ABOUT US
Get To Know Our Team
Since 1990, Bob Owens recognized that our team is our most valuable resource and created a culture rooted in shared values, employee empowerment, and quality service. We are proud to be a team that continues to exceed client expectations and meet business goals. The Owens Leadership Team is comprised of individuals who are experts at what they do. Our diversified business model positions us to benefit from a team of industry thought leaders to continue to provide value to our clients.
Robert Owens
President and CEO
Robert Owens
President and CEO
Robert Owens is the President and CEO of Owens Realty Services. He founded the company in 1990 and currently employs over 1,000 full-time employees throughout the Owens portfolio.
Mr. Owens has over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate marketing, management, and construction. His marketing and industry foresight created an organization of expertise in facility development and operations.
Bob earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Vermont. He sits on multiple boards including Give Kids the World, the Winter Park Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the New Image Youth Center. In 2019, Mr. Owens was awarded as one of Orlando Business Journal’s CEOs of the Year.
Anne Millians-Roche
President, Brokerage
Anne Millians-Roche
President, Brokerage Division
Raymond Suerth
Chief Financial Officer
Raymond Suerth
Chief Financial Officer
Raymond Suerth joined the Owens Team in 2021 as our Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for leading the company’s finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning, and investor relations.
Prior to joining Owens, Ray served in a variety of financial leadership roles. Ray served as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pine Tree, LLC. He also comes with a ten-year history in various financial leadership roles at ABM Industries, Inc. He also worked at Equity Office Properties Trust for 14 years in various financial and operational roles. His final role was managing their $7.2 billion joint venture portfolio. As an experienced executive officer with over 30 years of diverse financial management experience, Ray is an expert at streamlining operations and accelerating revenue.
Mr. Suerth holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and is a registered CPA in the State of Illinois.
Suzanne Black
Executive Vice President
Suzanne Black
Executive Vice President
Sue Black is our Executive Vice President of Operations and is responsible for over 17 million square feet of commercial facilities. Her experience ranges from facility management planning, quality assurance programs, and investment and budget analysis.
During her twenty-year tenure at Owens, Ms. Black has led her team to six (6) Building Owner & Manager’s Association (BOMA) Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards. Two of the buildings competed in the BOMA TOBY U.S. Mid-Atlantic competition and were both one of 5 finalists in the International BOMA Building of the Year Awards. Under her guidance, both buildings have earned the 2012 Energy Star® Building Certification. Her team has also won the TOBY for the Orlando Chapter BOMA for the management and maintenance of the Orlando City Hall in Orlando, FL.
Sue received her Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College, and she holds her Community Association Manager License in both Florida and Connecticut. She is a member of multiple industry organizations, including APPA, BOMA, BSCAI, and IFMA.
Randall Ziegler
Executive Vice President
Randall Ziegler
Executive Vice President
Randall Ziegler is the Executive Vice President of Business Development and is responsible for expanding into the Southeast and ongoing corporate relationships. He leads the team from relationship conception through to the sound operation of numerous accounts.
Prior to joining Owens, Randy has served as Vice President for ARA Services, Aramark, and Vice President at Centerplate. Randy's trusted growth strategy seeks to understand each client's unique needs and leverage your team as your greatest asset. He is consistently exploring new technology to create a more efficient and prosperous process driving quality and cost savings. During his site visits, he takes pride in speaking with the Owens Team to recognize their dedication and accomplishments.
Mr. Ziegler received his Bachelor's Degree from Ohio State University and is a member of multiple industry organizations, including BSCAI, BOMA, and IFMA. Randy was also a member of the United States Air Force.
Isabelle Owens
Vice President
Global Communications
& Marketing
Isabelle Owens
Vice President Global Communications & Marketing
Isabelle Owens joined the team in 2018 as the Vice President of Global Communications & Marketing. She comes with a history of successful digital marketing campaigns & communications strategies.
Ms. Owens started her career in Manhattan, where she developed her skills under the mentorships of a $60 billion corporation to design, manufacture, and distribute luxury goods headquartered in the United Kingdom. Since her onboarding, Owens has seen a 66% increase in overall revenue growth and undergone a corporate-wide rebranding. As a skilled communicator, Owens has led client relation initiatives, corporate training, and facility accreditation projects.
Ms. Owens received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Fordham University. She holds Real Estate Licenses in New York, Florida, and Connecticut. She serves on AdventHealth’s Champion for the Children’s Board and the Victim Service Center Young Professionals.
Scott Poore
Senior Business Development Executive
Scott Poore
Senior Business Development Executive
Scott Poore serves as the Senior Business Development Executive and is responsible for creating strategic business development plans while building and maintaining long-term client partnerships.
With over 15 years of experience in facilities management, Scott joined Owens with a history of creating strategic business development plans that focus on understanding customer needs and building long-term client partnerships. Scott started his career with UGL Unicco (now C&W Services), where he was a consistent top performer and led efforts toward customer growth.
Scott holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida.
Limarys Velez
Vice President
Janitorial Operations
Limarys Velez
Vice President, Janitorial Operations
Over the past 15 years, Limarys has been an outcome-driven Regional Manager and Operations Manager recognized for driving facilities teams to deliver superior service. She is a talented client-focused professional who has provided leadership to several high-profile facility operations World Renowned Family Theme Parks of Central Florida, the City of Orlando, Orlando Health, and international airports. She provides oversight and accountability for key areas including staffing, safety, planning, budgeting, supplies, and compliance that ensures success for all accounts.
Lila Owens
Vice President
Fiscal Controls
Lila Owens
Vice President Fiscal Controls
Lila Owens serves as the Vice President of Fiscal Controls. Ms. Owens is responsible for managing financial reporting, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, budgeting, and forecasting.
With a keen eye for financial administration, Owens formulates policies and procedures to make informed financial decisions to support the goals and objectives of the business. Ms. Owens supports our Chief Financial Officer in developing company budgets and ensuring that expenses align with projected revenue. Under her leadership, Lila has been able to identify significant financial efficiencies and process improvement with over $1 million in annual cost savings.
Ms. Owens attended the University of Georgia, where she competed as a Division One athlete for the National Collegiate Equestrian Association.
Trish Morales
Vice President
Human Resources & Recruitment
Trish Morales
Vice President Human Resources & Recruitment
Trish Morales is the Vice President of Human Resources and Recruitment. Trish is responsible for defining, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant corporate policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure the wellbeing of our team. She achieves long-range strategic talent management and recruitment goals to satisfy the operational needs of the corporation.
Trish is a Certified Senior Professional Human Resources Leader with over fifteen years of diverse experience as well as a Master's degree in Human Resources Management.
Michael Rivera
Vice President
Safety & Risk Management
Michael Rivera
Vice President Safety & Risk Management
Michael Rivera serves as our Vice President of Safety & Risk Management and is responsible for managing the risk management and safety programs for the company’s portfolio throughout the country. He oversees a team of safety experts who conduct in-house and field training sessions, including OSHA mandated training and the company’s safety training program.
Mr. Rivera has over 20 years of professional experience in the safety management field, encompassing occupational safety and health, training and development, security management, and physical security. Prior to joining Owens, he was a Safety Manager at Walt Disney World and an OSHA/Security Instructor for the Brantly Corporation. Michael is well-versed in performing safety inspection audit reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and Federal regulations concerning Health and Safety. He also supports the company’s business development initiative by assessing the risk of prospective new business and developing programs to mitigate risk in existing projects.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Health from Bayamón Central University and completed his Master’s in Security Management from the University of New Hampshire. Michael is a member of multiple industry organizations, is OSHA certified, and was a member of the United States Army.