Our Team

CJ is from Oxford, Ohio, and has been working in property management since April 2021, loving every minute of it. She enjoys the sense of community fostered by College Town Communities, where both residents and staff always show up with a smile and a great attitude. To relieve stress, CJ likes to light a candle and read a good book on her couch or hang out with her friends. Her favorite restaurant is Vegan International Co., where she orders their bacon cheeseburger or buffalo lemon pepper wings with extra ranch.

CJ has a fluffy white bunny named Hagrid. She’d love to meet Sirius Black from Harry Potter to hear his retelling of his life events and admire his loyalty. She values the advice from Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you,” and Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ quote: “Be a nuisance when it counts.” CJ is described as personable, kind, and funny.

Jose Perez is a Maintenance Technician at USF. Originally from El Salvador, Jose moved to the U.S. to build a better life for himself and his family. With 9 years of experience, he specializes in AC work and enjoys helping others.

A fun fact about Jose is that he was once a nurse before transitioning to maintenance. Recently, he has gained construction knowledge and is proud of his new skills. His favorite hobby is watching movies with his kids.

Jose Magana is a Maintenance Technician at USF. Born and raised in El Salvador, Jose came to the U.S. seeking better opportunities amid conflict and insecurity in his home country. Although he started law school, he later worked for DirectTV for 15 years before transitioning to maintenance.

Jose is a passionate cook and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He is known for his customer-oriented approach, which he developed through his previous roles. He is eager to learn more about HVAC and other maintenance skills and hopes to retire with CTC.

Originally from El Salvador, Diego Cortez came to the U.S. to pursue his dreams. Before joining College Town Communities as a Grounds & Property Porter at USF, he worked in an auto body shop painting cars. His passion for learning and growing led him to the maintenance field, where he continues to expand his skills.

In his free time, Diego enjoys playing and training for soccer with his friends. He also loves visiting Mexican restaurants for a great meal. Skilled in painting vehicles and roofing, he values the opportunity to learn from experts like Jose Perez and Jose Magana as he advances in his career. Diego’s dedication and eagerness to grow make him a valuable part of the team.

Ashlie is from Sandwich, Massachusetts, a beach town on Cape Cod. She’s been working at College Town @ USF for about a year, having previously worked in retail and food service for six years.

Ashlie enjoys helping the residents in her community at College Town Communities. When stressed, she loves to go to the beach or pool, or bake. She is inspired by seeing her friends persevere through struggles, which motivates her to lead with empathy. Ashlie grew up with a German Shepherd named Ivy, who lives with her parents. If she could learn any skill, she’d love to sew her own clothing. Ashlie is described as empathetic, adaptable, and dedicated.

Lizzy is a Community Assistant at USF. Originally from Fort Myers, Florida, she previously worked as a scorekeeper at a hockey rink before joining College Town Communities.

Lizzy loves the welcoming environment and the opportunity to help residents feel at home.
To relax, she enjoys reading, baking, and even finds cleaning to be a stress reliever. Her go-to restaurant is Olive Garden, where she never passes up the lasagna. Back home, Lizzy has two dogs, Willa and Zoey, who always keep her busy.

She describes herself as hardworking, dedicated, and honest, and one day hopes to learn how to play both electric and acoustic guitar.

Originally from Melbourne, FL, Kyle is a Community Assistant at USF and a final-year Civil Engineering student. After a previous stint with College Town, he’s back and more energized than ever to support his residents. He describes himself as Funky, Fresh, and Filipino, and he uses his social nature to bridge the gap between his demanding studies and the vibrant campus community.

When he isn’t balancing blueprints or helping neighbors, Kyle is often exploring his creative side. Whether he’s grabbing a bite at his local favorite, Saigon Bay, or pushing his limits in the kitchen with new recipes, he stays busy. Looking ahead, he is excited to dive into the world of music production and eventually create his own tracks.

Lexi Torres serves as a dedicated Community Assistant at College Town Communities. Originally from Bradenton, Florida; she finds immense value in her role, noting that it allows her to interact deeply with her peers and foster community connections she might have otherwise missed. When she isn’t supporting her fellow students, Lexi channels her energy into dance, finding stress relief by learning new choreography and performing with a student organization on campus. Known by those around her as kind, thoughtful, and tenacious, she is always looking to grow—if she could pick up any new skill tomorrow, she would love to master the art of sewing.

Lexi is a regular at the local favorite Gangchu, where her go-to order consists of kimchi fried rice, sweet and spicy chicken, and beef mandoo. Back home, she shares her life with two beloved family pets: Bella and Mushu, who was named after the iconic dragon from the movie Mulan.