Sari Zuhn, who joined Live Oak in 2014, has more than 20years of experience in commercial real estate and deep expertise in operations, tenant relations, and asset performance. Over the course of her career, she has successfully managed diverse property portfolios, including office, retail, and industrial assets, while ensuring operational excellence and long-term value creation.
As Partner and Director of Property Management, Sari leads a dynamic team of senior managers, managers, and assistant managers with a focus on maximizing asset performance, delivering exceptional service to tenants and clients, and implementing innovative management strategies. She is highly skilled in budgeting, capital planning, contract negotiations, and vendor management, with a proven record of driving efficiency and profitability across portfolios. Passionate about mentorship and team development, Sari fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and high performance. Her leadership ensures that every property under Live Oak’s management operates to the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
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Ellen Smith joined Live Oak in 2015 and serves as Vice President of Property Management. Ellen is responsible for the direct management of 209,000 square feet of medical office, office, & retail properties. Prior to working with Live Oak, Ellen worked for The Weitzman Group assisting with the management of a downtown office portfolio. Ellen’s responsibilities include tenant and owner relations, lease administration, rent collection, property maintenance, service contract management, preparation of annual budgets, monthly financial reporting, & annual expense reconciliations. She represents both institutional and individual owners.
Member – Institute of Real Estate Managers (IREM)
Bachelor of Science – Fairmont State University
