Operations

Laura Romero

Controller

Ms. Romero joined DPI in February, 2011 and is responsible for accounting activities such as managing tenant ledgers, processing accounts payable and receivable, preparing monthly management reports and assisting with tax returns.

Prior to joining DPI, Ms. Romero worked as a Junior Accountant for Integrated Support Solutions, Inc., a hospitality service company in Van Nuys, CA. At Integrated, Ms. Romero was responsible for maintaining the general ledger and pay vendor invoice system, as well as assisting human resources with payroll and benefits for over 400 employees. Ms. Romero also worked at Ana’s Business Services, a tax preparer in Van Nuys, CA where she maintained bookkeeping and prepared various tax documents.

Ms. Romero holds an A.S. in Liberal Arts from Pierce College and a B.A. in Accountancy and Information Systems from California State University at Northridge. She volunteers for several non-profit organizations, including The WayFarer Foundation, the West LA Shelter, NKLA, Best Friends Animal Society, Karma Rescue, and currently with Paws For Life K9 Rescue.

Jeannette Harris

Executive Assistant / HR Operations

Ms. Harris joined in May of 2016 as an Executive Assistant providing additional support to the CEO with a major emphasis on philanthropy and corporate social responsibility and the Peter & Candis Doerken Foundation.

Prior to joining DPI, Ms. Harris gained valuable experience providing executive support in residential real estate for over twelve years at Realty Executives International. There she was responsible for the corporate charity and Habitat for Humanity, including fundraising and organizing volunteer build days.

Beth Svihra

Lease Administrator

Ms. Svihra joined DPI in October 2018. She is responsible for all lease administration, including drafting and abstracting tenant leases and numerous other tenant documents, as well as the maintenance of commercial tenant lease information, and assisting with property refinances, dispositions and acquisitions. Ms. Svihra also provides support to the Asset Management and Property Management departments.

Prior to joining DPI, Ms. Svihra’s experience in retail real estate spanned twenty+ years with Forest City in the areas of property management, leasing analysis, lease administration, and FP&A, actively involved in day-to-day operations and the financial performance of their west coast portfolio of retail shopping centers. She is a California Public Notary.

Nancy Preciado

Staff Accountant

Ms. Preciado joined DPI in September 2019, and she is responsible for accounting activities such as processing accounts payable and receivables.

Prior to joining DPI, Ms. Preciado worked as full charge bookkeeper for over 13 years at Sierra Property Management, in Santa Barbara, CA. At Sierra, Ms. Preciado was responsible for processing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and preparing a variety of financial reports. Ms. Preciado also worked at Property One Management in Santa Barbara, CA as full charge bookkeeper, where she performed accounting duties involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, and preparing the financial reports.

Ms. Preciado holds a B.A of Business Administration from University of Cohauila, Mexico, an A.S in Science, a Certificate in Accounting from Oxnard College and a Certificate of Business Administration Emphasis in Management from Santa Barbara College. She volunteers for the Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) program every tax season.