Boss Talks | Elevating ALL the Bosses of the Multifamily Industry

Eddy Perez is a nationally recognized influencer and speaker in the multifamily industry.  He serves on the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando's Executive Committee as Secretary and is 2024's Treasurer. In 2021 he was recognized by both IREM and NAA with the honor of being a 20 in their 20s professional. Additionally, he was awarded NAA’s Emerging Leader of the year in 2022.  Eddy's innate a...

Dana Duckworth is a nationally recognized public speaker, facilitator, and DEI advocate specializing in creating inclusive spaces. With a background spanning over 12 years in multifamily housing, in roles from property manager to supplier partner, Dana's transparency and commitment to cultivating spaces of belonging have been integral to her success. Recognized as a certified employee resource gro...

While math was never Tara’s best subject in school, she knows the formula for networking success which is one-part passion + one-part tenacity.  As the Founder & Chief Networking Officer for Amplified Connections, a niched networking group, her mission is to help apartment management professionals "AMP Up" their network one connection at a time! Like most in the multifamily industry, Tara got her...

Lisa Russell has been a leader in the Multi-Family Property & Asset Management industry for over 30 years. Throughout Lisa’s career, she successfully managed over $1B in assets in 20 major markets, led a management company, and developed property management software that sold to Real Page in 2010. Lisa started her career in student housing while completing her degree from the University of Houston...

David Lorenzen has over 11 years of executive (agency) recruiting experience including temporary and direct-hire positions.   Since 2014, David has specialized in matching ideal candidates for real estate owners, managers, builders, and developers across the Americas. Prior to recruiting, he earned a Finance Degree from the University of Houston and led sales teams with Enterprise Rent-A-Car at lo...

Kerri Davis is the Founder & CEO of Fortress, a revolutionary software company shaping the future of property management. In her role as president of Elmington's property management division, she was dissatisfied with the current PropTech offerings in the market and set out to build a better platform for all users. Today, the company has Walker & Dunlop as an investor and 50,000+ units on the plat...

Savannah Wheeler, a seasoned multifamily professional, currently holds the position of CEO at Apartment Snapshot. This innovative PropTech company offers a unique data engagement solution catered specifically to help multifamily teams. As CEO, Savannah leverages her expertise in data analytics, finance, and technology, with a mission to alleviate the industry's pain points by fostering a data-cent...

Stephanie is the quick-witted and friendly Marketing Manager at Legacy Residential Group. With a career that began on-site, she has a deep understanding of the multi-family industry and bridges communication between the corporate office and on-site teams to foster strong resident and vendor relationships. Stephanie's passion for connecting people shines through in her expertise in creating engagin...

Lindsey had 9+ successful years in Property Management, in both student and conventional housing, before making the jump to the supplier side. Lindsey is a 3x startup leader with a focus on building first-to-market B2B SaaS companies. She has led Customer Experience (CX) at companies like HomeMe, LeaseLock, and Landing and currently works as a fractional CCO. Leveraging her 15+ total years of indu...

Crystal serves as the Director of Education, Training, and DE&I Strategies for RealSource Properties, bringing with her over 18 years of experience in the Multifamily Housing industry. In her current role, Crystal is responsible for the design and implementation of onboarding initiatives, leadership development, and mentoring programs, while also overseeing Diversity and Inclusion efforts at RealS...

Christi Wedel is a seasoned professional in the multifamily industry, with nearly a decade of experience in corporate training. Having started in the industry at the age of 19, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and insight into the workings of the multifamily space. Currently working for AG Living, she specializes in learning and development, leadership development, career progression, and many...

Kendra is passionate about the apartment industry, and volunteers at the local, state, and national levels of the National Apartment Association. She is currently Vice President of Elevation Real Estate and Management, based in Arkansas. Previously, Kendra worked for Specialized Real Estate Group, Brookhaven Apartments, and Triangle Communities. In total, she contributes 22 years of experience, fo...

Khara House is an advocate, activist, and author with proven success and innovation in residential property management, civic engagement, and DEIB training and consultation. She currently serves as the Chair of the National Apartment Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and as a Board Member for the Arizona Multihousing Association. Her background includes work in branding/market...

Marci French is a lifelong learner born into Generation X as a biracial unifier and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) facilitator. She’s a Senior Faculty Member of the National Apartment Association Education Institute where she applies her more than 25 years of multifamily experience to lead, coach, and mentor those in the industry. Utilizing her unique story, Marci facilitates tou...

Charlotte Pisciotta’s 25-year career has taken her from a National Director of Sales and Marketing to Vice President of Full House Marketing, to her current role as Membership & Marketing Director for the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association. From rolling up her sleeves at her student communities, to successfully rolling out new software and quarterly marketing plans to a portfolio of over 1...

Quiana Nguyen is the Marketing Director for CAPREIT. Her experience in the marketing industry has been invaluable to her success at CAPREIT. Her focus on training has helped her teams develop the skills necessary to excel in their roles and deliver exceptional customer service.  By prioritizing marketing efforts, Quiana has effectively promoted CAPREIT's services and offerings, resulting in increa...

Scott Spanier is the Sales Manager at LetHub, a hands-off leasing automation AI. Having quickly developed his skillset with the company, he has become the go-to for partnerships and new client relations. In his personal life, he's an avid rock climber, surfer, and extrovert. #bosstalks *The views and opinions expressed on Boss Talks are those of the host and their guest(s) and do not necessarily r...

Who is Heather? Heather Sizemore is the Senior Vice President of Operations for the student housing vertical at RPM Living. She oversees the day-to-day operations in addition to leading strategic planning and execution, oversight of financial performance, and client relationships of the division. Heather has worked exclusively in the student housing industry for 23 years. She has vast experience i...

Get to know Faith: Faith Barker has been with Pioneer Acquisitions for the last 6.5 years, currently as their Marketing Director. Although the company is based in Chicago, she has the privilege of working remotely from sunny South Florida. In a relatively short amount of time, she has grown in her role and been recognized in the multifamily industry as a leader on the rise. She is the 2018 CAMME (...

Who is Ishea?  Ishea loves to lead and build teams and has been a manager in several industries including construction and hospitality. She is currently Assistant Vice President at AMC Delancey Group, overseeing the effective management of over 55 scattered-site properties including leasing, maintenance, capital improvements, and property management teams. Ishea is a licensed real estate salespers...

Jeanne Klein is a working mom with 17 years of multifamily experience in multiple markets specializing in lease-ups on and off-site. Beginning her career at 19, she has seen drastic changes from typewriter leases to online applications! She is a tried and true problem-solving devotee passionate about efficiency and empowering women. Jeanne’s PropTech journey started with solving the constant compl...

Who is Carmen? Carmen is a working mother of three originally from Mississippi, but has called Orlando, Florida home for the last five years. Her time as a leasing consultant is where she developed a love for property management. Her background includes regional portfolio management, lease-ups, and extensive due diligence for new acquisitions and asset repositioning. She received her Certified Apa...

Who is Jessica?  Jessica Fern-Kirkland, or JFK, is the current President at PMG Property Management, LLC. She began her career as a leasing consultant and has been innovating and disrupting the multifamily industry for 15 years.  Jessica has held leadership roles across learning, development, technology, and operations in both market rate and affordable housing environments.  She finds her purpose...

Who is Stephanie?  Stephanie Anderson is the Senior Director, Communications and Social Media, at Grace Hill. She’s a working mom of four with over 16 years of property management experience—she’s the first leader in multifamily to bring a unique 360 perspective —working as an operator, a non-profit association manager, and a supplier partner. Stephanie was NAAEI’s 2015 Designate of the Year and C...

A little background on Carroll: Carroll joined Akara Partners in 2019 as one of the original team members to help launch the Kenect brand in the Nashville and Phoenix markets. Carroll brings 25 years of experience in hospitality/customer service, food and beverage, and hotel management. Her most recent experience comes from 10 years in student housing development starting in 2010. Carroll’s curren...