Team Member Type: Leadership

Andy joined Summit in September 2022 as the Director of Real Estate Development.  As an affordable housing developer and former Vermont architect, he brings 20+ years of design and development experience to the team.

Prior to joining Summit, Andy was the Director of Real Estate Development for an innovative affordable housing nonprofit in Charlottesville, Virginia. In that role, he oversaw significant expansion of the real estate development division and managed more than $100 million in affordable housing and community development projects. Andy has also worked as an architect and developer in Vermont and North Carolina and has overseen the delivery of more than 800 affordable homes. He holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley and a Master of Science in Real Estate from UNC Charlotte.

Andy lives in Hinesburg, VT with his wife, Catherine, and their two children, Evelyn and Marshall. In his free time, you’ll usually find him getting his hands dirty in the garden or heading out for a run on the trails and backroads of Vermont.

Stacy joined Summit in 2019 and brought with her 7+ years of Human Resources and Employee Benefits experience. She leads human resources, organizational operations, and employee support across Summit Properties. Her work ensures that staff are well-equipped, policies are mission-aligned, and internal systems support both workplace culture and resident service. She plays a key role in organizational development and the implementation of company-wide initiatives.

Stacy was born and raised in Vermont and currently resides in Colchester with her husband and daughter. She enjoys traveling with her family—including camping—and is often traveling around to her daughter’s dance events.

Stacey brings nearly 30 years of real estate accounting experience and is responsible for financial oversight across Summit’s managed portfolio. Her work includes budgeting, cash flow management, audits, reporting, and financial coordination with ownership and investors.

Stacey lives in Milton with her family. She loves to be in the mountains hiking, reading, creating craft projects and spending time with her friends and family.

Chris has worked with Summit and its predecessors since 1991. Formerly Chief On-Site Construction Manager, he now oversees all construction management functions, capital projects, major renovations, and long-term maintenance planning. His decades of experience ensure that Summit’s communities remain safe, sustainable, and well cared for. Chris is continually evaluating cost-effective efficiency projects focused primarily on investment returns and sustainability.

Chris currently lives in Charlotte, VT with his wife and two boys. He is an outdoor enthusiast and an avid cyclist.

Zeke joined Summit Properties as COO in 2021. He previously served as the Executive Director of a Vermont-based nonprofit and practiced corporate law prior to entering the housing field. His leadership helps coordinate internal operations and guide organizational strategy across Summit’s expanding portfolio.

Zeke lives in Charlotte, VT with his family. When not at the office, they can be found in the woods by foot or bike, on the water, or on their neighborhood Nordic ski network, or one of Vermont’s ski resorts.

Nicole Wante-Evans brings two decades of property management experience to her role as Chief Operating Officer at Summit. Since joining Summit in 2021, Nicole has played a key role in strengthening operations, supporting site teams, advancing regulatory compliance, and enhancing the resident experience across the portfolio.

As COO, Nicole’s leadership, experience, and passion for the industry continue to drive operational excellence and support Summit’s growth and success.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys traveling to new places, keeping up with her favorite reality TV, and spending time with her husband and their three boys.

Tom has been instrumental in the creation, preservation, and management of numerous residential communities across the region. Tom’s focus is new development, acquisitions, and financing, with an emphasis on affordable rental housing opportunities. Prior to joining Summit, Tom practiced law from 2004 to 2013, with a focus on environmental and land use law and business litigation.

Tom lives in South Burlington with his wife Lindsay and their boys, Griffin and Sullivan. Outside of work and family, Tom’s passion is fly-fishing—he has traveled the world chasing fish from New Zealand to Belize to Alaska and anywhere he can find fish in between.