About Lasso Capital
Lasso specializes in acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities. Our platform is centered on acquiring communities in underserved markets where the demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply. We take a hands-on management approach to create value by improving communities to deliver returns to our residents and our partners alike.
Our Team
Meet the Lasso Community
Eddie Baurer
Managing Partner
Eddie is a co-founder of Lasso and leads the platform's growth strategy, operations and asset management functions.
Rohun Khanna
Managing Partner
Rohun is a co-founder of Lasso and leads the platform’s acquisitions and capital markets functions.
Heather Thacker
Vice President of Operations
Heather is a seasoned property manager with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of managing manufactured housing communities.
Shaun McKay
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Shaun McKay is a seasoned real estate executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Shaun has built a reputation as a dynamic leader who drives revenue growth, optimizes sales processes, and scales operations with precision.
Jack Kotcher
Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Jack Kotcher has over seven years of real estate acquisitions and asset management experience. Jack was previously a senior associate at Palatine Capital Partners responsible for analysis, execution and asset management across Palatine’s strategies.
Chao Xu
Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Chao has over eleven years of experience across real estate, venture capital, and investment banking.
Ben Sylvester
Associate, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Ben is an experienced analyst with a background in computer science. Prior to Lasso, he worked as a Data Engineer in the financial services industry.
Selinay Ozdemir
Operations Manager
Selinay is an experienced Operations Manager with a background in scientific research and project management.
Brian Nelson
Regional Manager
Brian is a seasoned property operations leader with over a decade of experience managing large-scale manufactured housing communities and driving high-performing teams.
Niki Toy
Regional Manager
Niki has over 13 years of property management experience and specializes in developing teams, growing NOI and enhancing standard operating procedures. Overseeing six properties, she helps manage capital improvements, budgets, and places a high focus on personal relations to improve overall community standards.
Sarah Lopez
Regional Manager
Sarah is an accomplished professional with eight years of experience in property management, specializing in manufactured housing.
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Cheryl Clayton
Regional Sales Manager
Beginning her professional journey in the United States Air Force, Cheryl Clayton brings over 30 years of leadership and sales expertise across multiple industries.
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Lauren Gifford
Inventory Manager
Lauren Gifford is a seasoned Title Manager with extensive expertise in manufactured housing titling, vehicle titling, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and process optimization.
Annabel Rivera
Contracts & Closings Associate
Annabel brings over 25 years of experience in the home loan industry, with a strong foundation in mobile home finance. Her extensive expertise spans closing contracts, underwriting, and loan origination.
Lila Muniz
Accounting Manager
Lila has over 10 years of experience in development and property accounting. Previously, she managed financial operations across a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate projects and properties.
Alicia Deatcher
Staff Accountant
Alicia brings a wealth of expertise in property management accounting.
Angela Oliveira
Junior Staff Accountant
Angela has over four years of experience in financial operations and customer service.
