Apartment Trends Magazine Nov/Dec 2019 | Page 53

WHO'S WHO 2020 LORI SNIDER ROCKY SUNDLING RedPeak Greystar Real Estate Partners Head of Experience 32 YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY 3,000 UNITS I OVERSEE Director 125 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE $800M VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? Cathey Campa. She was a hotshot manager with Lincoln and was very good because she managed two big properties across the street from each other. First she was my boss, now she is my pal. YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? Define “professional”. WHAT IS THE BEST DECISION YOU MADE IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS? Hiring our Administrative Specialist Kaley Halderman. Best decision ever. Perfect role for her. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Ask the leasing people what they really think. AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? A giant swing-set for grownups. IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? Schitt’s Creek BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: The Handmaid’s Tale. I shudder even thinking about it. FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Ruth Bader Ginsburg MOVIE TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK LIFE: Toy Story HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Let them know I believe in them. FAVORITE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? Bus Tour, without a doubt. We put everyone in a bus and visit all the RedPeak communities. Usually there’s a contest. Great fun, great learning, great camaraderie. THREE FAVORITE APPS: Uber, The New York Times and my Podcast app. BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Small thinking. CAREER HIGHLIGHT: The number of people I have been able to meet, and hopefully, teach a little something to. ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Write a novel. 11,000 PRICELESS WHO HIRED YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS, AND WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM TODAY? Peter Kudla. Still talk to him to this day. He has not made a meal for me in about 25 years, that I truly miss. YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? What does service mean to you? BEST OR WORST DECISION YOU MADE IN LAST 6 MONTHS: Best – rediscovering single malt scotch. Worst - Going All-In with a pair of Queens. WHAT CAN DEVELOPERS DO DIFFERENTLY WHEN DESIGNING A PROPERTY? Vandal proof hallways and elevators AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? A Teleporter IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? Cheers of course. BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: Breaking Bad. More than once FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Neil Armstrong HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Over communication FAVORITE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? Paintball THREE FAVORITE APPS: Email, Text and Pandora BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Political correctness of all kinds CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Remaining Employed ONE ITEM ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Play in the World Series of Poker UNITS I OVERSEE VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE WHAT’S BEEN YOUR BEST SOURCE TO HIRE FROM? BRYAN STERN Principal Echelon Property Group 20 YEARS WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY 10,000 UNITS I OVERSEE 300 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE $1B+ VALUE OF PORTFOLIO I OVERSEE YOUR “GO TO” INTERVIEW QUESTION? What do you like to do for fun? AN AMENITY YOU WISH YOU COULD INVENT? Artificial Intelligence to predict resident needs, wants and complaints IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY SITCOM, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? Seinfeld BINGE-WATCHED EMBARRASSINGLY FAST: Breaking Bad FIRST GUEST ON YOUR TALK SHOW: Jerry Seinfeld, Jesus Christ and Abraham Lincoln HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE PEOPLE? Show appreciation and take personal interest THREE FAVORITE APPS: Uber, Waze and Wall Street Journal CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Building a world class team at Echelon Property Group www.aamdhq.org NOV/DEC 2019 TRENDS | 51