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A Proven Track Record
A sound family foundation keeps company principals active in all phases and functions of the enterprise and creates stability and continuity that eschews titles and narrow lines of responsibility. In addition to varied experiences throughout the company, each family member also enjoys a resident’s-eye-view, as each has lived in a Carlton Arms Apartment Community.
Brothers and Partners
James W. Mahaffey and Mark T. Mahaffey are sons of company founder Thomas Mahaffey, Jr. (1910-1990).
Jim Mahaffey was attracted to the apartment business through the energy and magnetism of Tom Mahaffey. Bidding farewell to Tulane Law School and Indiana School of Law, he chose to join his father in the creation of the Mahaffey Company. Carlton Towers in St. Petersburg was the first Mahaffey apartment development. Since 1962, Jim has been involved in all aspects of the development, construction and management of Carlton Arms Communities.
In 1969, Mark Mahaffey, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a U.S. Naval officer veteran, decided to join his father and brother in the family business. He became involved in all phases of the various Mahaffey Company Communites. The planning, development, construction, marketing and management of all Carlton Arms Communities are under the brothers’ joint control. Their most recent challenge is to prepare the third Mahaffey generation for continued sound leadership for the present and future years to come.
Third Generation
- Dan Esterline, nephew of James and Mark Mahaffey, began his Mahaffey career in 1989 as Executive Director at Carlton Arms of St. Petersburg. Later, transferring to the Construction Division, he gained valuable experience as the field superintendant of Carlton Arms of Ocala and Lakeland. Dan headed the Construction Division when building Carlton Arms of Ocala, North Lakeland and Winter Haven. He also advises in development and management matters.
- Jane Link, niece of James and Mark Mahaffey, started in 1979 as a leasing agent, gathering experience at West Lake Arms and Lake Castleton Arms in Indianapolis, then became assistant property manager at Carlton Arms of Bradenton. Moving to St. Petersburg, she became Executive Director at Lynn Lake Arms and Coquina Key Arms. She is currently involved in planning, execution of marketing and development.
- Tom Mahaffey, son of Mark Mahaffey, joined the company in 1997 after graduating from Elon University, first at Lynn Lake Arms, and then as Executive Director during the construction of Carlton Arms of Ocala. Afterwords he became the Executive Director at Carlton Arms Bradenton. Now based in the St. Petersburg office, Tom is involved in supervising management, planning and development.
- William Mahaffey, son of James Mahaffey, learned construction coordination at Carlton Arms Bradenton and management skills in Indianapolis, St. Petersburg and Lake Carlton Arms prior to becoming the Executive Director at Carlton Arms of Magnolia Valley. Located in the Winter Park office, he directs new site selection, land acquisitions, development and construction activities working closely with municipalities on zoning and legal matters.
Additional Mahaffey Leadership
- Suzanne Gray (1976), Executive Vice President of the Mahaffey Company. Her responsibilities include financing, legal documentation, insurance, employee relations and management supervision for all properties.
- Rob Wolfson (1987) is responsible for company-wide operations and management issues, focusing on streamlining processes while encouraging each community to run as independently as possible.
- Rick J. Barry (1987) concentrates on land acquisitions and development, consults with municipalities on land use, zoning and is involved in supervision of property management.
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