Management Team

Tracy is a licensed Michigan Real Estate Sales Person and has her CPM (Certified Property Manager) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management. Tracy Brown is the Senior Managing Director of Multi-Family Services for Friedman. She is a licensed Michigan Real Estate Sales Person and has her CPM (Certified Property Manager) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management. She has more than 25 years of property management experience, including conventional market rate, section 8-11, section 8-D3 and LHITC. Prior to joining Friedman, she worked as Director of Property Management for a New York based firm overseeing a portfolio of properties in Detroit and Manhattan.

Ms. Young is a seasoned multifamily operations executive, with over 30 years of experience managing diverse portfolios, leading large teams, and driving transformative outcomes for real estate assets across the country. She has excelled at executing asset growth and turnaround strategies, accelerating performance improvement, and maximizing investor ROI. She has an exemplary track record of building and leading top-performing teams across many states, managing P&L, coordinating acquisition due diligence and integration, and cultivating strong relationships with owners, residents, contractors, vendors, and strategic partners. Prior to rejoining Friedman Real Estate, Ms. Young oversaw a portfolio spanning roughly 11,000 apartment homes in 7 states, with diversified property classes, types and sizes. Her previous roles include Senior Director of Asset Management, VP of Property Management, Managing Director and Director of Operations, for sponsors, third party management companies and owner operated companies. She brings a unique perspective, having experience in both property management operations and ownership viewpoints. Her passion lies in supporting the teams, building genuine relationships, living the culture, and achieving the company’s objectives. Amy holds an Associate of Applied Business Management with honors from Central Ohio Technical College.

Stacey serves as a Director of Multifamily Management overseeing a portfolio of communities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, North Dakota, and Mississippi. She has more than 14 years of experience in multifamily housing overseeing A, B, and C class properties. Her current portfolio includes conventional market rate, student, real estate owned, and receivership assets. Prior to joining Friedman in 2016, Stacey spent four years working in the Colorado Springs and Denver markets, overseeing operations and large scale renovations on new acquisitions. Stacey has a bachelor’s degree from Albion College.

Rebecca is Certified Property Manager with the Institute of Real Estate Management. She fell into and in love with multifamily management more than 25 years ago as a leasing consultant, which gives her unique insight into leading teams to accomplish owner and organizational goals. Her experience includes market rate and LIHTC class A, B, C, and value add communities. She has comprehensive knowledge of multifamily property operations, renovations, and property transactions. Currently she serves as the director for a portfolio of properties in nine states. When she is not working, she is an active volunteer in her community and enjoys walking with her dog or paddling on the lake.

Marci Watson as a Director of Multifamily Management overseeing a portfolio of communities in Michigan and Ohio. Marci is a Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS). She has more than 28 years of experience in multifamily housing overseeing A, B, and C class properties. Her current portfolio includes conventional market rate, real estate owned, and receivership assets. Prior to joining Friedman Marci has comprehensive knowledge of multifamily property operations, renovations, and property transactions. She has managed portfolios in 14 states.

Tara Nucci, CPA serves as Associate Director of the Multi-Family Division of Friedman. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting from Michigan State University. Tara began her career at a local Chicagoland public accounting firm, Bansley & Kiener, LLP. In 2013, Tara began her career with Friedman Real Estate as the Senior Corporate Accountant. She was then promoted to Multi-Family Accounting Manager in 2015 where she has been overseeing the accounting functions of Friedman’s Multi-Family Communities since.

Norm Caldwell is an experienced marketing and leasing leader with a track record of driving performance across diverse multifamily portfolios. Before joining Friedman Communities, Norm led the marketing efforts for a Michigan-based portfolio of over 14,000 units, where he developed scalable digital strategies, launched property rebrands, and built high-performing sales teams. Norm has successfully overseen leasing and marketing efforts for new construction and redevelopment communities in markets including Pittsburgh, Detroit, Kansas City, Louisville, and Minneapolis. His experience spans a range of asset classes and market conditions, allowing him to tailor strategies that deliver measurable results. He earned his B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University, where he studied Philosophy and Communication Arts and Sciences.