WHO WE ARE
Our Story
Valiance is defined as the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing great adversity. Valiance is how the founder’s story begins, the son of immigrant refugees who escaped the oppression of a communist regime in small fishing boats in search of a brighter future. Raised in a poor family of blue collar parents who relied on food stamps, flea markets and social housing programs like Section 8, he was ingrained with the values of humility, gratitude and hard work as he witnessed the heroic courage of his parents working multiple manual labor jobs, seven-days a week to make ends meet for a family of six. He learned perseverance at a young age as his family constantly struggled with hardships in pursuit of the “American Dream,” which always seemed out of reach. Through adversity; however, came the invaluable gifts of finding purpose and the mission to meaningfully change the outlook of his life and the lives around him. Mr. Nguyen Le’s relentless pursuit of financial freedom for his family eventually evolved into a deeper passion to empower and inspire others in their pursuit towards financial independence; and to help build and protect their dreams so they may live life on their terms.
From the valiant acts of his parents to the everyday interactions of helping people along his journey, he is continually inspired to make an impact in the lives of others by leading his own path. Mr. Nguyen Le not only invests in all investments, but is one of the largest investors with the company because he firmly believes real estate is the best place for his capital and for those who partner with Valiance. Being one of the largest investors is a significant distinction from other firms because it provides complete alignment with our partners so that everyone may succeed and build financial freedom, together. When you partner with Valiance, you share in our mission and pursuit of creating real value in our investments, in the quality of our lives, and in the lives of others.
OUR MISSION
To empower and inspire individuals to take control of their financial lives, build meaningful careers for our people, and create sustainable changes to the communities and planet in which we live and work.
OUR VISION
To become a technology-enabled and vertically-integrated real estate investment management and advisory firm that delivers superior value.
What We Do
Valiance Capital is a privately held real estate investment firm that focuses on the acquisition of opportunistic, value-add multifamily and student housing properties. We specialize in repositioning well-located assets with significant value-add potential through the successful execution of a detailed investment strategy and vertically integrated management platform, with a focus on high demand/supply-constrained markets in California. In the world of real estate investing, there is a core of principles for long-term success. Valiance Capital strives to creatively navigate through the volatility and constant shifting of the dynamic real estate market. Our approach is fostered on proven strategies of excellence and innovation to complex solutions, enabling significant enhancement to each of our real estate investments; and positive impact to our investors and communities.
OUR TEAM
Nhan Nguyen Le
Principal & Founder
Nhan's Bio
Mr. Nhan Nguyen Le is the CEO and Principal of Valiance Capital. Mr. Nguyen Le is responsible for strategic planning, investment decisions, and overseeing all aspects of the firm’s operations, financing activities, and investor relations. He brings over a decade of real estate investment experience with a track record of 22 principal sponsored value-add and opportunistic transactions, and whose current operating assets hold a combined portfolio market value in excess of $150 million.
Throughout his career, Mr. Nguyen Le has help build several companies as well as several successful investment portfolios. Prior to Valiance, Mr. Nguyen Le was a co-founder and managing partner of Tesseract Capital Group, a commercial real estate private equity company focused on the acquisition, redevelopment, and management of multifamily assets throughout California. He is also the founder and managing partner of The Berkeley Group, a real estate investment and property management company specializing in student housing and multifamily repositioning with a reported $50 million of assets under management. Mr. Nguyen Le holds a California real estate license, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and LEED Green certification.
Amanda Irish-Aubert
Vice President – Asset Management & Finance
Amanda's Bio
Mrs. Amanda Irish-Aubert is an Asset Manager at Valiance Capital, bringing nearly a decade of experience in real estate management. Mrs. Irish-Aubert oversees existing stabilized multifamily assets and is vital to the underwriting and due diligence of new acquisitions at Valiance. She is responsible for the formation and implementation of operating plans and maximizing the asset’s value. Mrs. Irish-Aubert provides oversight to both the portfolio’s asset management and property management divisions and is integral to the day-to-day operations of Valiance.
Prior to joining Valiance, Mrs. Irish-Aubert was the Portfolio Manager at the Berkeley Group for four years, where she oversaw and managed a portfolio of student housing properties strategically located within blocks around the UC Berkeley campus, with over $60M of AUM. Prior to the Berkeley Group, Mrs. Irish-Aubert was a Project Manager for HartWest, a San Francisco based real estate development consulting firm whose social equity and conservation mission positioned them as one of the leading developers of religious and educational institutions on the West Coast, and a leader in green development practices. While at HartWest, her background in real estate further evolved with projects ranging from business plans and feasibility studies to asset management, project management and construction management. Mrs. Irish-Aubert has a B.A. from Gonzaga University with a concentration in Business and Economics.
Julie Pham
Vice President – Project Management & Operations
Julie's Bio
Ms. Julie Pham brings nearly a decade of experience in project management and operations. Prior to joining Valiance, Ms. Pham was a Manager of Operations at New Amneal, the 5th largest pharmaceutical company in the United States with an annual revenue of over $800M, where she managed three operational departments with focus on quality assurance, compliance and process improvements. During her tenure at New Amneal, Ms. Pham lead and supported various project initiatives and cross-functional teams. She maximized process optimization through organized cross-departmental collaboration and negotiation. Ms. Pham received her B.S. from University of California, Davis and her M.B.A. from California State University, East Bay.
Jorge Barriga
Senior Vice President - Construction & Development
Jorge's Bio
Mr. Jorge Barriga brings over 23 years of real estate development, value-add repositioning, and construction oversight experience. Mr. Barriga is currently the owner and president of JB&B Construction Inc, which is a successful real estate construction and development company with a team of over 32 employees providing a wide range of construction services, from renovations to ground up development, for both residential and commercial properties in California. Mr. Barriga has been a licensed general contractor in the State of California (#864340) since 2005. As a BBB Accredited Business since 2013, JB&B Construction has overseen a number of garden-style apartment rehabilitation projects, including projects with Mr. Nguyen Le. Mr. Barriga and the JB&B Construction team oversees and executes on projects requiring specialized trades, like plumbing, electrical, roofing, concrete, drywall, and painting, and manage projects full cycle, from start (permitting, scheduling, budgeting, etc.) to completion (completing punch lists, closing out permits, etc.). Prior to Valiance, Mr. Barriga has also provided construction and project management services to larger real estate Bay Area developers. Prior to forming JB&B Construction, Mr. Barriga worked for over a decade as a Construction Manager at The Sobrato Organization, one of the largest multifamily and office developers in the Silicon Valley, with a portfolio of 7.5M SF of office space including HQ space pleased by titans like Apple, Yahoo, and Netflix.
Nicholas Doan
Vice President - Construction & Maintenance
Nicholas' Bio
Mr. Nicholas Doan joined Valiance Capital in 2018 to serve on the Construction and Development team tasked with executing on several company projects, including the entitlement of Valiance’s first planned zero-carbon-footprint student housing ground-up development located two blocks from UC Berkeley. Nicholas primary role is to grow and develop the construction management platform for Valiance. From project planning to acquisition support, Nicholas strives to develop the best strategies and methods to streamline information from the development team to our field teams. Areas of focus include project management, scheduling and budgeting, and creative problem-solving.
One of Nicholas’ dreams is to manage and oversee the custom-build a new house for his parents to retire in and spearhead the ground-up development of multifamily apartments on his family’s portfolio of real estate while applying his growing knowledge of the unprecedented tax-advantaged benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from UC Davis.
Claire Beale
Director of Investor Relations
Claire's Bio
Claire Beale oversees Investor Relations and is also Executive Assistant to Founder and Principal, Nhan Nguyen Le. She is responsible for all communications and administrative oversight to Valiance’s investors and is integral to the development of Valiance’s unique culture and mission.
Ms. Beale is also part of the Design Team and directly involved in all the visual aspects of Valiance including digital marketing, branding, public relations, printing, social media, websites, and design; making sure it is aligned with the vision of the Company.
Prior to joining Valiance, Ms. Beale served as office manager for Protiviti, a global consulting firm serving 60% of Fortune 1000 companies and 35% of Fortune 500 companies. Prior to Protiviti, she was a strategist at Praytell Agency, a Brooklyn-based creative communications agency blending traditional PR with new school social and digital. Prior to Praytell Agency, she was staffing manager at Robert Half International, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and an S&P 500 company with over $5.25Bn in annual revenue. Ms. Beale received her B.A. From Fairleigh Dickinson University with a focus in Communications.
Daniel Nguyen
Director of Technology
Daniel's Bio
Daniel leads the technology team and creative team which oversees network operations, business applications, and cloud-based software development. He is responsible for driving strategic, innovative technology solutions, developing and implementing internal tools as well as external products that improve our customer experience and support, enhance analytics and extend Valiance’s mission throughout the company and its affiliates. Daniel brings experience in coding, website development, and app development.
Daniel graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Tasha Haston
Operations Manager
Tasha's Bio
Tasha oversees the Company’s property management team with a primary focus on leasing and marketing; to ensure monthly rents are paid and all leasing activities are in accordance with policies and guidelines. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
William Ariza
Regional Property Manager
Will's Bio
Will brings over 8 years of luxury property management experience. His portfolio ranges from High and Mid-Rise communities with extensive amenities. Will’s comprehensive experience brings an average of over half a million dollars of revenue each year. He strives to bring excellent customer service, a can-do attitude, and knowledge of each and every community that he manages.
Qui Le
Facilities Manager
Qui's Bio
Qui is responsible for the security, maintenance, and services of work facilities to ensure that they meet the standards Valiance delivers to each and everyone one of its investment properties. Qui’s duties are, but not limited to, supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security, managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness, and ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, environmental, health and security standards. Qui brings over 5+ years of experience and is a vital member of Valiance’s day-to-day procedures.
OUR TEAM
Nhan Nguyen Le
Principal & Founder
Nhan's Bio
Mr. Nhan Nguyen Le is the CEO and Principal of Valiance Capital. Mr. Nguyen Le is responsible for strategic planning, investment decisions, and overseeing all aspects of the firm’s operations, financing activities, and investor relations. He brings over a decade of real estate investment experience with a track record of 22 principal sponsored value-add and opportunistic transactions, and whose current operating assets hold a combined portfolio market value in excess of $150 million.
Throughout his career, Mr. Nguyen Le has help build several companies as well as several successful investment portfolios. Prior to Valiance, Mr. Nguyen Le was a co-founder and managing partner of Tesseract Capital Group, a commercial real estate private equity company focused on the acquisition, redevelopment, and management of multifamily assets throughout California. He is also the founder and managing partner of The Berkeley Group, a real estate investment and property management company specializing in student housing and multifamily repositioning with a reported $50 million of assets under management. Mr. Nguyen Le holds a California real estate license, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and LEED Green certification.
Amanda Irish-Aubert
Vice President – Asset Management & Finance
Amanda's Bio
Mrs. Amanda Irish-Aubert is an Asset Manager at Valiance Capital, bringing nearly a decade of experience in real estate management. Mrs. Irish-Aubert oversees existing stabilized multifamily assets and is vital to the underwriting and due diligence of new acquisitions at Valiance. She is responsible for the formation and implementation of operating plans and maximizing the asset’s value. Mrs. Irish-Aubert provides oversight to both the portfolio’s asset management and property management divisions and is integral to the day-to-day operations of Valiance.
Prior to joining Valiance, Mrs. Irish-Aubert was the Portfolio Manager at the Berkeley Group for four years, where she oversaw and managed a portfolio of student housing properties strategically located within blocks around the UC Berkeley campus, with over $60M of AUM. Prior to the Berkeley Group, Mrs. Irish-Aubert was a Project Manager for HartWest, a San Francisco based real estate development consulting firm whose social equity and conservation mission positioned them as one of the leading developers of religious and educational institutions on the West Coast, and a leader in green development practices. While at HartWest, her background in real estate further evolved with projects ranging from business plans and feasibility studies to asset management, project management and construction management. Mrs. Irish-Aubert has a B.A. from Gonzaga University with a concentration in Business and Economics.
Julie Pham
Vice President – Project Management & Operations
Julie's Bio
Ms. Julie Pham brings nearly a decade of experience in project management and operations. Prior to joining Valiance, Ms. Pham was a Manager of Operations at New Amneal, the 5th largest pharmaceutical company in the United States with an annual revenue of over $800M, where she managed three operational departments with focus on quality assurance, compliance and process improvements. During her tenure at New Amneal, Ms. Pham lead and supported various project initiatives and cross-functional teams. She maximized process optimization through organized cross-departmental collaboration and negotiation. Ms. Pham received her B.S. from University of California, Davis and her M.B.A. from California State University, East Bay.
Jorge Barriga
Senior Vice President - Construction & Development
Jorge's Bio
Mr. Jorge Barriga brings over 23 years of real estate development, value-add repositioning, and construction oversight experience. Mr. Barriga is currently the owner and president of JB&B Construction Inc, which is a successful real estate construction and development company with a team of over 32 employees providing a wide range of construction services, from renovations to ground up development, for both residential and commercial properties in California. Mr. Barriga has been a licensed general contractor in the State of California (#864340) since 2005. As a BBB Accredited Business since 2013, JB&B Construction has overseen a number of garden-style apartment rehabilitation projects, including projects with Mr. Nguyen Le. Mr. Barriga and the JB&B Construction team oversees and executes on projects requiring specialized trades, like plumbing, electrical, roofing, concrete, drywall, and painting, and manage projects full cycle, from start (permitting, scheduling, budgeting, etc.) to completion (completing punch lists, closing out permits, etc.). Prior to Valiance, Mr. Barriga has also provided construction and project management services to larger real estate Bay Area developers. Prior to forming JB&B Construction, Mr. Barriga worked for over a decade as a Construction Manager at The Sobrato Organization, one of the largest multifamily and office developers in the Silicon Valley, with a portfolio of 7.5M SF of office space including HQ space pleased by titans like Apple, Yahoo, and Netflix.
Nicholas Doan
Vice President - Construction & Maintenance
Nicholas' Bio
Mr. Nicholas Doan joined Valiance Capital in 2018 to serve on the Construction and Development team tasked with executing on several company projects, including the entitlement of Valiance’s first planned zero-carbon-footprint student housing ground-up development located two blocks from UC Berkeley. Nicholas primary role is to grow and develop the construction management platform for Valiance. From project planning to acquisition support, Nicholas strives to develop the best strategies and methods to streamline information from the development team to our field teams. Areas of focus include project management, scheduling and budgeting, and creative problem-solving.
One of Nicholas’ dreams is to manage and oversee the custom-build a new house for his parents to retire in and spearhead the ground-up development of multifamily apartments on his family’s portfolio of real estate while applying his growing knowledge of the unprecedented tax-advantaged benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from UC Davis.
Claire Beale
Director of Investor Relations
Claire's Bio
Claire Beale oversees Investor Relations and is also Executive Assistant to Founder and Principal, Nhan Nguyen Le. She is responsible for all communications and administrative oversight to Valiance’s investors and is integral to the development of Valiance’s unique culture and mission.
Ms. Beale is also part of the Design Team and directly involved in all the visual aspects of Valiance including digital marketing, branding, public relations, printing, social media, websites, and design; making sure it is aligned with the vision of the Company.
Prior to joining Valiance, Ms. Beale served as office manager for Protiviti, a global consulting firm serving 60% of Fortune 1000 companies and 35% of Fortune 500 companies. Prior to Protiviti, she was a strategist at Praytell Agency, a Brooklyn-based creative communications agency blending traditional PR with new school social and digital. Prior to Praytell Agency, she was staffing manager at Robert Half International, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and an S&P 500 company with over $5.25Bn in annual revenue. Ms. Beale received her B.A. From Fairleigh Dickinson University with a focus in Communications.
Daniel Nguyen
Director of Technology
Daniel's Bio
Daniel leads the technology team and creative team which oversees network operations, business applications, and cloud-based software development. He is responsible for driving strategic, innovative technology solutions, developing and implementing internal tools as well as external products that improve our customer experience and support, enhance analytics and extend Valiance’s mission throughout the company and its affiliates. Daniel brings experience in coding, website development, and app development.
Daniel graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Tasha Haston
Operations Manager
Tasha's Bio
Tasha oversees the Company’s property management team with a primary focus on leasing and marketing; to ensure monthly rents are paid and all leasing activities are in accordance with policies and guidelines. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
William Ariza
Regional Property Manager
Will's Bio
Will brings over 8 years of luxury property management experience. His portfolio ranges from High and Mid-Rise communities with extensive amenities. Will’s comprehensive experience brings an average of over half a million dollars of revenue each year. He strives to bring excellent customer service, a can-do attitude, and knowledge of each and every community that he manages.
Qui Le
Facilities Manager
Qui's Bio
Qui is responsible for the security, maintenance, and services of work facilities to ensure that they meet the standards Valiance delivers to each and everyone one of its investment properties. Qui’s duties are, but not limited to, supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security, managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness, and ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, environmental, health and security standards. Qui brings over 5+ years of experience and is a vital member of Valiance’s day-to-day procedures.
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VALIANCE CAPITAL HQ
1161 Mission Street, Floor 1
San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact Us
Location
VALIANCE CAPITAL HQ
1161 Mission Street, Floor 1
San Francisco, CA 94103