WHO ' S WHO 2023
MARY OLDENBURG
MANAGING DIRECTOR , MULTIFAMILY OPERATIONS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PaulsCorp , LLC
1984
BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY
7,000
UNITS I OVERSEE
◆ FIRST INDUSTRY JOB ?
Leasing Consultant , InlandWestern
175
EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
0 % TIME SPENT WORKING FROM HOME
◆ PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER ?
I have had so many during my 38 + years in property management that it is hard to pick just one . My pivotal moment was the day I met Carol Levey when I moved to Denver in 1987 . I started out in the industry in Arizona and did not know anyone in Colorado . Carol changed my career and my life . She became my mentor , my best friend , and more . I cannot even imagine what my life would have been like without her . I know that it would have taken many different directions than it did .
◆ WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY ?
In most companies , men are still at the top level of the hierarchy . This has been slowly changing , but has a long way to go . Women are more well rounded and this needs to be recognized and utilized .
◆ TV SHOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE ?
I am not sure that my management style is like Murphy Brown , but I have been told that I am similar to her and look like her . In addition , in the show , she was a single mom and she also had breast cancer . So we had many similarities .
◆ MOST IMPACTFUL PERSON IN YOUR CAREER ?
Jim Phelps from Simpson . He taught me the importance of all the basics in our industry that make us successful and how very valuable our onsite people are to our success .
◆ FAVORITE TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY ?
What Is Your Favorite Team-Building Activity ? Not a physical activity , but an emotional activity that I have used for years where you sit in a circle and you have to compliment the person next to you . It builds self-esteem and team spirit as well .
◆ YOUR IDEAL LONG WEEKEND ?
Sitting on a beautiful beach with beautiful seashells somewhere warm and sunny with a great book and a couple of cocktails with my husband !
BROOKE PARRA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ross-Envolve
1999
BEGAN WORKING IN MULTIFAMILY
100
EMPLOYEES I OVERSEE
4,000 +
UNITS I OVERSEE
1 % TIME SPENT WORKING FROM HOME
◆ FIRST INDUSTRY JOB ?
Office admin ; I was still in high school ; answered phones , filed and other small office tasks .
◆ PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER ?
The move from on-site to Regional Manager
◆ TV SHOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE ?
Curb your Enthusiasm
◆ MOST IMPACTFUL PERSON IN YOUR CAREER ?
I would say it ’ s a mix of different people . I ’ ve learned so much from so many over the years ; bosses , peers , vendors , owners , state agencies
◆ FAVORITE TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY ?
Recently our company attended a murder mystery dinner and it was so fun ! Everyone was a bit skeptical at first , but the night ended with our cheeks hurting from laughing so hard !
◆ IDEAL LONG WEEKEND ?
A massage , going out to eat at some good restaurants , time with friends and most importantly being with my husband and our dogs ! www . aamdhq . org NOV / DEC 2022 TRENDS | 51