Justin Chavez
Controller
Justin Chavez is a key member of the Accounting team at Wakeland, providing a strong skill set in finance and business accounting. As Controller, he directs accounting staff and procedures in supporting all divisions of the organization and annual audits.
Mr. Chavez first joined Wakeland as a part time accounting clerk then moved to the Resident Services department’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, preparing tax returns for residents at our San Diego properties. While there, he helped to increase tax return filings by 250 percent and worked on a pilot program designed to teach low-income families how to develop strong savings habits.
He received his MBA in Finance from San Diego State University in 2014 and also holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Arizona University. Formerly a personal trainer, Mr. Chavez remains an avid fitness buff and enjoys traveling, fishing and cooking for his friends in his spare time.
Justin Chavez is a key member of the Accounting team at Wakeland, providing a strong skill set in finance and business accounting. As Controller, he directs accounting staff and procedures in supporting all divisions of the organization and annual audits.
Mr. Chavez first joined Wakeland as a part time accounting clerk then moved to the Resident Services department’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, preparing tax returns for residents at our San Diego properties. While there, he helped to increase tax return filings by 250 percent and worked on a pilot program designed to teach low-income families how to develop strong savings habits.
He received his MBA in Finance from San Diego State University in 2014 and also holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Arizona University. Formerly a personal trainer, Mr. Chavez remains an avid fitness buff and enjoys traveling, fishing and cooking for his friends in his spare time.