RiverRock Boosts Management Team With the Addition of Janice Church

Newport Beach-based RiverRock Real Estate Group has expanded its management team with the addition of Janice Church as regional VP for the Los Angeles region. In the position, Church will oversee a 7.5 million-square-foot portfolio. The size of the growing portfolio made this an ideal time to expand the management team.

Church joins the firm from Hines, where she was senior regional facilities manager for the west region, overseeing the Amazon account, which included 30 sites and 4.5 million square feet of space. “This opportunity was an ideal fit for me because I had reached a point in my career where I was ready and eager to take my skillset to the next level,” says Church. “I wanted to do that with an organization that was rooted in a strong culture around their people and clients.”

Church brings 20 years of experience to the firm, and plans to leverage that experience to oversee a large portfolio. “I will be able to utilize my years of experience and skills in property management on a much broader level allowing me to serve beyond just a single team and asset, which is something I have longed to do,” she says. “I will have the privilege of providing the leadership, support, and presence to further expand our existing footprint in Los Angeles.”

Of course, 2020 has brought new challenges to the property management industry. Church will address those challenges in her new role. “With property management being primarily driven by occupancy this past year the teams shifted their focus to the properties, building operations, and policies and procedures around Covid-19,” she says. “As the vaccine is distributed to the general population, we anticipate increased occupancy and our teams will be ready to shift their focus accordingly.”

In the next year, Church will focus on expanding the portfolio and serving existing clients. “In Q4 2020 RiverRock grew in Los Angeles by 30%, which is a remarkable accomplishment considering what the last year consisted of and we anticipate ongoing growth as we establish RiverRock in the region,” she says. “With the hardships that so many have endured this past year in Los Angeles, community outreach will also be a priority for our teams.”