Boss Talks | Elevating ALL the Bosses of the Multifamily Industry

Kerri Davis is the Founder & CEO of Fortress, a revolutionary software company shaping the future of property management.

In her role as president of Elmington's property management division, she was dissatisfied with the current PropTech offerings in the market and set out to build a better platform for all users.

Today, the company has Walker & Dunlop as an investor and 50,000+ units on the platform. Fortress started as an internal tool and is now actively onboarding clients across the country.

Kerri earned an accounting degree from the University of Central Arkansas and received her Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University. After graduating, Kerri worked in Baghdad as a business manager for a Department of State contractor and in accounting before joining Elmington Property Management, where she ultimately became a partner and owner, roles she still holds today.

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Savannah Wheeler, a seasoned multifamily professional, currently holds the position of CEO at Apartment Snapshot. This innovative PropTech company offers a unique data engagement solution catered specifically to help multifamily teams.

As CEO, Savannah leverages her expertise in data analytics, finance, and technology, with a mission to alleviate the industry's pain points by fostering a data-centric culture that excites teams of all levels and empowers owners to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance performance.

Her journey to the CEO role was paved with almost 20 years of progressive leadership roles in the industry. She has held positions such as SVP of Finance at Avanti Residential, VP of Finance, Treasury, and IT at Mission Rock Residential, and Portfolio Controller at Hamilton Zanze & Company.

These diverse roles have equipped her with a unique view of the industry's challenges, especially when it comes to leveraging data to drive performance.

In addition to her multifamily experience, Savannah is also a founder of Launch Lab Inc., where she expanded her entrepreneurial skills and further deepened her understanding of marketing and startups.

Her experience as a founder has provided her with invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of starting a business, and her leadership has been instrumental in driving the growth and innovation of the award-winning company.

Savannah has a degree in Business Finance and International Business from Champlain College in Burlington, VT. Originally from New England, she now calls Denver, Colorado home. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids exploring Colorado.

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Stephanie is the quick-witted and friendly Marketing Manager at Legacy Residential Group.

With a career that began on-site, she has a deep understanding of the multi-family industry and bridges communication between the corporate office and on-site teams to foster strong resident and vendor relationships.

Stephanie's passion for connecting people shines through in her expertise in creating engaging marketing materials, managing social media, and actively engaging with the community.

She also takes the lead in Legacy's employee training and development initiatives, ensuring the team stays up to date with industry trends while maintaining a vibrant company culture.is the quick-witted and friendly Marketing Manager at Legacy Residential Group.

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Lindsey had 9+ successful years in Property Management, in both student and conventional housing, before making the jump to the supplier side.

Lindsey is a 3x startup leader with a focus on building first-to-market B2B SaaS companies. She has led Customer Experience (CX) at companies like HomeMe, LeaseLock, and Landing and currently works as a fractional CCO.

Leveraging her 15+ total years of industry experience, she is helping PropTech startups find product-market fit and develop customer acquisition strategies.

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Crystal serves as the Director of Education, Training, and DE&I Strategies for RealSource Properties, bringing with her over 18 years of experience in the Multifamily Housing industry. In her current role, Crystal is responsible for the design and implementation of onboarding initiatives, leadership development, and mentoring programs, while also overseeing Diversity and Inclusion efforts at RealSource Properties.

As a COLOR Magazine’s 40 under 40 Powerlist honoree for her contributions to DE&I in the workplace, she is active within the Multifamily industry, participating on a national level as a recent National Apartment Association Diversity Leadership Program graduate and Capstone winner.

She also serves on the NAA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, is a mentor for the NAA's Diversity Leadership Program, and is Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and DE&I Taskforce at the Apartment Association of Greater Columbia (AAGC).

Crystal attended the University of South Carolina, earned her Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designation from the National Apartment Association, and holds a Property Manager in Charge license for South Carolina.

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Christi Wedel is a seasoned professional in the multifamily industry, with nearly a decade of experience in corporate training. Having started in the industry at the age of 19, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and insight into the workings of the multifamily space.

Currently working for AG Living, she specializes in learning and development, leadership development, career progression, and many other aspects of Multifamily training.

With her humble spirit, deep understanding of the industry, and passion for helping individuals grow and succeed, she has become a sought-after expert in her field.

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Kendra is passionate about the apartment industry, and volunteers at the local, state, and national levels of the National Apartment Association.

She is currently Vice President of Elevation Real Estate and Management, based in Arkansas. Previously, Kendra worked for Specialized Real Estate Group, Brookhaven Apartments, and Triangle Communities. In total, she contributes 22 years of experience, focusing on the overall operations of multifamily, single-family, and commercial real estate property management and development.

She also serves as the 2023 President of the Arkansas Apartment Association. Nationally she serves as the 2023 Chair of NAA’s Mental Health Subcommittee and is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Having gone through NAA’s NAAEI boot camp, she is NAAEI faculty and has her own business, Butterfield Training and Consulting, LLC.

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Khara House is an advocate, activist, and author with proven success and innovation in residential property management, civic engagement, and DEIB training and consultation. She currently serves as the Chair of the National Apartment Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and as a Board Member for the Arizona Multihousing Association.

Her background includes work in branding/marketing, mentorship, higher education, public relations, government affairs, advocacy, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In addition to various Board, Commission, and community organization memberships, Khara currently serves as an elected member of the Flagstaff, AZ City Council.

Khara holds a master’s degree in English from Northern Arizona University, an Arizona Real Estate salesperson license, her Certified Apartment Manager credential through NAAEI, and certifications in DEI, Mental Health First Aid, and Public Relations.

She is a 2020 graduate of the NAA Leadership Lyceum, the recipient of the 2021 NAA Excellence Award for Emerging Leader of the Year, and the inaugural 2022 NAA DEI Champion Excellence Award recipient. With a background in writing and education, Khara applies her focus on story and storytelling to engaging teams in growth, cultural engagement, and building belonging.

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Marci French is a lifelong learner born into Generation X as a biracial unifier and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) facilitator.

She’s a Senior Faculty Member of the National Apartment Association Education Institute where she applies her more than 25 years of multifamily experience to lead, coach, and mentor those in the industry.

Utilizing her unique story, Marci facilitates tough conversations and creates brave spaces for participants to explore identities, practice empathy, and consider new ideas.

Marci earned her Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) and Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designations from the National Apartment Association (NAA). She holds a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida and is an NAA Leadership Lyceum graduate. 

Marci serves as a member of the NAAEI Curriculum Development/Program Administration Committee and previously served as Chair for NAA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

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Charlotte Pisciotta’s 25-year career has taken her from a National Director of Sales and Marketing to Vice President of Full House Marketing, to her current role as Membership & Marketing Director for the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association.

From rolling up her sleeves at her student communities, to successfully rolling out new software and quarterly marketing plans to a portfolio of over 10,000 units, Charlotte meets challenges head-on with a smile. It’s this expertise and knowledge that she brings to every marketing project and training that creates a unique experience for clients and audiences.

Charlotte loves volunteering with local, state, and national apartment associations. She is a past president of two Michigan NAA affiliates and serves on the NAA Apartmentalize Committee. Charlotte presents programs for associations and management companies, is faculty for NAA’s Education Institute, and holds a certification in Creative Training Techniques.

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