Talk Risky with Kellie

In Episode 8: Dating 101, Show Me Your Assets, we are joined by special guests Stephanie Graham, SVP of Asset Management and Brad Brown, VP of Asset Management, to explore the critical role of daily risk management in the world of Asset Management.    Risk Management is a vital aspect of asset management.  It serves to protect investments, enhance returns, and ensure portfolio stability. By identi...

In Episode 7, AI is the Tool-Intention is the Operator, we meet with special guests Matt Barbiea, VP of Technology and Becca Dodge, Director of Digital Transformation to talk about AI at Buckingham. Sensitivities around data security, AI in our operational programs and technology governance working hand in hand with daily adoption and change management.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the...

In Episode 6, Compliance & The Red Tape Worm: There’s more than meets the eye, we meet with special guest, Timika Johnson, Director of Compliance to discuss affordable compliance, reasonable accommodation and modification requests and Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). Affordable Housing Program is managed under the Compliance umbrella. What are the programs? Why are these programs important...

In Episode 5, The Abominable Snowman: Mitigating the Impacts of Winter Weather, I'm meeting with Kevin Nagel, Regional Maintenance Supervisor and Brad Reed, Maintenance Supervisor to discuss how we mitigate the impacts of winter weather events.      Ice storm, snow storm, wind, freezing temperatures - all of these winter weather occurrences have a significant impact on our asset.  In this episode,...

In Episode 4, titled, I Fought the Law and the Law Won: The Nitty Gritty of Contracts, we have an enlightening discussion with special guest, Meredith Devlin, Associate General Counsel, as we delve into the complexities of contract management. Contracts are legally binding agreements between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations enforceable by law. Contracts typically involve an...

In Episode 3, Earth, Wind, Fire... Not the Band: Damage Waiver Program, we meet with Special Guests, Holly Kerns, District Manager to discuss the Damage Waiver Program.   The Damage Waiver Program is an important offering for both property managers and residents, as it provides a layer of financial protection and peace of mind. By paying a modest fee of $13.00 per month, residents can avoid the po...

In Episode 2, Please Don’t Light my Fire: No Smoking Property Policy, we are meeting with Special Guests, Kennadi Fugazzi, VP of Property Management and Justin Few, VP of Property Management to discuss the why, how and what’s next around the No Smoking Policy.   Implementing a No Smoking Policy across a property portfolio is a strategic move to mitigate fire hazards and potential disaster risks. T...

In Episode 1, The Aftermath: 1st Steps to Mitigating Disaster, I’m meeting with Special Guests Greg Campbell, VP of Maintenance Operations and Kevin Nagel, Regional Maintenance Manager to discuss emergency preparedness and the immediate steps to disaster mitigation. In the aftermath of a disaster, immediate mitigation steps are crucial to prevent further damage and ensure safety. Property owners s...