A little grit.
A lot of polish.
All Moxie.
MEET THE MOXIE TEAM
Moxie brings the energy to take on tough operating challenges, the discipline to turn complexity into action, and the clarity to make the work usable for owners, lenders, partners, residents, and teams. We are hands-on, sharp, organized, and built to move real-world property operations forward.
Dena Costello
Chief Executive Officer
I lead Moxie Manages with a clear strategic vision rooted in market intelligence, disciplined execution, and operational accountability—building lasting trust with owners, residents, partners, and team members while driving stronger performance across every asset we manage.
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Christopher Stjernholm
Executive Broker
Property Management
I provide executive broker oversight across our third-party management portfolio, helping ensure leases, trust accounts, and licensed real estate practices are handled with care, consistency, professionalism, and accountability, protecting clients and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Chris Berger
Senior Director
Business Development
I cultivate strategic client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and align ownership goals with tailored management solutions—building partnerships, expanding portfolio opportunities, and positioning assets for stronger performance and long-term value.
Lesa Riley
Senior Client
Operations Specialist
I support clients, residents, property teams, and executive leadership through clear communication, thoughtful coordination, and consistent follow-through—helping strengthen relationships, streamline daily operations, and keep priorities moving forward across the portfolio.
Our Operating Philosophy
- We think like owners.
- We manage with urgency and accountability.
- We believe clean financials drive better decisions.
- We prioritize leasing discipline and resident experience.
- We use systems, reporting, and process to stabilize performance.
- We communicate directly and transparently.
OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Property Operations
Asset Transitions
Financial Oversight
Operational support across staffing, leasing, maintenance, resident experience, vendor coordination, and workflow oversight.
Transition support across takeovers, software setup, lease audits, banking coordination, reporting, and vendor onboarding.
Financial oversight across budgeting, variance analysis, expense controls, reporting, NOI strategy, and performance tracking.
Leasing & Marketing
Leasing strategy across pricing, ILS positioning, outreach, conversion tracking, concession management, and reporting.
Compliance & Risk
Compliance and risk oversight spanning fair housing, documentation, insurance coordination, and legal process alignment.
Operational Reset
Operational performance analysis, owner reporting, and strategic repositioning guidance for asset improvement planning.
