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WHO'S WHO 2017 JIM LORENZEN DENNIS MALONE Cornerstone Apartment Services, Inc. Hope Communities, Inc. Director of Operations President/Founder 34 3,188 70 $575M 47 280 10 $15M YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY UNITS I OVERSEE EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY UNITS I OVERSEE EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE COFFEE OR COCKTAIL: Small latté… once a day! FAVORITE NEW DENVER RESTAURANT: Blue Island Oyster Bar. WHY APARTMENTS? The ability to serve people. NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE JOB EASIER: Management software that worked for our business model. NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER RESIDENT RETENTION: An app for our discount card. MOST SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY: Internet. NEW WAYS TO LOOK FOR NEW TALENT: I don’t consider skill or experience. I look for work ethic and attitude. YOUR PARTY TRICK: I can read a playing card without looking at it. STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT: Nordstrom. TV SHOW OR MOVIE DESCRIBES WORK/LIFE BALANCE: Dr. Who. COFFEE OR COCKTAIL: Deep Eddy Lemon with soda and a lime wedge. FAVORITE NEW DENVER RESTAURANT: Community kitchens. WHY APARTMENTS? The adventure. WRITE A FORTUNE COOKIE FORTUNE: “You will get smarter.” SUPER HERO POWER: Ability to kill bed bugs with a single word. YOUR FIRST APARTMENT: Over the garage of an old woman’s home on Redondo Beach. NEW WAYS TO LOOK FOR NEW TALENT: Adaptability. KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT: Old age. YOUR PARTY TRICK: Staying awake. STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT: Sharper Image. ERA OF LIFE TO RE-LIVE: Age 20. Because I was 20. JAMIE LUCERO ERIN MANGERS Regional Manager Regional Property Manager Echelon Property Group Greystar Real Estate Partners 12 1,507 41 $219M YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY UNITS I OVERSEE EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE TV SHOW OR MOVIE DESCRIBES WORK/LIFE BALANCE: Jerry Maguire. COFFEE OR COCKTAIL: Coffee black/ Wine red. FAVORITE NON-RESTAURANT DENVER SPOT: The zoo. WHY APARTMENTS? Meeting new people and learning something new everyday. SUPER HERO POWER: It seems I can be in a million places at one time. YOUR FIRST APARTMENT: It was in Albuquerque, NM. Had dark green carpet and a teeny tiny bedroom but it had a pool and it was mine! NEW WAYS TO LOOK FOR NEW TALENT: I focus more now on potential, drive and motivation as opposed to longevity in the industry. KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT: What is going on with my family, what is going on with my work people and… budgets! STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT: Nordstrom for sure. Best customer service out there! ERA OF LIFE TO RE-LIVE: I would relive the few months I had at home with my baby. Would love to slow down that clock and just live in that moment with her again. 17 2,500 60 $500M YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY UNITS I OVERSEE EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE TV SHOW OR MOVIE DESCRIBES WORK/LIFE BALANCE: Fools Rush In. COFFEE OR COCKTAIL: Skinny Latte (have to save calories for option #2) or #2: Coors Light. FAVORITE NEW DENVER RESTAURANT: Rusty Bucket. FAVORITE NON-RESTAURANT DENVER SPOT: Broncos Game. NEXT BIG THING IN APARTMENT LIVING? Automated apartment homes. Electronic blinds, sound system wired in each unit, keyless entry. WHY APARTMENTS? The daily challenges. WRITE A FORTUNE COOKIE FORTUNE: “What you believe in, will now be your future.” SUPER HERO POWER: To speak every language. NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE JOB EASIER: A personal driver. STORE IN MALL TO FIND NEW TALENT: Nordstrom. ERA OF LIFE TO RE-LIVE: Any time when I still had my dad. He is the most incredible man I have ever known! WHERE DO YOU PREFER TO SIT ON AN AIRPLANE? WHO'S WHO 2017 WINDOW AISLE MIDDLE 0% www.aamdhq.org NOV/DEC 2016 • TRENDS | 27