Our Leadership

Lety Arnold joined NHE in 2024 as the Marketing Manager and was promoted to Director of Marketing in 2026. She brings a decade of experience leading marketing and business initiatives across diverse environments. Together, she and her team support NHE and its properties by shaping marketing strategy, maintaining brand consistency, and overseeing the company’s digital and communications efforts.

Prior to joining NHE, Lety held senior marketing roles, including serving as Director of Marketing for a national land real estate company, where she guided brand positioning, digital strategy, and multi-market marketing initiatives. She also brings agency experience, having managed strategic paid media and integrated marketing campaigns for a diverse client base.

Lety earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Psychology from the University of South Carolina Upstate. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Outside of work, Lety enjoys traveling to the beach, playing pickleball, and working on puzzles. She and her husband share their home with three poodles.

A native of Tampa, Florida, Katrina began her career in 2013 as a leasing consultant for a local apartment community. She moved to Denver, Colorado in 2014, where she held roles of varying responsibility, gradually working her way up to being a property manager. After meeting her husband, she left Denver for Asheville in 2019 and joined NHE. Katrina was a Community Manager at several NHE managed locations before being promoted to Area Property Manager. In her wide realm of responsibility, her favorite part of her career is collaborating with on-site teams to find creative ways to provide the best experience for residents. This has included planning resident events, exploring new ways to add improvements or additions to properties, and streamlining onsite operations so employees and residents can live hassle-free.

Kayla Gantt is a Regional Manager with NHE’s Conventional Business Unit. She joined the team in 2024 after 12 years of residential property management experience.

Kayla started her RPM career in 2012 as a leasing consultant. Throughout the next 6 years, she rapidly worked her way up to being a Senior Regional Director, overseeing garden style, mid-rise and high-rise communities within the multi-family and student housing space. In total, she has provided leadership to properties in 23 markets spanning 9 states.

She is most passionate about mentorship. She has spent her career leading teams and spearheading training summits, earning her a range of awards in the process.

Kayla lives with her husband Max, 3 sons and dog in Upstate SC. When Kayla is not working, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, photography and visiting National Parks with her family.

Ashley Glenn is a Service Coordination Supervisor for NHE. She joined the company after a storied career of 17 years in Aging Services.

A native of Owensboro, KY, Ashley spent the bulk of her early working years as a Case Manager and Care Transition Coach for her local Area Agency on Aging. After a brief stint as a Quality Improvement Advisor in her local hospital, she joined NHE in 2017 as a Resident Service Coordinator, where she developed programs for affordable communities. Though her experience encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, her favorite part about her job is having the ability to work with a dynamic team that harnesses creativity to promote independence and quality of life for everyone they serve. Her experience, combined with her B.A. in Social Work and M.A. in Business Services have allowed her to build a strong foundation in both the administrative and clinical aspects of aging services.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, exercising, reading, and traveling.

Zanthia Green serves as a Regional Manager in NHE’s Affordable Property Management Business Unit, bringing 14 years of property management expertise to the team. She currently oversees six communities in South Carolina’s Midlands.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina with degrees in Finance and Marketing, Zanthia began her career as an Assistant Property Manager in Columbia, where she honed her leadership skills by maintaining occupancy rates of 94% or higher and consistently achieving leasing goals. Over the next decade, she advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in her position as a Regional Property Manager in 2020, managing 11 properties across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina before joining NHE.

Outside of work, Zanthia enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new destinations, and experimenting with recipes. She finds the greatest fulfillment in empowering teams and seeing the results of collective effort—whether it’s boosting occupancy, enhancing property conditions, or creating welcoming communities.

Alissa Heater serves as the Operations Manager for HOA. She joined the company in 2023 as an Administrative Assistant, bringing with her over ten years of extensive experience in customer service.

Her previous positions include roles such as a Purchasing Manager, Ministry Assistant, and owner of a small business. Alissa has consistently demonstrated a strong focus on efficiency and enjoys streamlining workflows through creative problem-solving. In her current role as Operations Manager, she plays a vital role in implementing effective processes to assist the HOA team in supporting over 80 local communities, encompassing nearly 10,000 homes.

In her personal life, Alissa is dedicated to her family, spending time with her three sons and husband. She enjoys a wide range of activities, including hiking, photography, baking, reading, and playing board games with her family. Additionally, she is an active volunteer at her church, assisting with their graphic design needs and teaching a Bible study class.

Eric Kohorn is Vice President of Association Management at NHE, Inc. with responsibility for leading the Association Management Business Unit.

With over 13 years of experience in property management, Eric previously worked for FirstService Residential as a Florida Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM). He began his property management career in 2006 as an on-site manager at a large active adult community, and progressed in responsibility to Regional Director.

As Regional Director, Eric was responsible for ensuring quality service to over 30 communities, overseeing seven community managers and 20+ support staff. He has experience managing a variety of communities, including active adult, high-rise, resort, and single-family home communities. With NHE, he and his team serve nearly 60 single-family, condominium and town home communities.

While new to NHE, Eric’s vision for the Association Management Business Unit is to continue to set the industry standard in the region for excellent customer service even while expanding its footprint. Eric also intends to bring operational efficiencies and unrivaled value to communities served by NHE.

Although Eric is involved in many community service organizations in his spare time, his life mainly revolves around his fiancé and Jacksonville Jaguars football.

Eric can be reached at ekohorn@nhe-inc.com.

Charon Lamar is a Regional Property Manager with NHE’s Affordable Business Unit, supervising 7 properties across the Carolinas. She joined NHE in 2024 after over 20 years of experience in the property management industry, where she has spent the majority of her time on tax credit and distressed properties.

Originally from California, her career brought her to the east coast in 2005, where she spent the next 19 years managing properties in Massachusetts, Georgia, and most recently, Florida. She was named Property Manager of the Year by both Ambling Management and the Apartment Association of Greater Augusta, an organization which she served as president of for two years. She has significant experience in all facets of property management, but her passion is in leadership, as many of the properties she has taken over have required her to rebuild the teams through coaching and events. Her goal is to provide exceptional customer service, great leadership and to always make a positive impact.

Outside of work, Charon’s favorite activity is spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and spending time at the beach.

Kathy Porter joined NHE with a wealth of diverse experience and a deep passion for affordable housing. For 16 years, she held positions with Bruno’s Supermarkets in Birmingham, Alabama, a grocery store chain with more than 500 retail locations across four states. There, she worked on the Loss Prevention team, as a Corporate Auditor where she oversaw audits, inventories, and company assets. In her first year, she was recognized as Rookie of the Year after uncovering a point-of-sale system issue that had allowed employees to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars. When Bruno’s later merged with Bi-Lo in Mauldin, South Carolina, Kathy was recruited to serve as Miscellaneous Income Manager, where she grew the category into a $20 million income stream for the company in her first year.

After nearly a decade in short-term financial services in South Carolina, Kathy shifted her career to affordable housing in 2016 by joining CAHEC Management Incorporated as a Regional Manager. She began by stabilizing a handful of distressed properties and steadily expanded her portfolio to include all of eastern South Carolina and eastern North Carolina. In 2022, she was promoted to Senior Regional Manager, taking on a large multi-state portfolio spanning Atlanta, southern Georgia, southern Alabama, and two communities in Florida.

As rewarding as that role was, Kathy’s heart remained in South Carolina. Her expertise in property management and desire to return to Greenville led her to NHE, where she now serves as a Regional Manager for the Affordable Housing division. She currently oversees eight tax credit communities in the Greenville area and one in Abbeville, South Carolina.

Outside of work, Kathy is passionate about animal rescue and is actively involved with Carmen’s Rescue in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She also loves traveling, especially to the mountains, and makes it a tradition to take multiple girls’ trips each year. Recently, she was able to share that tradition with her 14-year-old granddaughter, Graci, on a kayaking trip to Silver Springs, Florida, where they kayaked alongside alligators and manatees.

Kathy is also a proud mother of two grown sons, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to two.

Tonya Rogers is a Regional Property Manager with NHE’s Affordable Division, overseeing a portfolio of communities across the greater Charlotte, NC area. She joined NHE in 2025, bringing more than two decades of multifamily housing experience, with deep expertise in tax credit compliance and certified occupancy. Her strategic leadership supports operational excellence and strong resident satisfaction across her region.

Before joining NHE, Tonya served as a Regional Director, managing eight conventional properties across five states. She has led large teams, supported compliance with HUD and LIHTC programs, and consistently maintained high occupancy and low delinquency across her communities. She is passionate about team mentorship and staff development, helping others grow professionally while maintaining high standards of performance and service.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Tonya enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering with her church. She is the founder of “Glamour Girls Who Pray,” and she also serves as a public speaker.

Misty Roopra is an Area Manager for the Conventional Business Unit where she manages 5 properties in the Spartanburg/Boiling Springs area. Misty’s property management career began in 2002, when she served as a leasing agent for a tax credit property. She spent the next decade working as a property manager for various communities in the upstate, ultimately joining NHE in 2013. She was hired as an assistant manager for an upgrading property, but she transitioned to working for both Aug Smith on Main and The Lofts at Northside Station as they leased up. In 2021, she became the property manager for Peachtree Village, where she remained until becoming Area Manager in 2024.

Misty attributes her success to her desire to help others, whether it be helping someone find a new home or helping her team reach their professional goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new food and traveling.

Blake currently serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for NHE, focusing on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, managing the company HRIS system, overseeing employee training systems, along with other HR-related responsibilities.  Blake also oversees NHE’s Internship program and Apprentice program.  Blake previously served as HR Generalist before taking his current role.

Blake brings extensive leadership and HR experience to the NHE team.  His experience includes; Assistant Store Manager for Lowe’s Home Improvement, HR and Scheduling Director for Chick-fil-A, and a full-desk Construction Recruiter for Carolina Search Group, helping general contractors across the Southeast recruit top talent.

Blake graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Business Management.

Outside of work, Blake enjoys deer hunting, Clemson football, trips to the beach, and spending time with his wife and two little girls. He is also an active member of First Baptist Church in Simpsonville.

Corey Yzquierdo is the Regional Maintenance Manager for NHE’s Conventional Business Unit, overseeing properties across Western North Carolina. Since joining NHE in 2019, Corey has advanced through several key roles, including Service Technician, Supervisor, and Service Manager, earning accolades such as NHE’s Maintenance Professional of the Year.

Corey brings a diverse background in technical expertise and team leadership. Before NHE, he worked in military vehicle manufacturing, managing large teams and collaborating with the U.S. Military to oversee the maintenance and training for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. He also co-owned a café and studio business, where he developed strong customer service and operational management skills, and worked as a licensed real estate agent.

In his current role, Corey is dedicated to enhancing property operations and supporting onsite teams through training and development initiatives. He is passionate about fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Corey enjoys camping, traveling, and visiting Disney World with his family.