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WEIDNER’S ASSOCIATE MAGAZINE WHO IS THE ACQUISITIONS TEAM? PG 14 | ACQUISITIONS PG 22 | ASSOCIATE SHOUT-OUTS PG 30

WEIDNER’S NEW APPROACH TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UPDATES Page 4

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM THE GROUND UP

CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS Page 18

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November 2023

INSIDE this ISSUE 3

Milestone Anniversaries

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Weidner’s New Approach to Property Management Updates

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Weidner’s Donation to The 3rd Avenue Resource and Navigation Center

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Trailblazing Success in Multifamily

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Weidner’s Love Note to Our Portfolio

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Who is the Acquisitions Team?

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Photos of Our People

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Choose Your Path to Success

Cindy Schwartz’s MyWeidner Story

Learn how each WI team leader grew their Weidner Careers

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Notable Promotions

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New Developments and Acquisitions

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Remembering Josiah Geocker

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Supporting Our Communities From the Ground Up

• LPM Apartments • Inspire Apartments • Nic on 5th Apartments • Brighton Park Apartments

A closer look at how Groundskeepers impact community performance

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Awards and Accolades

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Associate Shout-Outs

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We want to hear from you!

Invitation to Contribute:

We’re looking for writers in each of our regions. If you love writing and telling stories, you’re invited to volunteer to join our magazine staff! Having representatives in each region would be a great way to get insider knowledge to capture stories from a true local’s perspective. This is a wonderful opportunity to create content and publish your work. If you are interested, please contact Our People’s Editor-in-Chief, Lauren Charleson, at LaurenC@Weidner.com.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lauren Charleson ART DIRECTION / PHOTOGRAPHY Margo Cavis

We want to take a moment to recognize the people who have demonstrated significant knowledge and dedication to Weidner for 15 years or more.

July 2023:

Oleg Luchianic, Service Technician 15 years of loyalty – WA Region Tynia Thoreson, VP of WA 16 years of loyalty – WA Region Cindy Schwartz, VP of Operations 17 years of loyalty – TX Region Kim Gelderman, Regional Community Director 17 years of loyalty – WA Region

August 2023:

Jose Betancourt, Maintenance Supervisor 15 years of loyalty – CO Region Sheree Dann, Treasury Manager 26 years of loyalty – Home Office Suzanne Lay, Regional Administrator 21 years of loyalty – TX Region

September 2023:

Liliana Zelenovic, Sr. Area Director 20 years of loyalty – WA Region Hans Schulz, Service Manager 20 years of loyalty – WA Region

October 2023:

May Ann Misa, Property Accounting Supervisor 20 years of loyalty – Home Office Eric Gordon, Maintenance Supervisor 20 years of loyalty – WA Region Hiro Schneider, Business Manager 18 years of loyalty – Home Office

November 2023:

Lonna Torchia, VP of Operations 16 years of loyalty – MN Region Jeffrey Cox, Painter 29 years of loyalty – CO Region

December 2023:

Greg Cerbana, VP of Government Affairs 18 years of loyalty – Home Office Elaine Gough, Sr Software Systems Analyst 18 years of loyalty – Home Office Vadim Prokazyuk, Regional Maint. Director 18 years of loyalty – WA Region

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Lyudmila Kozak, Community Director 17 years of loyalty – WA Region Sheryl Guyer-Bitler, Leasing Manager 17 years of loyalty – CO Region Dustin Halcomb, Project Manager 17 years of loyalty – Home Office Patricia Tarango, Housekeeper II 17 years of loyalty – TX Region

Lucina Solis, Housekeeper II 17 years of loyalty – WA Region Mike Begert, Maintenance Supervisor 17 years of loyalty – AK Region Ruben Venzor, Painter 21 years of loyalty – TX Region Robert Carr, Sr. VP of Operations 26 years of loyalty – Home Office

Alex Garcia, Regional Director 23 years of loyalty – ND Region Efren Ramos, Housekeeper II 18 years of loyalty – AK Region

Birgit Brown, Community Director 19 years of loyalty – CO Region Robert Johnseine, VP of Construction and Design 22 years of loyalty – Home Office

Shaunn Burton, Sr. Area Director 22 years of loyalty – AK Region Jodie Wade, VP of Software Systems 24 years of loyalty – Home Office

Tom Bishop, Service Manager 26 years of loyalty – AK Region Sherry Cooper, Housekeeper II 26 years of loyalty – WA Region

Tammi Fletcher, Housekeeper II 23 years of loyalty – AK Region Concepcion Aranda, Housekeeper II 26 years of loyalty – TX Region

Vladimir Usach, Service Manager 24 years of loyalty – WA Region Elena Kalachnik, Housekeeper 22 years of loyalty – CO Region

Ryan Schmittinger, Regional Director 15 years of loyalty – AK Region Robin Boddy, Area Director 18 years of loyalty – CO Region Kris Curtis, Regional Director 27 years of loyalty – TX Region

We appreciate each one of you for shaping Weidner into the industry leader it is today. Congratulations to all of you, and thank you for your exemplary loyalty and a job well done!

Goran Zelenovic, Area Service Manager 23 years of loyalty – WA Region Matt Isbell, Director of Asset Capital 31 years of loyalty – Home Office

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Weidner’s New Approach to Property Management Updates Strategy, Results, and Next Steps Earlier this year, we introduced the Operating Platform Committee (OPC) and some enhancements Weidner is testing to add to our operations. The OPC is our internal team dedicated to identifying, experimenting with, and launching work improvements to enhance the lives of our customers and associates. This year, the team launched several pilots to tackle on-site challenges, from redesigning our property websites to restructuring our maintenance routines.

These adjustments have elevated our level of customer service with faster response times, increased followups, and self-service features. This shift has also helped our on-site teams achieve more consistently in their workdays with support from Walter, the Contact Center, Pod Maintenance, and Accounts Receivable Specialists.

Let’s dive into each project to learn its performance and how it’s helping us achieve our goals for our customers and associates.

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Contact Center:

This spring, we piloted a secondary resident communication hub called the Contact Center. This is an internal team of three National Leasing Specialists (NLS) who were promoted from on-site to oversee 24 communities across CA, TX, and WA. The goal is to give our teams more time to engage with customers and provide an exceptional experience by reducing their call volume.

When onboarding the Contact Center, the on-site team completes an in-depth community survey with details down to the seasonal weather, local hot spots, popular restaurants, and the closest coffee shop. This gives the agent insider knowledge to seamlessly assist the customer as if they worked at the property. This information and previous leasing experience enables the Contact Center to nurture leads throughout the resident journey, from scheduling tours and facilitating the application process to helping with payments and maintenance requests.

Before onboarding the Contact Center, Weidner’s average missed call rate was 52%. The communities using the Contact Center had an average missed call rate of 10%, and the NLS can answer about 80 calls daily! This improvement will save us millions in marketing dollars and potential leases while limiting daily tasks for our teams, like scheduling tours and answering resident inquiries.

Based on the Contact Center’s success, we will continue to grow the department. This resource will help our associates achieve more consistency and mitigate unexpected issues, allowing us to focus on what really matters: providing outstanding service to secure leases and renewals.

Walter, Weidner’s Virtual AI Assistant:

Another new process we’re testing is our AI-powered virtual assistant, Walter. Walter is a built-in chatbot feature on our property websites that answers prospects’ questions and nurtures every lead in the queue. This addition reduces the total leads our teams interact with, so they can focus on high-priority prospects with higher move-in intents.

Walter’s support also helps increase our follow-up rates as it automatically handles “cold” leads that may get missed in the queue. Plus, having an additional contact option creates a more inclusive experience that caters to a broader range of customers with different communication styles.

A major benefit of Walter is that it works 24/7, so leads are being worked on outside of business hours, as 40% of all customer interactions happen after hours. Since mid-April, 179 communities have been using Walter. In that timeframe, Walter has successfully assisted approximately 180,000 leads, answered 55,000 questions, scheduled 3,600 tours, generated 1,400 leases, and saved 14,000 hours.

Based on Walter’s success, we plan to continue onboarding the software. Walter brings greater efficiency without sacrificing the renter’s journey, enabling us to focus on providing the extra human touch when needed, that sets us apart from competitors.

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“I aim to support the leasing teams, residents, and prospects, and I’m excited to help provide a service that gives us all an opportunity to succeed. I am beyond proud of everyone who helped create the Contact Center. It has been a wonderful experience, and I’m eager to see what the future holds!”

Maxim Dulaney – National Leasing Specialist II “What can I say? I love talking! Customer service and helping people are what I do best, and I enjoy offsetting the load on our on-site teams by answering questions and scheduling tours. With our team’s expansion, I foresee a surge in leasing activity and a decrease in resident complaints. I anticipate an exciting future for Weidner.”

Michelle Watson – National Leasing Specialist Team Lead “My experience in the Contact Center has been really pleasant. After working on-site for over two years, I understand how answering calls can decrease teams’ ability to complete tasks. Having a knowledgeable agent as the first point of contact alleviates excess communication for our people and customers.”

Jonathan Hogan – National Leasing Specialist ll “Pod Maintenance has been a huge change for the department, and we haven’t done something of this magnitude to our maintenance operations in a long time. With change comes the fear of the unknown. However, our test regions have done extremely well with this restructuring and have embraced the opportunity. In our busiest season, we’ve seen faster make-ready turns and work order completions. I am excited to see all the other regions experience the same success!”

Josh Hayes, Regional Maintenance Director “I like the consistency and fairness of standardizing the move-out process. In providing reasonable expectations up front, residents receive a clear explanation of the protocols, which also saves time and decreases the number of questions after move-out.”

Andrea Avitia – Accounts Receivable Specialist “Shifting from a CD to an ARS was an excellent transition because I can focus on the big admin tasks I enjoyed managing on-site. When coordinating payment arrangements with past residents, I realized most wanted to pay but needed guidance to complete the process. Finding solutions for the customer and the company has been a rewarding experience!”

Miranda Walden – Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Pod Maintenance:

We are testing a pod maintenance structure to centralize and improve our service operations. With this new structure, sister properties share a fully equipped maintenance staff who will travel to the communities as needed for scheduled work orders and unit turns. Each pod’s size varies based on regional needs, and the teams range from approximately 8-25 associates, including one Area Service Manager who will lead the team. The number of communities each team oversees varies based on unit count and proximity to avoid increasing commute times. On a weekly or daily basis, the team members will be assigned their tasks and communities to have greater structure in their workday.

Having a single team with dedicated roles will prevent our associates from needing to multitask and allow them to take ownership of their skillset by becoming experts in their field for multiple properties. This improves our team’s efficiencies as more talent is available to all communities, and residents can receive better, more streamlined services. This will also help with staffing shortages as the team lead can modify associates’ schedules within their group to adjust priorities as circumstances dictate, like vacant positions and scheduled time off.

We piloted this program in AK, ND, St. Cloud, and OK and found that the communities operating with a pod maintenance structure completed turns 32% faster and fulfilled work orders 43% faster. This method reduces vacancy loss due to extended turns and ensures we effectively serve our residents’ needs. The estimated savings from this method will majorly impact Weidner’s financial health and future success. Based on the success of pod maintenance, we plan to stagger the program in 2023-2024.

Accounts Receivable Specialist:

We are testing the new position, Accounts Receivable Specialist (ARS), as an addition to our internal Software Systems team. The ARS primarily handles clerical and administrative tasks like moveout expectations and calculations, deposit accounting, in-house collections, and current resident delinquency.

This process improves the customer’s experience by having a consistent, dedicated Weidner associate as their point of contact to create a payment agreement. This increases the likelihood of a full collection and avoids using third-party collections companies that take a percentage of the balance owed. Streamlining this process aims to maximize our collections by ensuring residents pay their rent prorate and final utilities before moving out. This avoids drawing out ‘non-negotiable’ charges from residents’ deposits, which increases their likelihood of receiving a refund and decreases their chances of going through collections.

We recently promoted one ACD and one CD to the ARS position to support 837 units in WA and 1,377 units in TX. Before adding the Accounts Receivable team, our company was estimated to lose $17 million this year in bad debt. Based on the ARS position’s success, we plan to continue growing the team in 2024 to save onsite associates’ time and our company millions in bad debt.

What’s Next?

Property management’s employment structure is often linear, where associates start at an entry-level leasing position and climb the ladder to a VP of Operations role. With our new Contact Center, Pod Maintenance, and Account Receivable teams, our associates have several new growth opportunities with more upper-level management positions available.

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*Not all job titles and progression paths are displayed. This is a visual aid used for reference purposes only.

If you love connecting with residents, sales, and working on your feet, an on-site position is a fitting career choice.

If you enjoy problem-solving, conversations, and customer service, consider joining the Contact Center.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy helping people, the Accounts Receivable team is a great opportunity.

Weidner’s new structure enables our people to work in a specific business area that interests them most, allowing them to become experts in a process. Our new pilot tests have opened our teams’ schedules to focus on using their superpower that can’t be automated – their ability to sell, connect, and create a welcoming environment for residents! We want our associates to prioritize bringing the fun by engaging with customers through more events, conversations, and community-building efforts.

Our residents may move into your community based on their commute, the fantastic dog park, or their beautiful corner unit, but they stay because of how you make them feel. Removing some of these follow-up tasks and paperwork allows us to redirect our efforts to nurture the heart of our communities and place people in well-managed homes. We are thankful for your commitment to Weidner and for expertly providing people with one of life’s three essentials – a home!

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Weidner’s Donation to The 3rd Avenue Resource and Navigation Center

Bringing dignified and comprehensive services to people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage, AK.

The front desk at 3RNC.

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In a previous issue of Our People, we highlighted Weidner’s support for three Anchorage-based organizations to aid people experiencing homelessness.

At the time, two programs were fully operational, but the 3rd Avenue Resource and Navigation Center (3RNC) was under construction, and Weidner was funding the project.

Nearly one year later, 3RNC is complete, and the facility has served over 2,000 people, provided over 3,000 showers, hosted nearly 40 partner providers, and given 850 rides for visitors needing transportation to other lifestabilizing services. The center’s mission is to address the complex needs of those experiencing homelessness by offering a wide range of services, from immediate essentials like showers and phone chargers to long-term solutions such as case management and employment support.

3RNC is unique to Anchorage and was modeled after other homelessness support operations in larger U.S. cities like Houston. What sets the center apart

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is that it was created to eliminate two big barriers related to homelessness: transportation and trust. 3RNC’s holistic approach centralizes various services often spread between locations and provides visitors with trauma-informed care to foster relationships. The center was constructed to feel like a coffee shop where people can socialize, access resources, and work toward their path to reach permanent stability.

Weidner acquired 3RNC’s building and funded the construction, the Rasmuson Foundation funds the daily operations, and Catholic Social

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3RNC is an incredible community space that was made possible thanks to the partnership and generosity of Weidner.

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Services (CSS) runs the facility alongside numerous partner organizations to create a comprehensive support network. Molly Cornish, CSS’s Chief Communications Officer and former Weidner CD and Manager in Training (MIT), has been instrumental in 3RNC’s operations and works closely with our team to ensure the program’s success.

“3RNC is an incredible community space that was made possible thanks to the partnership and generosity of Weidner.” Said Molly. “Weidner is a wonderful community advocate who actively supports our homelessness services. As a former team member, I know that Weidner deeply values their people, extending beyond their associates.”

Molly Cornish, Chief Communications Officer at Catholic Social Services.

The interior lounge at 3RNC.

“Homelessness is a reality for many people in Anchorage, but it is solvable.

We all want to find solutions, but sometimes, they are difficult to identify and fund. Weidner stays engaged in our evolving homelessness services landscape and is eager to help in any way they can. Their partnership and financial support for initiatives creates enthusiasm across sectors, which expedites our ability to provide people with the tools they need to transition out of homelessness. Weidner’s commitment to serving the most vulnerable to build a stronger and more vibrant Anchorage is inspiring.”

“My relationship with Weidner started a decade ago when my husband and I moved from Ohio to Anchorage. We moved into Wildwood Estates and had a phenomenal experience, which prompted me to work in property management and apply for Weidner’s open MIT position. My time with Weidner instilled my passion for housing people and gave me a feeling of purpose by providing someone with a safe and comfortable space. In this role, I saw the many challenges people faced

to keep those homes, which inspired me to support the other side of the industry by aiding the unhoused community.”

Said Molly.

Molly and the CSS team work diligently to transition adults and families to permanent stability through offered services at the organization’s three shelters, 3RNC, a food pantry, case management services, and a refugee resettlement program. CSS serves over 10,000 people annually in a traumainformed way, focusing on recognizing each person’s inherent and equal worth.

Weidner is a proud supporter of CSS. The path to stability is often complex and littered with unseen struggles, and we are working hard to support people’s journeys by providing resources and connections like what’s found at 3RNC.

The Catholic Social Services and Rasmuson Foundation teams with Greg Cerbana, VP of PR and Government Affairs, at 3RNC’s grand opening.

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Trailblazing Success in Multifamily

MY WEIDNER

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“ Cindy Schwartz VP of Operations

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The property management industry demands a blend of adaptability, leadership, and quick-wittedness. Our VP of Operations, Cindy Schwartz, possesses these qualities in spades and has over-delivered during her 17-year career with Weidner. Cindy has overseen our growth in eastern WA, AZ, CA, and OK and facilitated our entrance into the east TX market. Starting as a Manager in Training (MIT) and now our VP of Operations, Cindy’s Weidner story is impressive and a testament to her ability to trailblaze Weidner’s success in each region she oversees.

After graduating from DePauw University in 2006, Cindy moved to Seattle, WA, and became our first MIT. During her first W Awards, Cindy won “Rookie of The Year” for her fantastic performance. “There are two ways to look at the MIT program. Some people can get bogged down with mundane tasks, but I saw them as an opportunity to wear several hats. While working, I would often stop and think, ‘Wow, I’m getting paid to do this!’” Said Cindy.

After her MIT program, Cindy became the CD at two WA communities, where she won the President’s Award, and Mr. Weidner presented her with a letter of congratulations, which she still has today. “Receiving that award was pivotal and gave me the confidence to move to Moses Lake and run our first lease-up in eastern WA. This was Weidner’s only property in Moses Lake at the time, so I needed to make decisions independently and quickly. From my first lease-up/ acquisition to my fiftieth, I still use the foundations I learned as an MIT and follow Weidner’s Rules of Successful Management, our Vision, Mission, and Values, and focus on the 4 P’s.”

In Moses Lake, Cindy worked on building her region and sharing her tools for success, enabling her team to grow so she could make her next move to AZ to become an AM. She helped Weidner successfully conduct over ten acquisitions, resulting in her promotion to AD. “My biggest advice to anyone managing a major transition is to delegate, collaborate, use your acquisition checklist, and stay calm.

Things may not go 100% right on day one, but give yourself grace. This is your chance to put your stamp on something huge.”

In the past eight years, Cindy has been the CA AD, CA & OK Sr. AD, CA & OK RD, and is now the VP of Operations for

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My biggest advice to anyone managing a major transition is to delegate, collaborate, use your acquisition checklist, and stay calm.

AR, OK, & TX. Over her career, Cindy has relocated six times and has been involved in nearly 50 acquisitions. Cindy is currently responsible for four regions and +18,700 units. “A major reason for my career progression is my willingness to embrace new opportunities. I raised my hand to move to growing regions, which opened doors for me to advance.

Throughout these transitions, I have had several incredible mentors who taught me management and leadership foundations. I’ve learned equally from the people I work for and with, and I wouldn’t be where I am without Our People.”

Beyond her role at Weidner, Cindy is a devoted mother, an OrangeTheory Splat Points star, and an advocate for animal adoption and autism awareness and acceptance. Cindy has three dogs and two cats, all rescues, and she and her daughter regularly volunteer at the Humane Society. Cindy is passionate about supporting the National Autism Association of North Texas and participates in local mom groups and camps.

Cindy’s tenure at Weidner has coincided with the company’s substantial growth and transformation. When she started, Weidner had about 15,000 units, worked on AMSI computers, and used floppy disks to back up data. We’ve come a long way since then, and Cindy continues to propel our progression through her work with the Operating Platform Committee (OPC).

“When working with the OPC on new initiatives, a quote by John Maxwell often comes to mind: ‘The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.’ Everything in our industry has changed, and we need to keep up. The OPC focuses on creating exceptional experiences for our customers and associates, which will be an ongoing, constant process. However, Our People are the experts in change, and this season will be exciting, fresh, and fun!

We’ve got this!”

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Weidner’s Love Note to Our Portfolio After taking three years off due to the global pandemic, we finally welcomed back our company-wide charity event, Weidner Cares! Weidner Cares is an annual series of community service projects held in every region across Weidner’s portfolio. This is an employee-driven initiative and is a highly-anticipated program that stems from our people’s willingness to serve.

During each event, teams volunteer their time and resources Members of the Alaska team at their Weidner Cares event at Mulcahy Stadium.

for an entire workday to support a charitable organization.

The program fosters our commitment to building community outside our property lines by giving back to the areas that support our company.

This year, we partnered with 17 nonprofits, donated 12,344 hours, contributed $58,400 in supplies, and had 1,543 associates participate in Weidner Cares across our portfolio!

Each regional team chose a nonprofit that required projects related to our people’s desirable, multifamily-

The Utah team during their Weidner Cares event at the YWCA.

specific skill sets. Our teams beautified and maintained spaces for each organization, including interior and exterior painting, cleaning, electrical work, landscaping, organizing, and construction, among other tasks. We even worked on never-done-before projects, like helping an organization build a Diagon Alley replica from the Harry Potter franchise, and constructing a gazebo!

Each region selected an impactful nonprofit. Let’s break down every nonprofit and the services they provide to our communities.

Rocio Fiallo – CD and Reyna Bejarano – Housekeeper II, at the Utah Weidner Cares Event at the YWCA.

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Alaska: Mulcahy Stadium

North Dakota: Eckert Youth

Our team members in Alaska spent their day revitalizing Mulcahy Stadium. This local baseball park is used by multiple high school and recreational teams, and needed several renovations.

North Dakota supported Eckert Youth Homes, a residential treatment facility designed to support teens battling substance abuse through their structured and nurturing sobriety programs.

Arizona: Sunshine Acres

Oklahoma – Oklahoma City: Pivot

The Arizona team chose to work with Sunshine Acres.

This group offers homes for children separated from their parents while helping them establish long-term relationships with stable parental figures who teach them the necessary skills to successfully enter adulthood.

California: Boys and Girls Club

The California team worked with the Fontana Boys and Girls Club. This organization provides care, specialized services, and programs for adolescents in the community.

Canada – AB: Camp He Ho Ha

The Canada AB team partnered with Camp He Ho Ha (Health, Hope & Happiness). This group offers safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for children and adults with mental disabilities.

Canada – SK: Prince Albert Properties

The Canada SK team provided a special Love Note to the city of Prince Albert by beautifying the grounds of our eleven communities in the area. This massive cleanup dramatically improved the communities’ curb appeal and increased our residents’ enjoyment in their homes.

Colorado: Boys and Girls Club

The Colorado team supported the Colorado Springs Boys and Girls Club, a center for youth that provides daycare, camps, and various support programs for families and adolescents in the community.

Home Office: Salt House Church

The home office worked with Salt House Church, a local shelter offering temporary housing and supportive services for women and children.

Minnesota – St. Cloud: 180 Degrees

The St. Cloud team chose to support 180 Degrees.

This nonprofit aids individuals and families needing supportive housing, mental and chemical health services, case management, family services, and reentry services.

Minnesota – Twin Cities: Tubman

Minnesota’s St. Paul and Minneapolis teams worked with Tubman, an organization that provides comprehensive services for families and individuals in crisis across the Twin Cities. Tubman offers a 24-hour resource line, shelters, mental and chemical health care, and connections to legal services.

The Oklahoma City team worked with Pivot, a nonprofit providing youth with safe and secure temporary housing in its Family Junction shelter that offers various supportive services.

Oklahoma – Tulsa: BeHeard Movement

The Tulsa team volunteered for the BeHeard Movement, a mobile drop-in center that offers hygiene essentials, case management, and job opportunities for those experiencing homelessness.

The Washington team at their Weidner Cares event at Camp Korey.

Texas East: Homeward Bound Inc.

East Texas partnered with Homeward Bound, Inc. This organization has helped more than 250,000 community members achieve sobriety through counseling, in-patient care, support groups, and more.

Texas West: Boys and Girls Club

West Texas supported the Ptarmigan Basin Boys and Girls Club, which offers enriching adolescent programs, including daycare, after-school care, camps, and developmental classes.

Lea Anna McDonald, CD, at the Alaska Weidner Cares event at Mulcahy Stadium.

Utah: YWCA

The Utah team supported their local YWCA. This facility is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace by offering various educational programs on safety, opportunities, and advocacy.

Washington: Camp Korey

Washington’s regional team partnered with Camp Korey, a facility that provides free, year-round programs for children and families living with life-altering conditions.

Wisconsin: Shepherds College

The Wisconsin team worked with Shepherds College, the nation’s leading post-secondary school that caters to the learning needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Members of the Colorado team at their Weidner Cares event at the Boys and Girls Club.

We made a huge impact this year and appreciate your kindness and desire to extend your efforts outside our line of work to be a stronger force for good. Go, team Weidner!

Thomas Blake – Reputation Specialist, and Marc Busch – Regional Controller, at the home office’s Weidner Cares event at Salt House Church.

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Who is the

Acquisitions Team?

Weidner operates with a growth mindset, focusing on efficiency and stability to guide us on our mission to own and manage 80,000 units by 2027. To achieve our portfolio goal, we must obtain communities consistently and strategically. Although we have constructed nearly 8,000 units, our company’s primary growth comes from acquisitions.

Our Acquisitions team is responsible for finding and purchasing communities that add value to our portfolio and offer strong performance metrics in a growing region. This team of analytical real estate gurus is largely responsible for our growth by scouring the nation to find the best investment opportunities for Weidner.

Although the team is based in the home office in Kirkland, WA, they work nationwide to visit potential investments. Given our rapid growth in recent years, they have connected with most of our teams by buying or selling at least one property in each market. Transitioning a property is an all-hands-on-deck exercise, and the department works closely with each regional team to create property budgets, organize hiring strategies, and perform inspections.

The team also coordinates with several home office departments during a transition by helping the teams order necessary equipment, rebranding, insurance, and planning for immediate capital needs. Essentially, the Acquisitions team serves as the middleman by ensuring each team has what they need to successfully gain or remove the asset while mitigating the transition’s burden for the on-site teams.

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“We’re always looking for ways to raise the standard across our team. As we continue to expand, we’re focusing on streamlining existing processes and building safeguards to bring greater accuracy to our property analyses and asset pursuits.” Said Ryan Schwarzer, Director of Investments.

“However, we don’t want to deviate too far from what has historically made us successful, which is our ability to make independent decisions and act quickly. We don’t need approval from layers of shareholders, which gives us a competitive edge over our peers. Our autonomy has been instrumental in our company’s ability to grow rapidly.”

“We are canvassing several markets for investment opportunities. Places of interest offer dynamic population and employment growth, an abundance of amenities, younger demographics with high incomes, expanding infrastructure, strong educational systems, favorable weather, and relatively inexpensive housing. Above all, we’re looking for value and will buy as much of it as possible when the opportunity arises.”

“Our team is paying close attention to North and South Carolina, specifically Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham.

We’re also interested in returning to Denver and entering headliners like Nashville, Austin, San Antonio, and Boise while hunting for the smaller, hidden gems like the Northwest Arkansas’ of the world.” Said Ryan.

Acquisitions team, thank you for working hard to find the best assets to propel our company’s growth while supporting our team during each transition. We are excited to see the new opportunities you will find to help us achieve our 80,000-unit goal!

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO

SUCCESS

INTERSHIPS SIT-PROGRAM MIT-PROGRAM The path to success is never straightforward. It’s a road without a map full of detours, hazards, shortcuts, and everything in between.

Which means there is no defined course to reach your destination. You’re in the driver’s seat and can choose whichever route suits you best.

Weidner understands this, so we provide several opportunities for our associates to advance in their careers and find individualized success. Some of these options include our Internships, Manager in Training (MIT), and Service in Training (SIT) programs. Mr. Weidner envisioned these programs over 15 years ago, intending to create a concentrated educational environment to cultivate knowledgeable property management professionals. These

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programs give our teams a competitive advantage where they can practice their management skills while benefiting from having a consistent flow of capable associates to add to our operations.

These opportunities are open to university graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, trade school graduates, associates who want to become certified Mentors, and current employees interested in a long-term career with Weidner. However, if structured training doesn’t suit an associate’s learning style, Weidner strives to offer other career development avenues by making “Opportunities for Growth” part of our Vision, Mission, and Values.

This is displayed through our educational reimbursement program and frequent internal promotions.

Our WI regional team is a perfect example of the professional opportunities our associates can achieve by choosing either career path. John Bailey started as an MIT, Kevin Albrecht and Jonathan Pospeschil started as interns, and Matt Kikta started as a LC. All four associates are now in major leadership roles and are vital resources in WI. Let’s break down each of their paths to success.

John Bailey

Kevin Albrecht

Sr. Area Director, WI

Area Director, WI

John Bailey started his Weidner career in 2013 as an MIT after he was referred to Weidner post-graduation from Notre Dame. “I had various family members who worked in property and construction management. I found an immediate interest in the business because it allowed me to work with people and numbers.” Said John. Originally from St. Cloud, MN, he moved to Colorado Springs, CO, for his program. When he graduated, John was promoted to the CD of Heritage Park. Since then, he has had four CD positions, one AM role, and two AD roles before being promoted to his current position as Sr. AD for WI. “The MIT program emphasized Weidner’s core values and set the tone to develop candidates into professional leaders. The program’s foundational nature and the support of numerous mentors are a perfect combination for someone to build their own path. I still rely on the skills I learned as an MIT, and the experience shaped my leadership style. I help our teams succeed by encouraging them to ask questions and focus on training. Most problems are solved by asking the right questions to learn the root cause. If you focus on training and creating a positive environment, you will grow a competent team that can tackle any obstacle.” Said John.

Kevin Albrecht also began his Weidner career in 2013 as an intern while studying at the University of WI–Stout, one of Weidner’s partner schools. Kevin’s summer internship was in Colorado Springs, CO, where he returned to postgraduation as an MIT. “My MIT experience was all about people. I loved working with my teams and enjoyed helping the residents. I didn’t want a repetitive, mundane job where I was restricted to an office chair. Joining Weidner early in my career proved that property management was the right industry for my success!” Said Kevin.

Since completing the MIT program, Kevin has held four CD roles in Colorado Springs before moving back to WI, where he was promoted to multi-site CD and then to his current role, AD for WI. “My experiences in both programs taught me to act as an owner and hone my decision-making.

My mentors instilled the principle of leading by example, and I learned never to ask someone to complete a task I wouldn’t do. I try to work alongside our teams and encourage other leaders to do the same. Property management is a common-sense industry. Anyone can succeed in the business if they treat others with respect, are a team player, and can problem-solve effectively.” Said Kevin.

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Matt Kikta Area Director, Downtown Milwaukee

Jonathan Pospeschil Area Manager, WI

Jonathan Pospeschil started his Weidner journey during two internships in Colorado Springs and Minneapolis before becoming an MIT post-graduation from the University of WI–Stout. His MIT experience was immersive and fast-paced, as he was part of the original WI team when we entered the market in 2017. “My Mentor taught me that thorough organization brings success. Weidner has many checklists and protocalls, and using them has helped me advance in my career. Amanda Hirtzel, the RD for WI, also significantly influenced my career development. She consistently set aside time to run through the properties’ finances with me, and I still use her tips and tricks today.” Said Jonathan.

Because Jonathan entered the region at the ground level, he learned the ropes during WI’s infancy and mastered acquiring new communities and entering untapped markets. “As an MIT, I realized that learning every role is important. During my program, I frequently assisted the maintenance team, which helped me understand our service team’s responsibilities. To this day, I try to paint an apartment each week, pick up the grounds, and help with leasing. Since completing the MIT program in 2018, Jonathan has held four roles, starting as a Leasing Specialist and rising to his current AM for WI position.

Amanda Hirtzel

Lonna Torchia

Regional Director of WI

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Matt Kikta, the AD for Downtown Milwaukee, is an example of an associate who took an alternative approach to entering the property management industry.

After a few years working in the restaurant business, Matt wanted a new challenge and applied to be a LC at Weidner. “From there, the rest is history.” Said Matt. “I didn’t have previous experience, but I figured the skills I learned in the restaurant industry would translate well into property management – and they did!” Matt was quickly promoted to ACD and later moved to Milwaukee to support the growing region. “Amanda Hirtzel sent an email announcing we were entering the Milwaukee market and encouraged us to contact her if we were interested in relocating. I took a leap of faith and accepted a CD position in Milwaukee.” Said Matt.

As an original WI team member, Matt leaned into the unique opportunities offered in the new region. He regularly acted outside his job description to ensure his community ran smoothly and embodied the “roll up your sleeves and get it done” mentality. Matt developed in-depth industry knowledge by frequently raising his hand and volunteering to take on new responsibilities.

He was promoted to another CD position, then AM, and then to his current role as AD of Downtown Milwaukee.

“If you’re trying to reach the next step in your career, work on mastering your current position so you’re ready to take on the next opportunity. If you want to move forward and succeed in your career, raise your hand, work hard, and focus on perseverance.” Said Matt.

All four leaders have laid a foundation in WI that fosters growth and encourages talented associates to achieve their own successes. Each team member entered WI at the ground level, and the region’s rapid expansion to over 3,000 units in six years directly reflects their management skills and industry knowledge. We are thankful each of their paths to success included Weidner, and we appreciate being able to rely on their abilities, positivity, and guidance to continue propelling Team Weidner’s success!

NOTABLE PROMOTIONS It gives Weidner Leadership great pleasure to announce some significant promotions that have occurred over the past few months.

Alaska:

Michael Dalbey

Previous Title: Maintenance Supervisor New Title: Regional Service Manager

Arizona:

Minnesota:

Stephanie Carson

Danielle Goodfellow

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Trainer

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Area Director

Rayna Darbonne

Previous Title: National College Recruiter New Title: MIT Program Manager

Noel Vega

Previous Title: Service Technician New Title: Regional Service Manager

Canada:

Augustine Frimpong Previous Title: Area Director New Title: Senior Area Director

Vardan Gevorgyan Previous Title: Area Manager New Title: Area Director

Rachael Kosal

Jenny Fach

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Community Director

Home Office: Marc Busch

Previous Title: Controller New Title: Regional Controller

Robert Carson

Previous Title: Architectural Project Manager New Title: Construction Project Director

North Dakota:

Kim LaSalata

Previous Title: Maintenance Supervisor New Title: Regional Maintenance Supervisor

James Brown

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Trainer

Robin Workman

Previous Title: Service Manager New Title: Area Service Manager

Ryley Olson

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Trainer

Oklahoma:

Breanna Caskey

Previous Title: Controller New Title: Regional Controller

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Community Director

Monica Williams

Travis Farasyn

Previous Title: Director of Recruiting New Title: Director of Recruiting & HR

Brandon Zeigler

Previous Title: National College Recruiter New Title: SIT Program Manager

Natasha Zeigler

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Trainer

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Previous Title: HVAC Technician New Title: Regional HVAC Technician

Texas:

Josiah Moton

Previous Title: Painter New Title: Regional Painter

Wisconsin:

Courtney Suhm

Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Community Director

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Previous Title: Community Director New Title: Regional Community Director

Previous Title: Area Manager New Title: National Recruiter

Joyce Wang

Colorado:

Kimberly Moreira

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LPM Apartments

This June, we acquired LPM Apartments in Minneapolis, MN. The community is located in the downtown Loring Park neighborhood, which holds Minneapolis’s largest urban park.

LPM is blocks from the Central Business District, which holds nearly a dozen Fortune 500 companies. LPM is an attractive housing option for professionals as the surge of return to work fuels their desire to live closer to employers.

The community is within walking distance of the upscale grocer Lunds & Byerly’s, the Gaviidae Common Mall, and numerous restaurants. Entertainment offerings at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Center, and the Armory are within three miles of the community, placing Minneapolis’s best concerts and sporting events in residents’ backyards.

LPM is 36 stories tall and is architecturally significant as it is the tallest rental building in Minnesota. The community offers 19,478 square feet of retail space on the ground floor for four storefronts. Each home boasts high-end finishes, and the units are complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies extending up to 27 feet long. The extensive amenities include 40,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor recreational areas, including an amenity deck with 360˚ views.

We are eager to grow with the redeveloping downtown Minneapolis rental market as it makes a promising post-Covid rebound by providing the city with high-end, quality rental homes at LPM Apartments!

Inspire Apartments

In early fall, we acquired a three-phase mixed-use community, Inspire Apartments, in Minneapolis, MN. The property is in the Uptown neighborhood, ten minutes from downtown and less than half a mile from our other community, Daymark Uptown Apartments.

Inspire holds apartments and townhomes and spans three blocks along the Midtown Greenway. Residents have direct access to the Midtown Greenway, a 5.7-mile uninterrupted bicycle and pedestrian trail recently named the “Best Urban Bike Path” by USA Today. The trail has paths around the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, the Southwest LRT Trail, and the Mississippi River. Additionally, the Metro Transit’s Uptown Transit Center is two blocks from the community and has eight connected routes, making downtown a seamless LTR ride away.

The community has a top-tier amenity package highlighted by three resort-inspired pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and sky decks with an adjacent indoor lounge offering skyline views of Minneapolis. The homes embody modern living with high-end finishes, a full suite of stainless-steel appliances, and app-enabled Smart Home technology. The townhomes are three stories with a two-car garage that complement the community’s more suburban environment and are a desirable addition to the asset.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS and ACQUISITIONS Stats:

Stats:

Units: 354 Floor Plans: 18 | 0x1, 1x1, 2x2, 3x2 Location: 1369 Spruce Pl Minneapolis, MN 55403 Parking: 375 spaces Buildings: 1 Net Lot Area: 0.99 acres

Units: 590 Floor Plans: 99 | 0x1, 1x1, 2x2, 2x2.5, 3x2.5 Location: 2837 Emerson Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Parking: 687 spaces Buildings: 6 Year Built: 2013

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Nic on 5th Apartments

Brighton Park Apartments

In September, we acquired the mixed-use, 26-story high-rise Nic on 5th Apartments in the Central Business District (CBD) in the West Downtown neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. Each home boasts high-end finishes, like gourmet kitchens with gas ranges, porcelain tiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing downtown views. Nic on 5th has a best-in-class amenity package highlighted by a clubroom, a resort-inspired outdoor pool, and reservable guest suites.

The community is in front of the Nicollet Mall Light Rail Stop and is one of only two skyway-connected high-rises built in the last ten years. This asset offers residents a rare, seamless connection to Minneapolis’s major attractions and employers. It also holds 25,404 SF of retail space and a four-story heated parking garage.

Nic on 5th is on Nicollet Avenue of Nicollet Mall, a twelveblock shopping district with a major arts and entertainment area. It’s also in the heart of the CBD, the headquarters of several Fortune 500 Companies. As downtown rebounds, with a 6.2% year-over-year rent growth, a 24% projected population increase by 2035, and several downtown redevelopment projects underway, we can expect to experience high community performance metrics and a healthy flow of renters as the city’s economy grows.

In November, we acquired Brighton Park Apartments in Anchorage, AK. This marks our 43rd community in Anchorage, and this addition brings our regional unit count to 5,776.

Brighton Park is a six-acre garden-style community offering a three-bedroom floor plan of 1,050 SF. The community is a controlled-access property with an on-site basketball court, laundry room, picnic area, and playground. The homes are constructed with open-concept layouts and have a full suite of kitchen appliances.

Brighton Park is in a desirable location with a Walk Score of 70 in the Russian Jack Park neighborhood. The community is less than ten minutes from downtown, two miles from three shopping centers, and a few blocks from Russian Jack Springs Park and two elementary schools. Residents enjoy a short commute to nearby major employment hubs, including Alaska Native Medical Center, the University of Alaska Anchorage, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and the Southcentral Foundation.

Stats:

Stats:

Units: 253 Floor Plans: 24 | 0x1, 1x1, 2x2, 3x2, 3x4 Location: 465 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 Parking: 333 spaces Buildings: 1 Year Built: 2014

Units: 80 Floor Plans: 1 | 3x2 Location: 360 S. Bragaw St Anchorage, AK 99508 Parking: 139 spaces Buildings: 8 Year Built: 1998

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Josiah

Geocker

Our people suffered an irreplaceable loss on Monday, October 23, 2023, when Josiah Geocker, the CD at Alpine Meadows Apartment Homes in Anchorage, AK, was the victim of a senseless act of violence resulting in the loss of his life.

Josiah touched many lives and was one of the most respected mentors in the Alaska portfolio. His team described him as optimistic, selfless, and a man of integrity.

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Josiah was known for having a solid moral compass and always did the “right” thing.

He was a highly dependable, hardworking leader who had a reputation for always displaying kindness and respect to his team and residents.

In his six years with Weidner, Josiah started as an MIT, was promoted to three different CD positions, and was on track to become an AM.

Josiah was also an MIT Mentor and successfully mentored many associates with extreme accuracy and care. In 2019 and 2020, Josiah won The Apprentice W Award, and in 2020, he won the Lead

by Example W Award.

Josiah’s leadership reflected his character, and he strived to build strong teams by providing an immense amount of guidance and support, while embodying the principles of servant leadership. He would start early and leave late to support his team by painting walls, cleaning hallways, and walking the grounds.

Leadership came as second nature to Josiah as he was the eldest son of ten children and was raised by his father, a retired Air Force Chaplain, and his mother, who homeschooled him and his siblings. Josiah had a family of his own and was married to the love of his

life, Carrie, and was a father to his tenyear-old daughter, Olivia, and unborn daughter named, Josi Faith Geocker, in honor of him.

Josiah’s hobbies revolved around spending time outdoors while hiking and fishing across The Great Frontier.

His uniform outside of work consisted of a flannel shirt and water boots. Josiah was also a devout Christian and was heavily involved in the ACF Church in Eagle River, AK. He served on the church’s First Impressions team and regularly volunteered for his community.

There are no words to describe the devastation we feel, and this heartbreaking act has impacted our emotional well-being as we navigate this loss together. We encourage you to connect with your regional leadership team and seek assistance through our Employee Assistance Program. If you need to talk with a professional to help process your feelings, please explore the counseling and support services available at 800-777-4114.

The outpour of support and concern from our people during this tragedy was inspiring and touching. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Vacation Time Donation Program for Josiah’s family. Your support made an impact, and we appreciate your willingness to assist in a time of great need.

If you would like to donate directly to Josiah’s family, you can visit their GoFundMe page

h t t p s : / / w w w. go f u n d m e. com/f/support-for-carrielivie-and-baby-girl-goecker

To say Josiah was loved is an understatement. He was a great man, husband, and father. This loss will weigh heavy on our hearts forever.

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SUPPORTING Our Communities From The A first impression is a lasting impression.

Often, a customer’s initial contact with a community is when they view the properties’ general exterior. If they notice that the grounds are surrounded by litter, overgrown landscaping, and unkept amenities, it can deter prospects and negatively impact renewal rates.

That’s why Weidner has nearly 70 Groundskeepers who are carefully selected based on their attention to detail, handyman skills, and genuine desire to beautify spaces. Groundskeepers ensure the property is well-maintained, often requiring them to wear many hats, brave inclement weather conditions, and act quickly to make community spaces more attractive. These team members take pride in their work and massively support community performance metrics by enhancing the property’s curb appeal.

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Rafael Romero Groundskeeper at Legends at River Oaks Apartments

One of Weidner’s groundskeeping leaders is Rafael (Rafi) Romero, the Groundskeeper at Legends at River Oaks Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT. Rafi entered the industry in 2005 when he started as a Groundskeeper at Legends at River Oaks and joined Weidner in 2014 when we acquired the community. He has been the community’s Groundskeeper for nearly two decades and is dedicated to ensuring the space is pristine for his residents.

“I define success in my role as taking great pride in ensuring the property has zero issues impacting the overall curb appeal. I always seek ways to improve the appearance and functionality of the space. Whether picking up litter, planting new flowers, or simply greeting guests with a smile, I strive to provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming environment for every visitor.” Said Rafi.

e Ground Up A home is a psychological necessity.

But to remain the industry leader, our communities must be more than four walls and a ceiling. Maintaining the grounds is a huge component of adding comfort and ease to a community’s atmosphere, and performing landscaping and upkeep is a way to show residents that we care. “I am proud to say that my work has positively impacted the residents I serve. By ensuring the grounds are wellmaintained and visually appealing, our residents have fostered a greater sense of pride and ownership of their community.”

Said Rafi.

Groundskeeping isn’t just aestheticsbased. It directly correlates to a community’s performance and impacts reviews, renewals, and lead to lease conversions. That’s why we have the “Best Curb Appeal” W Award to recognize our Groundskeepers who go above and beyond. Rafi’s outstanding work has earned him the “Best Curb Appeal” W Award four times and the “Best Landscaping” award from the Utah

Rental Housing Association in 2022.

Although Rafi has worked for other property management companies, he claims Weidner has given him the best experience. “The best part about working for Weidner is the people. I have learned so much from my team and my mentor,

had a massive impact and made me appreciate the company even more. My time with Weidner has been filled with kindness and respect, and I strive to spread that energy through my work.”

Said Rafi.

To Rafi and all of our Groundskeepers, thank you for your fantastic work showcasing our communities in their best light and maintaining comfortable, well-cared-for spaces for our residents.

We couldn’t achieve our goals without you!

Tracey Peterson, who has taught me skills outside of groundskeeping so I can assist with pool maintenance and turns. A few years ago, Dean Weidner visited my property, hugged me, and thanked me for my work. This gesture

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES Midland Reporter Telegram – Best Apartment Complex We are thrilled to announce that Le Mirage Apartment Homes in Midland, TX, has been selected by MRT Reader’s Choice Awards as the Best Apartment Complex in Midland for nearly six consecutive years. The annual Reader’s Choice Awards are hosted by the Midland Reporter Telegram, and the local newspaper encourages the public to vote on the city’s “Best Businesses” in multiple categories. This recognition is an honor as our community, and customers are the reason for our award.

Way to go, Le Mirage team!

MADACS MN Multi-Housing Association

Miranda Connors

Dylan Strub

The Weidner team won three Multi-Housing Achievement in Design, Advertising, and Community Support (MADACS) Awards. Earning a MADACS Award recognizes the property owner or association for significantly contributing to MN’s multi-housing marketing and management through exemplary achievements.

Congratulations to the three MN team members who won the following awards.

Emily Stang

Winners:

Caretaker, Individual Full-Time: Miranda Connors – Grand River Apartments Maintenance, Individual: Dylan Strub – The Covington Apartments Community Manager, Market Rate: Emily Stang – Club at Heritage Apartments

Seattle Times Best in the PNW The People’s Choice Vive Apartments won the Seattle Times Best in the PNW award for the Best Apartment Community Gold! The award cumulates months of regional nominations and voting to determine gold, silver, and bronze winners in 282 categories. The Seattle Times received over 14,000 nominations from over 11,110 businesses. To land in the top three positions is a testament to the people’s choice based on the business’s customer service, operations, and quality products.

Congrats, Vive Apartments!

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AMOA TOBY Awards Team Weidner had a fantastic performance at the Apartment Owners & Managers Association (AOMA) 2023 TOBY Awards. The ceremony recognizes and supports all facets of the multifamily housing industry in WI. AOMA represents and advocates for the interests of the WI multifamily rental housing industry and is affiliated with the National Apartment Association (NAA).

Congratulations to the two WI teams who won the following awards.

Winners:

The Oaks of Shorewood Apartment Homes – Senior Housing The Lafayette Apartment Homes – Property Excellence (150+ units)

Greg Cerbana, Lifetime Achievement Award, WMFHA 2023 Emerald Awards

We proudly congratulate Greg Cerbana, our VP of Public Relations and Government Affairs, for winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Washington Multifamily Housing Association Western WA Emerald Awards! His impressive career path began in leasing, leading him into leadership roles in our company and industry as the VP of Region 7 for the National Apartment Association. Greg is a champion for our industry and has dedicated his career to advocating for multifamily housing initiatives and giving back to our cities through his philanthropic work. We appreciate Greg’s contributions to Weidner and beyond!

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ASSOCIATE Shout-OUTS! SPREAD the LOVE Want to give a teammate, community, or Weidner some kudos? Visit the homepage on

“A special shout-out goes to the AVIARE ARTS DISTRICT TEAM in Downtown OKC! We have consistently had the lowest exposure in our region, which we couldn’t have done without SHELBY POOLAW, AMANDA NEWMAN, and CHEYANNA BETTELYOUN, who have helped us navigate several renovations and conducted suburb leasing operations.”

– Geoffrey McAllister

“Thank you, KRIS CURTIS, for always having a positive attitude and pushing us to success! You have been a great mentor, and I wouldn’t be where I am without you.”

– Sydney Long

My.Weidner to submit your shout-out or story to be included in the next issue of Our People.

Together let’s spread the Weidner love!

“SHAINA CALDER is the absolute best teammate! She always goes above and beyond; I feel lucky to work with her.”

– Michelle Watson

“The CAMELBACK POINTE TEAM is amazing! Everyone exceeds their job title and takes pride in bringing success to our community.

Each person has a great attitude, and I am so thankful to work with a motivating group!”

“ERIN MATTHEWS does a great job and works hard in the regional office to make the entire Colorado team feel like a family!”

“Shout-out to TIFFANY ADAMS from Windsong for being the best cheerleader! You always do your best to make a stressful day a happy one.”

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“I love Weidner, which is why I have worked here for over 20 years! I have had the privilege of working with a lot of good people and have enjoyed every day.”

– Elena Kalachnik

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to MR. WEIDNER and the company for allowing me to work for such a great organization. You have shown your employees generosity, integrity, and most of all, your love! Thank you, Mr. Weidner!”

– Kathleen Blackburn

“MATT TELLI is a humble and solid leader.

He guides us based on his actions, kindness, and solid decision-making. He has hired and trained some of our best associates and is an expert at running his community.”

“Thank you, CAT KIDDER, for your warm and bubbly personality. I have always appreciated your friendly smile, and hearing you say “Hello, Hello” makes my day better.”

– Ryan Bogucki

“JOHNNY ALEXANDER is a true asset to La Bella Vita! He works so hard to keep our community looking great and well-maintained.

We love having him on our team!”

– Meredith Chambers

“YANA KRYVOSHEI is always so sweet and ready to assist anyone. She is responsible, honest, and courteous. She has been assisting Ukrainian refugees by translating paperwork, connecting them with utilities, and assisting them with their internet setup. We are so happy to have her on our team!”

“I would like to recognize MILES DIAZ for his admirable leadership. He is an amazing mentor, coach and great person.”

“My Love Note goes to ANNA GOTENGCO! Her incredible management skills, patience, and great attitude have brought Cambridge West to the top.”

“Shout-out to WEIDNER for being an amazing company. We have such a wonderful region in CA – a special shout-out to the FRESCO TEAM, who has welcomed me with open arms.”

– Kayla Johnson

“My love note goes to the entire LOFTS AT WATTERS CREEK TEAM! With this team, I have found a career and a family. We work so well together and have created an unbeatable and joyous team! I look forward to seeing their shining faces every day.”

– Samantha Houston

“Thank you to the IT TEAM for their quick responses, helpful spirit, and for sharing great training materials. Thanks for making our jobs easier!”

“I would like to recognize BETH OGLETREE in OKC for her excellent customer service and leadership. She always leads by example and is willing to go above and beyond to exceed expectations. She is funny, professional, and is always there for her team and the residents.”

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In the next issue of Our People, we look forward to sharing more about our new development projects, acquisitions, and company updates. In addition, we will recap exciting events in our regions, more associate spotlights, and industry best practices.

As always, we will celebrate Our People’s accomplishments by sharing photos of Our People, notable promotions, milestone anniversaries, and more.

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