About Us

From the very beginning, Aaron Cooper has displayed initiative and strong leadership skills. Born and raised in Cocoa beach, the native Floridian enjoyed his position as captain on both the Cocoa Beach High School soccer AND baseball teams. It is no wonder that he continued to play competitively while attending the University of Florida, Jacksonville where he earned a degree in health science. Upon graduation, Aaron purchased his first home at just 23 years of age.

Only one year later, Aaron was acting manager of a health and wellness program affiliated with the Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office and had successfully transformed his home into a premium rental property. At age 24, Aaron purchased his second home.

Deciding to return to school, Aaron successfully earned an MBA in business administration in 2007 and was managing a Neptune Beach urgent care center. It wasn’t long before Aaron was selected as director of wound care and hyperbaric medicine at Baptist Hospital. Through this executive-level position, Aaron established and expanded outpatient programs while managing multi-million dollar budgets, further developing his own foundation in business and finance. As a result, Aaron experienced financial stability despite the struggling economy and began to purchase and rehab foreclosed properties, transforming them into premium rental properties.

While sitting on a beach in 2012, one year after marrying his wife, Sarah, the decision was made to become financially independent and Aaron’s real estate “hobby” became a career. Upon returning from vacation, Aaron tendered his resignation to Baptist Hospital, shocking both friends and family and, by 2013, Aaron had acquired 13 rental properties, a real estate license and a well-known reputation for success. In fact, he was high in demand as others wanted to experience that same success. As a result, Aaron launched Innovative Property Solutions as a means of assisting rental property owners in building and maintaining rental properties while helping them to plan and achieve their personal business goals.

With ten years of real estate investment and management of both single family and multifamily residential properties, Aaron’s contribution to his company is invaluable. As a fellow real estate investor, rehabber, landlord and experienced property manager, Aaron has firsthand knowledge of the stresses of maximizing cash flow, the demands of maintaining a rental property and securing a premium tenant. Aaron’s experiences are unique, ranging from foreclosures and multifamily buildings to move-in ready waterfront homes. Landlords crave Aaron’s contemporary approach to property management and his extensive market knowledge.

As a true real estate lover, Aaron is always in the midst of his own renovation project, constantly working on his properties. In fact, he is already teaching his two-year-old daughter, Caroline, the business. Aaron also enjoys time in the “blue” water of Florida as an avid boater, fisherman and paddle boarder – any chance to be outdoors with his family.

Angela McKee is no stranger to property management.  With a background full of working with HVAC company professionals, construction workers and master electricians,  she became all too familiar with the many details of properties and how to manage them at an early age.  

Angela has always had a soft spot for others and began volunteering at City Rescue Mission in 2006.  Her desire was to offer compassion and hope for those broken by addiction, wanting help to rebuild their lives.  

Desiring to blend a love for people with her own natural, professional abilities, Angela launched a property maintenance company in 2010.  She then went on to earn her real estate license shortly thereafter.  Angela proved herself invaluable as she advanced to property manager while simultaneously rehabbing multiple houses and flipping myriads of rental properties.  In addition, she commissioned various work crews while overseeing arduous rehab construction projects, gaining extensive experience working with both local and foreign owners/investors. 

Angela joined the Northeast Florida NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) and served as Education Chair from 2012-2014. Such involvement granted Angela continuous mentorship, the opportunity to build strong business relationships and develop valuable skills.  These assets, in combination with diligence and expertise, set her apart from other property management professionals in the business.  In 2019, Angela began serving as Communications Chair, which she continues to hold for 2020, maintaining tight connections with various professionals and vendors in the industry. She also joined as Vice Legislative chair for 2020 due to her passion for law and community involvement. 

In 2019, Angela served as Vice Education Chair for the Florida State National Association of Realtors & Property Mangers (NARPM) and is the Communication Chair for 2020.  

Angela continues to impress serving as the Vice Global Council Chair and 2020 Legislative Board Member for NEFAR (Northeast Florida Association of Realtors), where she has been a member since 2012. 
Angela's contribution to IPS is immeasurable.  With commitment, reliability and follow-through as IPS core values, we recognize Angela for the tremendous role she plays as business development manager.  She works tenaciously to educate realtors, masterfully assist property owners and offer premium service to both local and foreign investors/property owners alike in the management of their own properties.

Obi Umunna is a lifelong Jacksonville resident and graduate of The University of Florida Levin College of Law. While serving as a Real Estate and Small Business Attorney, many clients expressed concerns about a lack of innovation in the field of residential and commercial property management. These clients felt that many property management companies didn’t provide the custom experience that they required and Obi listened. Innovative Property Solutions was founded with the expectation for establishing a business that would fit the changing needs of his clients and better serve investors and landlords. As an Attorney, Obi has represented many clients in real estate deals and has the faith and confidence to represent some of the biggest companies in the area. His diverse experience ranges from the development of commercial and residential properties to evictions. As a client of Innovative Property Solutions, you will have his exceptional experience at your fingertips. Innovative Property Solutions is not an out of town franchise; we are a local, private company and we care about our community. Obi is active in the Jacksonville community serving on the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North East Florida Board of Directors, the UNF Pre-Law Advisory Board, and as a host for Power Moves Mondays, an organization which shines light on Jacksonville’s local charities.

Taylor Salls joined the IPS team in early 2016 as an Office Manager. She quickly gained skills and expertise in the property management industry which motivated her to expand her knowledge further and obtain her Florida Real Estate License in 2017. As a licensed REALTOR® and after extensive training, Taylor has become a very effective and skilled leasing agent. Taylor is now the Property Manager and Team Lead for Innovative Property Solutions. Taylor’s attention to detail and outstanding customer service skills makes her an invaluable resource to our clients who are in need of quality tenants. Taylor has continued to be a strong and reliable asset and leader for IPS and our clients.

Hannah Shirley, originally from Florence, South Carolina, is passionate about all things real estate. As a young adult, Hannah launched herself into the world of property management as a public housing leasing consultant. Shortly thereafter, Hannah quickly advanced in her role as assistant property manager for Millennia Housing Company of downtown Jacksonville. Hannah thrived in her new position working in various low income government housing programs. In 2016, Hannah advanced as a leasing agent actively placing residents within her assigned complex. In addition, Hannah was tasked with assistively managing three separate Millennia complexes due to her abilities in working alongside tenants. In 2019, Hannah joined the IPS team as Assistant Property Manager for residential housing in order to broaden her management skills. She works closely with tenants and owners managing various rental aspects of the business as well as tending to owners and tenants via creative solutions and general problem solving. Hannah enjoys the challenge of acquiring new skills while becoming more knowledgeable regarding property management. Hannah looks forward to becoming a licensed realtor in order to sell and market both commercial and residential real estate. In the meantime, Hannah enjoys opportunities to involve herself in the Jacksonville community and currently serves at Brooks Rehabilitation Center volunteering during fun runs and various events. Hannah loves her family and enjoys spending time with her two sons.

Leonardo, "Leo" joined the IPS family in 2019. He has worked in several areas of the maintenance department and now runs and manages the maintenance team. He has continuously helped develop and improve the maintenance department to what it is today. As the Maintenance Manager, Leo oversees large renovation projects, insurance claim repairs, as well as property turnovers. Leo studied business administration and economics at UNAM. He worked at one of the largest call centers in the world managing teams over one hundred people and he was in charge of maintaining and exceeding key performance indicators and customer service teams. Leonardo’s extensive customer service experience for clients around the world, his leadership, as well as his detailed knowledge of property maintenance is a valuable resource to our property owners and tenants..

Grace Gomez brings much to the table here at IPS. As an eight-year customer service representative, call center aficionado and property manager veteran, Grace has found her niche in solutions-oriented problem solving. In fact, Grace has also served as Administrative Assistant to the Business Development Manager of one of the largest property management companies in New Zealand.

Grace’s career choices afforded her multiple experiences and opportunities to acquire a wealth of knowledge regarding property management. In addition, she is skilled at identifying areas in need of service improvement. As a result, Grace has developed multiple programs which improve the overall quality of each individual client’s experience. Simply put, she is in the habit of delivering excellent service to IPS clientele and peers alike. In fact, she has been known to be “star of the month” on many occasions as a result of exceeding the expectations of those whom she eagerly serves.

Grace joined the IPS team in October of 2019 as a leasing assistant and is an invaluable asset when it comes to tenant placement, leasing and administration. She “graciously” leads prospective tenants throughout the application process while providing support to the leasing department.

Grace has helped to grow and expand IPS leasing exponentially. Her positive attitude is contagious and so is her mantra: “Do what you love and you never have to work another day!”

Alejandra joined IPS in 2021. She works with our leasing team assisting prospective tenants to schedule home tours, applying for vacant properties, and navigating the entire prospect to tenant process. In addition, she plays a vital roll in setting up and preparing properties for the market.

Marco Herrera is an enthusiastic, experienced professional who operates under the Golden Rule: Treat others the way YOU want to be treated.

Always driven to be the best, Marco earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Gulf of California University with honors. Marco continued to gain valuable skills and business/administrative training as reservations and sales manager of a five-star Los Cabos resort for over ten years. Proving himself a valuable addition to any team, Marco soon advanced into challenging business and administrative roles which launched him into the positions of administrator at a prestigious law firm and manager of a 300+ unit HOA complex. Marco has been a member of Hurricane Preparedness and Response committees for all employers since 2001.

Marco is internationally certified as a Spanish teacher and specializes in administrative processes based on attentive and thorough service to customers and colleagues. Marco’s positive attitude and empathetic approach make him a powerful force as he consistently exceeds the expectations of IPS clientele.

Marco is inspired by his parents and wife, Jessica, of fifteen years. The couple are passionate volunteers at their local Humane Society and active supporters of animal advocacy organizations. Marco’s loves his family and enjoys travel and exploring various cultures, cinema, arts, sports and his two rescued cats.

Sergio grew up in Chicago in the 1990s when the Chicago bulls won their first championship, as a huge fan he shares their champion's mentality! Graduating out of Zion Benton High School in Zion Illinois he went straight to the Labor World Starting a Cleaning Business with his sister and a landscaping company with his uncle. His background and knowledge of the industry is an exceptional asset for the property management industry. In 2001 he worked in the maintenance department for Wheels INC. in Des Plaines, Illinois. In 2008 when he began management of his parent's investments doing construction labor. He met his wife in Mexico and married in 2010, now they have 3 lovely children. In 2018 he started working as an outbound call operator with the maintenance coordination company, Porch.com, helping homeowners with their construction projects. In January of 2021 he began his career with IPS as a maintenance coordinator and is an instrumental asset with his hands-on knowledge and skill set. Sergio’s core responsibility is to provide outstanding customer service while coordinating repairs for property owners and tenants.

Matthew started his career in the multi-family management industry after relocating from Virginia in 2017. Since then, he has expanded his knowledge in the multi-family management industry through immersed experience of a diversified market in the Jacksonville area. He found his niche in the industry and through multiple value/add projects to include full scale renovations, infrastructure improvements, and overall asset value improvement, his experience has expanded his asset knowledge to accommodate a wide portfolio of communities in fluctuating markets. In early 2022, Matthew started his role as Assistant Property Manager with Innovative Property Solutions and has quickly acclimated to our company’s culture and values. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors. You can typically find him with a fishing pole in his hand or hiking in one of Florida’s beautiful state parks with his dog (Lily) at his side.

Sarah Cooper is a graduate of The University of North Florida and brings personal, hands-on real estate experience as well as excellent customer service. Her skills and expertise stem from her background in recruiting sales. Sarah has managed her own real estate and rental properties since 2007. She has purchased, renovated, and sold properties in various parts of Jacksonville, from the beaches to Riverside. Today, as a Real Estate Agent and REALTOR®, Sarah specializes in single family home sales as well as property management. Sarah’s approach to real estate and property management is oriented towards building relationships with her clients and taking care of them from the beginning until the end. Her intimate knowledge of the market will save you (the homeowner) time and money with the management of your real estate needs.