Your Success Team

Steven focuses on building key strategic partnerships, including sourcing acquisitions and capital. Prior to VSV, Steven held numerous Executive-Leadership positions at Mercer and MetLife, both global Fortune 200 organizations.  As a Partner at Mercer, Steven was the Southern CA Office Leader for Mercer’s Health, Wealth, and Human Capital Consulting practices. Prior to Mercer, he led the Institutional Sales division at MetLife.

Steven graduated with a Finance degree from California State University Fullerton. He enjoys the “need for speed” as he shifts gears around the race track. Steven also enjoys vacationing with his wife, Rebecca, and two daughters.

Kiyoshi is responsible for directing and overseeing the financials and economic position of Vertical Street Ventures. In addition to being one of the partners, Kiyoshi is the founder of the CPA branch – Vertical Street Ventures CPA, LLP. As a CPA and real estate investor, Kiyoshi brings over a decade of tax planning expertise in working specifically with high net-worth individuals and real estate investors, professionals, and investment firms. 

Kiyoshi began his career working for a private real estate investment firm during college, where he focused on finance and accounting measures and strategy for multifamily investments in the Los Angeles area.  Kiyoshi went on to develop his tax and accounting expertise at a boutique real estate tax firm in Irvine while pursuing his Masters in Taxation degree.  Prior to joining Vertical Street Ventures, Kiyoshi was a Real Estate Tax Manager of a Top 20 International CPA firm. With his rich experience in real estate investment and public accounting, Kiyoshi understands the benefit of strategic tax planning as both an investor and advisor. 

Kiyoshi received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and a Masters in Taxation degree from California State University, Fullerton.  In his spare time, Kiyoshi enjoys trying new restaurants, competing in athletic events, and struggling at golf.  He is married to his college sweetheart Tiffany and resides in Huntington Beach, CA.  

Jenny focuses on company operations and leads the VSV Multifamily Academy. Prior to VSV, she was a Sales Director at Procter & Gamble setting national sales strategies for several billion-dollar brands and launching key initiatives across top retailers in the U.S. Her overall experience in leading teams, strategy, and project management gives her a unique ability at VSV and helping others achieve success through the VSV Academy.

Jenny received a Bachelor’s in Business Management at the University of Arizona and her MBA at the University of Minnesota. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband and kids.