Apartment Trends Magazine Nov/Dec 2019 | Page 45

WHO'S WHO 2020 ERIC RAY CHANELE RICHARDSON Capital Real Estate DBA Avanti Residential Echelon Property Group Regional Property Manager 9 YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY 1,006 UNITS I OVERSEE Regional Manager 32 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE $188M VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? Stephanie Englade with Greystar – She moved to Florida but we stay in touch. YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? What are your top 3 strengths and top 3 weaknesses? BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: Building our 3rd home in 4 years. Love the process but hate the wait. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Include the operations team and think long term when reviewing fl oor plans. All too often they have 200 units and 40+ fl oorplans. AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? A robot that would do your laundry, fold and put away. IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? The Offi ce BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: Ozark FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Michael Jordan MOVIE TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK LIFE: It’s a Beautiful Life HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Encouragement and Support FAVORITE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? Unsure of my favorite but I think my manager's favorite would be the last one we did and that was I took them for pedicures. THREE FAVORITE APPS: GHIN (golf handicap), YouTube, Weather app BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Employees calling in sick CAREER HIGHLIGHT: All the amazing people I have had to opportunity to meet and work with. ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Take my wife and family to Bali WHAT DENVER SPORTS TEAM WOULD YOU PREFER TO HAVE LIFETIME SEASON TIX? 1% 13% 50% 19 YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY 1,308 UNITS I OVERSEE 35 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? Bernadette and Denise from Carmel hired me in 2001, but I unfortunately lost contact with them. I would love to reconnect. YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? I love to ask is there any reason why we should not hire you? It makes them think and shows their confi dence. BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: Best decision I made in 6 months was to work on my work-life-balance. It has made me a better person to my family and my company. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Larger fl oor-plans, 3 and 4 bedrooms are so needed in our market. IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? I would love to be a character in This is US BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: Orange is the New Black FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Michelle Obama! I am so inspired by her and have so many questions after reading her book. MOVIE TITLE DESCRIBES YOUR WORK LIFE: I am Legend HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? My key to motivate people is to work on their personal growth along with our company goals. I know that people want to do well when we are working on their goals as well as the company! I want to see all of my employees grow! FAVORITE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? I like team building activities that make us work together and depend on each other. Like escape rooms! THREE FAVORITE APPS: Audible, my banking app and maybe Instagram. BIGGEST PET PEEVE? People who give hints instead of saying what they are thinking. CAREER HIGHLIGHT: I am most proud of becoming a Senior Regional manager. I have overcome serious obstacles and want young women to benefi t from my story. ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: I want to go stay in a Bungalow over the water in Bora Bora. WHO'S WHO 2020 BY THE NUMBERS 18% 18% www.aamdhq.org NOV/DEC 2019 TRENDS | 43