Joseph Abousharkh

Property Manager
Joseph Abousharkh is the Onsite Property Manager of Kendelwood Place Apartments and has served in this role with Professional Equities Inc. since 2022. He oversees the daily operations of this HUD Project-Based Section 8 affordable housing community, ensuring strict compliance with HUD regulations while maintaining high operational and resident service standards.

Joseph brings extensive experience in affordable housing management, including HUD administration, staff supervision, vendor coordination, resident relations, and financial and operational oversight. He is well-versed in HUD Secure Systems, including TRACS, HAP, and EIV, and consistently ensures accurate documentation, timely reporting, and regulatory compliance.

He holds a HUD Compliance Certificate from Zeffert and Associates and is actively pursuing his Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designation, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth and industry best practices. Known for his proactive leadership style and attention to detail, Joseph works closely with local government agencies and monitoring authorities to support strong occupancy, compliance, and long-term property performance.
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Robert Rives

Chairman & President
Robert Rives founded Professional Equities, Inc. (PEI) in 1969 and is the current chairman and president. His knowledge of the economic underpinnings of multi-family, office and mini-warehouse storage properties plus his decades of experience in real estate management enables PEI to accept multiple on-site engagements and quickly identify the action steps required to bring an asset to market competitiveness.

Rives is a founding member of the Economical Housing Organization, a non-profit group that provides housing for large and/or economically disadvantaged families. He is also a director of Rainbow Village which provides housing and employment opportunity for those with developmental disabilities.

A member of the Home Builders Association of St. Louis, Rives is a licensed real estate broker in Missouri.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University.