DENIZEN MANAGEMENT - Key Persons


Ann Kesmodel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • QUE Training & Development

Anthony Birkla - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • Founder and CEO of Denizen Management As Well As Affiliated Companies Birkla Investment Group ( BIG ) and Novo Development Group
Tony has been involved in all aspects of apartment acquisition, development, construction, management, and finance for over 25 years. He founded the parent company in 2007 and has guided all related companies through the ups and downs of the economy with consistent growth. Tony is responsible for strategic planning, risk management, operational oversight, and investment decisions for all related companies. Prior to starting the BIG companies, Tony spent 10 years working with and learning from the best in the multi-family business. He earned his business degree from Indiana University in Finance and Real Estate, with a minor in Economics.

Christopher Bradburn - CFO

Job Titles:
  • CFO
  • Member of the Executive Team
Chris Bradburn serves as CFO for Denizen Management as well as affiliated companies

Crystal Rainwater

Job Titles:
  • District Manager
  • Member of the Management Team
Current Position with Company: Ms. Rainwater is a District Manager

Jason Wiley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Senior Staff Accountant

Kati Brunner

Job Titles:
  • District Manager
  • Member of the Management Team
Current Position with Company: Ms. Brunner is a District Manager

Lourdes Rosario

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Staff Accountant
Number of years in the industry: 25 Current Position with Company: Staff Accountant Where I was born: Puerto Rico What I wanted to be as kid: Teacher My First job: Summer program at age 13 (help to buy my school clothes) Person I most admire: My Lord and Savior My Pets: None Cities I have lived in: ​Chicago, St. Louis and now Greenfield, IN My Dream Vacation: Greece What I do outside of Work: Very involved in my church Prior Work History: Prior to Denizen Management, Mrs. Rosario worked in Property Management for over 20 years. She has accreditations as an ARM and a degree in Theology and is a deacon board member of her church.

Oksana Luk

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • President of Property Management
Born and raised in Latvia, a small country on the Baltic Sea. Oksana grew up learning the importance of discipline and hard work. She graduated from the University of Latvia with an Accounting Degree, which subsequently earned her a scholarship to continue her education in the United States. Oksana chose the University of Cincinnati where she earned a post graduate degree in Accounting and Business Management. In 2001, Oksana began her management career in the restaurant industry. She truly enjoyed her experience as General Manager at Maggiano's Little Italy. Oksana's life had taught her the value of hard work and it felt rewarding to experience the result of it in a Country that is known for its history of accomplished Immigrants. In 2005 Oksana made the wise choice to further her career in the field of Property Management. Although she enjoyed commercial projects, Oksana absolutely fell in love with the residential side. Oksana knew it was her forte as she recognized a very special responsibility and the honor to serve people with providing quality, safe and well-maintained home. She quickly advanced from a Property Manager to a District Manager to a Regional Manager, VP of Operations and now as the President of Property Management with Denizen Management. Oksana holds CAPS designation and currently serves on the Board of Directors with Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, OAA Legislative Committee and as a Delegate of Ohio to NAA which provides employees and the clients of Denizen Management with an advantage of a first row seat to constant developments in the industry as well as her participation in creating local and State legislature in Real Estate, Property Management and Fair Housing sectors. One of Oksana's greatest strengths is in building relationships and creating a bridge to problem solving and decision making to generate growth and to build value. Oksana speaks 3 languages, enjoys raising her 2 daughters, traveling, and working on continuous personal development.

Sarah Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Regional Manager
  • District Manager of Denizen Management / Where
  • Member of the Greater Toledo Apartment Association
Current Position with Company: Ms. Harrison is a District Manager of Denizen Management

Sri Nelant

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Controller of Denizen Management / Where
Number of years in the industry: 5 Current Position with Company: Mrs. Nelant is the Controller of Denizen Management Where I was born: Eluru, India What I wanted to be as a kid: Chartered Accountant My first job: Administrative Assistant for a travel agency Cities I have lived in: Eluru (India), Long Island (NY), Ashburn (VA), Bridgeport (WV), and Noblesville, Indiana My Dream Vacation: Alaskan Cruise What I do outside of work: Read, travel, spend time with family Prior work history: Prior to Denizen Management, Mrs. Nelant worked as a Financial Aid officer for Salem University, WV and as Associate Director of online operations and Business Manager at Salem University in Carmel, IN. Education: Mrs. Nelant graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from St, Theresa's College in India.

Tracy Van Osdol - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
  • Member of the Management Team

Van Osdol

Current Position with Company: Ms. Van Osdol is the Director of Operations at Denizen Management