Multi-Family Grit

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Cristy Abud, Director of Training and Compliance at Priderock Capital Management, for an insightful conversation about scaling support teams, training with heart, and balancing people with process. Listen in to hear Cristy: Share how she went from a temporary leasing agent to leading a nationwide training and compliance team...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Ryan Calhoun, Regional Director of Operations at Landmark Properties, for a compelling conversation about legislative advocacy, student housing operations, and personalized leadership. Listen in to hear Ryan: Share how he fell into student housing and built a thriving career focused on fast-paced operations, strategic innova...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Chasity Sadowy, Vice President of Property Management at Birge and Held, for a powerful conversation about operational strategy, affordable housing, and bold centralization. Listen in to hear Chasity: Share how she rose from receptionist to VP overseeing 20,000 units—and why she believes being the voice for site teams is the...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Donald Davidoff, Co-Founder and CEO of Real Estate Business Analytics (REBA), for a thoughtful conversation about platform thinking, pricing innovation, and building technology that puts operators first. Listen in to hear Donald: Share how his path from revenue management in hotels and gaming led to pioneering multifamily pr...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Marc Hershberg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Topaz Capital Group, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurial grit, investment discipline, and innovating in multifamily real estate. Listen in to hear Marc: Share how his path from corporate finance to real estate investing was driven by a desire to build tangible, g...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Steve Boyack, Chief Operating Officer of JVM Realty, for a thoughtful conversation about strategic transformation, team empowerment, and building a resident-first mindset in multifamily. Listen in to hear Steve: Share how a summer job in high school led to a wide-ranging career across nearly every role in property management...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Patti Higgins, Director of Property Management at Park Town Living, for a candid conversation about servant leadership, company culture, and leading through personal transformation. Listen in to hear Patti: Share how a friendly leasing office tour sparked her entry into the multifamily world—and led to a powerhouse career ov...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Ben Nollola, Vice President of Operations at Gables Residential, for a deep dive into leadership evolution, operational excellence, and the future of multifamily management. Listen in to hear Ben: Share his inspiring story of how a life-altering decision at 18 led him from a music scholarship to a nearly three-decade career...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Nate Thompson, Director of Screening at Morgan Properties, for a deep dive into the evolution of resident screening, fraud prevention, and data-driven decision-making in multifamily operations. Listen in to hear Nate: Share his surprising journey from the restaurant and cheese-importing world to becoming "The Screening Guy"...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Issa Mider-Martinez, Vice President of Operations at Mountain States Property Management, for a deep dive into leadership, customer service, and the challenges of managing in the property management industry. Listen in to hear Issa: Share her inspiring, novel worthy story, from overcoming early challenges as an immigrant to...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Barry Slaymaker, President and CFO of ATC Development, for an insightful conversation about leadership, empathy, and the multifamily industry. Barry shares a powerful story about bending the rules to help a woman in need of housing, illustrating the profound impact empathy can have in decision-making. What begins as a routin...

In this engaging episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Jason Miller, Business Consulting Director at Dean Dorton, to discuss the evolving accounting industry and its challenges. Jason breaks down how technology and automation are reshaping roles, shifting workforce structures, and widening the talent gap. He highlights the need for leadership development, on-the-job tra...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with Latrice Leake, Learning & Development Specialist at Mission Rock Residential, LLC  to explore her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and impact in both professional and personal spaces. Latrice shares profound insights on energy alignment, personal growth, and the power of storytelling, emphasizing how our experience...

In this episode, Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress sits down with Kristen Diamond, Vice President of Multifamily Management at Hayman Company, for a behind-the-scenes look at a truly bizarre and eye-opening property management experience. Kristen recounts dealing with mysterious noises that leave residents frustrated and the unbelievable truth uncovered during maintenance. What begins as a...

In this engaging conversation, host Kerri Davis, CEO and Founder of Fortress, sits down with David Keinert, Executive Vice President of Operations at Aeon, to discuss resilience, adaptability, and growth in both personal and professional life. They explore navigating career transitions, embracing innovation, and overcoming challenges with the right mindset. David shares personal stories and valuab...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit , host Kerri Davis, founder and CEO of Fortress OS, sits down with Katherine Maestas, Community Manager at Kairoi Residential. Katherine shares her passion for property management and emphasizes the importance of connecting with prospects—highlighting how relationships play a crucial role in leasing success. With her core belief that people come before product,...

In this special episode of Multi-Family Grit, Kerri and William reflect on their favorite moments from recent interviews with standout leaders in the property management industry. Tune in as they revisit top highlights and elaborate on thoughtful insights from conversations with Hunter Nelson, Partner at Elmington; Meg Tibbs, Vice President of Operations at Dominium; and David Strange, Senior Mana...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit, host Kerri Davis, founder and CEO of Fortress OS, sits down with David Strange, Senior Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate Finance at Walker & Dunlop, to discuss the current challenges in financing deals in today's market, along with other important topics such as home and rental price increases, and the growing group of individuals who earn too mu...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit, host Kerri Davis, founder and CEO of Fortress OS, sits down with Meg Tibbs, Vice President of Operations at Dominium, to dive into the data that drives successful teams. Meg shares her experiences and insights on the importance of hiring and retaining the right people, discussing how leveraging data can help shape strong, high-performing teams in the multi-fam...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit, host Kerri Davis, founder and CEO of Fortress OS, sits down with Hunter Nelson, Partner at Elmington. Together, they discuss the critical role affordable housing plays in a city's infrastructure, why the demand will always outpace supply, and how elections can significantly impact affordable housing policies and initiatives. More About Our Guest: Hunter provid...

In this special episode of Multi-Family Grit, Kerri and William reflect on their favorite moments from recent interviews with standout leaders in the property management industry. Tune in as they revisit top highlights and elaborate on thoughtful insights from conversations with Tracey Crowe, active past Chair of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association; Jonathan Wogan, Founder and CEO of Wogan...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit, Kerri Davis, Founder and CEO of Fortress OS, chats with Tabitha Isbill, President of Evergreen Real Estate. They dive into why it's so important for leaders to spend time on-site with their teams. They talk about how being present helps quickly solve problems, boost customer service, and build stronger connections with the on-site teams. More About Our Guest:...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit, host Kerri Davis, Founder and CEO of Fortress OS, welcomes Jonathan Wogan, Founder and CEO of Wogan Group. Together, they discuss how third-party management groups need to work seamlessly with owners. They highlight the importance of offering solutions, not just pointing out problems, and the value of embracing new approaches. More About Our Guest: Jonathan Wo...

In this episode of Multi-Family Grit, host Kerri Davis, founder and CEO of Fortress OS, is joined by Tracey Crowe, a seasoned property management professional and active past Chair of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association. Together, they explore the significance of happiness in both personal and professional life. Tracey shares insights on the importance of nurturing your spirit and making t...

In this special episode of Multi-Family Grit, Kerri and William reflect on their favorite moments from recent interviews with standout leaders in the property management industry. Tune in as they revisit top highlights and elaborate on thoughtful insights from conversations with Stephanie Lehman, Executive Vice President of Asset Management at Elmington; DeAnna Moore, President at Elmington Proper...