Our Management Team

Buck Buchanan

President

After spending years investing in residential properties, he knows the pain of working with management companies that cheat, ignore, and lie to their clients.

Resolving to provide the kinds of services he’s had so much trouble finding from others, he started Buchanan Property Management. Word quickly spread of his impressive knowledge of building construction and repair…and he’s been a busy guy ever since.

A licensed California real estate broker since 2015, Buck is dedicated to giving back to the community around him. He’s active with a variety of charitable causes; sits on the Board of SoCalRHA (Southern California Rental Housing Assn.); and volunteers on committees as a member of IREMSD (Institute of Real Estate Management/San Diego).

Furthermore, in addition to managing every aspect of his own buildings, this native San Diegan brings to every conversation significant background as a remodeler, environmental engineer, and civil engineer. Add to that an unbeaten record of successful project management and you’ll find you’re working with one of the most detail-oriented problem-solvers in southern California.

Put Buck’s on-the-fly decision-making capabilities to work for you today.

Janet Ward

Director of Operations

Long ago, we learned the value and importance of structure, organization and standard operating procedures. Without them, you’ll quickly drown in a sea of minutiae.

Ah, but with them in place and consistently adhered to, your organization becomes unstoppable!

That’s why we were so pleased to have Janet Ward join our family of professionals. Always eager to take on a new challenge, Janet’s had a lifelong love affair with learning, self-education, and sharing her knowledge with all around her.

While others might have considered youth a hindrance, Janet leveraged her boundless energy and a degree to Business Administration into solid experience supervising operations at one of the region’s top theme parks. From there her talent and attention to detail brought her into daily contact with property and financial management, cash operations, employee oversight, government regulations, and tax oversight.

And let’s not forget almost nine years she’s already spent in the trenches overseeing every aspect of property management finances!

You will undoubtedly be impressed by Janet’s vigor, keen eye and overall meticulous nature. When layered atop her critical thinking skills, technical curiosity, and openness to a wide range of perspectives, it’s easy to see the value she brings to us…and to you…every day.

Alisyn Johnson

Accounting & Compliance

Let’s talk about enthusiasm!

Meet Alisyn, a San Diego native who brings a level of knowledge, wisdom, and street smarts that FAR exceed her age to her position at Buchanan’s newest Property Manager.

Though she’s only been in our industry a few short years, Alisyn has already gained substantial experience in virtually every aspect of the property management industry.

From general property management and showings to leasing and maintenance requests, it sometimes seems she’s done it all. This young woman’s background includes financial/insurance compliance, resident compliance and liaison relations, rent collections and financial processing, systems development, moving day…

In short, you name it, and she’s probably done it already!

Alisyn’s won the SCRHA Mark of Excellence Award (300+ units), despite her youth and largely due to her willingness to throw every bit of her energy into every assignment. She begins each day by finding ways to improve the customer experience.

Let Alisyn show you how to make the most of your property management experience. Reach out to her today, and know you’re in the best of hands.

Cristian Hernandez

Maintenance Technician

Since our first day in business, Buchanan Property Management has dedicated itself to providing the highest levels of service, quality, and maintenance. 

A while back we worked with Cristian on some plumbing challenges, and instantly recognized his ability to fix almost anything mechanical. Naturally, we brought him into our family. 

Cristian has an uncanny knack for anticipating any property’s needs, even before it comes to the attention of the owner. And our clients like working with him. 

Who wouldn’t? He’s smart, experienced, resourceful, and committed to doing whatever needs to be done to keep things running smoothly for you. 

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A native of San Diego, Cristian can be found building cool pieces of furniture in his off-hours. Prepare to be amazed when he shows up to address any of your property’s concerns.