The Mahler Team
Our experienced staff brings decades of expertise, from the staffing, private management and luxury sectors, to our business. We work closely with clients and candidates to help establish successful relationships that last.
Our experienced staff brings decades of expertise, from the staffing, private management and luxury sectors, to our business. We work closely with clients and candidates to help establish successful relationships that last.
Milwaukee-based entrepreneur / Founder and CEO of Mahler Enterprises, Inc.
Peter Mahler is a nationally recognized expert in the staffing, management, care and sale or acquisition of fine homes. His deep knowledge, experience, aesthetic and informed sensibility are fundamentals in the operation of his firm. Mahler Enterprises, Inc. includes:
● Mahler Private Staffing – providing discreet staffing and consulting services to over 1,000 of America’s leading families in matters pertaining to the smooth operation of their homes, businesses, and family offices. Headquartered in Milwaukee with offices in Palm Beach, Chicago, New York, Beverly Hills, and Palm Springs, Mahler Private Staffing’s mission is to help clients live well.
● Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty – providing real estate advisory services for buyers and sellers of homes throughout Wisconsin and the world. Peter has taken his passion for helping clients live well into the world of luxury real estate. In 2010, he founded the Mahler Real Estate Group, which became Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty in 2017.
● El Paseo Holdings – a California-based real estate investment firm.
Peter is engaged with the communities he and his companies serve through his support for and involvement in civic, cultural and philanthropic activities. He is on the boards of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) and the Greater Milwaukee Committee. He currently serves as co-chair for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Capital Campaign and founded the Wisconsin AIDS Fund. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marquette University and attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Program. He divides his time between Milwaukee and California with Lola, his English Bulldog.
Craig Haan joined Mahler Enterprises in 2024. Craig is responsible for the implementation of the firm’s strategic objectives and initiatives dedicated to drive sustainable growth and financial performance. With more than 20 years of experience working in public accounting and corporate finance, Craig brings a wealth of experience in enhancing financial performance and driving operational efficiency, providing oversight of the firm’s finance & accounting, risk management, and general administration.
Craig is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a degree in accounting from Calvin University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing golf.
Will Lidstone joined Mahler Private Staffing in 2025 as Director of Business Development, where he leads the firm’s client cultivation process, serves as the primary contact for new business inquiries, and leads our client stewardship program.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience in client service management, Will brings deep expertise in delivering bespoke, tailored services and solutions to his clients. Originally from the United Kingdom, Will most recently served as principal and founder of Arcadia Strategies where he designed business growth strategies and communications campaigns for corporate and non-profit clients. He previously held international affairs and business development roles for prominent public affairs and crisis communications firms in Washington D.C. and international organizations, such as the United Nations.
Will is an avid golfer, painter and fly fisherman and enjoys whiling away the weekends with his wife, two children and dogs.
Born and raised in England, Judith Redd has extensive experience in private service and luxury hospitality. She served as a senior management professional for a 240-acre estate in Rancho Mirage, CA, served as General Manager of an iconic boutique hotel and private golf club in McCall, ID, and oversaw two large estates for a private principal in Seattle, WA, before returning to Palm Springs and joining Mahler Private Staffing in 2012.
Judith spent 10 years running search operations for our West Coast office before moving over to our Projects Division. As Director of Projects, Judith directs and executes a wide range of services for our clientele. She has successfully executed dozens of projects, including a complete relocation for a 20,000 sq. ft. private residence in South Florida. Other services include: staff assessments and training, household manuals, a whole-home reset/reorganization, and estate settlements.
Remy Bender is the Vice President – Western US for Mahler Private Staffing and leads our Beverly Hills, CA office. Remy initially joined the Mahler Team in 2022 as a Senior Staffing Executive.
Prior to joining Mahler Private Staffing, Remy served as the Director of Development for a large, Los Angeles non-profit for over 18 years. She oversaw the organization’s fundraising campaigns and worked closely with donors, private family foundations and community leaders.
Remy is a native to Los Angeles, enjoys traveling, and loves watching her two children play sports. She has a master’s degree in Health Care Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Kristina Urso joined the Mahler team as Senior Search Executive for the Beverly Hills office in November 2024. Coming to MPS with almost 5 years of experience in private service, family support and household administration, Kristina understands the unique household staffing needs of our clients.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Kristina relocated to Los Angeles in 2020 to advance her career in private staffing, ultimately leading her to MPS. Outside of her professional endeavors, Kristina enjoys traveling; she spent two years living in Taiwan and loves outdoor activities, whether exploring the beach or hiking the beautiful California landscape.
Ana Ines Kelly joined the Mahler Private Staffing team in October 2025, based out of our Beverly Hills office. Ana comes from a luxury hospitality background with over 15 years of experience in five-star service, having worked at some of the world’s most prestigious properties including The Little Nell in Aspen, The Ritz-Carlton, and L’Ermitage Beverly Hills.
Ana brings a deep understanding of Forbes Five-Star standards, exceptional attention to detail, and a true passion for creating outstanding experiences for both clients and candidates.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ana enjoys traveling and spending time with her young family exploring outdoors in the mountains and the beach.
Amanda Merck joined the Mahler Private Staffing team as Office Manager for the Beverly Hills office in 2025, where she helps facilitate high-level placements and manages office operations.
Before joining Mahler, Amanda spent over a decade in the entertainment industry, working in various capacities to support principals in the creative space. She also built a successful wellness practice, providing personalized care to clients across Los Angeles. Her diverse experience has honed her ability to manage complex logistics while delivering exceptional client service. Originally from Minnesota, Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
A lifelong explorer, Amanda enjoys traveling, discovering new experiences, and embracing all that the world has to offer.
Alicia Gomez joined Mahler Private Staffing in 2014 and is based in our Palm Springs office, where she manages several roles. She is the Executive Assistant for the Private Staffing West Coast team and reports directly to Peter Mahler on specific confidential matters. She handles the day-to-day management operations for El Paseo Holdings, which is the property management division of two historic retail properties and one private residence in Palm Springs. Alicia also serves as the primary contact for Mahler Offices across the US and embraces the diversity of her duties balancing demands of a number of enterprises with her advanced knowledge and skills.
Previously, Alicia excelled as an Executive Legal Assistant for litigation practices throughout an 18-year career.
Penny Lopez is the Vice President – Eastern U.S. for Mahler Private Staffing, and leads our Palm Beach office to oversee client relationships and work with candidates who are seeking their next long-term position. She is dedicated to the thoughtful search process that allows Mahler Private Staffing to present our clients with carefully considered candidates.
Having lived abroad extensively as both a child and as an adult with her family, Penny brings an international perspective to our team. Most recently, Penny lived in Abu Dhabi where she spent ten years as the Director of Admissions at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi. Penny is a graduate of Tufts University in Massachusetts.
Lisa Miller joined the Mahler team as Senior Search Executive for the Palm Beach office in August 2022. Lisa came to MPS after a long career as a professional photographer, and most recently from the aviation industry, having been charged with the care and comfort of select clientele. She brings her keen eye and attention to detail to the Mahler team along with her strong background in client services.
Originally from upstate NY, Lisa attended community college for a degree in advertising and photography and later obtained her bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State University. She has been a resident of South Florida since 2016 and currently enjoys unlimited amounts of sunshine and golf in West Palm Beach.
Ilyse Frisch joined Mahler Private Staffing in October 2024 as a Senior Search Executive in the Palm Beach office. With over 13 years of experience in the estate staffing industry, she previously led the VIP division of a prominent estate staffing firm, managing the recruitment process for high-profile estate staffing roles. Prior to that, Ilyse worked as a personal assistant to actors and casting agents, both on and off set, within film and television production.
Originally from Massachusetts, Ilyse was a tennis player at Skidmore College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She went on to complete a master’s degree in School Counseling at Salem State College.
Outside of work, Ilyse enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her daughter.
Linda Selk joined the Mahler Private Staffing team in November 2021 to take on a hybrid recruiting and administrative role within our Palm Beach office. Linda came to Mahler Private Staffing after a career in high-level hospitality—most notably from the gold standard of resorts, The Breakers in Palm Beach.
A native of the Bahamas with Irish roots, Linda left the Bahamas to attend school in Dublin, Ireland and then Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Linda has been a resident of the Palm Beach area since 2002 and she enjoys the endless summer with her family in beautiful Palm Beach Gardens.
Maegan McCarthy joined Mahler Private Staffing in 2025 as Sales and Marketing Administrative Assistant. Based in Milwaukee, WI, she supports the firm’s marketing and business development efforts, contributing to brand growth and client engagement.
Maegan brings a diverse professional background spanning professional sports and corporate environments. She previously worked with both the National Football League and the National Basketball Association before transitioning into a role as a C-Suite level Executive Assistant for a Milwaukee-based finance company.
Maegan is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she majored in Business Management and Marketing with a minor in Sales. While at Michigan, she was also a Big Ten Track and Field athlete.
In her free time, Maegan enjoys attending sporting events, trying new coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and embracing anything spontaneous.
Rachel Conard proudly joined Mahler Private Staffing in early 2021 as the Security and Compliance Administrator based out of the company headquarters in Milwaukee. As Director of Security and Compliance, she oversees reference and background checks to ensure that our clients are presented with qualified, thoroughly vetted candidates. Rachel brings over 15 years of human resources experience, with a specialty in recruitment, to her role.
Rachel earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She loves neighborhood walks with her family and their dog, re-watching 90’s television and hosting epic game nights. In the summer, you can often find her enjoying a cool beverage on a rooftop patio and in the winter, she is quite content cooking-up soup or pasta in the kitchen.
Andrea Stoll joined the Mahler Private Staffing team in January 2025 and serves as Vetting Coordinator for the Security team. Based out of our Milwaukee headquarters, she supports our Director of Security and Compliance in completing all aspects of candidate vetting, including background and social media checks as well as reference verifications.
Andrea attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, as well as a double minor in Business and Psychology. She comes to the Mahler team after seven years in various legal support roles at a Chicago law firm.
Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Andrea has loved living in Milwaukee with her husband and corgi for the past few years. Outside of work, you can find her tackling home renovation projects, playing video games, or tending to her jungle of houseplants.
Lexey Reed joined Mahler Enterprises in 2024 and serves as Firm Administrator. Based in our Milwaukee headquarters, she provides oversight and management of employee-related processes, including onboarding, benefit administration, and payroll, and ensures the efficient administration and smooth operation of our multiple office locations.
Lexey joined the Mahler team after holding various positions in press and communications, event planning, and office management. Lexey was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She is a graduate of Wagner College, where she majored in Business Administration with a double minor in Economics and Art. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor concerts, traveling with her husband, and spending time with their dog and two cats.
Catherine “Katie” Beeman joined the Mahler Enterprises team in February 2022 and is based in our Milwaukee headquarters. As Assistant Office Manager, Katie provides administrative support for all Mahler team members, greets and assists our guests, and helps the corporate office run smoothly. Before joining Mahler Enterprises, Katie managed and created social media content for a startup health business.
Katie earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring Milwaukee, and spending time with her cats.
Kyle Gonyer joined Mahler Enterprises in 2022 as Senior Accountant. Based in our Milwaukee headquarters, Kyle coordinates the daily accounting functions for the firm. Kyle held various accounting roles prior to joining the Mahler team in both the nonprofit and subcontracting fields.
Kyle holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and serves as a notary public in the state of Wisconsin.
In his free time, Kyle enjoys attending Brewers games, listening to his vinyl collection, and spending time with his nieces and godchild. Kyle and his wife can often be found roaming the many breweries, restaurants, and festivals of the great city of Milwaukee.