WHO ' S WHO 2025
LAURA CICHOCKI
Director of Operations-Colorado / Texas Quarterra
50 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
4,100 2011
UNITS IN PORTFOLIO
BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY
◆ My Go-to Morning Drink : Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and Skinny Carmel Macchiato
◆ Fictional Character I ' d Like to Meet : If I could have dinner with any fictional character , I ’ d choose Willy Wonka . Imagine the desserts ! I ’ d love to hear all his wild stories , explore his eccentric ideas , and maybe get a tour of the factory afterward . Plus , you never know what surprises he might bring to the table — literally !
◆ How My Leadership Style Has Evolved : Over time , my communication style has evolved to empower my team with greater autonomy while still offering guidance when needed . Today , my decision-making is more data-driven , collaborative , and focused on delegation , with a deeper trust in my team ' s capabilities . As I ' ve gained more leadership experience , I ' ve come to realize the importance of aligning my team ' s personal goals with the organization ' s broader objectives . Lastly , my approach to strategy and execution has shifted to balance both short-term priorities and long-term vision , ensuring we address immediate needs while planning for the future .
◆ Title of My Autobiography : My Unbridled Life : Laughter and Little Bit of Mischief
◆ Eliminate From My Day-To-Day Routine : Constantly checking emails throughout the day . While staying updated is important , email can be a major distraction that interrupts focused work . Scheduling focused time on it would allow me to be more present and productive , dedicating that time to deeper , uninterrupted tasks .
◆ Most Memorable Compliment I ' ve Received : The most memorable compliments I ’ ve received haven ’ t always been direct comments . Often , it ’ s when someone trusts me to take the lead on a project or suggests that I ’ d be wellsuited to handle a challenging task . Being seen as reliable and capable in those moments really resonates with me .
◆ My Go-To Way to Relax After a Stressful Day : I enjoy snuggling on the couch with my kiddos talking about their day and an occasional glass of wine on the porch to unwind .
◆ Goal I ' m Working Toward : Training to run another Half Marathon !
◆ Small Habit or Daily Ritual That Brings Me Joy : Running has become a new passion for me . I ’ ve always been into fitness , but over the past year , running has become something I truly love . It ’ s my chance to disconnect and take time to slow down and do something just for myself .
20 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
GABE DE LEON
Senior Regional Director Allied Orion Group
826 2004
UNITS IN PORTFOLIO
BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY
◆ My Go-to Morning Drink : Dutch Bros , Sugar-Free Golden Eagle
◆ Fictional Character I ' d Like to Meet : James Bond . The dinner was just a ploy . Soon I ’ ll find myself running for my life , jumping on a train and helping save the world
◆ How My Leadership Style Has Evolved : Call it age or tenure but I tend to listen more vs always trying to solve . We wear many hats in our daily roles so ensuring to take time to smell the flowers is important . Being in the now vs always looking towards the future has helped me become more grounded .
◆ Title of My Autobiography : Don ’ t Forget to Laugh
◆ Eliminate From My Day-To-Day Routine : I would eliminate auto traffic hands down . It ’ s not always an issue for me but when it is , it does feel overwhelming due to the lack of productivity .
◆ Most Memorable Compliment I ' ve Received : I make people feel trusted and safe .
◆ My Go-To Way to Relax After a Stressful Day : Hanging with my family and checking in on their day . When it ’ s a busy day knowing how their day went helps me change the subject internally which reduces my overall stress . Quick tip . If you can ’ t stop your mind from running at night take 15 minutes and write everything down . It really does help .
◆ Goal I ' m Working Toward : running at least 5 days a week . Professionally would be attaining my MBA in Finance .
◆ Small Habit or Daily Ritual That Brings Me Joy : Pouring a cup of coffee and being with my wife and kids on a task-free Saturday morning .
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