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Dara Nappen King

Dara Nappen King is the Chief Executive Officer of Nappen & Associates.  Having grown up in the family business, Dara has been around all aspects of the company through the years.  In Dara’s current role, she works with Wesley and Lisa as they oversee all aspects of Nappen & Associates, such as construction, land acquisitions, leasing, and building relationships with tenants, brokers, and contractors.

Dara is a 1995 graduate from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Business Administration-Marketing degree and holds an Associate’s degree (Summa Cum Laude) in Photography.  She is a licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania.   Dara also studied and secured her 107 Part-B Drone pilot license which allows her to operate a drone and take aerial pictures and video.  Dara is continually honing her skills to keep her various credentials.  She has a broad background in marketing, photography and real estate operations.

Charity is very important to Dara; she has been directly involved with multiple organizations, capturing their event photography. Much of this work is donated to help the causes further their objectives.  Dara has three children, two dogs and a very busy lifestyle.  She enjoys being with family and friends. Dara also has a great love of nature, traveling and kayaking. Dara is working on her golf game and enjoys being a member of Huntingdon Valley Country Club with her partner.

Wesley Nappen

Wesley Nappen is the President of Nappen & Associates, and the third generation to help lead the Nappen family business. In this role, he works closely with Dara and Lisa in overseeing all aspects of Nappen & Associates, such as construction, land acquisitions, leasing, and building relationships with tenants, brokers, and contractors.

Wesley graduated Cum Laude from Temple University in 2019, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Wesley also attained a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Temple University in 2024. Through his hard work and dedication to furthering his education, Wesley was inducted into The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Delta Rho Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Honor Society and the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society.

Wesley has been a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2017, and is working toward becoming a licensed Real Estate Broker.

Wesley enjoys traveling, whether it is to Florida, the Caribbean by way of cruises, and many other destinations. Wesley is an ardent Disney fan, and regularly makes trips to Disney World. In his free time, Wesley enjoys reading, watching old movies, making cocktails, exploring the many bars and restaurants in Philadelphia, and spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend. Finally, Wesley is a self-described political junkie and an avid student of history in his free time.

Lisa Barber

Lisa Barber became General Counsel of Nappen & Associates in September 2012, and recently became Chief Operating Officer in August 2024. Lisa previously was Vice President, Associate General Counsel of Brandywine Realty Trust, a position she held for over 12 years. Prior to Lisa’s role as in-house counsel, she was an associate in the law firms of Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley (1993-1996) and Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP (1996-1999). In her capacity as in-house counsel, Lisa has negotiated thousands of lease and loan documents and other contracts, as well as handled day-to-day legal affairs. Lisa was recognized by Real Estate Forum magazine in its September 2008 issue as a Woman of Influence and was also recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star by Law & Politics for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 (prior to the exclusion of in-house counsel from the publication). A 1993 magna cum laude graduate of the Widener University School of Law, Lisa served as research editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and as a Wolcott Fellow for Justice Randy Holland of the Delaware Supreme Court. Lisa graduated cum laude from Muhlenberg College in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and Delaware, Lisa holds a Real Estate Broker License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She participates in the activities of her children as well as the Worcester Historical Society and Friends of Worcester.

David Barnhart

David brings thirty years of diverse commercial real estate experience acquired from leading organizations such as BET Investments, Grubb & Ellis, Rouse & Associates/Liberty Property Trust, and Reynolds Metals Development Co.   David is responsible for financial reporting, oversight, and lender relationships for Nappen & Associates’ mortgage loans, including all existing and new loans.  Additionally, David will assist with development project management, property management, as well as sourcing new land sites and new prospects for Nappen & Associates portfolio while working with the existing leasing team on new lease transactions.

David is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he earned a MBA – Finance & Real Estate and a BS in Forest Science.  David’s community involvement includes Board of Director’s positions with Eagleville Hospital and United Cerebral Palsy Association of Philadelphia and a former Planning Commission Member with Abington Township, Montgomery County, PA.  He resides in Glenside and together with his wife and two daughters enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities including operating the family’s farm in Bucks County.

Jo Ann Bynon

Jo Ann Bynon is the Property Management Coordinator for Nappen & Associates, with responsibility for administration, property management, tenant relations, and broker relations. Prior to joining Nappen & Associates, Jo Ann worked in banking for 17 years with Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. During her tenure there, Jo Ann was Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary. She received her AAS from Bucks County Community College and is currently a Pennsylvania State Real Estate Licensee.  Residing in Towamencin Township, Jo Ann enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.  An animal lover, she is also “mom” to 3 English Toy Spaniels and several Siamese cats.

Robert “RJ” Hollinshead

Robert Hollinshead (RJ) joined Nappen & Associates in May 2020 as its Controller bringing with him extensive knowledge of real estate accounting.  Prior to joining Nappen, RJ was the Senior Property Controller at Keystone Property Group, the Controller for Danella Rental Systems and Assistant Portfolio Controller at AR Global Investments.  These prior roles provided RJ a diverse real estate background which will enable him to provide both accounting and real estate knowledge to Nappen.

RJ is a graduate of La Salle University where he earned his BS in Accounting and was a member of the baseball team. He resides in Fort Washington with his wife Kelly, two sons Jansen and Brady, and his daughter Emersyn. In his free time RJ enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

Steve Ketterer

Steve Ketterer has been the Construction Supervisor for Nappen & Associates since 1979 and oversees the Construction and Building Services team.  Steve’s extensive experience and knowledge allows him to plan, organize, oversee and complete the general construction of new and existing building projects including working with staff and our contractors.

Brandon Nappen

Brandon Nappen joined Nappen & Associates in March 2023. Brandon’s focus in his role is the organization and design of AutoCAD floor plans for the managed properties, but he also plays a supporting role with Wesley and the rest of the team assisting with various aspects of property management.

Brandon graduated from Temple University’s Fox School of Business in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, and with a minor in Real Estate. Brandon became a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in August 2022.

Along with Brandon’s education and employment in the real estate industry, he is also entering the airline industry as a First Officer for Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group. Brandon has been flying since the age of 15, has over eight years of experience as an aviator, and has been Certified Flight Instructor since 2019. His qualifications as an aviator include being licensed as a Commercial Pilot for Single and Multiengine Airplanes, Single and Multiengine Seaplanes, and Rotorcraft Helicopters.

Beyond work, Brandon enjoys traveling, exercising, and honing his skills as a clay shooting sportsman. When not constantly on the move, you may find Brandon enjoying playing video games, reading, and watching his favorite historical curators on YouTube.

Shaun Reed

Shaun Reed joined Nappen & Associates in 2024 in the Construction and Building Services team which oversees the construction of all buildings, tenant alterations &  improvements and overall property management maintenance. As our newest addition to the Nappen team, Shaun brings energy and enthusiasm to his role as he learns from and assists Steve Ketterer and Chad Zerbe in all aspects of construction and building maintenance.

Kyle Tofsted

Kyle Tofsted is the Bookkeeper and Accounting Manager for Nappen & Associates with responsibilities in all accounting duties for the real estate office including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billing and collections, etc. Kyle is also a Pennsylvania Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and PA Notary.

Prior to joining Nappen & Associates, Kyle worked for a residential property management firm as the Accounts Payable Manager. During his time there, Kyle played a major role in overseeing the financial security of a large number of condominium associations throughout Center City Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Kyle gained a wealth of knowledge in the property management field, through his hands on experience, as well as the completion of many courses offered by the Community Associations Institute, PA Del/Val Chapter.

Kyle resides in Lansdale with his wife, Emily, their sons Jack and Killian and their cats. In his free time, Kyle enjoys playing guitar and singing, as well as spending time with his family.

Denise Wenhold

Denise Wenhold joined Nappen & Associates after being the legal assistant of their General Counsel for 30 years and working closely with the Nappens in all aspects, including leasing, purchasing, sales, financing, development, and other matters.   Denise now assistants the In-House Vice President and General Counsel with legal, leasing, and real estate matters; oversees tenant lease compliance and other administrative duties.  Denise earned an Associate’s Degree from Bucks County Community College and a Specialized Associate’s Degree from The National Institute for Paralegal Arts and Sciences.  She is married and resides in Franconia Township.  Denise enjoys spending her time away from the office in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York with her husband, enjoying all aspects of the outdoors, and especially loves Winter, as snowmobiling is her biggest passion.

Chad Zerbe

Chad Zerbe joined Nappen & Associates in 2018 in the Construction and Building Services team which oversees the construction of all buildings, tenant alterations &  improvements and overall property management maintenance. Chad brings experience and expertise to our growing organization.