The Coco Plum Vacation Rentals Team

Coco Plum Vacation Rentals was established in 2008 as a natural extension of the already successfully established Coco Plum Realtors. Providing a high level of quality service and care to clients and properties, CPVR's team strives every day to ensure current guests and owners are happy and potential guests and owners are treated with respect as they begin their vacation planning or property management services journey.

Jessica Willey
Director of Operations

Jessica Willey, a long time Florida Keys native, serves as the Director of Operations at Coco Plum Vacation Rentals. With 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, including serving as Regional Area Director, Jessica brings a wealth of expertise in operational efficiency and team management to the vacation rental industry. Her background in optimizing processes and enhancing customer satisfaction seamlessly translates to her role in ensuring top-notch guest experiences and smooth operations at Coco Plum.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her two dogs and her fiancé, Raj


Kelly Willey
Founder

In 2008, Kelly had a vision to use technology to enhance the guests and owners vacation rental experience. Built on the foundation of innovation and integrity she created Coco Plum Vacation Rentals. Kelly still acts as the teams real estate Broker and enjoys helping Buyers and Sellers as well as investors in the Florida Keys. When she isn't busy with this, she enjoys travelling the world with her husband Jim, studying Gods word and helping others less fortunate. Kelly and Jim formed a non-profit, Micah Missions, to show mercy and provide aid to the least of those in the world.

Originally from Baltimore, MD where she received her BS in Biology and began graduate studies in Chemistry before becoming a real estate agent. Kelly and Jim have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren whom they adore. She plays a mean game of pool and loves card games.

Jim Willey 
Broker, Vacation Rental Manager

Before coming to the Keys 15 years ago, Jim "flipped" numerous homes in the Baltimore City area doing most of the work himself. Having managed and maintained many of his personal properties, Jim knows the in's and out's of rental management and is proactive in keeping our owner's homes in tip-top shape. He is also a licensed real estate broker in Florida and is versed in the real estate investment arena, having over 15 years experience evaluating properties for investment potential. His greatest role is as Pop Pop and he is loved by all his grandbabies.

These days Jim enjoys preparing gourmet meals and travelling the world with his wife of 30+ years, Kelly Willey


Raj Moy
General Manager

With seven years of management experience in large-scale production, Raj has successfully overseen teams of 32 employees and two assistant managers, optimizing operations and efficiency. He now uses his expertise to enhance property care and guest relations in the Vacation Rental industry, as well as assist with Owner communications. Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Raj moved to Marathon in 2022.
Outside of work, Raj enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Jessica, and their two dogs, savoring good food, and exploring the outdoors.



Denise Turnbull
Property Manager

Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Denise graduated from Villanova University with a BA in Communications in 2001. She has called Marathon home for the past 17 years, where she has built a rewarding career in the hospitality industry, spending the last four years with Coco Plum Vacation Rentals. Happily married for 14 years, Denise enjoys cooking for family and friends. In her free time, she loves fishing, relaxing on the beach, and diving into true crime literature and podcasts, exploring the complexities of real-life stories.




Rea Rodriguez
Guest Services Manager

Rea Rodriguez is the dedicated Guest Services Manager at Coco Plum Vacation Rentals, where she has proudly served for nearly four years. With over 15 years of customer service experience across diverse industries—including airlines, cruise lines, and travel agencies—Rea brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She holds a degree in Political Science from the University of the Philippines in Manila. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children.


Rochelle Aesoph
Reservationist 

Originally from South Dakota, Rochelle brings over 25 years of expertise as a travel agent, specializing in island getaways. Alongside her travel career, she’s a skilled service dog trainer and a talented artist, crafting beautiful stained glass and earrings. Rochelle is a proud mother of three boys and grandmother to four—one granddaughter and three grandsons—and her family also includes her beloved standard poodle, Monkey!



Jen Neida
Property Inspector

Jen is a Marathon native whose local insight and friendly nature make her a wonderful part of our team. She’s a 2021 Marathon High graduate and a dedicated dog mom to Mia, her 11-year-old Maltese mix. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her enjoying a bit of retail therapy, with anything pink instantly grabbing her attention!




Taylor Dieguez
Property Inspector

Taylor was born and raised in Marathon and is a 2021 high school graduate. She brings a love of travel and a warm, adventurous spirit to our team. A proud dog mom to her two beloved pups, Ivy and Sinker, who are truly her babies! Taylor’s enthusiasm and passion for exploring new places add a vibrant energy to our team.

Earl Suan
Guest Services & Reservations

Earl was born and raised in the vibrant tropics. He graduated with a management major in tourism and has 5+ years experience working in hotels and residences.  A dedicated community worker, he serves as a project manager for various youth-led programs overseas. His diverse interests and commitment to community development reflect his belief in the power of adventure and collaboration.

His passion for the outdoors extends beyond the warm shores; he loves surfing, but also embraces the thrill of skiing and snowboarding. He has a fur-daughter named Safiya Luna who is an introvert, the opposite of Earl's outgoing & friendly personality 





Sebastian Reintar
Guest Services & Reservations

Matthew Shahsavan
Maintenance & Property Care

Jennifer Ward
Vacation Rental Adminstrator 

Mandy Smith
Guest Services