
Melody La Rue
Vice President of Property Operations
Experience
Melody joined Guardian in September 2025 as the company’s Vice President of Property Operations and is responsible for overseeing the operations of Guardian’s affordable and market-rate multifamily communities. Before joining Guardian, Melody worked as Asset Manager for Vintage Housing’s Pacific Northwest Division. In this role, she oversaw a portfolio of 25 properties, totaling approximately 5,000 units, where she ensured strong financial and operational performance across the portfolio. Her background also includes leadership positions with Lincoln Property Company, Coast, E&S Ring, and Templeton Residential.
Specialities
With more than 20 years of leadership and management experience, Melody brings a wealth of experience in residential, commercial, and retail management. She is experienced in leading high-performing teams, strengthening property performance and creating forward-thinking strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and resident satisfaction.
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How much I love being at the Oregon Coast, listening to music, cooking great food, and spending time with family.