradenton Office
We’re the leader in Bradenton property management for a number of reasons. First, we have a lot of experience in the local market.
Lakewood Ranch Office
Tenants in Lakewood Ranch are looking for comfortable, well-maintained homes that are close to good schools and all the enjoyable recreation that Florida’s Gulf Coast has to offer.
Sarasota Office
Effective Sarasota property management requires experience, knowledge, and a detailed understanding of the local rental market.
Venice Office
Gulf Coast Property Management is your best option in Venice for a few reasons. Our local experience is unmatched. We understand Venice tenants and what they want in a rental home.
Testimonials from Local and Out of State Property Owners and Investors
I have been using Gulf Coast to rent my property for about 2 years and they have done an amazing job. They are easy to deal with, responsive, professional and organized.I have had the pleasure to work with Maria, Scott and Jamie and highly recommend them.
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We are a General Contracting business, we have been working with Matt and Scott on multiple projects. We find them to be Responsive, Honest and Upfront.They care about there residents, they are Absolutely Great to deal with. I would recommend them in a Heartbeat!!Great Management, Awesome a Attitude and more importantly, ( THEY CARE) These Guy's are Rare!!
Gulf Coast manages five properties for me. They have been wonderful. They take care of issues, communicate regularly, consult me when they need to and just handle smaller matters, and they provide excellent records for tax purposes, etc. I couldn't be more satisfied with their services. I'd like to give a special call-out to Maria Palatino, who deals with all things financial and special handles a slightly complex monthly interaction with the trust company that "holds" several of my rentals. Maria is responsive and helpful!
I started working with this company about 2 1/2 months ago for a move across country. Laurie Rastovski was my leasing agent. She really made everything very simple for me, the whole process was stress free 100% with the application. She was great to work with. I moved into the property a few days ago and I am very pleased! This place is perfect for me and it was clean and move in ready! I like this company and would recommend!Thank you for taking care of us :)
We found Gulf Coast when we realized that we wouldn't move into our retirement home as soon as planned. We were impressed with the available services and assurances, and the energy of the people who would, effectively, "sell" our home by the year.We were caught off-guard by the costs associated with start up.However, while not inexpensive, being remote landlords makes the cost of Gulf Coast a good choice for us. They source and vet tenants, handle money, and can do some (limited) repair work.What has made Gulf Coast a value-add has actually been our rental manager, Scott Bodager. Scott is a true professional, knows and understands the rental business, and has clearly accepted the role of landlord advocate for us. Our tenant has posed more than a few challenges for us. Through it all, Scott has not just been our guide and teacher, but also been our eyes and voice, helping identify limits, and resolving issues with the least disruption, allowing us to be more hand off. If Scott is representative of Gulf Coast rental managers, life as a landlord should be easier and less risky than you may expect.
