DES MOINES, Iowa – November 13, 2025 – BH Management Services (BH), a Pretium company and one of the nation’s premier property management platforms in multifamily and build-to-rent housing, announced today that Melody King, previously Chief Operating Officer of Property Operations, has been promoted to President of BH. In her new role, King will help drive alignment across the organization and lead the company into the next phase of growth.
Joanna Zabriskie will continue as CEO with a focus on positioning the company for continued growth by raising capital, extending BH’s position in the market through portfolio acquisitions and partnerships, and strengthening alignment across the Pretium residential ecosystem.
King has been a vital part of BH since 2013, bringing nearly 30 years of experience spanning every facet of multifamily and student housing. She began her career as a leasing consultant and advanced through a variety of operational and leadership roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the industry from the ground up. Her career reflects a blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, both hallmarks of her leadership approach. Over the past twelve years at BH, she has played a pivotal role in driving performance, fostering collaboration, and elevating the company’s culture of innovation.
“The industry is evolving faster than ever, and we continue to focus on refining the systems and operations that make BH’s centralized platform so powerful,” said King. “Our strategic framework isn’t just efficient, it’s empowering, giving our teams the technology, data, and autonomy to focus on what really matters: creating spaces where people live and thrive.”
“Mel has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to our mission,” said Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH. “Her experience as a high-impact leader will be crucial for leading our teams through this next phase of growth. It’s an exciting time for BH.”
About BH Management Services
BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages approximately 107,000 units, employs 2,800 people, and owns its processes in-house. Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow. For more information, visit livebh.com.
About Pretium
Pretium, founded in 2012, is a specialized investment firm focused on U.S. residential real estate, residential credit, and corporate credit. Pretium has built an integrated analytical and operational ecosystem within the U.S. housing, residential credit, and corporate credit markets, and believes that its insight and experience within these markets create a strategic advantage over other investment managers. Pretium’s platform has approximately $60 billion in assets, comprising real estate investments across nearly 90 markets in the U.S., and employs approximately 7,000 people across 44+ offices, including its New York headquarters, Miami, London, Seoul, and Sydney. Please visit www.pretium.com for additional information.
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