Who We Are

Over 30 years, our team has built a reputation for discipline and creativity.

Since 1990, Bridge Partners has executed unique, individualized business plans that create optimal outcomes for tenants and investors. After more than 140 acquisitions across 26 states, we haven’t stopped catalyzing possibility.

Who We Are

Over 30 years, our team has built a reputation for discipline and creativity.

Since 1990, Bridge Partners has executed unique, individualized business plans that create optimal outcomes for tenants and investors. After more than 250 transactions in over 50 domestic markets across 26 states, we haven’t stopped catalyzing possibility.

What matters to us:

Disciplined action

We hold ourselves to clear investment criteria and stay level-headed in decision-making. We carefully analyze every possible acquisition with a commitment to optimize potential value.

Customized solutions

We reject formulas, preferring to see every community through a lens uniquely fit to its specific context. We bring an open mind and creative spirit to finding value and crafting deals.

What matters to us:

Disciplined action

We hold ourselves to clear investment criteria and stay level-headed in decision-making. We carefully analyze every possible acquisition with a commitment to optimize potential value.

Professional integrity

We act with character and proudly stand by our values. We are committed to our fiduciary responsibilities and operate in ways that are transparent and respectful of all parties.

Uncommon effort

We go the extra mile—poring over the documents, visiting sites, and working directly with onsite management teams and contractors. We maintain this commitment through the lifespan of each investment.

Positive impact

We see our properties as homes, and we believe in taking care of them. We make thoughtful improvements to create the best possible resident experience, making sure each property is a place where people can thrive.

Customized solutions

We reject formulas, preferring to see every community through a lens uniquely fit to its specific context. We bring an open mind and creative spirit to finding value and crafting deals.

Professional integrity

We act with character and proudly stand by our values. We are committed to our fiduciary responsibilities and operate in ways that are transparent and respectful of all parties.

Uncommon effort

We go the extra mile—poring over the documents, visiting sites, and working directly with onsite management teams and contractors. We maintain this commitment through the lifespan of each investment.

Positive impact

We see our properties as homes, and we believe in taking care of them. We make thoughtful improvements to create the best possible resident experience, making sure each property is a place where people can thrive.

Our Team

Behind every Bridge Partners investment is a passionate and principled team of real estate professionals. The firm’s collaborative environment enables our team members to hone their expertise across every facet of an investment’s lifecycle. And with an average tenure of 15 years, our collective experience uniquely positions us to create value and transform communities.

Our Team

Behind every Bridge Partners investment is a passionate and principled team of real estate professionals. The firm’s collaborative environment enables our team members to hone their expertise across every facet of an investment’s lifecycle. And with an average tenure of 15 years, our collective experience uniquely positions us to create value and transform communities.

Leslie Ahlvin

Administrative Coordinator

Leslie Ahlvin

Administrative Coordinator

Ms. Ahlvin joined Bridge Partners in 2007. Her current responsibilities include asset management support and the coordination of office operations and procedures.

Dennette M. Bjorklund

Controller

Dennette M. Bjorklund

Controller

Ms. Bjorklund joined Bridge Partners in 1993. She is responsible for property accounting, internal reporting, and cash management. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, she worked at Kemper Real Estate.

Carrie Dern

Asset Manager

Carrie Dern

Asset Manager

Ms. Dern joined Bridge Partners in 2016. She has more than 15 years of real-estate-investment management experience in the retail, office, hotel, and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, she was the Senior Vice President of Retail Asset Management at Yarmouth. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, a CPA certification from Arthur Andersen and Company, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Sid Durai

Acquisition Associate

Sid Durai

Acquisition Associate

Mr. Durai joined Bridge Partners in 2025. His responsibilities include underwriting new investment opportunities and conducting due diligence. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, he worked as a CMBS underwriter at UBS. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis.

Carol Enoch

Asset Manager

Carol Enoch

Asset Manager

Ms. Enoch joined Bridge Partners in 2024 and is excited to discover untapped revenue for our investors through strategic partnerships, operational optimization, and technology. With over two decades of multifamily industry experience across diverse asset classes, she has created and executed ROI driving strategies in markets nationwide for REIT's, private equity, funds, third party operators, and family offices. Carol holds a BA from Indiana University.

Julie Gutzwiller

CFO/COO

Julie Gutzwiller

CFO/COO

Ms. Gutzwiller joined Bridge Partners in 2001.  She serves as COO and CFO, overseeing the firm’s operational and financial infrastructure. She is responsible for directing the portfolio and asset management function, including leadership of the asset management team; the design and oversight of partnership structures; tax reporting and compliance; risk management and insurance programs; and investor relations and the fundraising function. Her earlier roles at the firm included direct responsibility for acquisitions and asset management, with particular expertise in affordable and senior healthcare housing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

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Sean Halladay

Asset Manager

Sean Halladay

Asset Manager

Mr. Halladay joined Bridge Partners in 2023. He has a decade of multifamily property management experience. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, he was a Regional Property Manager for Trinity SF. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan and holds a California Real Estate License.

Brad Harrington

Co-CIO

Brad Harrington

Co-CIO

Mr. Harrington serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer of Bridge Partners, where he helps define and execute the firm’s investment strategy, including sourcing and financing acquisitions, overseeing dispositions, and capital markets and fundraising. Since joining Bridge Partners in 2007, he has been involved in all facets of the company’s investments. Brad brings particular expertise in executing value-add renovation programs and note purchases. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

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Karla Hill

Asset Manager

Karla Hill

Asset Manager

Ms. Hill joined Bridge Partners in 2007. She has 27 years of multifamily and commercial-property management experience. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, she was a Portfolio Manager for a regional builder and developer.

Steven Klein

CEO

Steven Klein

CEO

Mr. Klein formed Bridge Partners in 1990 and has built an enduring and nationally recognized franchise with meaningful impact over its 35-year history. He oversees the leadership team and remains actively engaged in the deliberations of the investment committee, upholding the vision he established at the firm’s founding. In this role, he ensures the firm’s strategy stays rooted in its dual mandate and in the philosophy that serving both investors and tenants is mutually reinforcing. He received a Bachelor of Science from University of California, Davis and an MBA from UCLA, Anderson School of Management.

Cindy Lynds

Asset Manager

Cindy Lynds

Asset Manager

Ms. Lynds joined Bridge Partners in 2014. She has more than 20 years of commercial real estate, sales/acquisitions asset management, and loan originations experience. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, she was a Vice President at Prudential. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Luca Mangini

Co-CIO

Luca Mangini

Co-CIO

Mr. Mangini serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer of Bridge Partners, guiding the firm’s strategic investment direction and overseeing the sourcing, financing,and disposition of assets, as well as capital markets and fundraising. Since joining Bridge Partners in 2007, he has been actively involved across the firm’s investment activities. His leadership in affordable and student housing shapes the firm’s approach and performance in these areas.  He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Wharton School of Business.

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Franklin Pham

Portfolio Analyst

Franklin Pham

Portfolio Analyst

Mr. Pham joined Bridge Partners in 2025. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, he was a Business Technology Consultant at EY. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis.

Steven Yu

Managing Director, Acquisitions

Steven Yu

Managing Director, Acquisitions

Mr. Yu joined Bridge Partners in 2015. His current responsibilities include investment sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and asset management. Prior to joining Bridge Partners, he was an Acquisitions Analyst at Trust Company of the West. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business and is a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder.

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Leslie Ahlvin

Administrative Coordinator

Dennette M. Bjorklund

Controller

Carrie Dern

Asset Manager

Sid Durai

Acquisition Associate

Carol Enoch

Asset Manager

Julie Gutzwiller

CFO/COO

Sean Halladay

Asset Manager

Brad Harrington

Co-CIO

Karla Hill

Asset Manager

Steven Klein

CEO

Cindy Lynds

Asset Manager

Luca Mangini

Co-CIO

Franklin Pham

Portfolio Analyst

Steven Yu

Managing Director, Acquisitions