Michele Torsell is the Director of Property Management for Turtle Creek and Cooper’s Pond. Since 1991 she has led the overall rental and management activities. She enjoys working with residents and prospective residents to insure that the apartments and townhomes are ready for new residents. It’s obvious that she always strives for Toftrees-Turtle Creek and Coopers Pond to be a wonderful place for all to live.

She currently lives with her husband, son, and two dogs in a quiet neighborhood. She enjoys spending time with her family.

Michele is looking forward to her well-earned retirement in 2025.  While she will sadly miss the residents, ownership will miss her and her enthusiasm.

Erin Tressler is the Assistant Rental Manager for Toftrees Associates and has primary responsibility for assisting in maintaining the Rental Office, Turtle Creek Apartments and Cooper’s Pond Townhomes.  She enjoys helping new residents transition to the area and making them feel right at home here in our community. Helping families, including their pets, thrive in a new setting is a top priority for Erin. Prior to her affiliation with Toftrees Associates, Erin was a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager for several local Real Estate Companies. She has worked in both commercial and residential since 2002.

Erin received a BA from Penn State University in Labor & Industrial Relations and was previously a Licensed Real Estate Agent with the PA Real Estate Commission. She was also the Co-Director of Publicity for Centre County PAWS.

Outside of the office, Erin lives in a cabin in the woods with her husband, son, dogs and small flock of chickens. Besides her career, she is a Business Owner, a Professional Organizer and a Certified Yoga Instructor

Larry Whitehead is the Director/Supervisor of Physical Plant for Toftrees Associates. He leads the crew that maintains the rentals units, the grounds and the overall wellbeing of our community.  Larry really enjoys working with and getting to know all our residents. He loves the challenge of fixing things and really cares about making sure everything is well maintained for our residents. 

Larry has been making sure our properties are in great shape since 1995. He is dedicated to all projects regardless of the size or scope the size. His dedication as an employee and to the projects he manages resulted in our Bark Park being named in his honor. It’s another example of a beautifully executed project managed, enabled and completed by Larry. Our exit interview results often commend Larry and his team for the attentive and efficient way in which resident concerns are completed. Currently, they are engaged in upgrading the lighting to enhance our resident experience.

Larry is married to his lovely wife and has children, grandchildren and dogs. Outside of work, he loves camping, boating, hunting, spending time with his family and his mini dachshunds.