Our team
Meet the Arpent team.
Everyone here either invests in real estate or is on the way to it, so the advice you get is advice we take ourselves.
Founder & BrokerMike Fernandez
Mike Fernandez founded Arpent in 2024. Born and raised in St. Bernard Parish, he graduated from LSU and served as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer. He came home in 2015, started buying long-term rentals, and later earned his real estate license. Having been on both…
Realtor / Property ManagerChristian Sullivan
Christian has more than 30 years of experience in real estate and finance, spanning agency, lending, construction and appraisal. That background makes him especially strong on valuation, complex transactions and investor deals, from first purchases to flips and long-term holds. He helped build Arpent's property…
Property ManagerKaitlyn Crowe
Kaitlyn joined Arpent at the start as a part-time administrative assistant and grew into a full-time property manager. She works closely with owners and investors on their goals and gets tenants into homes quickly. She also leads Arpent's marketing and social media, and is known…
RealtorAdam Caro
Adam is a Chalmette native whose local roots and market knowledge make him a go-to guide for buyers and sellers in St. Bernard Parish. He has a strong record of closing high sales volume year after year, and clients know he is always a phone…
Resident Relations CoordinatorJessica Delara
Jessica brings extensive property management experience to every resident interaction. She answers our phones, handles all tenant communication, troubleshoots and coordinates maintenance requests, and manages rent payments and reminders.
RealtorMerritt Landry
Merritt has been a Realtor in the Greater New Orleans area for more than eight years, specializing in residential and historic homes in neighborhoods like Arabi and the Marigny. He is a licensed general contractor, licensed electrician, ICC certified building official and Louisiana notary, which…
RealtorTia Cheneau
Tia takes the time to listen to her clients, understand their goals and make sure they feel supported through every step of buying or selling. She is a strong advocate who communicates clearly and works hard to protect her clients' interests.