WHO ' S WHO 2025
KAY MORAN
Regional Property Manager
Inland Residential Real Estate Services , LLC
55 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
2,987 1999
UNITS IN PORTFOLIO
BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY
◆ My Go-to Morning Drink : Iced Caramel Macchiato
◆ Fictional Character I ' d Like to
Meet : Buddy the Elf ! Spaghetti with syrup , anyone ?
◆ How My Leadership Style Has Evolved : I used to be very introverted – I have learned how to come out of my shell while still honoring that side of myself .
◆ Title of My Autobiography : When Doing It All Pays Off
◆ Eliminate From My Day-To-Day Routine : Makeup ! I need those 20 minutes back !
◆ Most Memorable Compliment I ' ve Received : Someone once told me that I have made work enjoyable by making sure they feel valued .
◆ My Go-To Way to Relax After a Stressful Day : I enjoy quite time with my Frenchie , Baxter .
◆ Goal I ' m Working Toward : I would like to focus on improving my health in 2025 , I always make sure to take care of those around me that I forget to take care of myself .
◆ Small Habit or Daily Ritual That Brings Me Joy : I try to make sure I get my sunshine each day .
WES MORRIS Regional Service Manager Thompson Thrift Development , Inc .
2,400 1997
UNITS IN PORTFOLIO
BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY
◆ My Go-to Morning Drink : Dirty Chai from Starbucks with 4 shots of espresso
◆ Fictional Character I ' d Like to Meet : Santa Claus ; I would love to compare stories in regard to entering homes , surprising residents , the good the bad and the ugly
◆ How My Leadership Style Has Evolved : I am excited to say my leadership skills have come a long way from where I started to now . When I started in this role I was very young and thought the only way to get respect was to bark orders at everyone on the sites , I say jump you say how high , sort of mentality . Trainers , mentors , and speakers over the years have been huge influencers regarding my leadership and I focus more on the person first so that I can learn how to manage the employee .
◆ Title of My Autobiography : The Circle of Life
◆ Eliminate From My Day-To-Day Routine : Nicotine pouches . Just getting too expensive .
◆ My Go-To Way to Relax After a Stressful Day : Go for a long run or play with my little girl .
◆ Goal I ' m Working Toward : I would like to be in a director position that would allow me to make a greater impact with change or support on the sites .
◆ Small Habit or Daily Ritual That Brings Me Joy : Getting my little girl ready for school and dropping her off each morning . Her little hug and “ have a great day , Daddy ” starts my day in the clouds .
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