Living the Difference
COMPANY NEWSLETTER
MAY 2021 Volume 3, Issue 2 Volume 3, Issue 5
February 2021 May 2021
DEPARTMENT UPDATE NEW MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAM Introducing Our 'Maintenance Supervisor' Team In March 2021, FRED took
of Organizational
a big step in improving on-
Development) and
site operations by aligning
PM Directors leading
with industry standards and
the charge, a roll-out
establishing a Maintenance
program was built
Supervisor role at each
that would ensure
property. Previously, managers
those transitioning
led maintenance operations by
to the new position
delegating and assigning work
would be as prepared
orders, managing make readies as possible. The (the preparation of units for IT and Operations new move-ins), and much
departments worked together
more. In the new and improved to ensure the new Maintenance process, Maintenance Supervisors, who were all issued Supervisors will lead these
an HP Surface and granted access
duties with support of their
to Entrata, would have the tools
Property Manager.
and access needed to succeed.
This transition was an all
The Maintenance Supervisor
hands on deck project! With
Training Program is a 90-day
Kristin Janowski (Manager
training program that began
"The teams are already demonstrating great collaboration and teamwork." at the beginning of March. It is a series of instructor-led courses and self-guided training through Paycom Learning, reinforced through training checklists that act as a road map for success. The teams are already demonstrating great collaboration and teamwork. Congrats to our new Maintenance Supervisors who have taken on a new challenge and continue to provide excellent service to our residents! We would not be the company we are without your hard work and commitment to “Living the Difference”!
What Makes Them Shine 22 Slate is performing very well with a full community of amazing residents! The team recently hosted an “Early Renewal Campaign” on Facebook Live for June through August renewals, which included 120 residents. It was a great way to get a jump start to the busiest months and, as a result, the property had 35 renewal leases signed. What a fun way to safely engage with residents! The team got a lot of positive resident feedback, including requests to host more virtual events in the future.
PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT
Team Fun Facts: Dehmry Dye, Property Manager is getting married on May 15th! Bryson Richie, Asst. Property Manager is looking forward to vacation in Florida in May and seeing comedian Gary Gulman in October. Chad Schwenk, Groundskeeper has two grandchildren and two more on the way! Kevin Minter, Maintenance Supervisor is ready for the golf courses to open up so he can swing his new clubs! Claudia Torrez-Bostillo, Housekeeping enjoys listening to music, cooking, communicating with family, and is looking forward to fishing with her husband!
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
MICHAEL WRUCK
Leasing Professional
Saddle Brook Apartments
Although 2020 was a crazy year for almost everyone, there IS someone who was happy that I was spending more time at home – my cat, Bruce. Two and a half years ago, I found him crying underneath my car as a kitten, half starved. I took him in and immediately knew I was going to keep him and name him Bruce. I’ve never wanted or owned a cat, but he’s found his forever home with me. We, like everyone, are trying to start 2021 with a can-do attitude and accept change. We’ve found a new home in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, which we just moved into in April. So far, I’m in love with the neighborhood and having an apartment all to myself (and Bruce) for the first time!
PROJECT UPDATE SEASONS AT ORCHARD HILLS
First In Line For The Seasons Brand
Seasons at Orchard Hills in Oak Creek, WI was started in late fall 2018 and completed around Thanksgiving 2020. The construction manager was Moore Construction and the designer was AG Architecture. The project faced quite a few unique challenges with the uncertainty created around the pandemic and new issues that seemed to pop up every week. Significant product delivery delays, COVID outbreaks, and labor shortages were all issues that needed to be overcome during a very uncertain time. Through all of this, the construction team was able to turn over all the buildings on time with very few quality concerns. The property's aim is to 'Redefine Suburban Living' and does so by featuring 26 unique floorplans ranging from Studio to 3-Bedroom, private entrances, in-unit washer and dryers, garage options, fitness center, state-of-theart clubhouse with a full kitchen, patio and grill area, resort style pool and complimentary coffee. Leasing hit it out of the park and built a thriving community by the final building turnover. It is also the first in our line of Seasons branded properties in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Follow Seasons at Orchard Hills on Facebook and Instagram: @seasonsatorchardhills
Regional Supervisor Shauna Tisdall took these adorable photos of her son in the pool in July 2020. They were so cute they made it onto the lightpole banners at new property Seasons at Randall Road!
Seasons at Orchard Hills stands out for their social media following and engagement. The team held a 'Holiday Patio Decorating Contest' on Instagram and the winning photo had over 130 'likes' from residents and the community.
FRED FUN LET'S GO BREWERS
In-Person Baseball Is Back! This makes being the Brewers' Official Housing Partner even more exciting for 2021. Over the years, hiring interns for MLB has become very competitive. The partnership with FRED to offer housing (currently at Synergy at the Mayfair Collection) gives them an edge in the market. If you visit the stadium, watch for our new commercial played on the atrium TVs. SHERRY COENS
Liberty Square | Property Manager
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Riverwood | Property Manager
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Barrington Place | Leasing
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KRIS SLATER
Corporate | Quality Control Lead
HANNAH LASCO
50Twenty | Asst. Property Manager
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SHOUT-OUT! March Winner
AMBER BUDD
1505 Apartments + Townhomes | Leasing Professional Amber came to Forté at 84 South to help out on March 23rd. It was her first time at the property. After I gave her a brief tour and quick run down of the property, she was able to take the showings we had scheduled and did a great job. To top it off, she rented our last remaining 3 bedroom! Thanks for the help Amber!
Nominated by: Justin Lord
Welcome to the Team March 2021 / April 2021
MITCHELL SWANSON
Corporate | Accounting Assistant
SOPHIA MAGYAR
Saddle Brook | Leasing
KAITLYN ORTA
Seasons at Orchard Hills | Leasing
KARLA HAMILTON
Seasons at Orchard Hills | Leasing
GREGORY KASSIN
Seasons at Orchard Hills | Groundskeeper
BRIAN BROWDER
Seasons at Randall Road | Maintenance
KATHRYN SIKORA
Domain | Assistant Property Manager
Promotions April 2021
BRITTAN BOYLES
Seasons at Randall Road | Full-Time Leasing
ANDREW LIEBERGEN
Valley View | Full-Time Leasing
VICENTE MEDINA
50Twenty | Maintenance Supervisor
WINNERS GIVE TO CHARITY
Last month, Stone Point Apartments, Synergy at the Mayfair Collection, and 1Glenn Place donated a total of $2,500 to Hunger Task Force and Stars and Stripes Honor Flight as part of our FRED Summit Spirit Day photo competitions!
FRED TEAM ON THE MOVE RYAN GREVE
Assistant Project Manager Joined The FRED Team
VONG LEE
IT Operations Specialist Joined The FRED Team
COVER PHOTO: Photo submitted by Sherry Coens
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