Bo Rushing
President / CEO
503-588-8500 Office
Bo started her real estate career in 1996 as a real estate broker. In 1998 she was named and recognized as the #1 commercial real estate agent in the country by Prudential. In 1998 she started her development company where she began developing retail centers for national retailers while still working with Prudential. In 2001 she started Rushing Real estate INC. In 2003 she added multi- construction to her group of companies along with property management. At that time she formed The Rushing Group to encompass all of these companies. As CEO, her unique ability and vision, coupled with tenacity, have allowed Multi Construction to design and build over 350,000 SF of retail units and apartments. The team specializes in ground-up construction of retail shopping centers and multi-family development projects, but also has vast experience in tenant improvement projects, including for national retailers; state, city, and county government offices; housing agencies, and non-profits. The list of clients is too long to list here, but is available upon request. Bo prides herself on making and keeping her clients happy by using the very simple but effective strategy of being on time and under budget and developing places people want to be.
Jessica Thomas (Rushing)
Chief Marketing Officer & Development Director
503-588-8500 Office
Jessica has been part of the full-time team since September of 2018. She first started as a copier and filing expert & back when Rushing RE had more of a focus on brokerage (with many agents), Jessica became the brokers’ go-to for updating flyers, copying and filing all before her teens. Jessica worked as an Administrative Assistant during her senior year in High School in 2009 before moving to Los Angeles to attend Santa Monica College and then UCLA. Her excellent comprehension of day-to-day operations and her business degree have given her the ability to leverage her experience to uphold excellence in all aspects of the business. There is no doubt that she will continue to contribute to the company’s success for years to come. Her favorite part of being a part of our team is constantly learning and evolving. Also, she loves the people she gets to work with daily.
In her personal life, Jessica enjoys taking her dogs on adventures, camping, & traveling to California and Mexico. She and her husband have been together for 5 years. They were married in 2022 & for their Honeymoon, they traveled by car all around the US and it was an amazing experience. Jessica loves to be silly and make people laugh. She is always up for spontaneous adventures & enjoys spending time with her friends, her stepdaughter Carmen, and their dogs Annabelle & Mabel.
Tiffany Jackson
Regional Portfolio Manager & Operations Director
503-588-8500 Office
Tiffany joined the Rushing team in January of 2022. Her background is in commercial leasing and development, with a focus in QSRs and small businesses. She oversees Rushing’s Commercial and Multifamily companies, daily management operations, and new development. She loves to be a problem solver and is always working with the team on finding solutions or growing their skills. Her passion is working with people and celebrating her team and tenant’s achievements.
Tiffany loves going on adventures with her husband and son, whether to the mountains to play in the snow or hopping on a plane to sit on a beach; she is eagerly running out the door with her bags packed and sunnies on.
Robert Frederick
Director of Finance
503-588-8500 Office
Melanie Yelliott
Residential Asset Manager
503-588-8500 Office
Melanie has been with Rushing Group since November of 2021. Originally starting out as an Administrative Assistant, Melanie quickly grew her knowledge in Landlord Tenant Law and filled in as a Leasing Agent for May’s Landing part-time. With her many years in Customer Service, Melanie eagerly stepped into the Residential Asset Manager role and hit the ground running, wanting to make May’s Landing everyone’s favorite place to call home. The thing she enjoys the most about her day-to-day efforts is interacting with tenants and leasing apartments to first time renters. You can find Melanie walking the grounds daily and interacting with tenants (both human and pet), guests and vendors.
Outside of work, Melanie enjoys spending time with her 3 sons, and dog. She enjoys traveling to the coast (rain or shine) and playing in the sand with her family. Melanie enjoys happy hour with her girlfriends and finds herself being the “yes man” in every social setting. Meaning, don’t ask Melanie, because she will always say yes.
Carmen Thomas
Leasing Assistant
503-588-8500 Office
Jay Thomas
Maintenance Technician
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Jay has been with the Rushing Group since 2018. With his skill levels and positive personality, he has moved quickly from an entry level maintenance position to an essential part of the overall maintenance and upkeep of our properties. He oversees all property maintenance and helps manage some of Bo’s business ventures outside of the Rushing Group. The thing he enjoys the most about his day-to-day efforts is the hands-on aspects of the job. He is partial to “getting his hands dirty” and being able to get to know each property individually and being constantly out in the field.
Jay has been blessed with his wonderful wife Jessica and his amazing daughter Carmen. He has grown up and resided in Salem his entire life. In his free time, he thoroughly enjoys camping and the outdoors that their home state has to offer.
Kyle Jacobe
Maintenance Technician
503-588-8500 Office
Kyle joined the Rushing Group in August 2024 as a Maintenance Technician, bringing with him 14 years of experience in the field. He is a skilled craftsman with a specialization in apartment maintenance and remodeling. Kyle’s expertise and attention to detail ensure that every project he undertakes is completed to the highest standards.
Beyond his professional skills, Kyle is an avid outdoorsman who finds joy in hunting, fishing, and camping. He thrives on adrenaline-filled activities and always seeks new adventures. Known for his outgoing personality, Kyle loves to share laughter with his friends and family.
Kyle’s passion for helping others is evident in his work and personal life. He takes great pride in being a reliable and supportive team member, always ready to lend a helping hand. Kyle’s dedication to both his craft and his community makes him a valuable asset to the Rushing Group.