Meet the Navigate Team

Real People, Real Expertise, Real Relationships

At Navigate Property Management, our strength is in our people. We’re a tight-knit, locally rooted team who sees every home as personal and every client as family. We come from diverse backgrounds—real estate, construction, ministry, sales, finance—and we bring those experiences together to deliver unmatched care and clarity for North Texas property owners and residents.

We're not a faceless company. When you call Navigate, you’re talking to someone who knows your name, knows your property, and knows how to get things done. Here’s who we are.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

We strive to offer our clients a seamless investing experience by applying our expertise and full-service model. We build personal client and resident relationships so that no one feels unattended or disconnected.
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Ernesto B. Andujar

OWNER & CEO

Ernesto’s real estate story began in Brooklyn, NY, where his grandfather owned two multifamily units and his mother served as the superintendent ...  As a child, he’d help collect rent while building relationships with tenants—an experience that instilled his people-first mindset and entrepreneurial drive. That heart for service and systems now guides everything we do at Navigate.
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Judy Andujar

VP OF CLIENT RELATIONS

Judy brings a powerhouse blend of sales savvy and community warmth. A former million-dollar healthcare business developer turned real estate force, ... she oversees Navigate’s brand and client experience. Whether launching a marketing campaign or welcoming a new owner, Judy ensures Navigate always feels like home. She’s also the unofficial “mama bear” of our energetic team (and her energetic household of four kids).
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Christine Meynell

LICENSED REALTOR®, PROPERTY MANAGER

Christine is a senior property manager with 18 years of experience in investment management, accounting, ...and HOA leadership. Her focus is on delivering strong financial results, streamlining operations, and ensuring excellent service across all client portfolios. Christine’s level of precision and strategy is a major asset to the Navigate mission.
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Courtney Jenn

LEASING MANAGER

With 9 years of real estate experience in residential leasing and apartment locating, Courtney keeps projects running smoothly...  from start to finish. She’s known for her client-first mindset, attention to detail, and calm, organized approach—especially when things get busy. Originally from a small town in Iowa (always a Hawkeye), she’s called Dallas home for nearly a decade. Outside the office, you’ll find her reading, lifting, or catching a game—usually after striking up a conversation with someone new.
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Tony Hoang

FIELD MANAGER

Tony brings more than 20 years of customer service and over a decade of leadership to the Navigate team. He believes ...in uplifting others and leading with compassion, faith, and consistency. Whether he’s handling inspections, make-readies, or problem-solving on site, Tony’s work ethic and care make him one of the team’s greatest assets.
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Steve Kessler

FIELD MANAGER, LICENSED REALTOR®

Steve’s journey combines construction knowledge, ministry leadership, and insurance expertise. Raised in a family of general... contractors and seasoned by 26 years in pastoral service, Steve is passionate about people and purpose. He’s a key force behind Navigate’s growth and outreach, always anchored by his faith and his love for family.
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Kaitlin Andujar

ASPIRING REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL

Kaitlin is passionate about property management and helping clients find home. Inspired by her family legacy in real estate and ...  her Brooklyn roots, she’s learning every aspect of the industry from the ground up. Kaitlin thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts easily, and brings a fresh, people-first energy to everything she touches.
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Claire Batencila

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Claire brings nearly eight years of real estate experience in marketing and admin roles, where she’s known for her... work ethic, attention to detail, and behind-the-scenes consistency. She thrives on learning, adapting to new systems, and supporting both the team and clients with a calm, solutions-focused mindset. Driven by a heart for service, Claire is always growing—and always ready to help things run a little smoother.
 

Why Our Team Works

We don’t just work together—we support each other. Every Navigate team member brings unique strengths to the table, but we share the same core values: honesty, compassion, clarity, and follow-through.

We’re hands-on. We’re proactive. And we’re proud to offer both the personal care of a family-run business and the professional polish of a top-tier firm.
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Your Property Is in Good Hands

Whether you're looking to lease, invest, sell, or simply breathe easier as a homeowner, you're not just hiring a company—you're gaining a team. Let's navigate this together.

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