Catherine Culley, Co-Founder/Partner, has broad experience in managing detailed projects and programs. She provides vision and project management on all of Redfern’s developments and has a keen focus on sustainability issues. Prior to Redfern Properties, Catherine was a founder/owner of Chaney, Culley & Associates, an event management and logistics firm based in Seattle.

Catherine holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia.

Haynes Johnston, Director of Real Estate Development, joined Redfern Properties in 2021 and supports the firm’s development activities. Prior to Redfern Properties, he worked as an architectural designer for the Knickerbocker Group.

Haynes holds a Masters Degree in Sustainable Real Estate Development and a Masters in Architecture, both from Tulane University and a B.A. from Bates College.

Jonathan Culley, Managing Partner, has extensive business, investment, and real estate experience. He co-founded Redfern Properties in 2005 and is responsible for the overall activities of the firm. Prior to Redfern Properties, Jonathan was a Senior Associate at Boeing Ventures in Seattle.

Jonathan is on the Board of Avesta Housing (past Chair), the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in Northern New England. He also serves on the Boards of the Quality Housing Coalition and Waynflete School.

Jonathan holds an A.B. and an M.B.A., both from Duke University.

Nicole Getz, Director of Property Management, joined Redfern Properties in 2023 and supports Redfern’s property management portfolio.  She is a passionate team leader with more than a decade of multi-family experience across Class A, lease up, stabilized and value-add assets.  She’s worked with leading national firms including MAA, BH Management, Wood Residential, and Marquis Asset Management.

Nicole is a member of AAOA (American Apartment Owners Association) and NAA (National Apartment Association). She also holds her CAM Certification.  Nicole attended Liberty University and Colby College.

Kevin Butterfield, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, manages Redfern’s finance and administrative activities and oversees Redfern’s property management division.  He has decades of sales, marketing, finance, and accounting experience, including as Chief Financial Officer of a local organic chain of neighborhood grocery markets.

Kevin graduated from Princeton University.

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