Fred Tomlin

Work Order Nation

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Work Order Nation is a behind-the-scenes podcast about what it really takes to keep properties running smoothly. Hosted by Fred Tomlin Jr. and Sherrod Hunter, the show features real conversations about day-to-day challenges, work orders, maintenance, clean-outs, vendor coordination, and what actually works in the field. Each episode delivers honest stories, practical lessons, and simple insights you can apply right away to improve operations and avoid daily chaos. No BS, just real experience from people doing the work. If you care about running properties better, faster, and with fewer headach...

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Fred Tomlin

Episodes

From the Army to Award-Winning Property Management: Charles Pavlovich on Leadership, Resilience, and Solving the Toughest Work Orders 01.07.2026 21:49

Episode Summary: In this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. sit down with Charles Pavlovich , an award-winning property manager at Equity REM whose career spans military service, entrepreneurship, and decades of multifamily leadership. Charles shares how his journey from the U.S. Army to leasing apartments, running a property services business in California,...

From Maintenance Technician to Community Manager: Michael Rogers on Affordable Housing Leadership, Career Growth, and Building Stronger Communities 10.06.2026 22:24

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation , host Fred Tomlin Jr. sits down with Michael Rogers , Community Manager with KHAG Management Company, alongside co-host Sherod Hunter, to explore the unique journey from apartment maintenance to affordable housing leadership and the lessons learned along the way. Michael shares how his multifamily career began after relocating from California...

From Wyoming Real Estate to Affordable Housing Leadership: Janet Coupens on Resident Relationships, Rent Collection, and the Realities of Property Management 09.06.2026 20:57

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation , host Fred Tomlin Jr . sits down with Janet Coupens, Community Manager at Central Park 3 Apartments in Denver, Colorado, alongside co-host Sherod Hunter, to explore the realities of affordable housing management, resident engagement, and the leadership skills required to navigate nearly three decades in the multifamily industry. Janet shares h...

From Laborer to Association Leader: Bonnie Gibson on Membership Growth, Industry Engagement, and Building Stronger Multifamily Communities 06.05.2026 29:10

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation, host Fred Tomlin Jr. sits down with Bonnie Gibson , Director of Membership and Engagement at the Bay Area Apartment Association, alongside co-host Brenda Hummel, to explore how modern multifamily associations are driving connection, education, and long-term industry growth. Bonnie shares her unconventional path into the association world, begi...

From Architecture Student to Affordable Housing Builder: Daniel Reiling on Spec Homes, Community-Driven Development, and Solving Denver’s Housing Crisis 05.05.2026 24:13

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr . sit down with Daniel Riley , Owner of Riley Construction Company, to explore his unconventional path from architecture student to hands-on builder and emerging voice in affordable housing development. Dan shares how his early passion for design started with art, sculpture, and architecture studies,...

From Army Ranger to STR Design Leader: Reid Sealby on Revenue-Driven Airbnb Design, Scaling Chroma Home, and Winning with Intentional Guest Experience 04.05.2026 42:08

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation , host Fred Tomlin Jr . sits down with Reid Sealby , Co-Owner and Managing Director of Operations at Chroma Home, to explore his rapid rise from U.S. Army Ranger to a leader in the short-term rental design space. Reid shares how his journey into real estate wasn’t planned—it started with a simple house hack using a VA loan in Denver. Renting ou...

From Laborer to Luxury Builder: Rusty Conway on Pre-Construction Mastery, Culture-Driven Leadership, and Scaling a High-End Construction Firm 20.04.2026 35:18

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation , host F red Tomlin Jr . sits down with Rusty Conway, President and CEO of Cadre General Contractors , to explore his 30+ year journey in the construction industry and how he built one of Denver’s leading luxury residential construction firms. Rusty shares how his path began far from the executive office—starting as a construction laborer after...

From Groundskeeper to Top Leasing Leader: Travis Gilyard on Team Culture, Operational Excellence, and Turning Around Communities 30.03.2026 31:13

Episode Summary: On this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Fred Tomlin Jr. and Sherrod Hunter sit down with Travis Gilyard , a property management leader at Mayfair Management in Dallas-Fort Worth. Travis shares his remarkable journey from Albany, Georgia, where he started as a 911 EMS dispatcher, to rising through the ranks from groundskeeper to senior community manager, demonstrating resil...

From Leasing Rookie to Leading with Accountability: Shannon Peters on Property Management, AI, and Work Order Wows 24.03.2026 21:06

Episode Summary: In this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. welcome Shannon Peters , Community Manager at ASMC Property Management, who brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in multi-family housing and residential operations. Shannon shares her unexpected journey into property management—starting from a $50 leasing class after leaving a career as a vet...

From Hands-On Property Management to Leading 10,000 Units: Craig Watson on Culture, Technology, and Work Order Wins 25.02.2026 28:03

Episode Summary: In this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. welcome Craig Watson, the driving force behind Devonshire Real Estate and Asset Management. With nearly 20 years of experience in residential and commercial property management, Craig shares how his service-driven approach and people-first leadership philosophy have shaped thriving communities acros...

From 11 Doors to 800: How Taylor Brakefield Built Prospm Into a Scalable Property Management Powerhouse 10.02.2026 31:41

Episode Summary: In this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. sit down with Taylor Brakefield, Owner & CEO of Pros Pm, alongside Kasie Ostrom, to break down what it truly takes to scale a property management company from the ground up. Taylor shares her journey from managing just 11 doors to leading a fast-growing portfolio across Texas. She opens up about...

From Healthcare to Housing: How Britteny Robrahn Builds Resident-First Rental Communities 06.02.2026 23:42

Episode Summary: In this episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. sit down with Britteny Robrahn , Property Manager at Live Great Properties , to discuss leadership, leasing, and what it truly takes to build resident-first rental communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Britteny shares her unconventional journey from healthcare leadership into property management an...

Inside the Chaos, Costs, and Comebacks of Property Management 31.12.2025 14:59

Episode Summary: In this inaugural episode of Work Order Nation , co-hosts Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. dive headfirst into the real, unfiltered world of apartment property management. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience working alongside property managers nationwide, the leaders of Accelerated Waste Solutions share why this podcast exists and finally tell the stories from the trench...