Our Team

Keith I Casenhiser

President, Director

Keith has been in the real estate business since 1971, beginning as a property manager for a Southern California developer. He managed mobilehome parks, apartment complexes and shopping centers for Fox and Carskadon Management in the 1970’s. Keith was elected 2012 President of the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA) and served several terms as a Board Member for WMA, OC MHET and IMHA. He has been a featured speaker for management education seminars and conventions. Keith was awarded the prestigious Jack E. Wells Memorial Award from the CMHI in 2013 and the Busch, Carr & McAdoo award from the WMA in 2014. Mr. Casenhiser is a graduate of the University of California at Riverside and a Licensed Real Estate Broker. He continues to supervise properties in California and Idaho.

Chad Casenhiser

Executive Vice President

Chad started his career with B & C in 2005. He currently supervises a portfolio of properties in Southern California and Idaho. Along with his responsibility of managing properties. Chad also oversees the other B & C property managers and the overall operations of the company. He is currently the President of the Orange County MHET, board member of CMHI and past president and board member of WMA and is also on the Political Action Committee for the WMA. Chad is a regular speaker/presenter for the WMA’s MCM program and annual convention and for MHET. Chad is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Rheannon Arciniega

Vice President of Operations

Rheannon joined the Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. team in 2005 as a receptionist and furthered her career by working in the Accounting Department before becoming a Regional Property Manager in 2010. She has since been promoted twice and now holds the title of Vice President of Operations. Her portfolio of properties extends from Palm Desert to Carson, California. She is well-versed in complicated Rent Control ordinances and rent increase procedures. In addition to managing properties, Rheannon is tasked with supervising the Administrative Staff and working towards continued organizational development. Rheannon also oversees and maintains the annual insurance renewals, claims, and lawsuits for B&C’s extensive portfolio of properties. In addition to her real estate license which she acquired in 2008, Rheannon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.

Scott Bessire

Senior Regional Property Manager / Director of Field Operations

Scott joined Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. in 1995. His career in the mobilehome industry includes extensive experience in onsite management, physical operations, construction and contracting. He supervises twelve properties in Southern California. Scott is a California Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and serves as the Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. Safety Officer overseeing Worker's Comp claims and Employee Safety Training.

Douglas K Grass

Regional Property Manager

Doug Grass (CPM) joined the Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. property management team in 2006 and has been working out of the Sacramento area. Doug has over 30 years of experience as a Regional Property Manager. Doug holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate and Land Use Affairs and a Master’s Degree from California State University, Sacramento. Doug is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management, and holds a California Real Estate Sales License. During his career, Doug has been responsible for the daily operations and overall management of manufactured home communities and RV resorts located in California, Washington, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Texas, Georgia and Oregon.

Brian Dunn

Regional Property Manager

Brian started working for Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. as our Colorado representative in 2014. He is working to grow B & C in the Rocky Mountain Region while obtaining his Real Estate Salesperson License. Brian has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Received Accredited Community Manager Certification in 2019 from MHEI.

Joy Nagel

Senior Regional Property Manager

Joy started working in the Manufactured Housing industry in May of 2012 as an onsite manager, then shortly after being promoted to Regional Property Manager. She joined Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. in May of 2016 as a Regional Property Manager and has acquired both her California Real States Salesperson and Broker’s Licenses. Joy has experience working directly with Homeowner’s Association Boards, Non-profit and rent controlled communities, along with rental homes which brings hours of “hands-on experience”. She has worked with a variety of communities from the Central Valley down to Southern California.

Michael Milan

Regional Property Manager

Michael joined Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. in 2014, starting as a Resident Manager and being promoted to Property Manager in 2017 after obtaining his California Real Estate License. He has been a licensed contractor since 2005 with experience in Manufactured housing. He also has experience working directly with Homeowners Association Boards, Non-Profit Communities, and Rent Controlled Communities. Michael has been in the industry since 1998 holding positions as a Mobilehome Salesperson, Contractor, Resident Manager, and Property Manager.

Mike Manderfield

Regional Property Manager

Mike has been working in the Mobile home industry for over 30 years. He started as a full time maintenance tech, worked his way up to manager, then to regional manager for two management companies. Mike briefly worked for Bessire & Casenhiser in the past and returned to Bessire and Casenhiser in 2020. Mike also holds a California Real Estate license.

Amy Miller

Regional Property Manager

Amy joined Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. in December 2021. She has been in the Property Management field for many years with over twenty-four years’ experience specifically managing mobilehome park communities. Her property management experience encompassed owning her own management company, for almost ten (10) years. Her management contained a wide range and level of communities, such as luxury waterfront property, extensive rehab projects within the Apartment and Manufactured Housing sectors, as well as Single-Family Rentals (SFR), Commercial/Office and Storage buildings. She has served as a key liaison between local Government Officials and Park Owners/Management and worked closely with Homeowner Associations of various mobilehome park communities. Amy holds a California Real Estate Broker License and has advanced renovation/design capabilities via a Certificate Program from the Interior Design Institute, located in Newport Beach, CA.

Maria Arriaga

Regional Property Manager

Maria joined the Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. in 2019 as an onsite manager. She previously spent seven years in other housing industries as a management professional. In 2021 she obtained her California Real License with the desire to grow with the company. In 2022 she was promoted to a Regional Property Manager. Currently she oversee the Fresno region along with other properties in the Southern California and San Jose areas. She has a degree in Business Management.

Veronica Tachias

Regional Property Manager

Veronica has joined Bessire & Casenhiser in 2024 as a Regional Manager bringing over 30 years of experience in the manufactured housing industry. She has worked both as a manager of properties and for the past 13 years has been a Regional Manager specializing in project management and asset oversight. She has earned accreditations from WMA, earning her MCM, California Apartment Association, CCRM, and has been an active member of MHET. She is currently a member of WAMH, Women Advancing Manufactured Housing, a newly-developed Linked In organization established to assist with the betterment of women in every aspect of the manufactured housing industry.

Jennifer Fisher

Controller

Jennifer joined the company in 2017 as a Bookkeeper and has been promoted to the Accounting Supervisor and eventually Controller in 2023.  Prior to Bessire & Casenhiser, she was the Controller for a commercial real estate management company which had a portfolio consisting of outlet malls, hospitals, banks, shopping centers and dealerships. This has given her valuable experience in lease management, acquisition, investment and brokerage, refinance, insurance, CAM, ROI, taxes and banking. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Enrolled Agent of the IRS (EA).  She also holds California Real Estate license.