Laura Burns

Partner, President and CEO

The Eagle Point Companies

Laura E. Burns has more than 35 years’ experience in the affordable housing development business. She is a nationally recognized expert in the affordable housing finance business. As CEO and a founding Partner of the Eagle Point Companies, Ms. Burns has acquired and renovated affordable housing properties and raised and invested private equity in existing housing across the country. In addition, Ms. Burns directed the strategic start up of Eagle Point’s property management division which has overseen over 5,000 apartments. She also founded The Signal Group – whose clients have included federal agencies and private sector owners, lenders and managers. Ms. Burns continues to be actively engaged in acquiring additional assets and ensuring that all new acquisitions and Eagle Point’s existing portfolio perform at the highest possible levels.

Ms. Burns worked at the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) from 1985 until 1992 where she coordinated neighborhood development projects using low income housing tax credits. From 1992 to 1995, she assisted in the set-up of a nationwide asset management company, based in Portland, Maine, that liquidated affordable housing under contract to the Resolution Trust Corporation (a federal agency) and was subsequently named Chief Operating Officer of its affiliated development company.

Ms. Burns serves on the Boards of the National Leased Housing Association, National Housing and Rehabilitation Associates, and the Editorial Advisory Board of Affordable Housing Finance and is a frequent speaker at national industry conferences. Her role in helping to develop housing policy includes testifying before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and participating in policy development working groups with HUD/GSE’s and Treasury. Ms. Burns has a BA degree from Lehigh University. 

DJ Nelson

Partner and President 

Eagle Point Development

DJ Nelson has more than 25 years of experience in the affordable housing industry and has been with Eagle Point since 2001.  Mr. Nelson currently oversees all acquisition and development activities for the firm.  As a partner in the firm Mr. Nelson is active in all aspects of company operations and a senior member of the firm’s executive management team.  Since joining Eagle Point, Mr. Nelson has closed hundreds of millions of dollars in affordable housing transactions and participated in raising private/institutional equity for the firm. Mr. Nelson directs all closing transaction activities; is experienced in the execution of numerous affordable housing finance programs, and has closed some of the most complex financing transactions in the industry.

In addition to directing acquisitions and finance, Mr. Nelson previously oversaw asset management operations for the firm and was a key participant in building the firm’s property management division.  Prior to joining Eagle Point, Mr. Nelson was a Senior Financial Analyst & Underwriter for a national tax credit syndication firm where he analyzed tax credit transactions and coordinated underwriting activities.  Mr. Nelson was also a Sr. Project Manager for a national affordable housing developer where he managed both new construction and acquisition/rehab projects in various stages of development. 

Mr. Nelson holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and an A.B. degree in Economics from St. Anselm College.  Mr. Nelson was recognized as a Young Leader in Affordable Housing by Affordable Housing Finance and an active volunteer in his community.

Neil Martelle

Partner and Vice President 

Eagle Point Development

Neil Martelle joined Eagle Point in 2015 and works with the various ownership groups and Eagle Point staff on developing and executing profit maximizing strategies in accordance with the ownership groups’ missions and goals. To that end, Mr. Martelle works with both inside and outside partners to execute dispositions, refinancing opportunities and other strategic activities.  Mr. Martelle is also responsible for identifying and pursuing potential acquisitions and managing the redevelopment of properties acquired and owned by Eagle Point entities.  

Prior to joining Eagle Point, Mr. Martelle worked for a national tax credit syndicator.  His responsibilities included the underwriting and closing of affordable housing properties utilizing tax credit equity totaling over $185 million and the origination of new developer relationships.  He also participated in structuring numerous multi- and single-investor funds totaling $750 million in investor equity.

Mr. Martelle holds an MBA from Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Vermont.

Santiago DeAngulo

President

Eagle Point Management

Santiago DeAngulo is the President of Eagle Point Management. He brings 20 years of leadership experience in affordable housing, organizational strategy, risk management, and operational excellence to the role. As President, Santiago oversees strategic operations, drives organizational growth, and leads efforts to strengthen Eagle Point Management’s

Santiago previously served as Executive Vice President and Director of Regulatory Compliance at Eagle Point Management, where he played a pivotal role in guiding affordable housing operations and ensuring compliance with diverse funding streams. He has held leadership positions in nonprofit and other mission-driven organizations. As President of Aeon Management, he led property operations and strategic initiatives to advance affordable housing solutions. Most recently, he served as Chief Operations Officer at CLUES, a nonprofit promoting social and economic equity, where he oversaw operational strategies supporting the Latinx community and individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Santiago holds a Bachelor of Music from Towson University, an M.A. in Intercultural Communication, and an MBA from the University of Maryland. His leadership is driven by a dedication to operational excellence, proactive risk management, and building collaborative environments to strengthen communities and deliver lasting impact.

Sue Hackett

Vice President

Eagle Point Management

Sue Hackett is Vice President at Eagle Point Management, where she leads special projects aimed at strengthening operational performance, improving leasing outcomes, and supporting portfolio-wide initiatives. She works closely with the President to address key organizational priorities and provide hands-on support where needed most.

Sue has been a leader in the property management industry since 1994, with expertise in affordable housing, compliance, operations, and lease-up strategy. Before joining Eagle Point, she served as Senior Portfolio Director at Aeon, where she led teams through complex challenges and played a central role in organizational development. Sue also spent several years as a partner in a Minneapolis-based property management firm and has worked closely with development teams on new acquisitions and stabilization efforts. She studied Business Management at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and previously held a Real Estate Broker’s License in Minnesota.

Nicole Munsch

Senior Director of Operations & Regulatory Affairs

Eagle Point Management

Nicole Munsch serves as the Senior Director of Operations & Regulatory Affairs at Eagle Point Management. She plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives across the portfolio, with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency, strengthening compliance systems, and managing organizational risk. Nicole partners closely with leadership to ensure the organization meets its performance goals while maintaining regulatory integrity and operational excellence.

Nicole brings two decades of property management experience, with a background spanning compliance, accounting, and on-site operations. Prior to joining Eagle Point, she was Director of Compliance at Aeon, where she oversaw regulatory compliance for more than 5,200 units of affordable housing. Nicole began her career working with homeless youth, and over time, built deep expertise in systems design, policy development, and team leadership. She holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls.

Joan Pelletier

Vice President, Accounting

Eagle Point Management

Joan Pelletier joined Eagle Point Management in 2013 as Property Controller and was promoted in 2019 to VP of Accounting. Ms. Pelletier leads the accounting team in the preparation of detailed, timely and accurate financial reporting.               

Ms. Pelletier is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls and the monitoring of all financial policies and procedures. Day to day duties include general accounting, financial analysis, and cash management of the properties. She also coordinates the annual audits and tax preparation for each property with our outside audit and tax firm.

Prior to joining EPM, Ms. Pelletier had over 25 years accounting and finance experience at a wholesale distribution company, where she was controller for 20 years. Ms. Pelletier earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Business Education and minor in marketing at the University of Maine.