Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Oxford Companies promoted three longtime members of its leadership team: Joe Mifsud to Chief Operating Officer, Katie Vohwinkle to Senior Vice President of Operations, and Mike Van Patten to Senior Vice President of Asset Management.
The promotions reflect Oxford’s continued growth and investment in a leadership structure designed to strengthen operations, develop its people, deliver exceptional service to clients and position the company for its next phase of growth.
Joe Mifsud Named Chief Operating Officer
Mifsud moves into the role of Chief Operating Officer after serving as President of Oxford Companies since 2022. A member of the Oxford team since 2016, he has spent his entire career in real estate management services and brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the position.
As COO, Mifsud brings extensive experience leading Oxford’s property management operations. His responsibilities have included oversight of approximately 2.6 million square feet of commercial property and more than 900 campus and multifamily beds, along with leadership of teams spanning commercial and multifamily property management, customer service, and maintenance and repair. Throughout his career, he has worked across nearly every major commercial and multifamily asset class, including office, retail, warehouse, healthcare, conventional apartments, condominiums, senior housing and campus housing.
Mifsud has also been involved in more than $1 billion in real estate transactions over the course of his career, working with property owners and investors as well as financial institutions, insurance companies and special servicers.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with a focus on Advertising and Public Relations, from the University of Detroit Mercy and has been active with local committees.
Katie Vohwinkle Promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations
Vohwinkle has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations, continuing a decade-long career with Oxford that began in property management and has progressed through a series of increasingly senior leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Vice President after previously serving as Director of Multifamily Property Management, Associate Director and Senior Property Manager.
In her new role, Vohwinkle leads Oxford’s commercial and residential property management, maintenance and repair, customer service, and business operations. Her focus includes operational strategy, portfolio performance, cross-functional execution, client experience and building scalable systems to support the company’s growth.
Vohwinkle is also passionate about developing people and creating opportunities for team members to advance their careers. Throughout her tenure at Oxford, she has emphasized mentorship, collaboration and process improvement while helping build teams that can grow from within.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration focused in Business Administration and Management from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration.
Mike Van Patten Promoted to Senior Vice President of Asset Management
Van Patten has been promoted from Vice President to Senior Vice President of Asset Management. He joined Oxford in 2016 and has advanced through several leadership positions with the company, including Commercial Portfolio Manager, Associate Director of Commercial Property Management and Director of Commercial Property Management.
As Senior Vice President of Asset Management, Van Patten is responsible for the performance, strategy and long-term value of more than 2.4 million square feet of commercial real estate throughout Southeast Michigan. With more than 13 years of commercial real estate operations and leadership experience, he has played a significant role in improving Oxford’s processes, service delivery and client relationships.
His accomplishments include developing new asset management and long-term capital planning processes, leading acquisition due diligence, improving customer service practices, and helping expand Oxford’s managed portfolio. He has also been an advocate for employee development and succession planning throughout the organization.
Van Patten holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and has earned the RPA and FMA designations through BOMI International. He is a licensed Michigan real estate salesperson and serves on multiple local boards, including the State Street District and Main Street Area Business Improvement Zone.
Together, the three promotions reinforce Oxford’s commitment to developing leaders from within and creating a senior leadership structure that combines deep institutional knowledge with decades of real estate experience.
