Corporate Team – E&G Group

Betsy Hughes

Property Services Manager

Betsy Hughes began working for E&G Group in May 2013. Starting as the Marketing Administrator, she quickly expanded her role in company to both accounting and day-to-day operations. With a bachelor’s degree in both Finance and Marketing from Virginia Tech, she has continued her education with Tax Credit Specialist and CPA courses. As the Property Services Manager, Betsy serves as a central support to both the corporate and site staff and manages the company’s A/P and A/R.

Carlos Rios

Property Accountant

Carlos Rios is the Property Accountant at E&G Group. He provides accounting support for the property management team and helps with the preparation and distribution of financial reports and bank reconciliations. Carlos was working as a tax consultant for individuals and small companies for the last ten years prior to joining E&G Group in 2015. He moved to the DC area from Lima in 2003 where he worked as a stock market analyst. He is an Economist, an Enrolled Agent a CPA candidate and a proud father.

Celeste Carnaggio

Director of Property Management

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Chuck Bowley

Project Manager

Chuck is a lifelong Washington, DC area resident who joined E&G Group in 2016 bringing 17 years of commercial and residential construction management and estimating experience. He specializes Federal Government and Airport Authority contracts, most notably working as a contractor for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the Executive Office of the President of the United States, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. He is an active volunteer in the community both personally and with E&G Group and is an avid musician. He holds the OSHA 30 Hour certification and is currently studying for the Project Management Professional designation.

Cleve Askins

Accounting Manager

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Dee Dee Alston

Regional Manager

Dee Dee Alston serves as Regional Property Manager for E&G Group and oversees a portfolio of both 3rd party managed and E&G owned communities including E&G’s first newest construction project. She has contributed many years of her career in several areas of property management to include: multi-family housing in affordable, market-rate, student housing and HOA experience. Dee Dee is a proud native of Myrtle Beach, SC. and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC. Dee Dee is a current CPM candidate of IREM and certified LIHTC Specialist who relocated in September 2014 to join the E&G Team. Prior to joining our group, Dee Dee was certified as a Licensed Realtor for S.C., Notary Public for the state of SC, PMIC (Property Manager-In Charge) for the State of South Carolina in addition to a CMCA (Certified Manager for Community Associations). As a passionate philanthropist, Dee Dee also served as an Executive Director, for Athlete’s Impact Inc., a non-profit organization aiding student athletes with the means to cultivate their skills and pursue their life-long goals.

Dee Dee shares her life with Reggie Alston, her spouse three daughters. Dee Dee brings to E&G Group the knowledge of business management and has a strong passion for helping others. Her favorite quote and words to live by is “For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required.” — Luke 12:48. She strongly believes metaphorically in unlocking doors that many think cannot be entered.

Giancarlo Raffo

Human Resources Manager

Giancarlo Raffo is the Human Resources Specialist with E&G Group. He joined E&G Group in 2012 and has served as the Relocation Specialist prior to moving to the Human Resources department. Prior to joining E&G, Giancarlo worked in the banking industry for over 15 years. He holds his certification as HR Generalist from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is currently in the perusing the SHRM Certified Professional certification.

Giancarlo earned his degree in Business Administration from Universidad Del Pacifico, Lima and LUMSA, Rome. He has lived in the Washington DC area for over 15 years.

Julie Ramirez

Regional Manager

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Kate Hussey

Property Services Assistant

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Kevin Butler

Resident Services Coordinator

Kevin has been with E&G Group for 11 years. He started with E&G Group as a Maintenance Technician at Meadow Green Courts. He has since held Maintenance Supervisor positions at several of E&G’s DC properties and is currently the Resident Services Coordinator for E&G. In his latest position, Kevin works with DC Housing Authority, local veterans agencies, and homelessness prevention organizations to secure their clients housing in E&G communities.

Kim Clonts

Corporate Compliance Specialist

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Lisa Sleith

Project Manager

Lisa is a project manager for E&G Group. She started with E&G in 2002 as a Director of Facilities. She now manages projects for E&G’s non-profit, mission driven clients. She oversees the exhibit design, fabrication and installation work for the National Law Enforcement Museum project. She has also lead graphic and merchandising renovation projects at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s Visitor Center. Lisa also works with a number of other non-profit clients on interior space renovations, HVAC upgrades and other facility systems upgrades. Lisa is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the globally recognized Project Management Institute.

Liz Compton

Office Manager

Liz Compton has been a member of the E & G Team since 2007. Serving as Office Manager she has been a part of the day to day operations , supporting the corporate office and the site offices. Liz serves as a volunteer leader and Eucharistic Minister at St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Alexandria. She is the proud mother of 3 and grandmother to 4 grandchildren.

RJ Garcia

Project Analyst

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Steven Kellett

Director of Training and Technology

Steven is the Director of Training & Technology for E&G Group. He joined the company in 2010 and, since that time, has held multiple positions in various departments in E&G Group. Steven has developed, or managed the development of, a large portion of the company’s administrative protocols, functions, and standards; including the current Policies & Procedures, Goals & Objectives system, Standardized Performance Review process, and he has standardized E&G’s form and reporting systems. Steven is also the resident Yardi expert (current property management software). This firsthand knowledge of E&G Group’s functions and processes has allowed for Steven to take on the responsibility of training of all new and current E&G employees.

Additionally, Steven oversees all technology upgrades, changes, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for E&G Group. In this role, he serves as the in-house IT Manager for the corporate and property offices and as liaison to all contracted technology providers. Steven created and maintains the corporate website, as well as E&G’s “Information Portal,” the company’s intranet.