About Us

Meet Our Oregon Team

Property Management Professionals

Conveniently located in Bend’s historic Old Mill District, the property management professionals at Cobalt are ready to assist you. You can trust us with your investment and expect us never to lose sight of the importance of delivering a positive ROI for you—and value-added services for you and your tenants.

Meet the Team

Jenna Johnson

Regional Portfolio Manager

As Regional Portfolio Manager, Jenna’s focus is on ensuring the same standard of excellence in customer services is extended throughout all of Cobalt Properties' three offices. As a Leasing & Sales Broker, Jenna uses her property management experience to lead Cobalt’s sales and leasing division. So whether you're a commercial client, or a prospective renter looking for the right space or home to lease, Jenna is committed to find a solution that fits your needs.

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Susan Peterson

Controller

Susan, our controller, has been with Cobalt since 2018. She has over 20 years of accounting experience and has a passion for helping Cobalt and our owners make sense of financial information. With an accounting education from California State University, Fresno, she has worked in a variety of industries.

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Melissa Sander

Residential Portfolio Manager

As a property manager with 17 years in the industry split between residential and commercial, Melissa brings her clients a wealth of experience and expertise. Melissa often jokes there isn’t anything she hasn’t seen, smelt or dealt with. We love that! Melissa’s portfolio spans both residential and commercial properties bridging both office and field work. A native Oregonian, Melissa and her husband moved from Beaverton to Bend in 2019.

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Travis Babcock

Residential Portfolio Manager

With a rich background in property management, Travis brings years of valuable experience with a focus in student housing. Originally from Chico, California, he embraced Bend's vibrant community in 2022, infusing a fresh perspective and passion for Property Management. Travis is driven by his commitment to exceptional customer service, understanding that a well-managed property is more than just a place to live – it's a home. His keen eye for detail and genuine enthusiasm for finding the perfect living space set him apart. Whether he's assisting prospective residents in discovering their ideal home or collaborating with the community, Travis's dedication ensures an unmatched level of service.

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Michele Van Spaedonk, Residential Accountant at Cobalt Properties Group in Bend, Oregon, smiling in office.

Michele van Spaendonk

Residential Property Accountant

Michele van Spaendonk, our Residential Property Accountant, holds a degree in Economics from University of Oregon and boasts a diverse professional history. Michele's primary dedication is to oversee the accounting requirements of both tenants and property owners for Cobalt’s Residential Portfolio. Her attention to detail ensures that financial matters are impeccably managed on all fronts. Michele’s expertise, coupled with her commitment to excellence and comprehensive understanding of property management intricacies, is a driving force behind our seamless property management operations.

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Tom Carlson

Office Administrator

Tom Carlson joined the Cobalt team in 2022. Tom has a passion for helping people and prides himself on delivering excellent customer service with a positive attitude. Tom’s primary duties include file management, managing tenant, owner, and vendor insurance policies, and ensuring the office is running smoothly with various other administrative tasks. He is a native Oregonian who has lived in Bend for the last ten years.

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