Humans of Multifamily

In this episode of Humans of Multifamily, Shiv Gettu sits down with Kevin Owens, President of Property Management at RKW Residential, to discuss his journey from a small-town upbringing in South Carolina to leading operations for over 30,000 multifamily units. Kevin shares how his early experiences working on construction sites, his family’s values, and a winding career path, from psychiatric hosp...

In this episode of Humans of Multifamily, Shiv Gettu sits down with Adrienne Hill, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Training at Simpson Housing, to explore how her upbringing as the daughter of a career Marine shaped her resilience, discipline, and purpose. Adrienne discusses her journey from answering a classified ad to becoming a 24-year veteran in multifamily, the impact of her parents&#3...

In this episode, Shiv Gettu sits down with Gray Lane, Director of Marketing Operations at ECI Group. He reflects on his decade-long journey in multifamily marketing. Starting as a one-man team, Gray now manages a small team, continuously evolving his skillset and adapting to the industry's changes. He shares insights from his upbringing in Woodstock, Georgia, and how his parents influenced his car...

In this episode, Shiv Gettu sits down with Bevan White , Director of Marketing at RAM Partners, who brings over 25 years of experience in multifamily property management. Bevan shares his unconventional journey from disliking school and working in landscaping to leading marketing and branding strategies across major markets. Raised in Mobile, Alabama, Bevan reflects on an active childhood, the imp...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Audrey Grant-Lott, director of Talent Management at the RMR Group, to discuss her three-decade-long journey in property management, training, and talent development. Audrey shares her candid thoughts on never wanting kids, growing up in a blue-collar family, and finding her way into property management. Throughout the conversation, she touches on the importance of proper...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Norman Radow, the visionary founder and CEO of The RADCO Companies, about his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Brooklyn's public housing to becoming a major force in the real estate industry. Norman discusses his philosophy that multifamily real estate is about more than spreadsheets and commodities; it's about providing families with homes they can be proud of...

In this episode, Shiv Gettu sits down with Keri Ann Hall, Director of Marketing at Clear Property Management. Keri shares her unique journey from her roots in San Antonio, balanced by her strong commitment to family and community. Growing up in a supportive household with hard-working parents, Keri succeeded in multifamily marketing, influenced heavily by core values and a stringent work ethic ins...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Jonathan Bove, Executive Vice President of Acquisition and Management Services at Landmark, to explore his nearly two-decade-long journey in the multifamily industry. Jonathan discusses his transition from software engineering to real estate, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and the impact of luck. He sheds light on his extroverted nature, how it has co...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Robbie Mejia RVP of Property Management at LYND as she shares her journey from growing up in a large family in Austin, Texas, to navigating the multifamily real estate industry. Robbie emphasizes the importance of trust and openness in leadership. She discusses the lessons learned from her father, a Vietnam veteran with a complex history, and how these lessons shaped her...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Maddie Patrick, a regional manager at Foresight Asset Management whose approach to real estate blends empathy, intentionality, and long-term thinking. She shares her belief that every unit should be treated like your grandmother lives in it a philosophy that shapes how she leads, renovates, and activates space. We dive into how thoughtful design isn’t just aesthetic, it’s...

In this compelling episode, Natalie Jones, Vice President of Build to Rent, shares her remarkable story of growing up homeschooled in a religiously conservative family in Florida and Georgia. She talks about the profound challenges she faced after coming out twice; first at 17 and again at 26. Leading to her estrangement from most of her family. Natalie's narrative underlines the emotional toll an...

Or Bokobza, co-founder and CEO of Venn, discusses his journey from a middle-class upbringing in Israel, through an elite military unit, to leading a company that transforms apartment living through community. Or emphasizes the importance of values, authentic relationships, and collaboration in business. He shares insights on leadership, the significance of recruiting the right people, and his phil...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Stephanie Graves, CEO of Q10 Property Advisors, who shares her remarkable journey from growing up with a single mom in El Paso to building multiple successful businesses, including a multifamily management company that now oversees nearly 10,000 units. As an only child raised by a mother who instilled in her that college was non-negotiable, Stephanie learned early that ha...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Alex Abernathy, Executive VP at Asset Living, who shares his journey from growing up as the youngest child with siblings 10 years his senior to becoming a key leader in one of multifamily's fastest-growing third-party management companies. Born in Michigan and raised between the northern vacation towns and the Upper Peninsula, Alex experienced a dramatic culture shock...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Kevin Kirton, CEO of Buckhead Investment Partners, who shares his journey from being born with a congenital heart defect requiring emergency surgery at just seven weeks old by famed surgeon Denton Cooley to becoming a pioneering real estate developer in Houston. Raised in a hard-working household where his father instilled a strong work ethic and refused to let him sleep...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Bill Nye (not the Science Guy), who shares his journey from growing up on an Ohio farm in a Quaker family to becoming "The Apartment Guy," a renowned educator and speaker in the multifamily industry. Raised in Amish country as one of six children to hardworking parents who placed little emphasis on education, Bill forged his own path by joining the Air Force at...

In this special episode, the tables are turned as Humans of Multifamily host Shiv Gettu becomes the guest, interviewed by industry veteran Daniel Paulino at the Social Media Summit in Napa. Shiv opens up about his journey as a middle child who often felt like he didn't belong, from growing up between the U.S. and India to facing intense bullying in eighth grade that lasted three months. He shares...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Rebecca Cook, Director of Multi-Family Management at Friedman Real Estate, who shares her journey from growing up in unincorporated Washington County, Oregon to becoming a multifamily industry leader with nearly 30 years of experience. Born into a financially challenged household where food stamps and free school lunches were part of everyday life, Rebecca credits her sta...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Kate Good, SVP of Multifamily Development with Hunington Residential, who shares her remarkable journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming an influential multifamily developer, professional speaker, and entrepreneur. Born in Dallas but raised in Ohio in a tight-knit Catholic school environment, Kate's path to industry leadership began unexpectedly when a job los...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Char McCurdy, President of Summit Property Management, who shares her journey from growing up on a farm in Arkansas to leading a company managing 10,000 units and 180 team members. Born into a family with five siblings spanning a 20-year age gap, Char developed a strong work ethic tending to the family farm while her traveling salesman father was on the road. After her pa...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Holly Johnson, VP of Marketing, who shares her journey from growing up on a 700-person farm town in the Texas panhandle to becoming a respected leader in multifamily marketing. Born and raised in a blue-collar farming community, Holly developed a strong work ethic helping with livestock, picking cotton weeds, and even earning a hardship driver's license at age 13. Aft...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Joana Nosewicz, Marketing and Training leader at Presidium, who shares her journey from being born on a German army base to becoming a respected multifamily professional. Growing up as a military child across multiple states, Joana developed an adaptability and outgoing nature that would serve her well throughout her career. Her strict military father and social worker mo...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Danielle Koontz, Senior Managing Director of Business Development at RangeWater Real Estate, who shares her journey from a small town of 750 people in Illinois to becoming a multifamily industry leader. After graduating during the 2009 financial crisis, Danielle found her way into multifamily through a temporary leasing position that turned into a fulfilling career path....

Shiv Gettu sits down with Ann-Marie Bomba, CEO at Strategic Properties, who shares her extraordinary journey from being on her own at age 14 to building a property management company that grew to 17,000 units before being acquired. Born in South Texas, Ann-Marie's early life took a dramatic turn when she left a difficult home environment at 14, navigating situational homelessness and supportin...

Shiv Gettu sits down with Ed Wolff, President of Aerwave, who shares his journey from humble New York beginnings to becoming a multifamily technology leader in Dallas. The son of a NYC detective and secretary, Ed developed an early entrepreneurial spirit—starting a fish pond company at 14 and working 70-hour weeks by 16. After earning his MBA from Georgia Tech and becoming the first in his family...