Companion Associates Information

Companion Associates, Inc., a privately held real estate development and management firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, has developed over $125,000,000 in real estate since it's beginning in 1996. "Where Community Comes First" is not only the slogan, but is lived through the dedication of it's management and maintenance staff regarding tenant satisfaction. Roger Jones is the founder and CEO of Companion Associates, Inc. As CEO, he has provided oversight of the development of more than 2000 multifamily units located in South Carolina. A graduate of Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, he previously held numerous management positions with Syntex Laboratories in Palo Alto, California. Companion Associates has received extensive recognition including a Fastest Growing South Carolina Company and a Roaring Twenty Firm in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Jones has served on The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Social Venture Partners of Charleston. Sharon Leppard has employed by Companion Associates, Inc. since 1997. She has experience in all facets of the Company, including but not limited to; property development, construction, accounting, property management, HUD rules and regulations, Low Income Housing Tax Credit rules and regulations, HOME rules and regulations, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant application process in 2010. She also coordinates physical site inspections of approximately 2000 units. Ms. Leppard acquires and manages property insurance needs as required by funding sources and/or any government regulation. Sharon is a licensed Property Manager and Real Estate Agent. She has been a volunteer for animal rescue organizations and is a South Carolina Notary Public. Lynn Winkler, CPA, is the CFO of Companion Associates, Inc. and is responsible for all accounting, payroll, tax, cash flow and financial activities for the company. She is a graduate if LTC/Ohio State University with a degree in Accounting and has been a CPA since 1995. Other certifications include ...