Lombard Management Group
Stewardship Without Compromise
ABOUT US
Lombard Management Group
Lombard Management Group is an owner‑operator focused on timeless multifamily housing in Portland’s most established neighborhoods. We specialize in in‑city properties with history, character, and enduring appeal—assets that benefit from careful stewardship rather than third‑party bureaucracy.
Unlike traditional property managers, Lombard owns and operates the buildings it manages. This alignment creates a fundamentally different experience for both residents and partners. Decisions are made quickly, maintenance is addressed directly, and long‑term resident satisfaction is treated as a core investment principle—not an afterthought.
Our portfolio is concentrated within the Portland Metropolitan Area, with a particular focus on Northwest Portland and Goose Hollow. These are neighborhoods defined by walkability, architectural charm, and lasting demand. Every property is managed in‑house, with hands‑on involvement from ownership and a clear emphasis on responsiveness and accountability.
For residents, this means fewer layers, faster answers, and homes that are cared for by those with a direct stake in their quality. For partners and investors, it means disciplined execution informed by institutional experience, a proven track record across 600+ units on the West Coast, and an approach shaped by real ownership—not management in name only.
FOUNDER
Arie van Gemeren, CFA
FOUNDER & OWNER
Arie van Gemeren is the Founder & Owner of Lombard Equities Group, a West Coast focused real estate investment company with holdings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, and Seattle. The Firm’s portfolio is currently valued at over to $150 million. The Firm works with ultra-wealthy clientele in the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, and Oregon to acquire tier-1 value-add properties in major West Coast cities, often focusing on urban assets with appreciable upside through renovations and careful stewardship. Arie formerly worked as a Principal at Rising Tide, a family office in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he focused on working with clients and investments in property and financial technology companies. Previously he worked for Goldman, Sachs & Co. as an investment advisor and CIO, overseeing a book of $4 billion in client AUM. He started his career with Fisher Investments, where he worked as an equity research analyst directly supporting the Investment Policy Committee on management of a $100 billion AUM portfolio. While at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Arie earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) designation, a course of study on financial theory that takes three years to complete.
Arie attended the University of California at Davis, graduating in 2009, where he majored in History & Political Science and minored in Philosophy. He competed for the Men’s Division 1 Swimming Program and attended US Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (graduating in the top 10th of the class) while at university. He married his college sweetheart, who also swam for UC Davis, and together they have four children, living in Portland, Oregon.
Arie is actively involved in his community and serves as the Chairman of the Housing Committee for Catholic Charities of Oregon. He also actively writes The Timeless Investor, a publication followed by over 20,000 investors across the United States.
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RESIDENTS
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MAINTENANCE
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OWNERS
OWNERS AND INVESTMENT
Led by Arie Van Gemeren, CFA
Founder & Owner
As investors who own and manage a portfolio of over 600 multifamily units, we apply the same institutional expertise and hands-on stewardship to our clients' assets as we do to our own. Led by Arie Van Gemeren, CFA, our team ensures your property benefits from ownership-driven strategies and a proven partnership process designed for long-term success.
The portfolio currently spans more than 600 multifamily units across key West Coast markets, managed directly by ownership with a long-term investment focus.
Our Owner Partnership Process:
• Initial Vetting Call
• Strategic Conversation
• Partner Onboarding
Our APProach
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Comprehensive Performance Reporting
We manage your property through the lens of institutional investors, combining professional property management with the rigorous asset reporting and strategic oversight we use for our own portfolios.
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MAINTENANCE
Our in-house maintenance and inspections ensure the same decisive, meticulous upkeep we demand for our own private portfolio. This vertically integrated stewardship delivers the operational excellence and sophisticated care essential to maximizing your asset's long-term value.
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MARKETING
Our marketing and leasing initiatives prioritize elite tenant caliber and enduring stability over the transient gains of high turnover. By securing a sophisticated resident base, we cultivate the operational equilibrium and sustained value essential for your investment’s long-term prosperity.
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FINANCIALS
Our financial oversight is anchored in active ownership, ensuring each asset is supported by impeccable records and transparent, high-fidelity reporting. This framework provides sophisticated, informed control, blending institutional-grade precision with the nuanced perspective of a dedicated partner.
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FILLING VACANCIES
We address vacancies through meticulous selectivity, prioritizing high-caliber tenants whose long-term compatibility aligns with the enduring health of your investment. Rather than pursuing mere velocity, our approach ensures every residency is a strategic placement, safeguarding your asset against the inherent disruptions of frequent turnover.
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TENANT CARE
We manage tenant relations directly to eliminate third-party bureaucracy, ensuring an uncompromising standard of responsiveness and accountability. This personal approach fosters superior resident satisfaction while harmonizing occupant needs with the long-term strategic objectives of the discerning owner.
THE OWNER PORTAL
SIMPLIFIED & SECURED PAYMENTS
Make payments from the mobile-friendly Online Portal. Directly send funds for owner contributions, including emergency maintenance repairs, renovations, or reserves via eCheck or Debit Card.
ENHANCED COMMUNICATION
Stay connected and informed with built-in messaging, notifications, and emailing tools, all with fully mobile functionality to simplify collaboration.
24/7 ACCESS & PROPERTY INSIGHTS
Get on-demand access to financial statements, monthly summaries, year-end tax statements, and important documents from anywhere using our robust mobile capabilities.
WORK WITH US
We work with a limited number of owners and partners. All inquiries are reviewed carefully to ensure long-term alignment.
