Lyka serves as Operations Manager at Steve Ford International, providing cross-functional operational leadership and coordination across the company’s integrated real estate investment platform. Her role encompasses asset management, property operations, brokerage, financial administration, client and investor support, and corporate operations, with a focus on ensuring that the company’s processes, resources, and activities are effectively coordinated to support operational efficiency, service quality, and long-term business objectives.

Since joining Steve Ford, Lyka has progressed from an Administrative Assistant supporting the CEO to a broader operational management role with visibility across multiple areas of the enterprise. This progression has enabled her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships between real estate investments, asset management, brokerage activities, property operations, financial administration, and executive management.

A significant component of her responsibilities is the operational oversight of managed real estate assets. Lyka coordinates with property managers, monitors property-related activities, reviews owner statements, follows up on repairs and maintenance matters, and assists in ensuring that operational issues are addressed efficiently.

Lyka also supports the company’s broader operational infrastructure through CRM and lead management, transaction coordination, internal and executive administration, client communications, marketing support, and monthly corporate communications.

Prior to joining Steve Ford, Lyka began her real estate career in 2021 as a Real Estate Administrative Assistant, supporting U.S.-based brokers with transaction coordination, CRM management, MLS listing support, property research, documentation, and lead follow-up. She also gained hands-on property management experience in Washington, DC, providing exposure to tenant and vendor coordination, maintenance oversight, and day-to-day property operations.