Who We Are
Dedicated Leaders
We are passionate advocates for community stewardship and raising the standard in our communities and beyond.

Chad Christian
President
Chad is President of Redwood Communities, overseeing the national portfolio and leadership team. An experienced multi-family executive, he has a depth of industry knowledge and holds a lengthy list of certifications that include C3P, CAM, CAPS, ARM and TCS.
With more than a dozen years working to lead multi-site and affordable site management, Chad identifies areas of improvement, quickly identifies and implements efficiencies and delivers results for communities. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Texas in Austin.

Maggie McGill
Senior Vice President
Maggie is Senior Vice President at Redwood Communities, focused on overseeing the organization’s operating and development functions. She has an impressive 30-year career in multifamily and a proven track record in driving results and creating portfolio-wide efficiencies from the development phase through stabilization.
She has a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and Business Marketing from the University of North Texas and has earned several industry certifications.

Claudia Argueta
Vice President, HR & Support Services
Claudia is Vice President, HR & Support Services at Redwood Communities. She oversees day-to-day human resource needs, including recruiting, hiring and onboarding for the company. Prior to joining Redwood, Claudia worked for regional multifamily management companies for more than 7 years in the Houston area.

Thomas Baird
Vice President, Property Facilities
Thomas is Vice President of Property Facilities, leading the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs and REAC evaluation preparedness strategies. He is an accomplished leader with a dynamic approach to boosting team efficiency and effectiveness.
With a background that includes both tax credit affordable housing and conventional communities, he anticipates team needs and leads the development of hands-on training programs that focus on top-tier technical proficiencies. He has won several awards, including the National Apartment Association Professional of the Year.

Sasa Potestas
Vice President, Compliance
Sasa is Vice President of Compliance at Redwood Communities. She has more than 18 years of experience in affordable housing property management and leasing. She has a vast knowledge of the industry, including expertise in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
She earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of the Philippines and has several professional credentials. Those include Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), EIV Specialist (EIV-S) and Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C6P).

Dawn Hynes
Regional Vice President, Operations
Dawn is Regional Vice President, Operations, and brings 35 years of diverse experience overseeing portfolios encompassing senior living, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 8, receiverships, foreclosures and conventional properties from lease-up to stabilized assets.
She has a history of implementing best-in-class operational and customer-centric strategies to reposition communities, driving growth for investors and leading a dynamic team through innovative problem solving.

Melissa Schaub
Regional Vice President, Operations
Melissa is Regional Vice President, Operations, and joins the Redwood team with almost two decades of experience in property management with a focus on Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. Her experience includes a depth of knowledge in compliance, as well as property budgets and financials.
She earned Tax Credit Specialist and Certified Occupancy Specialist certificates from the National Center for Housing Management (NCHM).

Trevor Dahl
Executive Analyst
Trevor is an Executive Analyst at Redwood Communities, specializing in data analysis, reporting and monitoring key market trends. With a strong foundation in both financial analysis and real estate development, Trevor brings a comprehensive approach to decision-making and strategy in the real estate industry.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Oregon and a master’s degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Colorado.