Leadership
Meet the Founders
Leah Popelka
Managing Member & CEO
Leah Popelka is a Managing Member of AVRA Partners and serves as Chief Executive Officer, leading the company’s financial strategy, operations, and long-term growth. With more than two decades of experience in finance, accounting, and business operations, she brings a disciplined, strategic approach to luxury residential development.
Throughout her career, Leah has built deep expertise in financial management, organizational leadership, and operational oversight. This background gives AVRA Partners a strong foundation in financial planning, risk management, and long-term value creation when evaluating development opportunities.
As CEO, Leah guides company strategy, capital deployment, operational standards, and business growth initiatives. Her commitment to excellence helps ensure that every AVRA development reflects the firm’s vision for quality, sophistication, and lasting value.
Leah’s combination of financial expertise, operational leadership, and strategic planning plays a central role in AVRA’s mission: to create thoughtfully designed luxury residential communities throughout the Tampa Bay market.