Board of Directors | Org Name | Address - North Valley Property Owners Association

President- Nick Yorton

Nick Yorton grew up in Chico and graduated from CSU, Chico, with a degree in Biology. Nick started working in property management in 2004. He is currently overseeing the day to day operations of C Y Property Management, Inc., specializing in new technologies and marketing solutions. He is the Broker of Record for the company, a past graduate of the Certified Housing Professional Program, along with being a past NVPOA board member and is currently on the Education/Social committee for NVPOA.

Past President/Member at Large- Adam Pearce

Adam started his real estate career in commercial real estate and property management while living in Orange County. In 2011, he and his wife moved back to Chico to be closer to family and continue his career in property management full time. Adam has held various positions within property management, and has managed nearly every property type from apartment complexes to historic downtown retail buildings. He has been active within the NVPOA the last three years and has held positions within both the social committee and legislative committee. Adam looks forward to being an advocate for landlord rights on the state and local political level, while helping continue landlord education the NVPOA has become known for.

Vice President- Tanya Morgan

Tanya has been in the property management business since the early 1990’s beginning as an on-site manager and gaining experience as she held positions as office manager and property manager of student & non-student properties throughout Chico. In the late 1990’s, Tanya worked for a privately owned dormitory near the Chico State Campus. In 2000 Tanya began working for a private investor of university area properties, handling all aspects of the owner’s real estate interests. Tanya, a California licensed real estate agent, joined Hill Properties as an asset manager in 2012 and brings the full value of over 25 years experience managing student properties to the HP portfolio. She has an exceptional understanding of the industry and possesses a unique skill set including the ability to manage properties of varying size and amenities. Her outgoing personality and familiarity with Chico has equipped her with incredible marketing skills.

Secretary- Ryan Slagle

Ryan is born and raised in Northern California. He started his real estate career in 2003 working as a loan processor for Access Real Estate Lending. In 2006 he transitioned to property management and started working for MWS Properties. Gaining a depth of knowledge Ryan has worked in many capacities from Leasing Agent, On-site Management, Marketing Manager to his current role as General Manager for MWS Properties. He obtained his Real Estate license in 2005 and his Broker’s license in 2016. In his free time, he enjoys coaching and being involved with youth sports. Ryan and his wife Michelle are proud to raise their four children in Chico and call it home.

Treasurer- Brittany Hightower

Brittany Hightower stumbled into the property management world back in 2008 after being recruited by FPI Management Inc. Once she was hired on as a Leasing Agent, she quickly climbed the ladder to Community Director. Since then she has worked with several communities and has traveled all over northern California from Turlock, San Jose, Auburn, the greater Sacramento area and finally settled down in Chico, Ca. Brittany is a firm believer in the balance of positive resident relations while building a profitable portfolio for her clients. In 2019 she was honored with the Northern Valley Property Owners Association award for Best Property Management Staff. She currently is married to her long time love, Steffan and proud mother to baby Ryland Rose.

Matt Depa- Membership Officer
Matt Depa is a Chico native, avid sports fan and Real Estate industry leader. Raised on the front lines of his families' property management entity and working as a father-son duo at Re/Max of Chico for over 14 years, Matt has vast property management and real estate market experience. Matt also wears the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) lapel pin, which denotes that the wearer has completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis and demonstrated extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry.

Jamie Fallowfield- Education Officer
Jamie was born and raised in Chico. She graduated from CSU, Chico in 2010 with a degree in Political Science. In 2012, Jamie started working for ISM Management as a Leasing Agent. Her career has spanned many positions with ISM Management, including experience with low income housing and student properties. Currently, Jamie is the District Manager for ISM Management in Chico. She is also the Project and Marketing Manager for ISM Management Company & AO Realty Corporation. In her free time Jamie loves spending time with her family and enjoying all the unique experiences Chico has to offer.

Jon Kressin - Legislative Officer
Jon started his real estate career in property management while finishing his degree at Chico state in 2004. Currently he runs a residential appraisal business serving the north state. Prior experience has included real states sales, ad valorem tax appraising, and operating a local property management company. Over the years, Jon and his wife have purchased rental homes near the university, and have relied on the educational resources of NVPOA, working hard to stay abreast of the ever-changing landlord policy and laws. Jon looks forward to continuing the education, promotion, and direction the association has established both locally and at the state.

Industry Partner Officer- Angela Waller
Bio coming soon