About Us

Darlene joined our staff as the Executive Office Lead the summer of 2011. She comes to Ernst & Haas having recently graduated from Pacific Baptist College with a secretarial degree. She truly enjoys working with people and her beaming personality makes her the ideal receptionist. Darlene has been a great addition to our company. She enjoys trying new foods, and spending her free time with family and friends.

Margarita became a part of the Ernst & Haas team as an assistant to our leasing coordinator in 2011. She is currently attending Long Beach City College and will transfer to California State University, Long Beach next year, where she plans on majoring in journalism. Her youthful perspective has been a refreshing addition to the Ernst & Haas team. In her free time, Margarita enjoys watching soccer games with her family, science fiction movies, and creating her own documentaries.

Mia first joined Ernst & Haas in June of 2003 as a part-time administrative assistant while attending California State University, Long Beach. As she obtained her bachelor's degree, she realized working with Ernst & Haas was second nature and wanted to continue being part of the team. Mia was then handling all of the firm's financial duties as controller and excelled in her role. After completing her CHPP certification in 2008, she was assigned a new role as Operations Manager for the firm. As Operations Manager, Mia is responsible for ensuring that all departments are running smoothly and at their highest efficiency. She has the directive of identifying and implementing better ways to serve the client. Whether it's technology applications or reviewing company protocols, Mia is continually improving the systems within the firm. In her spare time, Mia enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking and writing.

Lorenzo first joined Ernst & Haas in 2006 as a maintenance coordinator. Because of his excellent work ethic and his eagerness to learn, he was promptly promoted to Property Supervisor. Lorenzo received his CHPP training and certification in 2007 and is constantly attending seminars and courses to enhance his customer service skills. Lorenzo's commitment to his clients finds him working at all hours of the day and night showing properties and problem-solving to make sure both his clients and his residents receive the best service possible. On his off days, Lorenzo enjoys sports and playing the drums and guitar.

Erika joined our team in 2008 as an Administrative Assistant. Her dedication and commitment led to her promotion to Application Processor, and then to a Maintenance Coordinator position. Erika thrives when working in a collaborative environment, which explains why she has excelled in every position at Ernst & Haas. She believes that "teamwork is the only way to achieve the best results possible." Erika has completed the CHPP course (part 1) and is working on part 2. Erika realizes the value in education in her industry and is always sharing ideas and knowledge with her peers and her supervisors. She is continually looking for ways to improve the service she is providing. In her spare time, Erika enjoys going to baseball games, reading and being a soccer mom.

Jaime comes to us with an extensive hands-on maintenance experience background. He first joined the Ernst & Haas team in 2002 as a Maintenance Technician and although he thoroughly enjoyed the maintenance field, his professionalism and hard work demonstrated the potential for a property supervisor position. He was promoted to Property Supervisor in 2004, and earned his CHPP accreditation in 2005. Jaime continues to expand his knowledge in the industry by attending dozens of continuing education courses each year. What Jaime holds most important is excellent communication with his clients. When he manages to get away from his Blackberry, and finds some time off, Jaime enjoys spending quality time with his wife and 4 children. His passion is for soccer, and his team of choice is Mexico Chivas.

Sal first joined Ernst & Haas in 2004 as a Maintenance Coordinator. He was quickly recognized as a leader and demonstrated an amazing ability to connect with people. He was soon promoted to Property Supervisor where he was assigned some of the toughest and most problematic buildings. Sal was able to take on this challenge with eagerness and a desire to succeed. He obtained his CHPP certification in 2006 and continues to gain knowledge in his field by learning from the most difficult circumstances. He has an intimate understanding of the perspective of the owner since becoming an income property owner himself. In his spare time, Sal enjoys spending time with friends and family and most of all playing soccer.

David Haas is founder and managing broker of Ernst & Haas Management Company. David started his real estate career in the early 1990's while attending California State University, Long Beach. After a few years of brokering residential and investment property, he had the opportunity to manage some of the properties he helped broker. Seeing a need for professional real estate management in the community, David founded Ernst & Haas. Today, the firm has grown to service hundreds of clients and properties with professional management services that are unparalleled. When David is not working or spending time with his family, he can be found sailing somewhere off the California coast. His passion for the sea is matched only by his commitment to his clients and his team.

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Kristina works at the front office service desk as receptionist at Ernst & Haas. She comes with a wealth of customer service experience and is eager to learn more about the real estate industry. She recently graduated with her teaching degree, and has dedicated her time to teaching English in elementary schools in Cambodia. Kristina's positive and friendly manner makes her a great addition to our team.

Jeannine first migrated from Korea with her family at the age of one. As a youth, she and her family found themselves traveling all over the world with her father's military career. Jeannine joined the Ernst & Haas team in 2008. Formerly an escrow officer of 7 years, Jeannine came to us with an extensive real estate background and a sharp eye for detail. She has a talent for making new business tenants feel at ease with their business relocation needs and she embodies the philosophy that customer relations is the most important part of any business. Jeannine was recently promoted to field supervisor and handles all operations of the executive suites within the company. Jeannine enjoys culinary arts and spending quality time with her family.

Solita has been with Ernst & Haas since 2008. She first joined the team as a Receptionist before being promoted to Leasing Coordinator as a result of her hard work and dedication. She is always eager to learn more about real estate and has attended numerous training courses related to her field. Solita has been a resident of Long Beach her whole life and continues to be enchanted with the city. Solita is currently working on her bachelor's degree and enjoys painting in her spare time.

Luis joined Ernst & Haas in February 2009 immediately after his relocation from Fargo, North Dakota. Luis now finds himself in an exciting urban setting and is eager to learn more about the various facets of the real estate industry. Luis being on of our top Maintenance Coordinators was promoted to a Property Supervisor. Luis enjoys working the customer service side of the industry and is eager to learn and grow as a property management professional. Luis enjoys establishing relationships with all of the vendors, tenants, and clients he works with. He is currently working on his certification as a California Housing Professional. In his spare time, Luis enjoys networking and meeting new people in his community.

Jocelyn joined the Ernst & Haas team in 2009 and has demonstrated her dedication as a professional, putting her heart and soul into what she does on an daily basis. It is rare to see such enthusiasm in someone, but she truly enjoys helping people and providing answers to their questions. Her goal is to have customers completely satisfied when leaving the office and is constantly encouraging residents to complete the on-line feedback survey. You will always find Jocelyn with a smile as she greets you upon your entrance to our office. Jocelyn is very passionate about animals and enjoys volunteering at animal shelters in her spare time.

Melissa joined the Ernst & Haas team in 2009. She comes with an extensive background in accounting and collections. Originally from Rhode Island, Melissa's family relocated to Long Beach in 1976. Since then Melissa has made Long Beach her home. Melissa is currently working on completing her CHPP certification, and is eager to learn more about the real estate industry. As our Accounts Receivables clerk, Melissa is responsible for making sure every penny is properly accounted for. It's a tremendous responsibility, but Melissa mastered her field, and has proven to be invaluable to our firm. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys gardening and listening to an eclectic library of music.

Brooke joined Ernst & Haas as our Marketing Coordinator in 2010. She has her bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach and more than five years experience in writing, advertising, and public relations. She is passionate about media and works hard to make sure Ernst & Haas is represented through advertising, social networking, community outreaches, and special campaigns. In her free time, Brooke enjoys hanging out with family and friends, riding her bike, and going to concerts and art shows.

Annette heads Human Resources at Ernst & Haas. She has more than 25 years experience in handling personnel matters, with the majority of those years having worked with large corporations. In 2001, she graduated from the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Ernst & Haas is excited to have Annette on our team as her experience and proactive attitude has helped shaped the company. Annette enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family during her free time.

Gloria joined Ernst & Haas shortly after moving to Long Beach in February 2011 and works in our accounting department. Currently, Gloria is working on her associate’s degree in business management at Long Beach City College. She loves being around people and establishing friendships and is excited to be a part of a team that works together and participates in community events. In her free time, Gloria enjoys playing World of Warcraft, running, and reading.

Frank Figueroa is a Property Supervisor for Ernst & Haas, and joined the team in the summer of 2011. Frank comes with 7 years of customer service experience working as a call center manager. Frank is excited to learn the real estate industry and share his vast experience with our team. He is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in business administration. In his free time, Frank enjoys reading, staying active and spending time with his five nephews.