WHO'S WHO 2020
TOREY DIXON MARCELLA EPPSTEINER
Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Mission Rock Residential, LLC
VP Affordable Housing
24
1,611
YEARS WORKED IN
THE INDUSTRY
Vice President, Marketing
57
UNITS I
OVERSEE
EMPLOYEES I
OVERSEE
$142M
VALUE OF PORTFOLIO
I OVERSEE
15
YEARS WORKED IN
THE INDUSTRY
25,000
UNITS I
OVERSEE
5
EMPLOYEES I
OVERSEE
$4B
VALUE OF PORTFOLIO
I OVERSEE
WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? My WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY?
mother, and our relationship was great until her passing in 2014 YOUR
“GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? What would be our biggest risk in hiring you?
BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: Moving to 3rd party
management of a community outside the VOA Portfolio WHAT CAN
DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Collaborate more and
keep the property operations in mind after Perm loan is accomplished
AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? Trash Robots IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY
SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? M*A*S*H BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST:
Persons of Interest FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Barack Obama MOVIE TITLE
BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK LIFE: Fast and Furious HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE?
Showing compassion and understanding to their situations and
concerns FAVORITE TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITY? Breaking bread with my staff
BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Repeating myself over and over after providing written
instructions and giving them verbally as well CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Obtaining
2 degrees while working and single parenting ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST:
A week in a Villa in Antigua with a Butler and an infinity pool Chris, a property manager at a community I lived in Tallahassee, FL
recruited me for a leasing consultant position. Unfortunately, we’ve lost
touch over the years but he was a wonderful influence instilling in me to
take the time to imagine what it would be like in the resident’s shoes
within any circumstance. YOUR “GO-TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? As I work within
the marketing world of property management, I always ask, “What’s
your favorite brand or campaign and why?” It gives me good insight
into the individual’s creativity and gets them thinking about branding.
BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: The best decision I’ve made
in the last six months is to slow down, zoom out, and as a team re-
evaluate our individual roles and responsibilities. Multifamily continues
to boom as an industry and we can often get caught up doing the same
things because we’re moving so quickly. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY
WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Realistically consider parking and
transportation when planning spaces. Commute is among the top
considerations when someone relocates. If there aren’t enough parking
spaces allotted then plan for a dedicated space for Uber or Lyft to
encourage that lifestyle. Or if public transportation is nearby, then
consider how to optimize the renters path to said transportation.
AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? A lifestyle app that would prompt
residents on how or even when to engage with existing community
amenities to fulfill the lifestyle they would like to lead. IF YOU COULD LIVE IN
ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? Will & Grace, and I would be besties with
Jack and Karen. BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: Parks and Rec (and I
would do it again!) FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: My grandmother-in-law,
Ruth. She’s 102 (and counting!) and continues to live a fulfilled and
joyful life all the while aware that every day truly matters. She remains
sharp with a remarkable spirit and energy that I would love to
interview, share, and take notes. MOVIE TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK LIFE: A
League of Their Own; our team and culture at Mission Rock is truly
collaborative, fun, determined, and everyone focused on being best in
class while doing the right thing. HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Purpose and
vision. People thrive when they know their role, their impact, and have
an understanding and say in where we are going. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? Getting out of the office in fresh air with a laid-back
environment allows people to let their hair down, play games, and
naturally build upon working together whilst having a good time and
getting to know each other better. THREE FAVORITE APPS: Clock, Texting,
and Calm BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Inconsistent branding and messaging. A
marketer is detail-oriented; therefore, we’ll notice when a random font
is at play or an incorrect logo is used. It’s a first-world problem, I know.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: The people I have had the pleasure to work with and
develop meaningful relationships. ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Become a
certified private pilot.
KERRY EGELSTON
Senior Vice President
Griffis / Blessing
34
YEARS WORKED IN THE
INDUSTRY
8,500
UNITS I
OVERSEE
7
EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? A fee
management company in Phoenix, that went out of business many
years ago. BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: Best- We have
hired some new very talented amazing people! Worst- Changing some
software policies that were too strict. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN
DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Take into consideration the storage and maintenance
needs of the on-site team and parking. AN IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM,
WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? The Jetsons, to be able to zoom across town in a
spaceship and not have traffic would be amazing. BINGE-WATCHED
EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: Shameless FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Oprah or
Michelle Obama MOVIE TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK LIFE : It’s a Wonderful Life
HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Giving Kudos when they do a great job and
nominating them for a GB award. THREE FAVORITE APPS: My bank app,
Facebook, Google BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Crooked pictures and dirty vents.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: The people that I have hired and worked with in the
past that have now moved up in the industry. ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST:
Trip to Scotland/Ireland
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