OUR TEAM
Meet the experts behind our company
Our Owner Team
Dale Huber
•Broker/Owner
•Visionary
•Business Development Director
•Acting Director, Problem Solved Property Services
517-507-9993 x 303
Dale Huber was born and raised in Clare County, Michigan, where he contributed to caring for the family farm, learning the value of hard work. After graduating from Harrison High School, Dale moved to Saginaw to attend college, but found success as an assistant manager at Discount Tire Company, where he spent the next several years.
After meeting his wife, Sara, he decided to change course and get his real estate license in 2004, just months before the wedding date. He quit his job as manager at Discount Tire two weeks before their wedding in July 2004, and started his career as a Realtor the day he and Sara returned from their honeymoon. He founded DS Huber Properties & Development, LLC, in 2008, after spending four years working for local brokerages Century 21 Home Towne, Briarwood Realty, and Gateway to Homes Realty, where he got his first property management referral in 2008.
Since then, the business has grown and changed, including a business name change in 2017. Dale lives in Eaton Rapids with his wife Sara, three beautiful children, a dog, and several bunnies. The Hubers enjoy traveling by RV in their spare time.
Sara Huber is an Owner at DS Huber Real Estate Group, where her role has grown alongside the company itself. A native of East Lansing, Sara is an alumna of both Michigan State University and the University of Georgia. After graduating from UGA, she began her teaching career in Marietta, Georgia, but quickly realized Michigan still felt like home. She returned in 2000 and spent the next 11 years teaching Latin in Lansing, until 2011, when she transitioned from the classroom to the business full-time.
What began as a small supporting role has grown to include ownership, business development, accounting, team member training, and strategic support across the organization. Sara brings an educator’s mindset to the business, with a focus on clear communication, thoughtful systems, and helping people understand not just what to do, but why it matters.
Outside of work, Sara enjoys a busy and full life rooted in home, travel, and a little bit of adventure. In 2019, she and her family took an epic six-week cross-country journey by fifth wheel, which only deepened her love of traveling and camping. More recently, she has discovered a passion for canning and preserving, especially experimenting with unique jam flavors; woodworking and wood collecting, and plant keeping, with a special place in her heart for her giant Monstera, Sully.
Sara now lives with her family in Eaton Rapids, amongst the family's menagerie of honeybees, goats, dogs, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl, chickens, tortoises, snakes, and cats.
Amanda “Mandi” Fortin is an Owner and Integrator at DS Huber Real Estate Group, where she helps connect the company’s vision with day-to-day execution. With a strong background in finance, reporting, analysis, and process improvement, Mandi brings a steady, strategic approach to leadership and operations. She is known for organizing complex information, strengthening systems, and helping teams move forward with clarity and accountability.
Before joining DS Huber, Mandi built a well-rounded finance career across industries including mining, wireless, marketing services, manufacturing, and network technology. Her experience includes financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, business case modeling, strategic planning support, and cross-functional project leadership. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Judson University.
Originally from the Chicago area, Mandi now brings her thoughtful, practical, and people-centered approach to the DS Huber team. Outside of work, she loves her two cats and enjoys the balance of a life rooted in both strong relationships and steady purpose. Whether she is supporting the team, solving operational challenges, or helping move the company forward, Mandi brings reliability, insight, and care to everything she does.
Our Home Office Team--Finance, HR, and Support
Colleen has lived in Grand Ledge, Michigan, her whole life. She is an alumna of Grand Ledge High School, Lansing Community College, and Northwood University, where she graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She has experience in a plethora of industries, including banking, trucking, logistics, and tree/lawn care, and now she has decided to add real estate and property management to her repertoire.
Colleen enjoys life with her daughter, son, and two dogs. Her philosophy on life is "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right!"
We think you can, Colleen!
Korey Mathers
- Employee of the Month, June 2025
•Home Office Director
•Controller
•HR Manager
Korey was born in Lansing and grew up in the small village of Morrice. After graduating from Douglas J Aveda Institute in 2009, he began his career as a talented hairstylist before deciding it was time for a new challenge.
In 2018, Korey joined the DS Huber team and entered the world of property management. He started as an Administrative Assistant, where he quickly learned the many moving parts of the business. From there, he stepped into the role of Owners’ Assistant, taking on responsibilities in accounting, application processing, onboarding, and more.
Through his experience in several roles, Korey found his home in the Home Office, which supports our Administrative, Finance, and Human Resources departments. We are grateful for Korey’s knowledge, adaptability, and the enthusiasm he brings to every new challenge.
Alicia Bunting
•Accounts Payable Associate
•Compliance Associate
- Employee of the Month, June 2026
Alicia was born in Owosso and grew up in a small town of Morrice. Graduated from Morrice High school in 2007. She then went to Ross Medical to get a certification in Medical assisting. While going to school she was working in a group home caring for the mentally disabled. She loved her job and very quickly moved up the chain. While she was there she had 3 Beautiful Daughters and got Married to her best friend. In 2016 she decided she needed another outlook on life: she was missing lots of sports and school activities and being able to spend time with her children. She then became a stay at home mom for five amazing years.
In January 2022, was given a wonderful job opportunity to work mostly from home with DS Huber. She enjoys working with great people, very patient with all the questions and just being able to learn something new and out of her comfort zone. Since she started, she has loved her job doing the position of handling accounting, onboarding and compliance. She is eager to learn new things as she goes by handling some accounting and payables responsibility. She is really enjoying her new career.
Janel was born in Lansing and was raised in Grand Ledge, where she graduated from Grand Ledge High School. She earned her BA from Grand Valley with a major in English and a minor in Spanish. She was married in 1997 while working as Vice President of Operations for Butterball Farms, Inc. In 2000, she decided to stay home to raise her older daughter. In 2005, just after the birth of her second daughter, she purchased the fitness franchise Curves for Women in Greenville, MI. As her husband’s company began to flourish, it became necessary for her to close the club to work from home for her husband’s company full time. Once her kids left home, she found more time & wanted to explore something completely different.
Property management has always been an interest as she & her husband have owned a rental for almost 15 years. So, when the opportunity came along to work for DS Huber, it made perfect sense to her! She finds the whole aspect of property management on such a large scale, combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the company's Owner team, extremely exciting to witness and be a part of.
While not hard at work, Janel finds great joy in her beautiful granddaughter, Scottlyn.
Jessica Whitmore
- Office Manager
- Receptionist
- Employee of the Month, March 2025
Jessica is the smiling face you see and the pleasant voice you hear at our front desk. She spent her early years through high school in Charlotte, Michigan, and went on to earn an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lansing Community College.
Jessica’s connection to DS Huber goes back to Dale’s early days as a Realtor, when she worked with him while serving as an administrative assistant and receptionist for the same broker. We are excited to welcome her to the team — and to welcome her back to working with Dale!
Outside the office, Jessica enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with her husband of 15 years, their two sons, and their two dogs.
Our Property Management Team--Management, Client Relations, Resident Relations, Leasing, and Maintenance Coordination
Rachael grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, and moved to Lansing about 15 years ago. She joined DS Huber after spending four years in commercial property management, bringing valuable experience and a strong passion for helping people.
After a short time as our Maintenance Coordinator, Rachael was promoted to Condominium Association Manager. From there, she continued to grow into her current role directing the property management department, where she helps ensure quality service and communication with our residents, boards, clients, and vendors.
Rachael’s outgoing, bubbly personality brings energy to the office and makes people smile. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, two dogs, and four cats. She loves being outdoors when the weather is warm, reading when it’s cold, and during the summertime, you’ll most likely find her relaxing in her backyard hammock.
Ashley Felman
- Property Manager
- Leasing Coordinator
- Turn Coordinator
- Employee of the Month, May 2025
Ashley was born in New York City but relocated with her family to Dewitt, Michigan, when she was very young. After graduating from high school, she studied social work at Central Michigan University, but eventually landed in the field of restaurant management, where she gained experience over 10 years with different mid-Michigan restaurant groups.
She decided to explore a new career where she could learn new skills and continue to grow both personally and professionally. She's very excited to be a DS Huber team member, where she already feels like she is on a path to succeed. She's very excited for her future with DS Huber and thankful to be part of our talented team!
Ashley's life revolves around her son Jay, her biggest motivator and most rewarding part of her life. She spends all her free time with Jay, exploring the outdoors, watching movies, and creating memories with him.
Ashley, we want to help you make more free time to spend with Jay!
Sasha Bottine
Property Management Assistant
- Employee of the Month, February 2026
Sasha was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and is an alumna of Waverly High School. She studied Business Management at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. After college, she moved back to Lansing to attend Career Quest to pursue her Information Technology certifications while working in the restaurant industry as a Restaurant/Bar Manager for most of her career. She is very excited to be a part of DS Huber Group with hopes of a bright future for her career.
Sasha enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys creating memories with friends and family, going to the beach, traveling, and anything involving arts and music.
Colleen Austin
Maintenance Coordinator
- Employee of the Month, March 2026
Colleen is not only our hiring associate, but also our Maintenance Coordinator! When residents need something fixed, Colleen is there to ensure that each repair is handled by the right vendor.
Alec Centeno is a dedicated husband and father of two, driven by his commitment to providing for his beloved family. As a full-time student in the Aviation Mechanics program at LCC, Alec channels his passion for aviation into his studies, approaching every challenge with 100% effort. Known for his honesty, humility, and caring nature, he takes pride in his strong work ethic, which he considers his greatest strength. While his tendency to see the best in everyone can sometimes be a challenge, it reflects his optimistic and compassionate spirit. When he’s not studying or working, Alec cherishes family time, enjoys fishing, and takes to the skies with his RC airplanes. A lover of Mexican food, Alec brings warmth and dedication to both his personal life and work life.
Grady Kennon
Association Manager
- Employee of the Month, May 2026
Grady consistently exemplifies our core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Fun. He approaches every challenge with professionalism, honesty, and transparency, earning the trust of both his clients and coworkers. His commitment to doing what is right for the associations he manages is evident in the ownership he takes and the strong relationships he builds along the way.
He consistently demonstrates Excellence through his expertise and dependability, often surpassing expectations in the work he delivers. He has dedicated significant effort to improving association budgets, finding creative solutions to strengthen financial stability while helping keep dues affordable for homeowners. Along with his outstanding work ethic, Grady brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to his role, making him a pleasure to work with and a valued member of the DS Huber team.
Our Problem Solved Property Services Team--Maintenance Services, Property Assessments, and more!
John brings a lifetime of hands-on carpentry experience to his role as Director-in-Training for Problem Solved Property Services. After spending his career building, repairing, and solving problems in the field, he is now enjoying the new challenge of office life and developing his leadership skills.
Outside of work, John is an avid golfer, a volunteer coach, and a proud and supportive uncle. His five-year-old Belgian Malinois is his loyal companion and best friend. John approaches life with curiosity and an open mind, guided by a favorite quote: “Trust those who seek the truth, but doubt those who say they have found it.”
Jen grew up in Lansing but traded city life for the quiet pace of the countryside—and she wouldn't have it any other way. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and relaxing with a fishing pole in hand whenever she gets the chance.
After many years in healthcare, Jen joined the property maintenance industry in 2023. As the Office Manager at Problem Solved Property Services, she keeps the behind-the-scenes operations running smoothly, ensuring customers receive exceptional service and peace of mind every step of the way. While she prefers to stay out of the spotlight, her dedication and attention to detail help keep the entire team running strong.
We are happy to welcome Christina to our team! Christina skillfully ensures that the right technician is scheduled for each job. Please come back to learn more about her!
