About Us
The Radney Difference
Radney Management & Investments is built on a foundation of experience, integrity, and practical solutions in the affordable housing industry. We are committed to meeting the needs of the affordable housing communities in America. With three generations of experience and properties under management for over 50 years, Radney Management & Investments is committed to diligent and innovative ways to meet the needs of our residents.Â
Built on Family Values
Radney Management & Investments’s predecessor, Brown Construction (formed by John N. Barineau, Jr.), entered the affordable housing industry in 1968. Radney Management & Investments continues its tradition today as one of the more respected, family-owned, and multifamily affordable housing development and management companies.Â
We are committed to the future and our goal as a long-term asset retention specialist. Radney Management & Investments has comprehensive experience with the regulations, guidelines, and policies of both the HUD-Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs and maintains working/professional relationships with many of the HUD’s regional offices and its Washington, DC, headquarters.
Meet Our Team
Newt Barineau
President & CEO
Shelley Barineau
Executive VP & General Counsel
Maria Primmer
Vice President: Compliance & Accounting
Yvette Lopez
Human Resources Director
Margaret White-Small
Operations Manager
John N. Barineau III
Executive Chairman
Newt Barineau President & CEO
Newt has been involved in multifamily real estate development and management for over 20 years. Previous experience includes employment assignments with Caterpillar, Inc. and Bellmeade Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm. Newt holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin with a concentration in Finance (graduating with the highest honors) and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science and Economics from Vanderbilt University. He is also a Certified Property Manager (CPM).
Shelley Barineau Executive VP & General Counsel
Shelley is a native Texan and Houstonian who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Houston School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. After law school, Shelley clerked for the Texas Supreme Court and practiced law at Andrews & Kurth, L.L.P. Currently, her primary focus is preservation of affordable housing, facilities, operations, and social services.
Shelley has spent more than 30 years as an active volunteer for her community. She currently serves as a member of the Texas Children’s Cancer Center Advisory Board, Bayou Bend Gardens Chairman and Board Member of the River Oaks Garden Club, and a Trustee for Episcopal High School where she holds the position of Construction Committee Chairman, responsible for overseeing the campus-wide building campaign.
Maria Primmer Vice President: Compliance & Accounting
Maria joined RMI in 2005. She oversees all accounting, occupancy & revenue, compliance, cash management, payroll, human resource, and financial reporting activities. Prior to RMI, she was employed for 5 years with ACP Sheet Metal Company, Inc. and 11 years with C&C Distributors, Inc., performing various accounting roles at each. Maria is a graduate of Cameron University where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management.
Yvette Lopez Human Resources Director
Yvette Lopez is the Human Resources Director for Radney Management & Investments and has been with the company for over 22 years. Yvette is responsible for human resource planning, performance management, federal and state law compliance, employment contract negotiations, staffing, employee benefits, compensation, payroll, and HR policies and procedures. Prior to joining the Radney Management & Investments team, she worked for 12 years with First Homecare performing accounting and Human Resource Management. Yvette attended the University of Houston.
John N. Barineau III Executive Chairman
Mr. Barineau has been active in multifamily real estate development and management since 1982. Previous experience includes 11 years with Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc.; five years with McKinsey & Company, Inc., an international management consultant firm; and three years active duty with the Army Corps of Engineers. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from The Wharton School. Mr. Barineau is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management, and serves on the board of the National Leased Housing Association. He is a Certified Property Manager (CPM).
Margaret White-Small Operations Manager
Margaret is RMI’s operations manager with seven years’ experience serving our properties and communities with daily logistics and quality assurance. Specializing in property management and regulatory compliance, Margaret uses her operations expertise to provide hands-on support and strategic problem-solving to our communities. Before joining the Radney team, Margaret worked in various operations management positions for small companies and spent several years as a full-time stay-at-home mom, actively volunteering in schools, community organizations, and leadership roles. When not working, Margaret enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family and friends.