HOPE IVORY Regional Manager Echelon Property Group
KARI KERR Asset Manager Steadfast
WHO ' S WHO 2017
16 1,000 30 $ 140M
YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY
UNITS I OVERSEE
EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
COFFEE OR COCKTAIL : Extra dirty martini . FAVORITE NEW DENVER RESTAURANT : Acorn . FAVORITE NON-RESTAURANT DENVER SPOT : Parks . WHY APARTMENTS ? Ever changing , always learning . WRITE A FORTUNE COOKIE FORTUNE : “ Trust in God and the rest will fall into place .” SUPER HERO POWER : Able to leap tall buildings in single bounds ! NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE JOB EASIER : Being able to monitor every aspect physically of the property without having to drive weekly . MOST SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY : Internet based systems . YOUR FIRST APARTMENT : Breakers in 1999 . Great amenities I never used . NEW WAYS TO LOOK FOR NEW TALENT : I am more willing to hire green than experienced . KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT : Not work , I love what I do . Thinking about my kid ’ s future keeps me up . YOUR PARTY TRICK : Don ’ t have one I usually am the spectator . STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT : Starbucks or Saks 5th Ave . ERA OF LIFE TO RE-LIVE : 20 ’ s . My body didn ’ t hurt as much and I was a lot cooler .
KELLEA JEFFREY Director of Real Estate Zocalo Community Development
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YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY
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EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE
$ 140M
VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE
COFFEE OR COCKTAIL : White Chocolate Mocha . FAVORITE NEW DENVER RESTAURANT : The Departure FAVORITE NON-RESTAURANT DENVER SPOT : Upstairs Circus WHY APARTMENTS ? I love the chaos and how the industry is ever-changing . WRITE A FORTUNE COOKIE FORTUNE : “ The sky is the limit — go soar !” SUPER HERO POWER : Multitasking NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE JOB EASIER : Virtual concierge services . MOST SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY : Geofencing marketing initiatives YOUR FIRST APARTMENT : Crappy ! NEW WAYS TO LOOK FOR NEW TALENT : I don ’ t necessarily look for long tenure at an employer as a negative since millennials are so transient . I focus more on their skillset , internal drive & personality . YOUR PARTY TRICK : No party tricks up my sleeve , but I love games ! STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT : I would go to Nordstrom because of their fabulous customer service training . ERA OF LIFE TO RE-LIVE : I wouldn ’ t ! The older I get , the wiser and more confident I become !
20 0 $ 2.1B
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EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
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TV SHOW OR MOVIE DESCRIBES WORK / LIFE BALANCE : Groundhog Day . Much of property management runs in a cycle of repeating tasks weekly , monthly , quarterly and annually . COFFEE OR COCKTAIL : Grande Ristretto Americano - with an extra shot . FAVORITE NON-RESTAURANT DENVER SPOT : The EVOO ( Extra Virgin Olive Oil ) store downtown . They have so many oils and balsamic vinegars ; and show you how to mix these together to create marinades , dressings , dessert toppings . It ' s terrific ! NEXT BIG THING IN APARTMENT LIVING ? Due to the need to reduce the size of the actual apartment space and many people moving to new areas where they know nobody , I see the need for more communal-type spaces so there is a kitchen where group meals are prepared , a larger " living space " for being with the other residents and establishing relationships and bonds . Also , more rooftop gardens and pet spaces in the city areas . WHY APARTMENTS ? It evolves at a rapid pace ; the technologies used in property management now - from Yieldstar to Power Pro and Active Building - keep us continually learning and growing . WRITE A FORTUNE COOKIE FORTUNE : “ Learn to embrace rapportbuilding and follow-up now ! It will keep you at the top of the food chain in 2019 !” SUPER HERO POWER : I am " Humor Girl ." NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE JOB EASIER : A program that gathers all of the information from the other sources ( LeaseHawk , PowerPro , reputation management sites , etc .) and compiles into comprehensive form that assists with educated decisionmaking . KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT : Talent matching , management and retention . Understanding the way to get the best people on board , and helping them grow with your company so they can contribute at a high level during the time they are there is the biggest impact for all property management professionals : on site to asset management . With the average tenure now being less than four years ( and normally closer to two years ), good employee matches are critical . STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT : The face cream kiosk . They have learned how to approach strangers , immediately attract their attention with a " hook ", and demonstrate the product to get a sale .
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