OUR TEAM
Our Greatest Asset
Our team of professionals is comprised of a unique blend of individuals,
with institutional and entrepreneurial real estate experience.
Paul E. Kiebler, IV
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Since founding Pepper Pike Capital Partners and its predecessor APM Management in 2002, Mr. Kiebler has been directly involved in the planning, construction, lease-up, and management of more than 30,000 apartment homes throughout the eastern United States. Paul directs all facets of the organization and its 5,500+ apartment homes with a market value of over $500 million. Paul's passion for real estate began at a young age when he purchased, renovated, and sold his first house at the age of 16. He progressed into investment real estate while assisting his father in the family’s appraisal business. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Real Estate and Urban Analysis.
Jacob Repasky
Director of Acquisitions
Jacob leads the team responsible for the acquisition and disposition efforts. Since joining the team in April 2021, his team has closed 17 transactions representing 6,500 units and over $750m in transaction volume. He holds a B.S.B.A. degree from The Ohio State Universities' Fisher College of Business. Jake began his career with Wells Fargo's Commercial Real Estate group in Chicago, where he was exposed to a broad spectrum of deal in various asset classes. From 2017 to 2020, he worked in both the Capital Markets & Acquisition departments at Lifestyle Communities, a Columbus Ohio based multi-family developer and owner. In his time at LC, Jake negotiated and closed over $300 Million in construction and stabilized debt on multi-family properties with national banks and federal agencies, managed investor relations with family office partners, coordinated the recapitalization of a 1,500-unit multi-family portfolio, spearheaded the acquisition of a 600-unit multi-family property, and served as the lead developer on large scale multi-family development projects in Columbus, Raleigh, and Charleston.
Steve Pogozelski
Director of Accounting – Corporate / Management Company
Steve graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and OSCPA member. Steve has worked with prominent property management firms in Northeast Ohio, both as a consultant and as a CFO. Prior to entering the property management field, his career history includes Director of Finance/Controller for Realty One Inc. and Controller
for National Medical Diagnostics, Inc. Steve also served as an Experienced Audit Senior for Arthur Anderson
& Company.
Jason Kleiman
Vice President of Capital Markets
Mr. Kleiman, with twenty five years of private equity real estate experience, is responsible for all capital sourcing, debt structures and investor management for the firm. Prior to joining Pepper Pike, Mr. Kleiman was the founding partner of HealthCo Ventures where he focused on value creation through the acquisition and development of hospitality, industrial and multifamily assets. During his tenure with HealthCo Ventures, Mr. Kleiman deployed $300 Million in equity, acquired assets valued at $1.2 Billion and achieved partner returns in excess of 400%. Prior to his leadership within investment management, Mr. Kleiman held senior brokerage positions with Trammell Crow, CBRE and Avison Young. Jason earned a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University and received a B.S. in Marketing from Indiana University. Mr. Kleiman resides in Chicago, IL and is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois.
Jeff Capezzuto
EVP of Construction
Jeff brings a diverse range of experiences with a wealth of knowledge in architecture, construction, and project management. He graduated from Kent State University's architecture program and began his career in architecture before transitioning to the general contracting sector where he served as Vice President of Development, overseeing the development of multi-family renovations. Jeff's expertise lies in overseeing the construction process of small to large-scale projects with a track record that includes the renovation of over 20,000 units across the country. With a deep industry knowledge in multi-family owner representation and construction leadership, his strategic approach and hands-on experience ensure that projects are executed efficiently with consideration to project budgets, timelines, and investor interests.
Maria Stanton
Asset Manager
Maria Stanton is an Asset Manager at Pepper Pike Capital, where she draws on decades of leadership in the property management industry to optimize portfolio performance and drive strategic growth. With deep expertise in evaluating business strategies and executing high-impact initiatives, Maria consistently enhances profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value.
She began her career as a licensed realtor before transitioning into the multifamily sector, where she held Regional Manager roles with two national Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). In subsequent executive positions—including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations—Maria managed portfolios exceeding 10,000 units, with full P&L responsibility. Her experience spans diverse asset classes, including ground-up new construction, LIHTC, student housing, and senior living communities. This depth of experience establishes her as a decisive leader adept at managing complexity and achieving results.
Maria previously served on the National Apartment Association Board of Directors (2017–2018) and remains a respected voice in the multifamily housing industry. A lifelong Ohio resident with deep roots in Northeast Ohio, she is known for her forward-thinking mindset, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to creating value across every facet of her work.