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 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.
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.

Our Client's Opinions

RST manages a 26 unit apartment building that has been in our family for almost 60 years. We wouldn’t trust this to just any company. This is why we selected RST. They are always up to date on ever-changing requirements for apartment owners to keep us in compliance. They handle resident issues skillfully, and have a professional and responsive staff. As a landlord, you couldn’t do better than have RST manage your property in these challenging times.
-David
My experience with RST has been excellent! I have found Matt Klasila to be extremely responsive to my landlord concerns and needs for my nine unit building in West Los Angeles. Additionally, any interaction with Irma Vargas has been handled professionally and with concern for me, the client. I would definitely recommend them, and I have, to others in need of top notch management for their building(s).
-Laura
The Memorial Home in West LA has provided low-cost senior housing since 1947. RST has been our property management company for many years and we could not function without them. They help us with accounting and building maintenance and any emergencies that may arise. We highly recommend RST for property management.
-Beverly