Crafting Excellence with Integrity

Located in Winter Park, Florida, Epoch Residential has a legacy of creating inspiring and exciting properties, focusing on major markets in the Sunbelt region and beyond. With over five decades of experience, we are dedicated to realizing the full potential of our projects for partners and residents alike. We ensure that each development is executed with precision and integrity, delivering excellence at every stage.

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Our Approach

With decades of experience in the multi-family sector, the Epoch team brings the unique combination of proven expertise and forward thinking to every project, allowing us to tackle each new challenge with both a seasoned approach and fresh perspective. Our passion lies in transforming raw material into something extraordinary and the results speak for themselves. Our projects have redefined excellence and we bring that same inspiration and innovation to each and every new venture we embark upon.

A Passion for Our Projects

At Epoch Residential, we believe our initiatives start with good relationships. Our projects are driven by our people and their determination to create something better. Each one is an opportunity to let our character and tenacity shine through.

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Where Expertise Meets Ingenuity

Our wide-ranging expertise covers every facet of real estate, from financial investment and development to land acquisition and construction. We excel at transforming initial concepts into thriving communities. Our dedicated teams bring exceptional energy and skill to every project, ensuring superior results from start to finish.

Construction

Epoch Residential excels in delivering construction projects that seamlessly blend with their environments, meeting the unique needs of modern renters with exceptional quality.

Asset Management

Epoch acts as an owner and developer, managing our own properties and working with partners throughout the development process to ensure the best ROI. We leverage an in-house team to ensure rent growth, leasing velocity and proper overall management.

Development

Since 1970, we’ve been pioneers in developing over 39,000 apartments in 155+ communities. Our strategic and thorough approach has consistently garnered industry accolades.

Property Management

We are committed to providing residents with unparalleled living experiences. Having managed over 100,000 units nationwide, we consistently lead the industry in rental rates and resident satisfaction.

Investor Relations

Our success is built on over 50 years of strong relationships. We seek new partnerships that align with our values, ensuring lasting value through integrity and excellence.

Land Acquisition

Strategic land acquisition is key to our vibrant communities. We meticulously select sites, focusing primarily on the Sunbelt and Southeast, to find optimal locations for our developments.

Recognizing Our Achievements

Epoch Residential is honored to stand out in the industry with numerous prestigious awards. These accolades highlight our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and excellence in every project. Each honor we receive fuels our drive to continue setting higher standards and achieving outstanding results.

NAA Excellence
Awards 2024

Cacéma 2024 NAA Excels Finalist for New Construction Community of the Year

Parade of Homes Orlando 2024 Awards

2024, 2023 Parade of Homes build to rent overall winner for Cacéma and Merit Award in apartment rental community category for Calirosa Winter Park.

AAGO Golden Key Awards

Over 20 Golden Key Awards from AAGO were achieved by Epoch communities from 2017-2022.

AAGO Golden Key Awards

Calirosa Winter Park wins 3 AAGO Golden Key Awards in 2022; Multifamily Development of the Year, Digital Marketing Campaign, Interior Design.

Kingsley Excellence Awards

Epoch communities consistently outperform National Kingsley Index in Resident Satisfaction; the entire portfolio earned Kingsley Excellence Awards in 2023, Lofts at Uptown, Oaks at Southlake & Oaks on the Lake earned Kingsley Excellence Awards in 2022, while Kestra, Veere and Lots earned it in 2021.

Kingsley Elite Five Award

In 2022 & 2023 Epoch earned the Elite Five Award for overall customer service experience from Kingsley.

Giving Back & Staying Involved

IDignity

Epoch Residential is thrilled to champion IDignity through their annual Souper Douper campaign, raising funds to support their mission. Our President, Justin, has served on the Capital Campaign committee for several years as they work towards designing IDignity's new facility.

Apartment Association of Greater Orlando

The Apartment Association of Greater Orlando is dedicated to advancing and upholding the integrity of the multi-family housing industry through education, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership. As a long-time member of AAGO, Epoch Residential supports AAGO's mission. Additionally, Epoch's portfolio has won over 20 Golden Key Awards celebrating our commitment to multifamily professionals and the industry.

The First Tee of Central Florida

Epoch Residential, in partnership with One Florida Bank, has been inspiring and empowering kids for years through The First Tee of Central Florida. By promoting the game of golf, they've helped build confidence, character and resilience in young lives.

UF Bergstrom Real Estate Advisory Board

Justin Sand, President of Epoch Residential, has been a driving force on the UF Bergstrom Real Estate Advisory Board for several years, passionately advancing the quality and visibility of the university’s real estate degree programs.

ULI Central Florida Advisory Board

In 2024, the President of Epoch Residential joined the Urban Land Institute Central Florida Advisory Board. Leveraging his expertise, he educates, mentors, leads and shares best practices to shape the future of built environments globally.

Proven Leaders, Trusted Partners

Epoch has a leadership team with decades of combined industry experience. Our group brings together financial investing, development, construction, asset and property management, and more. We put our passion and reputation into every project, breaking new ground to achieve success for our clients and partners.

Justin Sand

Principal / President

Justin Sand

Principal / President

During his 20-year tenure with Epoch Residential, Justin has served in various roles in the financing, development, and construction of over 10,000 apartment homes in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, with a total capitalization in excess of $1.5 billion.

In 2019, Justin purchased the company. As Principal of Epoch, Justin focuses on corporate strategy and team development while remaining active in investor relations, site selection, and oversight of all facets of project execution. Prior to joining Epoch, Justin worked for Hunt Construction Group (now AECOM), a large-scale commercial contractor.

Justin received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan. He is licensed as a Florida Certified General Contractor, a Florida Real Estate Broker, a Colorado Real Estate Broker, a single-engine private pilot, and is involved in numerous civic boards and organizations, including IDignity, National Multi-Housing Council, the Bergstrom Real Estate Center Advisory Board at the University of Florida, and the ULI Central Florida Advisory Board.

Allyson Chiappa

Executive Vice President

Allyson Chiappa

Executive Vice President

As Executive Vice President, Allyson is responsible for coordinating operations across development, construction, property management, and accounting to maximize efficiency and drive performance both corporately and at the asset level.

Allyson manages all corporate due diligence, risk management, and maintains relationships with all key business partners. In addition, she oversees the acquisition and disposition transactions of Epoch-owned communities.

During her 20-year tenure with Epoch, Allyson has supported the development, construction, and operation of over 10,000 apartment homes across multiple states. She has also managed over $1.05 billion in dispositions. Allyson holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and is a member of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance.

David Thompson

Vice President / Development

David Thompson

Vice President / Development

Dave brings over 20 years of development experience to Epoch with an extensive background in multifamily. As VP of Development, Dave is responsible for locating, acquiring, entitling, financing, constructing, and selling multifamily projects on the West Coast of Florida.

Prior to joining Epoch, Dave was a Managing Director with Wood Partners and was involved in closing 20 projects in
Orlando, South Florida, and Tampa, with a total capitalization in excess of $1.08 billion.

Dave graduated from Davidson College with a B.A. in History, cum laude, and also earned an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate from Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia.

Katrina Hull

Vice President / Accounting

Katrina Hull

Vice President / Accounting

Katrina Hull brings over 25 years of experience to her role as Vice President of Accounting at Epoch. Under her direction, an entire team of accountants supports the entire company. Her responsibilities include oversight of all accounting functions within the development and construction departments, in addition to overseeing all accounting and financial functions for Epoch's management portfolio. She also handles banking relationships, partner distributions, fund accounting, and leads the external audits for all partnerships.

Throughout her tenure, Katrina has become a subject matter expert in a wide variety of functions, including construction and job cost accounting, timeshare accounting, residential property and corporate accounting. She has supported over 10,000 apartments during her time with Epoch.

Katrina holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University
of Central Florida.

Sara Montuori

Director / Marketing

Sara Montuori

Director / Marketing

Sara Montuori joined Epoch in early 2017 as the Director of Marketing. In her role, she is responsible for the overall marketing strategy and performance for each Epoch community as well as for Epoch Residential.

Sara provides careful detail and tailored strategies unique to properties in various stages of development, lease-up, and stabilization. She works closely with the Management team to monitor campaign performance, evaluate new tools, and drive traffic and leads to each community. She has a solid background in marketing and branding with over 18 years of experience.

Prior to the multifamily industry, Sara held marketing roles with several shopping centers in Central Florida and Pulte Homes. Sara holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Central Florida and is a member of The College of Business Alumni Association.

Nicole Sabatino

Director / Corporate Operations

Nicole Sabatino

Director / Corporate Operations

Nicole Sabatino has been part of the Epoch team since 2019 and has quickly made lasting positive contributions to the company. She has successfully revamped and implemented the new-hire orientation program, taken on the leadership role to foster company culture and team building, and provided coaching and support to employees throughout.

As Director of Corporate Operations and in addition to her Human Resource duties, Nicole's responsibilities include ensuring the daily
corporate operations run smoothly. She regularly evaluates the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and applies improvements as needed.

Previously, Nicole served as Senior Human Resources Representative at QCD Food Distribution. Nicole received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2015 and her M.S. in Management, Human Resources Track from the University of Central Florida in 2018. Nicole is also HR Safety Manager certified and has received her PHR while maintaining membership in SHRM.

Our Communities

Our communities, designed for today and prepared for tomorrow, are located in vibrant surroundings. They stand out with luxurious finishes and premium amenities that enhance daily living.

Discover Epoch Living

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