WHO'S WHO 2020
HEATHER SANDOVAL
CHERIE SHAW
Senior Director, Asset Management
Director of Real Estate
Greystar Real Estate
20
YEARS WORKED IN
THE INDUSTRY
7,500
UNITS I
OVERSEE
Greystar Real Estate Partners
6
EMPLOYEES I
OVERSEE
$2.8B
VALUE OF PORTFOLIO
I OVERSEE
21
YEARS WORKED IN THE
INDUSTRY
45K
UNITS I
OVERSEE
12
EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? If WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? A
you go way back, it was Erik Hagevik when he was the Acquisitions
Offi cer at Fairfi eld. He recruited me to be his Administrative Assistant.
I haven’t seen Erik in years, but he is doing amazing things at Trammell
Crow Company (just internet stalked him). WHAT IS YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW
QUESTION? I like scenario questions, like tell me about a stressful time in
your professional career and how did you handle it. Or get even more
specifi c depending on the position. BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6
MONTHS: Listening to my intuition and letting outside noise block my
ability to listen to my intuition! WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN
DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Frequently, consistently and always bring in the
actual building operators (yes, our property teams) for design, function
and hardware discussions. Bring them in early to discussions, but also
bring them in most importantly when the value engineer the project to
fi nd areas to save money. WHAT IS AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? Not
inventing anything here, but what about a Float Studio!? Yes, a sensory
deprivation tank! Every resident and team member for that matter,
could use some relaxation! IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT
BE? I have a 4 year old and no time for 'adulting'. So how about Paw
Patrol! I love the idea of team work, helping others and well of course
puppies. BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST : Stranger Things! I even hid in
my house and watched it on my phone… FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW :
Since you asked this week, it would be Dolly Parton. I am just fi nding
out how awesome, funny and very smart she is! If you haven’t already,
check out Dolly Parton’s America on Podcast. MOVIE TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR
WORK LIFE : Matrix (I mean Keanu Reeves in the 90’s!), but mostly a
alternate state in which you can slow things down and dodge bullets like
no ones business. HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Learn about each individual,
care about their goals and ambitions. Help them grow and reach their
goals. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? I love sitting around a table
(with good food helps) and talk about things we don’t know about each
other. But also, have you tried beer-in-hand kickball!?! THREE FAVORITE APPS :
Podcast, Amazon and Starbucks (I mean, you can skip the line!!) BIGGEST
PET PEEVE? Unkind people CAREER HIGHLIGHT: The group of people I have
had the opportunity to come across and learn from. ONE ITEM ON YOUR
BUCKET LIST: Take a dance class! lady named Tammy from Texas. I do not have a relationship with her
today. YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? How do you prioritize your day?
BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: I purchased a golf
membership. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY?
Focus on the renter customer experience. HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE?
Listening to them and asking them about their “victories” for the week.
FAVORITE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? Brush and Board THREE FAVORITE APPS:
Southwest Airlines. BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Gum chewing CAREER HIGHLIGHT: I
love watching our teams grow. When you see someone come to you for
career advice and then they are running a company, it makes me very
proud. ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: I would love to go to Greece.
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TERRY SIMONE
Founding Partner
Four Mile Capital
Before baseball
YEARS WORKED IN THE
INDUSTRY
1,000+
UNITS I
OVERSEE
$150M
VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I
OVERSEE
WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? My
Dad BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: Deciding to do a
CMBS loan execution WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A
PROPERTY? Build it like you’re going to own it for many years AN AMENITY
YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? A way people could communicate without
devices….Oh wait, that’s called talking! BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Unmotivated
low energy people
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