Leadership Team
TERENCE SCHECKTER
President and Chief Executive Officer
Terence is the founder and CEO of CheckerProp, a real estate investment and development company. Terence has overseen the acquisition and management of over 2,000,000 square feet of commercial real estate across the United States.
Terence has also led several successful building renovation projects as well as multiple residential ground up developments. As the CEO of CheckerProp, Terence has grown the company to over 30+ assets in 11 different states, totaling over 2,000,000 square feet under management. Terence also founded TSW alloy wheels in 1991. Terence led TSW to become one of the largest makers of custom wheels in the United States.
In 2020 TSW was sold to Wheel Pros, the largest aftermarket wheel company in the world. Prior to founding TSW, Terence was a corporate finance consultant at Deloitte and Touché in Johannesburg, South Africa. Terence has Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town and has completed the Owner President Management program at Harvard University.
MICHAEL VOSS
Portfolio Manager
Michael Voss has over 25 years as a leader and professional in the real estate and hospitality industry.
The past 10 years have been focused on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and management of the CheckerProp real estate portfolio, focused primarily on industrial properties. This has involved a hands-on approach at every level as the portfolio has grown and properties added nationwide.
Prior experience includes positions with industry leaders such as The Related Companies and Hines.
Michael has Majors in Economics and Accounting as well as a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Cape Town. He is also the current Chairman of Selection Panel for USA Cricket.
DENNIS DART
In-House Legal Counsel
Dennis has extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, lending, development, and property management throughout the 35-years of his legal career. Prior experience has been in private legal practice and as in-house legal counsel for Heitman International, a major institutional commercial real estate investment manager, and HB Reavis, an international real estate developer. He has participated in marketing and underwriting large-ticket title insurance risks for Lloyds of London.
He has supported all facets of legal due diligence, document drafting, and review for commercial real estate acquisitions, financings, operations, and dispositions. He excels in interpreting relevant Federal legislation and regulations and State and Local laws to successfully address the challenges faced by Investors, Operators, Managers and Owners of properties. Dennis has participated in transacting over $5 billion worth of real estate transactions.
Dennis has Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California. He enjoys creating valuable partnerships and works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
Past companies Dennis has worked for are Heitman, Europe; Peakside Capital, Poland; KSP Real Estate Investment Management, Poland; Commonwealth Property Investors, Russia; United States Peace Corps, Russia; Togliatti International Academy of Business & Banking, Russia; and The Bleier Law Firm, CA.
Dennis enjoys the outdoors with his family as much as possible including skiing, the beach, biking, and walking.
MICHELLE SANCHEZ
Property Manager
Born and raised in New Mexico, Michelle moved to California in 2010 to pursue a career in real estate. She studied Interior Design at the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego and built her career as a licensed real estate agent specializing in value-add renovations for residential homeowners, preparing properties for market to maximize sales outcomes.
Michelle brings extensive experience across all phases of new construction development and renovations. Her interior design work has been featured in leading design and lifestyle publications.
At CheckerProp, Michelle serves as a Property Manager, overseeing a diverse portfolio of industrial, office, and residential assets. She also leads design and serves as Project Manager for the company’s portfolio of building and tenant improvement projects.
She enjoys building relationships and the creativity involved in her work. “I believe properties create emotions,” she says. “How a space is planned and executed directly shapes how it’s experienced and remembered.”
ERIK PETERSON
Controller
A Southern California native, Erik earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from San Diego State University. Shortly after becoming a licensed CPA, he built a career spanning more than ten years in public accounting, where he specialized in audit services for public and private real estate clients. Through this work, he developed a robust understanding of the real estate industry and solid expertise in financial reporting.
Outside of work, Erik enjoys life in Dana Point with his wife and two sons. They spend much of their free time at the beach, traveling to mountain towns, and golfing whenever the opportunity arises. With two boys active in baseball, soccer—you name it—there’s never a dull moment.
CINDY BAKER
Accounting Manager
Cindy is a Central Valley native who more recently moved to Southern California.
Cindy holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree from California State University, Fresno in Accounting. After obtaining her degree, she relocated to Aliso Viejo and began her career with LBA Realty, Inc. as a Fund Accountant. There she gained experience in commercial real estate accounting.
She then moved onto working in the Private Equity sector with Apex Group, Ltd. as an Associate in Alternative Assets furthering her experience in investment accounting.
Aside from being an accountant, Cindy is also a mother and a wife and enjoys spending her free time with her family.
MIGUEL TOBIAS
Staff Accountant
Miguel is a recent Business Administration graduate from the University of California, Irvine, with an emphasis in accounting.
Originally born in Canada and raised in the Midwest, he relocated to California in 2019.
Prior to joining CheckerProp, Miguel gained hands-on experience as a Tax Intern at CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) and worked as an Office Assistant at American Campus Communities (Vista del Campo Norte) while completing his studies at UC Irvine.
In his free time, Miguel enjoys staying active at the gym, watching basketball, and spending time with friends and family.