The Attache Team

Meet our Attache dream team!

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Team Attache

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Our Vision: -Joy in Every Stay. Our Mission: -To create choice, connection and comfort for every stay. Core Values: Bring Joy to the Adventure – Play the role of bringing joy to our colleagues and customer experiences Learn & Grow – Fuel growth and knowledge to better ourselves and our company Welcome All – Be open, kind and hospitable to everyone Inspire Excellence – Be Respectful, Resourceful and Responsiful[sic] - 3 R’s to inspire excellence in life. Seek Balance with Change – Choosing to build opportunities and grow with every change.
Tim
Owner and President

Tim Owner and President https://www.linkedin.com/in/timtouchette

Tim Touchette, a Washington DC Real Estate professional whose focus is on furnished, monthly rentals of houses and condos in Washington DC. He has a passion for unique housing, innovative business systems, and bringing technology solutions to the Real Estate world. He started Attache Corporate Housing with 3 properties in 2001 and continues to seek out smart, exponential growth of the 300+ properties Attache represents.

Tim hails from St. Louis and can talk for hours on the topics of real estate, travel, and technology. He and his wife and 2 children currently live in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of DC. Tim finds his daily work inspiration by using the mantra ‘Improve the process, constantly and forever’.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since it began in 2001

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 1998

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont Circle

Favorite places in DC

Dupont Circle parks, National’s Park, Filter Coffee Shop, Georgetown waterfront, Rock Creek Park

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

International Spy Museum. Capitol Steps Comedy show. Nationals Stadium.

Favorite Restaurants:

Komi and Fiola Mare (for special occasions), Rosemary Thyme, Bistro Du Coin, Tono Sushi, Rebellion

My favorite way to get around DC:

feet, smartcar, uber, lyft, sidecard, getaround

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Stay off the State named streets until you feel comfortable with the 'letter and number' grid. The State Streets curve and go in various diagonals.

Only in DC....

Presidential Motorcade. It shuts down the streets and only happens when you're in a hurry.

Favorite Concert(s):

Kiss in Zaragoza Spain Bull Arena, Radiohead at Bonnaroo and Prince at Warner theatre (Front row, center)

Rent or own your place?

Own

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

Yet to do - Travel around the globe in a year. Go to outer space. Run with the Bulls

Favorite travel places

France, Turkey, Jordan, Japan, Argentina, Scotland

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Galapagos, Seychelles, South Africa, Antartica, New Zealand and Thailand. And the 4 US States I have not visited yet (aside from Iowa).
Daniel
Vice President of Finance and Operations

Daniel Vice President of Finance and Operations https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stevens-30364467

A Washington DC Accounting Professional joined Attache in 2015 with a drive to streamline processes and integrate his accounting and finance skills in the world of furnished monthly rentals. His combined professional experience in Government Contracting and Not-For-Profit Accounting has allowed him to provide a fresh perspective on the business and apply his unique skills to provide quality services to guests, vendors and owners.

Daniel grew up in Howard County, Maryland for most of his life and now lives with his wife and 2 children in Woodbridge, Virginia. He enjoys spending time with his newborn and toddler, going to various exhibits at the Smithsonian and the local Theatres. You can also find him cheering on DC United, and the Washington Capitals every chance he gets.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?
Since May 2015

How long have you lived in DC?

All my life

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Woodbridge

Favorite places in DC:

National Mall, Adam's Morgan and Georgetown

Favorite Restaurants:

The Grill from Ipanema

My favorite way to get around DC:

Car

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

If traveling during rush hour, the metro is the fastest way to get around DC, but crowded. Also, when trying to get somewhere in DC and you are driving, the roads will not make sense, bring some your cell phone to help navigate.

Only in DC....

The National Museums have amazing exhibits that are hard to find or nonexistent in the rest of the country.

Rent or own your own place?

Rent

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Old Tafford Stadium

London

Paris

Italy

Germany

California

Hawaii

Australia
Stephen
Director of Reservations and Leasing

Stephen Director of Reservations and Leasing https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhomsey

Stephen joined the Attache team in November of 2015. He has a passion for the Real Estate industry as a whole. Stephen came on working with the Operations team and transitioned over to the Leasing team.

Stephen is originally from Winchester, MA, a small town just outside of Boston. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. A pursuit of Sports Management brought Stephen to the DC Metro area where he made a swing into the Real Estate world.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since November 2016

How long have you lived in DC?

7 years

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Bloomingdale (not the department store)

Favorite places in DC:

I love so much about DC and my favorites are the ones I hold secret. But I truly love being able to go for a run and on my route have all of the capital's monuments and museums. Oh and any where with outdoor space/rooftops.

Favorite Restaurants:

Again, my favorites I would love to keep them secret. But it seems yelp disagrees. 14th Street happens to host a few of them with Le Diplomate, Barcelona, over in Dupont Circle at Rasika and always trying and exploring new restaurants. Who knows.... maybe I haven't found my favorite.

My favorite way to get around DC:

Uber, car, feet, bike, metro, bus, taxi, etc.

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Avoid the Red Line, unless you are there for people watching. Love it when it works, but it never does.

Only in DC....

things that mostly happen in DC that are hard to find or see in other parts of the world

Rent or own your place?

Rent
Kevin
Director of Property Services

Kevin Director of Property Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-horrocks-b9146756/

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since October 2017

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 2004

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Glover Park

Favorite places in DC

Smithsonian (any)

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

14th Street, NW

Favorite Restaurants:

Eerkin's Uyghur Cuisine (Wisconsin Ave, NW), Yafa Grille (19th Street, NW). Sweet Sosumba Jamaican Vegan Cafe (U Sreet, NW)

My favorite way to get around DC:

Scooter

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Always assume everyone is in a hurry too.

Favorite Concert(s):

(Washington) National Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven, Symphonies Nos. 4 & 7

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Favorite travel places

Toronto, Kuwait, Ireland, India

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Norway
Sandra
Property Service Specialist

Sandra Property Service Specialist

Sandra Alfaro has worked in the corporate housing world in Washington DC for 15 years. She provides extraordinary service and attention to detail with loads of smiles. Sandra has worked at Attache since the start of 2015.

Sandra is originally from El Salvador, but has lived in the DC Metro area since 1990. Sandra loves spending her free time shopping and watching baseball and can be found exploring new restaurants and bowling. Sandra is a big supporter of the Yankees.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since January 2015

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 1990

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 1990

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Woodbridge

Favorite places in DC:

Georgetown

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

The White House and Smithsonian Museums.

Favorite Restaurants:

Lauriol Plaza

My favorite way to get around DC:

Metro

Only in DC....

The White House, All The Monuments & museums And The Cherry Blossom Festival.

Rent or own your own place?

Rent

Favorite travel places

The Caribbean

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Europe
Jeff
Property Service Specialist

Jeff Property Service Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-becan-2476434/

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since January 2017

How long have you lived in DC?

On and off for 20 years

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Adams Morgan

Favorite places in DC

Adams Morgan!

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

!Washington National Cathedral, Nationals Park, Georgetown Waterfront.

Favorite Restaurants:

Cantina Marina, Lauriol Plaza, Haydee's.

My favorite way to get around DC:

On Foot

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

If driving, avoid the circles, especially Dupont!

Only in DC....

We like the stars and bars on our city's flag and you will see them on tee shirts and tattoos if you look for them. DC proud!

Favorite Concert(s):

Pink at the 9:30 Club.

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

I've sailed from Maine to Key West and back again. Yet to do? Would do it again!

Favorite travel places

Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Bar Harbor, Maine, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.

Travel destinations - yet to visit

More islands!
Grace
Leasing Specialist

Grace Leasing Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-lipinski-44250a159/

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since March 2019

How long have you lived in DC?

Since February 2019

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Alexandria

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

The White House, Smithsonian

Favorite Restaurants:

Ghibellina, Joe's Seafood

My favorite way to get around DC:

Scooter

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Metro is always easy.

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Favorite travel places

Hawaii, Australia
Whitney
Reservations Specialist

Whitney Reservations Specialist

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since April 2019

How long have you lived in DC?

26 years on & off

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Arlington

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

Museums, rooftop bars, cherry blossoms when they're in bloom.

Favorite Restaurants:

The Dabney, Asian Nine, Kirwan's on the Wharf

My favorite way to get around DC:

metro or bike

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

During rush hour, metro. Off peak, walk.

Only in DC....

will you be on the street with a street performer and the President.

Favorite Concert(s):

anything at Wolftrap.

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Favorite travel places

Italy

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Ireland
Ben
Reservation Specialist

Ben Reservation Specialist www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-winckler-2757a067

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since August 2019

How long have you lived in DC?

Grew up in MD/VA. Lived in South Carolina 8 years. Moved into DC in August 2019.

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont Circle

Favorite places in DC

Georgetown, The Wharf

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

Various museums, The White House.

Favorite Restaurants:

Tiger Fork, The Bombay Club

My favorite way to get around DC:

On foot, Uber/Lyft

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Don't drive during rush hour.

Favorite Concert(s):

Rüfüs Du Sol

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

Purchase property, travel Europe, eat new foods

Favorite travel places

Jost Van Dyke, Jamaica, NYC, Colorado

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Sweden, Italy, Germany
Shaquan
Staff Accountant

Shaquan Staff Accountant https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaquan-cummings-284b22160/

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since 9/3/2019

How long have you lived in DC?

Native to PG County (MD)

What Neighborhood do you live in?

New Carrollton, MD

My favorite way to get around DC:

Metro or Uber/Lyft

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Take the metro and save yourself a headache.

Only in DC....

GoGo music!

Rent or own your place?

Rent
Boris
Property Experience Coordinator

Boris Property Experience Coordinator

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since September 2019

How long have you lived in DC?

On and off Since 2001

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Friendship Heights

Favorite places in DC

Phillips Collection, Second Story Books in Dupont Circle, 18th Street Lounge

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

Waterfront in Georgetown, Eastern Market, The National Mall, museums.

Favorite Restaurants:

Greek taverna Parthenon in my neighborhood has been my favorite since 2005.

My favorite way to get around DC:

By foot.

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

City Mapper app and patience.

Only in DC....

Thievery Corporation, one of the world's best electronic bands was founded in DC.

Favorite Concert(s):

Thievery Corporation, Morcheeba, Federico Aubele at the 9:30 Club.

Rent or own your place?

Both

Bucket list items - yet to do...

To become fluent in Italian

Favorite travel places

London, Berlin, Vienna, Ljubljana, anything coastal in Italy

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Coastal line in Slovenia, more coastal towns in Italy
Pamela
Property Experience Coordinator

Pamela Property Experience Coordinator
Gugu
Property Service Specialist

Gugu Property Service Specialist