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ASHLEY LEWIS

REGIONAL MANAGER Camden Property Trust

2007

BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY

4

EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE

2,873

UNITS I OVERSEE

35 %

TIME SPENT WORKING FROM HOME
◆ FIRST INDUSTRY JOB ?
Leasing Consultant , JPI
◆ WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY ?
Education surrounding the career path of our industry . People don ’ t say “ I want to be in property management when I grow up .” Most will tell you that they fell into this industry by accident . Multifamily provides so many opportunities and we all wear so many ‘ hats ’ many don ’ t realize . It ’ s such a cool industry that allows for everyone ’ s strengths to be utilized and form many relationships that can last a very long time .
◆ PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER ?
Promotion to Regional Manager and gaining the larger influence from an operational and people development standpoint .
◆ TV SHOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE ?
Ted Lasso
◆ MOST IMPACTFUL PERSON IN YOUR CAREER ?
I have been fortunate to have a mentor that has allowed me to have a voice , be myself , and trust ‘ my gut .’ Was taught that comparing yourself to others won ’ t get you anywhere . We all have something unique to bring to the table , and all those uniqueness is what makes us successful individually , and as a team .
◆ FAVORITE TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY ?
Escape Rooms . Enjoy being able to learn others strengths and leverage them !
◆ YOUR IDEAL LONG WEEKEND ?
Balance of experience , relaxation , and good food .

BOBBI MARQUARDT

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Mission Rock Residential

DREAM LIVING

We asked respondents to tell us which community outside their portfolio they would live in rent free if given the chance . Here are a few of the responses ...

1999

BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY

30,000

UNITS IN PORTFOLIO

3 EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE

95 %

TIME SPENT WORKING FROM HOME
◆ FIRST INDUSTRY JOB ?
Leasing Consultant with Jefferson Properties
◆ WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY ?
Most industries give new employees time to train , whereas multifamily tends to throw people in without adequate time to train fully .
◆ PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER ? When I was given the opportunity to transfer to the Learning & Development Department .
◆ TV SHOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE ?
New Amsterdam because of the servant leader who always asks his team , “ How can I help .”
◆ MOST IMPACTFUL PERSON IN YOUR CAREER ?
Anissa Faus
◆ FAVORITE TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY ?
I love team scavenger hunts .
◆ YOUR IDEAL LONG WEEKEND ?
Relaxing at the lake or pool with friends .
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