Team

Meet Joy - Finch & Daisy's, Founder! Joy brings to the table 20+ years of experience in leadership, staff development, project management, and process improvement. After working in Corporate America for 20 years, she decided that she wanted to try her hand at entrepreneurship, and work with companies all over the world to help develop highly engaged teams and efficient processes. Joy named Finch & Daisy in honor of her parents - they loved yellow finches and yellow daisies, and one of her goals is to continue to honor their memory. When not busy with Finch & Daisy, you'll find Joy spending time with her beloved children, Olivia and Jack, and her 2 dogs, Maude and Archie.

Meet Fernando (Fern) Vazquez, our newest Limited Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Finch & Daisy Consulting! With over 22 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Fern brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic vision to our team.  Fern’s career includes significant roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Madison Marquette and Senior Managing Director/Market Leader at Newmark Knight Frank. He has a proven track record in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiencies, helping businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve growth.  Outside of his professional endeavors, Fern loves spending time on the water, boating with his wife and their five daughters. His passion for family and adventure perfectly complements his dedication to driving business success and fostering strong client relationships.

Melanie brings a wealth of experience in human resources, real estate, and operations and translates this knowledge into fueling her passion for helping people and building trusted relationships.  Known for her dedication and roll up your sleeves approach to any problem, she is committed to helping Finch & Daisy tackle the daily challenges of a successful and growing business.  In her free time, Melanie enjoys vacations to warm climates, spending time with her husband and two daughters, and spoiling her work companion kitty, Willow.

Michelle’s background in accounting began in 1994, and includes experience leading teams and working hands-on with clients to help them meet their business goals. Michelle was responsible for overseeing property account services for a team of accounting professionals for several different clients throughout her career. Her free time is spent either at the baseball field or hockey rink watching her teenage son play. She also enjoys spending weekends hiking with her family through the Minnesota State parks and golfing.

Margaret has worked in commercial real estate accounting since 1998, with a focus on office transitions, mergers, and acquisitions. Margaret’s known for her focus on policies and procedures, building strong team relationships, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring exceptional service to her internal and external clients. Margaret is also a proud mom of two girls in college, both going into the medical field - one studying to be a nurse, the other studying to be a PA (Physician's Assistant).  Margaret is an avid college football fan and in the fall you'll find her cheering on her favorite teams! 

Ben has experience in real estate accounting, leadership, project management, and client support dating to 2004; including working with a wide range of clients. His passion for helping others and jumping in to get the job done, along with his kind and energetic way, is exactly why he makes such a positive impact with everyone he meets! Outside of work, Ben enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and experimenting with new dinner recipes.

Nicole’s journey in accounting began in 2006, when offered an opportunity to help her employer’s accounting team. It was never a role she planned for, but she fell in love with accounting and hasn’t looked back. She loves the clear and concise process of accounting and how the numbers tell a story.  Outside of her working hours, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and their two cats – Sophie and Kensington.  Together, they love to travel, including numerous trips to Mexico as well as road trips exploring Minnesota and beyond.  You can also catch them at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival… where they married many years ago.

Jake brings experience in corporate sales and project management dating back to 2010.  In addition to his corporate experience, Jake served eight years on the Farmington Area School Board.  He has a passion for helping people, building relationships, and serving within his community.  During his free time, Jake enjoys spending time with his friends and family, running 5Ks, taking pictures of landscapes and architecture, spending time with his wife, Bridget, their dogs Ripley and Knox, and preparing the nursery for their first born, expected in early September.

Marissa brings a wealth of accounting experience dating back to 2015, which includes both property and corporate accounting roles for organizations of varying sizes. She enjoys the puzzle-like nature of accounting and how no matter how much work there may be, there will always be a solution to be identified.  In her free time, Marissa enjoys spending time with her son Carson, taking her mini–Golden Doodle Rhett for a walk, reading autobiographies, catching up on the latest Bravo drama show, and you can catch her a few times a week at Pilates or Spin classes.

Stephanie has been working in accounting since 1993.  She began her career in property accounting working at a large regional mall and eventually moved to open air and industrial centers. She has an immense love for problem solving and building professional relationships.  When she isn’t working, Stephanie enjoys spending time on the beach (since she lives in Georgia) and listening to live music.  She also loves to spend time with her two sons, Payton and Harrison.

Kate is detail-oriented and has a strong focus on customer service. She has extensive experience in credit and collections, full-cycle accounting, and corporate accounting dating back to 2012. Kate's passion for reconciliations, data conversions, monthly reporting, and data analysis sets her apart. Beyond work, she finds joy in spending time at the cabin, gardening, and cherishing moments with her family.

Sharidan has been working in accounting roles since 2018, she is excited to continue working in the real estate accounting industry with Finch & Daisy.  She has always had a love of numbers and problem solving and accounting was the intersection of these passions.  She also loves learning about different ways to solve accounting issues and explaining issues to her clients.  When she’s not working, Sharidan loves to spend time outdoors kayaking, traveling, trying new foods – including her favorite, Thai food, and most importantly, spending time with her Toy Poodle, Koi.

Alecia joins the Finch & Daisy team bringing with her experience in Property Management roles dating to 2020.  She enjoys that the work is never static and each day is different from the last.  This keeps her on her toes and allows her to continue learning and improving.  When she isn’t working, she loves to spend time with her family; including her husband Kyle, son Vicente, daughter Aliyah, and their dog Mickey.  She also enjoys spending time outdoors and playing volleyball and softball.  Alecia is also a poker player, and before her career in Property Management she was a poker dealer.

Heather has been working in property management and property accounting since 2014 and is excited to continue her professional growth with Finch & Daisy.  While accounting wasn’t her first role in real estate, when she was assigned accounting functions, she excelled and knew she had found her calling! Her favorite aspect of accounting is that it always balances out.  When she’s not working, she loves to watch the Houston Astros and other Houston sports teams, hang out with friends, and spend time outside.  Heather, her fiancé, and her parents all share responsibility for their Australian Shephard, Ivy, who they love to take for walks.

Na-Jee has been working in accounting roles since 2014, with most of the time spent in property accounting roles, and she is excited to continue this work with Finch & Daisy.  She has always been great with numbers and loves the analytical side of accounting.  She views it as a puzzle that needs to be continually put together, and that makes the job that much more enjoyable. When she is not working she loves to spend time doing outdoor activities, playing, and watching sports; but more than anything she loves spending time with her kids; the twins Zamarri and Zamya, Columb’ana, and Columbus IV. 

Ti brings an open mind, a strong work ethic, and a passion to learn new things to Finch & Daisy.  He is excited to begin his professional career in real estate accounting.  Ever since taking accounting classes in high school, he has wanted to work in accounting, he loves how everything just adds up.  When he’s not working hard, he loves to spend time with his friends, attending concerts, golfing, and playing with his Miniature Dachshund, Biz. 

Krissy has been in property accounting since 2010, and she is bringing that experience back to Finch & Daisy as an accounting manager.  Included in this is experience in organizations of varying sizes and types of accounting roles, from office settings to on-site property accounting.  Her favorite part of the role is getting to know her client’s properties and the complexities that come with the work.  Outside of her accounting work, Krissy enjoys spending time with her two daughters, and chasing them around the backyard or at their various activities.

Matt has been working in real estate accounting since 2007, from new apartment development to institutional commercial REITs. He is very proud to be working with such an ambitious and talented team, and excited to jump into the next project coming down the pike. Off the clock, you can find him bringing the family canoeing during the summer, pulling out the snowshoes after a good snowstorm, or checking out the latest Switch game with his three kids.

Sarah joins Finch & Daisy and brings with her two years of experience in virtual administrative assistance experience and nearly three years of experience in real estate related roles.  She loves the relational aspect of working in real estate and loves serving others while at work.  When she isn’t hard at work, Sarah loves to travel - her favorite places to visit are Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL because she loves to visit the cities and experience all the various cultures in those cities, she also enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking. In 2024 Sarah and her husband added a Goldendoodle named Tucker to their family, and they are excited for all of the adventures a puppy will bring.

Melantha has a strong background in accounting, finance, banking, and leadership and finds great joy in building relationships with clients, understanding their challenges, and finding solutions that align with their current and future needs and goals.  She is a forever learner, so when she is not knee-deep in numbers, you will find her researching an interesting topic, taking a class, or head down in a novel.

Lena joins our team and brings with her a strong background in a variety of administrative support roles.  She is incredibly detail oriented and is excited to begin working on client projects.  Her passions in the workplace include providing excellent customer service and solving problems.  When she isn’t busy at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking her dogs Macy and Pete on walks, and traveling with her husband Todd. 

Brittany brings a plethora of experience to Finch & Daisy.  Since 2013 she has worked in a variety of roles, including experience in real estate accounting technology support—with experience in Yardi, AppFolio, and other software systems.  Her favorite part of working in these systems is helping people to solve problems and working with users to derive a solution to get the software back up and running for them!  She lives in Alaska with her husband, and in her free time she loves to explore Alaska and all its natural beauty, including picking berries, seeing all the wildlife that Alaska has to offer.  When it’s too chilly to get outside, she loves to sew and cook!

Angie has been working in property management, commercial real estate, and accounting experience since 2010 and she is excited to bring that experience to Finch & Daisy and our clients.  She studied in the administrative business program at St. Cloud Community College. When she isn’t working with numbers and helping clients, she enjoys attending concerts and listening to music, including her favorite genres of 90s grunge, hip-hop, and alternative music.  She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, seeing art exhibitions, and being with her two cats Mats and Sluggo.

Cierra’s experience in commercial real estate accounting dates back to 2009.  She is known for her great work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond to help teammates and clients.  She is also interested in the constant learning that accompanies a job in accounting as well as solving problems and creating spreadsheets.  When Cierra is not working, she loves spending time with her husband Brian, two children Luella and Pilot, and Iskis their Rottweiler.  They love going on adventures, boating and fishing, and working out on her Peloton Tread. 

Misty joins Finch & Daisy and brings with her accounting experience dating back to 2015, with much of that experience specifically in property accounting.  Accounting has always come easy to Misty, and she loves that there is always a right answer, at the end of the day it always adds up.  When she’s not working, Misty decompresses by doing color by numbers or diamond art.  She also loves to spend time with her family, including husband Logan and two young boys, Wyatt and Elijah, and their two dogs, Maverick the Papillion terrier and Obi the Golden Doodle. 

Clarissa brings to the table a wealth of expertise in accounting, processes and procedures.  She's known to love living in the details, with one of her favorite work items being completing lease abstracts. In addition to being a wife and mother to two absolutely adorable boys, she and Joy have a great story of how the two of them came to meet and work together - make sure you ask her sometime!

Ryan joins Finch & Daisy and brings over two decades of experience in information technology support.  He has consistently worked directly with clients to provide solutions with software issues and will always try to identify efficiencies in their systems.  He lives in the Philippines with his wife Clarissa and their two children.  In Ryan’s free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, watching movies, and enjoying meals at his favorite restaurants.

Randy joins the team with experience in direct real estate accounting dating back to 2012, growing in his roles and handling complex portfolios with strict financial reporting needs, he finds joy and energy from building relationships with clients and wowing them with his high level of service and expertise. In his free time, he enjoys all sports especially football, music, and hiking in the great MN outdoors.

Nicole joins Finch & Daisy bringing four years of real estate accounting experience.  She is known for her love of getting numbers to sync up and balancing books as well as her dedication to meaningful interactions with everyone, including team members and clients.  When she’s not working, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband, Colin! Together they enjoy frequenting farmers markets, playing board games, travelling somewhere new, and snuggling with their sweet pup Pepper while watching a movie at home!

Coleman joins Finch & Daisy and brings with him a depth of Yardi experience.  Since 2017 he has worked in various roles focused on Yardi implementations and system administration. His favorite aspect of this work is diving into the details of a client’s operations and discovering how everything fits together within their company.  Outside of work, Coleman enjoys spending time with his daughter, Kay. They love visiting parks, playing with dolls, and watching Disney movies together. Coleman and Kay also share their home with two dogs, Kiwi and Mia.

Toni joins our team bringing 20 years of professional experience, including 4 years in accounting roles.  She has loved learning more about commercial real estate accounting and it’s ever-changing nature. When she’s not working, she delights in traveling with her family but also appreciates the peacefulness of the Minnesota lakes area, spending as much time as possible with her husband, teenage step-son, and their dogs camping near Lake Mille Lacs.

Haley’s experience in accounting dates back to 2018.  She pursued accounting as a profession because she loves the numbers and structure in accounting.  Haley is always looking to learn more about accounting and become a better accountant.  In her free time, Haley loves to spend time with her husband and their two husky mixes Nova and Aster.  She also loves creative writing, focusing on the young adult fantasy genre.  Each November she participates in National Novel Month where she writes a 50,000+ word novel in a month.

Beginning in 2021 and for nearly two years, Sonya White worked tirelessly to benefit her clients, customers, and co-workers at Finch & Daisy.  Her experience in lease administration, accounting, and property management dated back to 2000.  Her husband Cody is a 20-year veteran of the US Air Force.  Her son Hunter, and their three dogs always kept Sonya busy.  In her free time, you could catch her spending time with her family, perfecting her shopping skills, and tapping into her inner detective by watching true crime shows.  Sonya fought a courageous battle against cancer that was lost in early 2023; she will always remain a beloved member of the Finch & Daisy family.

Nathan has been interested in accounting since taking his first accounting classes in college.  He enjoys exploring the logic behind accounting and how everything balances out.  Since his transition into the real estate accounting two years ago, he has enjoyed learning more about the real estate industry by working on various clients and projects with different needs. In his free time, Nathan loves to spend time with his wife and young son.  They love to do anything outdoors including hunting and fishing and going on hikes with their German Shepherd Luna.