Abberly Place Apartment Homes
500 Abberly Crest Boulevard
Garner,
NC
27529
Our Team
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Service Technician
We are looking for a genuine, motivated, and driven team member to join our Apartment Living team as a Service Technician. Click here to learn more about this great opportunity!
Lauren Barfield
Community Manager
Lauren Barfield, Community Manager at Abberly Place, has been a dedicated member of the HHHunt team since 2008. Originally from West Point, Georgia, her family moved to North Carolina in 1998. After graduating from Garner Senior Magnet High School she went back to Alabama for college. Throughout her career, Lauren has been recognized for her exceptional leadership and commitment to service, earning honors such as Leasing Consultant of the Year (2009), Team Spirit Award (2011), Collaborative Spirit Award (2015), and Manager of the Year (2021). She won Ambassador of the Year in 2022 for the Garner Chamber of Commerce. Lauren is an active member of the Garner Chamber of Commerce, Women's Jr. League of Raliegh, “Acts are a Launch Garner Mentor and is engaged with the Town of Garner, reflecting her passion for community involvement. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment and takes pride in helping residents find the perfect place to call home. She has two amazing daughters, Ava and Olivia. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her close-knit family, friends, beach trips, and visiting NYC.
Matt Williams
Assistant Community Manager
Matthew was born and raised in the small town of Four Oaks, NC. He graduated from North Carolina State University with Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, and Minors in Business Administration, Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Management, and Health. Matthew’s diverse career background has enabled him to develop excellent skills in customer service, management, sales and marketing. He joined the HHHunt Team in 2012 and calls Abberly Place home! He is an honored recipient of the Team Spirit and Lateral Service awards, and was awarded Leasing Consultant of the Year in 2021. He also had his 10th year anniversary and recently been promoted to Assistant Community Manager at Abberly Place. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys sports, being outdoors, and working out.
Tara Marino
Account Administrator
Tara moved from Piscataway, New Jersey to Garner, NC in 2017. She has been in accounting roles since 2006 and was excited to bring her expertise to the HHHunt team at Abberly Place as the Account Administrator in March 2023. In her spare time, Tara likes to read, play pool, and clean. Tara Marino is the 2025 award recipient for Assistant Community Manager of the Year.
Lisa Sullivan
Leasing Consultant
A native of Massachusetts, Lisa moved to North Carolina in 2005 and became a resident at Abberly Place where she lived for 16 years before relocating to Wilmington. Having worked in marketing and public relations for over 15 years, she’s excited to be back at Abberly Place, this time joining the award-winning HHHunt team in September 2023 and transitioning into property management. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys running 5Ks, hiking, traveling, hitting the Carolina beaches, and serving with her Hopefront Church community. Her feline companion, Cotton Kitty, is her pride and joy.
Makayla Pietrzykowski
Leasing Consultant
Originally from upstate New York, Makayla, has called North Carolina home for over 10 years. Prior to joining the property management industry, she worked in mortgage loan compliance, gaining valuable experience in communication, organization, and client support. Joining the team in 2026, Makayla, is excited to help create a welcoming experience for residents and future community members alike. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, learning, hiking, and playing chess.
Amber Flowers
Leasing Consultant
Amber, a native of eastern North Carolina, joined the HHHunt team at Abberly Place in July 2023. She has been a licensed commercial real estate agent since 2015 and she’s excited to transition into apartment leasing. Amber loves to travel and hopes to one day visit Spain and return to Ireland. In her free time, she enjoys paddleboarding, painting and spending time with her dog.
Branden Summerall
Service Manager
A native of Florida, Branden moved to North Carolina in 2007, and in May 2021 joined the HHHunt Team at Abberly Place as our Assistant Service Manager. He has worked in the maintenance field since 2008 and holds both his National and Wake County Certified Pool Operator licenses, and his CFC Universal and OSHA certifications. Branden was awarded Assistance Service Manager of the Year in 2023. When he’s not working, Branden enjoys spending time with his beautiful fiancé and wonderful daughter.
Nathaniel "Nate" Frazee
Assistant Service Manager
Nate is originally from Kissimmee, Florida, and relocated to North Carolina three years ago. He began his career in property management maintenance in 2023 and has since demonstrated a strong commitment to professional excellence and service. Nate holds both his Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications, reflecting his technical expertise and dedication to maintaining high operational standards. His strong work ethic and attention to detail quickly led to his advancement to Assistant Service Manager. Since joining the Abberly Place team in June, Nate has been focused on delivering exceptional service and ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable, well-maintained living environment. He takes pride in supporting the community and enhancing the overall resident experience through reliability, professionalism, and care.
Greg Poole
Service Associate
Greg a Raleigh, North Carolina native, joined the HHHunt Team at Abberly Place as our Groundskeeper in May 2021. He has worked in grounds maintenance since 2016, and prior to that was in the construction industry for over 40 years, including construction of apartment communities. In his spare time, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and working on projects around the house. His favorite place to vacation is Surf City.
Omar Awani
Service Technician
A native of Syria, Omar moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2017 and joined the HHHunt team at Abberly Place in February 2025. With over four years of experience in the multifamily industry, he enjoys working in the service sector and creating a positive living environment for residents. When he’s not working, Omar enjoys building, playing soccer and spending time outdoors. Omar Awani is the 2025 award recipient for Service Technician of the Year.
Jeffrey Evans
Service Technician
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jeffrey began his maintenance career over 30 years ago, with the last 12 years focused on apartment maintenance; he is EPA and CPO certified and spent 6 years as a Maintenance Manager with Greystar, and he truly enjoys what he does—whether it’s making repairs or connecting with residents along the way; in his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his mother and son, as well as relaxing on his own, and he also loves to read and write.