About Us

RST & Assoc. was founded in 1980. For more than 40 years we have provided property owners and homeowner associations with the hands on service one can only receive from a company that truly cares about the client first. More than half our current clients have been with RST for more than 20 years. The average tenure of the remaining clients is over ten years. We are not looking to be the largest management company in Los Angeles but are looking to be thought of as one of the best.

RST & Assoc. Clients Opinions

RST Executive Team

Scott Tucker, President

Over 38 years of property management experience.

  • Founded RST & Assoc. Feb 1, 1981 with just one other employee. Company now has more than 20 employees in the corporate office, 50 on site managers and the maintenance/landscaping staff of over 30 employees.
  • Licensed Broker since 1978
  • Licensed Contractor since 1993.B (General) and C-27 (landscaping)
  • Prior to opening RST - Managed 50 unit building at age of 20 while attending North Texas State University Owned a gas station and bicycle shop while attending North Texas. In 1974 owned and operated a painting, cleaning and carpet cleaning company
  • 1972 Graduated North Texas State University with a bachelor of science in education with a teaching certificate.
  • Personal Interest - Licensed Commercial pilot fixed wing, Multi engine, instrument, also helicopter rating. Also an avid photographer

Irma Vargas, CFO

Over 45 years of property management experience

  • Committee Chair of State Committee 1999-2008(deals with all State Legislation pertaining to landlord/resident relations, property managers and real property)
  • Served on various Presidential appointed task forces including, the 2008-09 & 2017 EVP Search Committee
  • Key Contact for Various Local council members and worked on Housing Task force from 2013-2015 & 2017-2018
  • Appointed State Director, on Land Use, Property Rights & Environmental Issue Committee – 2002 through 2015
  • FDIC for Diane Watson 1998-present as well as key Contact for various legislators since 1998
  • Served on various committees including Professional Standards 1996-2001
  • Real Estate Sales License 1973
  • Licensed broker since 1986
  • Santa Monica Board of Realtors: Director- 1981-83
  • 1987-1991 President Elect 1988
  • President 1989 California Association of Realtors
  • State Director 1987 to present
  • Property Management Committee 1990 to present
  • Member of New Housing Committee 2010
  • Vice Chair of Property Management Committee 1999 and 2004
  • Chair Property Management 2005
  • Member of Legislative Committee 1990 to present
  • Member of Strategic Planning Committee 2001-2003
  • CREPAC Vice Chair 2007 and 2008
  • CREPAC Chair 2010
  • Vice Chair of Legislative Committee 2014
  • Chair of Transaction Regulatory - Finance 2015
  • Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors
  • Board of Directors 1997-2001
  • Treasurer 1998
  • President-Elect 1999
  • President 2000
  • CLAW Treasurer 2001 to 2008
  • Public Policy, 1997-present
  • Public Policy Vice Chair ( and mentored Chairs) from 2010-2015
  • Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles - Director 1989 to present
  • President 1996 & 1997
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Appointed NAR director for a 3 year term beginning 2005-2007
  • Re-appointed for a 3 year term 2008-2010
  • Selected to fill RPIC term for 2008
  • Re-appointed to two year term as PRIC for California for 2009-2010
  • Appointed NAR Director for a 3 year term 2012-2015

Employment

  • Roque & Mark Co. 1973-1986 - property management and sales
  • Office Manager 1980-86.
  • Founded and opened Tierra Properties in 1986 Became partner of R.S.T & Associates, Inc. 1986
  • Co-Founder of Seabreeze Maintenance Co. in 1994

Industry Awards

  • Realtor of the Year twice from Santa Monica Board of Realtors in 1987 and from the BHGLAAR in 1999
  • 2001 William Garland Award Lifetime Achievement Award 2008
  • Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Assoc. of Realtors NAR Hall of Fame Recipient 2015
  • Director for Life Calif Association of Realtors 2017

Education

  • Graduated 1972 St. Monica’s High School
  • Graduated 1975 Santa Monica College with an AA in Business
  • Graduated 1977 Loyola Marymount University - Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Craig Tice, COO

Over 25 years of property management experience.

  • 2018 Partner at RST & Associates, Inc.
  • 1996 - 2016 served as the COO for a property management firm in Southern California which employed over 175 people at it's height, managing more than 600 properties consisting of multifamily residential, condominiums, PUD's, office buildings, shopping centers, mixed use retail and residential, and single family homes.
  • Has managed more than 2500 multifamily residential properties, with over 50,000 units during the past 25 years.
  • State Court Receiver and Receivership Administrator having handled over 200 receivership matters involving real estate.
  • Has managed more than 2 million square feet of commercial space.
  • Studied Business Administration at the University of Kansas
  • Expert witness having handled cases involving property management matters for both Plaintiff and Defendants in the Superior Court.
  • Has managed over 500 Homeowner associations during his career.
  • Has managed over 500 Homeowner associations during his career. Provides Expert Witness Services to multiple law firms, property owners and Insurance companies.

Why Choose RST?

Our experience benefits
all our clients

  • Serving Los Angeles for more than 40 Years
  • Strong relationships with elected officials, Inspectors and industry professionals
  • Connections in Sacramento which keep RST clients informed
  • Principals of RST have collective experience of over 100 years in the industry
  • Average tenure of property supervisors is over 15 years
  • Clients are kept informed when laws change that affect their property

We improve our client's
bottom line

  • Invoices never marked up
  • Buying power savings passed on to clients
  • No unexpected fees ever charged to clients
  • No reimbursements charged to clients
  • Reports delivered on time every month with supporting documents
  • Diverse client base with no client larger than 10 percent of the portfolio

Our clients and staff
stay with us

  • Staff turnover is nearly nonexistent
  • Half our clients have been with RST 20+ years
  • Other half of clients' average tenure is more than 10 years
  • Professional service comparable to large national firms delivered while maintaining boutique treatment of our clients has been the key to our success

Our Promise

Reports Delivered Timely Every Month

Reports arrive on the first business day of the month with supporting documents.

The Client's Interest comes first, always

We will operate your property in the manner you desire but will always give you the benefit of our opinions so you can make informed decisions.

We will never surprise you with hidden fees

No reimbursements for copies, postage, office supplies or other hidden fees many other companies charge are ever charged.

Clients have access to all of the RST team

Access includes the principals of RST who are always available to the client. Everyone form the top down is available to help a client.

We will always work to improve your property performance

We have a track record of dramatically improving the client's bottom line and will work with you to do so at your property.

RST & Assoc. Clients Opinions

Our Client's Opinions