Harper’s Pointe Grand Opening is a Hit!

On June 23, 2021 a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for Harper’s Pointe in Gainesville, FL. Harper’s Pointe Apartments is a 66 unit senior housing apartment community owned by AEP (Affordable Equity Partners)/JES Holdings, LLC and managed by Royal American Management. In attendance were several members of the Greater Gainesville Chamber including the President and CEO Eric Godet, Sr. who helped us in welcoming this new development to the area. District 20 Florida State House of Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson who has spent her life in Gainesville right around the corner from this beautiful development was also in attendance and gave an amazing speech about the area and how grateful she was to see affordable housing for seniors right there in her neighborhood. Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Director’s Chair Ron Lieberman also said a few words as well. AEP/JES was well represented by Patti Adams JES Senior Development Manager, Andrea Winter AEP Investor Compliance Asset Manager, Glenn Lucas AEP Asset Manager, Ellen Vossbrink AEP Director of Asset Management and TJ Leon AEP Development Manager. Royal American Management Inc. was enthusiastically represented by Community Manager Anna Diefendorf, Regional Manager Tony Ferguson, Regional Vice President Jeanne Hatten, Senior Vice President of Operations Kimberly Maggard, Regional Vice President of Conventional Kirsten Weaver, our Emcee and Director of New Business Amy Ausley as well as Community Managers from Gardenia Gardens, Pine Meadow, Grove at Sweetwater, Hunter’s Run and Reserve at Kanapaha.

The Ceremony began with a heartfelt speech from State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson. Representative Hinson explained the dire need for affordable housing for seniors. She expressed the relief on the local seniors that this beautiful new property would provide. Providing a wonderful place to call home at an affordable rate will ease the stress of their tight incomes. Followed with a few short words from Eric Godet, Nathaniel Washington a resident of Harper’s Pointe, Tj Leon and Ron Lieberman.

After all speeches were given, it was time to explore this new community! Harper’s Pointe had 2 show units set up and we conducted property tours while some enjoyed the amazing food provided.

Check out the photos below of the event:

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