About us
The Gelbgroup Consulting Story
Guided by Geoffrey Gelb, our team is a diverse, synergistic blend of dynamic individuals who geographically span the United States, Canada, Australia, Romania, and Colombia. Each team member brings their unique brilliance to the group — as Implementers, Developers, Programmers, Project Managers and Help Desk Staff.
Our team is built upon and dedicated to upholding the principles of Integrated Teamwork, Integrity, Education and Service.
We hold ourselves, each other and our clients to the highest standards of Innovation and Excellence.
Our Yardi Knowledge
Gelbgroup Consulting has over 500 cumulative years of experience with Yardi applications. With expertise in:
- Yardi Implementation
- Property Management
- Investment Management Suite
- Asset Management
- Construction Management/Job Cost
- Procure to Pay/PAYscan
- Maintenance Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Valuation
- Yardi Spreadsheet Reports
- Senior Living
- Affordable Housing and much more!
Our company has the necessary knowledge to help your company get the most out of your Yardi software.
Our Yardi clients consist of:
Stakeholders
- Advisors
- Owners
- Third Party Managers
- Developers
- General Contractors
- Investors
- Family Office
- Syndications
Markets
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Office
- Residential
- Single Family
- Build to Rent (BTR)
Assets
- Between $10 million and $30 billion
Locations
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
Meet the Gelbgroup Leadership Team
Geoffrey Gelb
Job Title President and Founder
Real Estate investor since the early 1990s and started in 1996 as a real estate consultant focused on technology, providing software solutions to companies to maximize efficiency. Before launching Gelbgroup Consulting in 1996, Geoffrey grew his family’s property management and development company and was responsible for maintaining the entire company’s IT network, including overseeing and implementing Yardi software system wide. Owning several commercial and residential properties affords Geoffrey an innate understanding of industry trends and the specific needs, potential opportunities and challenges of property owners, managers and renters.
Expertise in:
- Advisory and Business Process
- Accounting
- Commercial
- Residential: Multifamily, Senior Living, Single Family Homes
- Asset Management
- Investment Accounting
- Development/Construction/Project and Job Costing
- Maintenance and Facilities Management – Fixed Assets, Work Orders and Purchase Orders
- Procure to Pay/PAYscan
- Custom Programming
- Custom Yardi Interfaces and Modules
Leslie Martin
Job Title Vice President, Custom Development
Leslie joined Gelbgroup in 2003, and works closely with clients to design custom solutions to increase efficiency. As the team grew, Leslie took on a leadership role first as Director of Programming and currently as Vice President of Custom Development. Leslie graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1993 with a BS in Business Management. In 2000, Leslie graduated from Mercer University with a Master of Business Administration.
Catherine Stantus
Job Title Senior Director, Support Services
Catherine began her involvement with the real estate industry in 2011. From her initial position as a leasing agent, she was promoted to property manager by the end of her first year. Catherine’s subsequent move into business development connected her with Gelbgroup in 2013, launching her career in support services. She quickly realized there would be benefits to creating scalable teams focused on repeatable processes such as software upgrades. Catherine successfully managed countless projects for Gelbgroup clients, utilizing a dedicated support services team to focus on clients’ growing complexity.
In her present position, Catherine manages a growing team of consultants dedicated to providing best-in-class support, both domestically and internationally. In addition to managing the operations of a client-focused team, Catherine also champions several of Gelbgroup’s community building initiatives, as well as the company’s Wellness Program.
Catherine is a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Journalism.
Grant Rickhoff
Job Title Director, Implementation and Data Conversion
Grant, a seasoned technology leader, brings over two decades of experience spanning startup advisement to transformative governance in established enterprises. With expertise in architecting complex strategic technology initiatives across ERPs, CRMs, data warehousing, business intelligence, and document management, he embodies a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to aligning technology with business objectives.
As Gelbgroup’s new Director of Implementation and Data Conversions, Grant leverages his experience as a CIO and consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Sean Rowe-Hagans
Job Title Director, Gelbgroup Consulting Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary based in Australia)
Meet Sean Rowe-Hagans, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in Yardi consulting and finance systems. Now, as part of Gelbgroup Consulting, Sean leverages the depth of experience and collective knowledge of the Gelbgroup team to provide clients with unparalleled insights and solutions to their Yardi products.
Sean’s extensive background includes significant contributions at Cromwell Property Group, where he served as a Head of Enterprise Architecture, leading multiple successful technology implementations and process improvement projects using Yardi. His expertise in Yardi extends to over 12 years of hands-on experience, and he has successfully implemented Yardi product suites across nine different countries.
Drawing from the diverse expertise of Gelbgroup’s consultants, Sean partners closely with Yardi clients, working diligently to improve their Yardi functionality and processes. This collaborative approach ensures that businesses receive comprehensive and tailored Yardi consulting services that align perfectly with their unique needs and objectives
Meet the Gelbgroup Customer Success and Business Development Team
Catherine Stantus
Job Title Senior Director, Support Services
Catherine began her involvement with the real estate industry in 2011. From her initial position as a leasing agent, she was promoted to property manager by the end of her first year. Catherine’s subsequent move into business development connected her with Gelbgroup in 2013, launching her career in support services. She quickly realized there would be benefits to creating scalable teams focused on repeatable processes such as software upgrades. Catherine successfully managed countless projects for Gelbgroup clients, utilizing a dedicated support services team to focus on clients’ growing complexity.
In her present position, Catherine manages a growing team of consultants dedicated to providing best-in-class support, both domestically and internationally. In addition to managing the operations of a client-focused team, Catherine also champions several of Gelbgroup’s community building initiatives, as well as the company’s Wellness Program.
Catherine is a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Journalism.
Kash Ziaei
Job Title Customer Success
With over 20 years of experience in the property & real-estate technology space on the global stage, Kash manages Gelbgroup’s Advisory services globally. His vision is to leverage his years of experience, industry relationships, and knowledge of the property sector to assist organizations in extracting maximum value from their investments in technology. Kash’s experience is complemented by a MBA which he received from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) in 2011.
Benny Harrop
Job Title Business Development
Benny Harrop is an accomplished business development executive with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. His expertise lies in sales, asset management, account management, outsourcing, and business intelligence. With a focus on finance, accounting, and economics, he earned his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from The University of Auckland, showcasing a robust foundation for driving successful business development initiatives.
Jay Rainaldi
Job Title Customer Success Manager
With almost 40 years of industry experience, Jay brings invaluable expertise to the real estate and PropTech sectors. He started his career in property management operations, learning every aspect of the business from the ground up. This foundation, combined with his transition into IT and project management, has equipped Jay with a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by real estate clients.
Before joining Gelbgroup, Jay dedicated 16 years to Yardi Systems, where he consistently delivered innovative solutions and top-tier service to clients across commercial, residential, industrial, office, and ancillary markets. Renowned for his client relations skills, Jay places his clients at the forefront of his priorities, tirelessly working to ensure their success. By cultivating meaningful relationships and providing tailored recommendations, he enhances the value and efficiency of software and services, driving significant improvements to the clients’ bottom line.
