FRED Newsletter - April 2023 - Volume 5, Issue 4

Volume 5 Issue 4

April 2023

LETTER FROM 2023 FRED SUMMIT Navigating New Terrain

March 16th brought us our first in-person FRED Summit Navigating New Terrain. It is an event that becomes a day of learning and fun for property management with some great takeaways from our in-house subject matter experts, as well as, our keynote speaker.

Click here to see our event preview video!

This year featured Brett (with Austin Mautz and Steve Bersell) showing us how to “Think Like an Owner”, Kristin Janowski helping us with communication, Eric Isidoro who is always helping us through Entrata, and award-winning author and speaker The Gary Gregory teaching us how to be the "Captain of our Leader-Ship". Everyone was given a copy of his book, The Super Fantastic Process, with the opportunity to have it signed.

We also had some fun with giveaways in the spirit of hiking.

Our Entrata Regional Vice President, John Statchura, joined to introduce himself and give out more great prizes.

Being a part of FRED giving is always rewarding. $5,000 was donated to Hunger Task Force along with a FRED volunteer day helping on The Farm. You can sign up here to volunteer!

We capped off the day with a “Day in the Life of a Zookeeper”. The highlight was when everyone had the opportunity to feed an opossum and even give it a pet.

I would like to personally thank my team of Julie, Shannon, Eric, and Will for all their hard work and efforts to pull off an amazing Summit.

Heidi Kivi

Heidi Kivi Director of Property Management Operations

Click the logo to view our SUMMIT Site!

DEPARTMENT UPDATE INTERIOR DESIGN

Claim Your (Updated) Domain

By Karla Schultz, Interior Designer My mom used to always say, “Busy people are happy people!” Well, if that is true, consider me a testament to this theory, as there is lots of activity keeping me busy in the interior design department!

Current and recently completed projects include:

The large lobby will include fully powered high-top tables across from the updated, state-of-the-art

Clubhouse remodeling at Arbor Lakes, Saddle Brook,

coffee bar. There will be two separate lounge areas

and The Junction

for residents to work, study, or simply gather with

New construction furnishing and design of clubhouse and model at High Bluff at Creekwood Crossing, Seasons at Plainfield, and Seasons at Franklin Major renovation of lobby and clubroom areas at Domain (featured below)

their guests before a night on the town. The center columns will be refaced with stacked stone which will also be installed as a backsplash at the coffee bar.

Uplighting will be added around each of the columns to draw attention from the street after dark.

The 11th floor clubroom will receive the same facelift, including a new shuffleboard and billiards table, along with an Instagram-worthy accent wall featuring a neon sign of the property’s well-known tagline, “Claim Your Domain.”

They say “it takes a village,” and this project is no exception. Special shout-out to Jenny Doede of Plan North Partners who has been my right-hand gal in planning this highly detailed renovation. I also want to give recognition to the following vendors: Nonn’s Flooring, Ayres Painting, Smart Spaces, SCS Building & Remodeling, Direct Fitness, Tommy Sweeny (mural artist), and Lerdahl Business Interiors. And as always,

The newly renovated lobby, fitness center, yoga

much appreciation for our valued FRED and Domain

studio, and 11th floor clubroom at Domain will offer

team members who are helping to ensure everything

luxury and urban style in a timeless color palette.

runs smoothly on-site! This project has also provided

Modifications to all spaces will include new flooring,

a hands-on learning experience for two aspiring

painting, stonework, lighting, transitional furnishings,

interior designers at UW-Madison, who are

and two custom wall murals, featuring Madison’s

shadowing from start to finish. Stay tuned for online

organic and eclectic vibe.

updates and photos of this amazing transformation!

FRED IN REVIEW WHAT OUR RESIDENTS ARE SAYING "Management has been so helpful, through out the application process and leasing! I’m so excited to move my new apartment at the elan very close to work and my daughter's school. Jesse the leasing manager has been so amazing and helpful."

- Destinie D., Elan

"My fiance and I went to look at an apartment at Stone Point. We meet with Kathy and I have to say, Kathy was very pleasant to talk to. Kathy took her time with us. Answered any of our questions we had. She treated us like people, unlike some other place. Kathy is very kind caring and a wonderful person to work with. Thank you Kathy for everything."

- Jill K., Stone Point "My husband and I recently moved in and wanted to live in a place that felt more like 'home'. The community is so sweet and the management has been nothing but kind and on top of things. Lisa, the Property Manager, is very professional and helpful. She was even out shoveling with the maintenance workers, which is unheard of as a property manager. If you’re moving to Grafton, like we did, choose 1505 Apartments!"

- Lyndsay N., 1505 "I have to give recognition where it’s deserved and this is directed solely toward the management staff. Adriana has been nothing but a pleasure to work with and has communicated effectively, properly and punctually each and every time I have had dialogue via telephone call, email and in-person meetings and showings. Adam was the first person I spoke with when inquiring about availability at Riverwood and was so kind and welcoming out the gate. He answered every question I had during the initial phone call, the following days later after I was shown the model unit by Adriana, and then weeks later when he showed me the apartment the day I was moving in. Adam is a very personable and provided me with outstanding hospitality."

- Nicholas P., Riverwood

Thanks for all you do!

What Makes Them Shine Life is right outside your door at State Street Station! State Street Station is a

PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

boutique midrise with luxury residences and a great mix of commercial tenants including Jimmy Johns, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, MOD Pizza, Kin Sushi, and more. The well-appointed residences range from studios up to threebedrooms. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio, study lounge, outdoor grilling/pergola and television area, and two club rooms.

State Street is located in Wauwatosa’s pedestrian-friendly “Village”. A quaint shopping and retail district offering a mix of shops and restaurants including French cuisine, Supper Clubs, cheese and wine shops, and more.

During the summer, the village features a farmers market, extensive hiking trails, a beautiful riverfront for fishing or kayaking, live music, beer gardens, and festivals. Our amazing team strives to create a sense of community through monthly events including trivia nights, wine nights, and summer Luau. Stop by for a tour, we welcome you anytime!

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

RICK JAHN Regional Maintenance Supervisor Corporate My journey with FRED started at The Fairways in Fitchburg in March of 2014. Over the last nine years, I’ve bounced my way around the portfolio, serving as Lead Maintenance Tech at six properties, including working with our construction team to open 1 Glenn Place and The 85 at Maple Grove. I’ve enjoyed the team atmosphere at FRED and have appreciated the opportunities I’ve had to advance in my career. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Jamie, Jeff, and the rest of the Maintenance Management Team to help support all our properties in my current role as Regional Maintenance Supervisor.

SPOTLIGHT! February Winner

MEGAN KREBS Property Manager | 22 Slate & Barrington Place When asked by our majority shareholder, Ted Kellner, to facilitate units for the new University of Wisconsin Football Coaching staff, Megan Krebs went out of her way to provide great service. The UW athletics department and the coaches were very appreciative. Ted called me to let me know the UW Assistant Athletic Director had called him to single out Megan for her great service and how pleased they were. When I called to her to thank her, in her typical Megan style she said, "Well thank you, but I'm just doing my job."

Nominated By: Brett Miller

FRED NEWS

By Brett Miller, President & CEO

At the end of February, our corporate office began our move to our new office space, the 5th floor of the 789 North Water building (our existing building). It was 16 plus months in the making, but it has been worth it. With an open concept and all glass office fronts, the space accentuates the building’s windows and natural sunlight and you can feel the energy as a result. As we designed the space, we focused on creating many

Welcome to the Team February 16, 2023 - March 15, 2023

JODI GELINE

JOELY COTTO

JEROLD BLISS

DIANA MONCADA

JAY GOEHRING

DANE HAAS

Leasing Professional 50Twenty Maintenance Tech II Seasons at Mount Pleasant Maintenance Supervisor Stone Point

Groundskeeper Forté at 84 South Leasing Professional Ridge View Maintenance Tech I 22 Slate

Promotions

February 16, 2023 - March 15, 2023

LIZA OLSON

Assistant Property Manager Riverwood

ISAAC YOUNG

Assistant Property Manager Forté at 84 South

SAVANNA TAULMAN

Assistant Property Manager Domain

FRED TEAM ON THE MOVE REGINA DOYLE

Property Manager - New Construction Seasons at North Aurora Joined the FRED Team

ARIA GRZYNKOWICZ Property Manager in Training Seasons at Orchard Hills Promoted

ADRIANA PEREZ

collaborative and fun communal areas to

Property Manager Riverwood

make the office experience more

Promoted

enjoyable and there is plenty of room for

JAMES RISCH

those not officed at corporate to come and work for the day. Hopefully, we will see you at our new corporate office soon!

Property Manager Domain Promoted

COVER PHOTO: 2023 FRED SUMMIT | "Finding Your FRED Way" Activity Collage

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