November/December 2022

WHO ' S WHO 2023

JUDY BLAES

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Asset Living

1987

BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY

14,500 350

UNITS I OVERSEE

EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE

40 % TIME SPENT WORKING FROM HOME

◆ FIRST INDUSTRY JOB ?

Leasing Consultant for a small fee management company in Colorado Springs , Barrett and Co .

◆ WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY ?

This industry is an amazing adventure , it is also very consuming , don ’ t think I would change anything , but maybe try to find a way to have more work / life balance

◆ PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER ?

When I was promoted to a Junior Regional Manager

◆ TV SHOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE ?

Loved binge watching Ted Lasso , appreciated the way he handled challenges and was always outside the box !

◆ FAVORITE TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY ?

I love to hike in the beautiful outdoors ; however , my team prefers to do things indoors with food and drinks !

◆ MOST IMPACTFUL PERSON IN YOUR CAREER ?

I have had a couple of wonderful mentors over the years that taught me the value of putting people first and intentionally driving performance

◆ YOUR IDEAL LONG WEEKEND ?

My ideal long weekend would be leisurely with no commitments and just hanging out with my family and grandkids doing whatever they would like to do !

GARRETT CARTER

2003

BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY

UNITS I OVERSEE

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS IMT Residential

2,856 720

EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE

60 % TIME SPENT WORKING FROM HOME

◆ FIRST INDUSTRY JOB ?

Leasing Consultant

◆ WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY ?

Just to continue to find software and ways to be more efficient since we all wear so many hats throughout our days , time is a commodity that we need more of .

◆ PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER ?

Working under a manager that not only was a great teacher , but was able to provide depth and a broad scope understanding of the industry .

◆ TV SHOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE ?

Ted Lasso – Believe !

◆ MOST IMPACTFUL PERSON IN YOUR CAREER ?

Amy Bui has been someone that not only provided excellent leadership , training , and skills she has also laid out a path of what it takes to be successful .