May Round Up
Announcement
Please say hello to Sparq on Rio! This 384-bed student housing community is located in Austin, TX, walking distance to the University of Texas at Austin. This is a 3rd party management deal and will be the 5th property managed by the Preiss Company in the Austin market!
Help us welcome 21 Pearl! This 251-bed student housing community is also located in West Campus in Austin, TX and and represents our 2nd aquisition of 2024 and brings our total number of properties in Austin to 6!
Highlight
In its continued commitment to monitor and evaluate trends in wellbeing, the National Apartment Association (NAA) and its Mental Health Subcommittee are conducting a study to raise awareness in mental and emotional health, identify key industry challenges, and enable NAA to provide resources that members can use to act. Click the link below to participate in the NAA survey!
Reminder
Are you leaving money on the table?
Did you know that our Wellness Program offers participants up to 600 Wellness points annually (1 point = 1 dollar!) for participation in challenges, fitness club memberships & activities and for annual visits to the Dr. or Dentist?
If you are enrolled in the Choice medical plan, you are eligible to open a Health Savings Account (HSA), and Preiss will make an annual contribution to your account**
Have you met your medical deductible? If you are enrolled in the Select Plus plan, be sure to request your reimbursement of up to $1500 via www.Flores247.com**
Do you have an Accident Insurance and/or a Critical Care Insurance policy with The Hartford? If you, or a covered dependent, have been to the Dr. for a Health Screening exam, you may be eligible for a reimbursement of $50 or $100. Call The Hartford: 866-547-4205**
Please reach out to hr@tpco.com if you have questions about any of these offerings.
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Each month, Employee Resource Groups formed by the TPCO DEI Council meet via Zoom. We encourage all employees to join as many ERG meetings as they wish for a great opportunity to connect with fellow employees who share common interests. Check out the schedule for the upcoming meetings and click the link to add to your personal calendar!
5/15 | 12PM EST
5/21 | 2PM EST
5/22 | 2PM EST
5/23 | 2PM EST
May Observances
Please head over to the TPCO DEI website where we’ve added a list of all daily and monthly observances for May. Learn about each one by clicking the link!
Employee Updates
We’re always excited to see our employees take a next step in their careers. Help us congratulate and celebrate some recent employee changes!
Ed Keathley was promoted to Vice President of Product Strategy
Javier Ginestra was promoted to Director of Product
Hilal Saleh was promoted to Infrastructure Specialist
Jonathan Ben was promoted to Property Manager at 2909 Oliver
Tim Oden was promoted to Area Assistant Property Manager at Bridges & Knoll
Kayla Pitts was promoted to Assistant Property Manager at Valentine Commons
Bryanna Quintanilla relocated as Area Assistant Property Manager to Arba, The Outpost and Green Springs
Nicholas Bravo was promoted to Maintenance Technician III
Andrew Richardson was promoted to Maintenance Technician II
Bobby Webb was promoted to Maintenance Technician II
Demary Varela relocated as Housekeeper to Sparq on Rio
Welcome to everyone who joined the Preiss Company team as a new employee last month!
Juliet Cano | Leasing Consultant | Cabana Beach San Marcos
Cornesia Calhoun-White | Leasing Consultant | The Forum at Sam Houston
Alisha Best | Leasing Consultant | Millennium One
Ariana Wright | Leasing Consultant | Millennium One
Talia McCoury | Leasing Consultant | Millennium One
Christian Santos | Area Leasing Consultant | Arba San Marcos
Collis Whitfield | Leasing Consultant | Sparq on Rio
Mehak Husain | Leasing Consultant | Sparq on Rio
Donye Crawford | Leasing Consultant | Sparq on Rio
Joseph McAfee | Leasing Consultant | Mustang Village
Julissa Rodriguez | Leasing Consultant | Gateway at Huntsville
Lanigan Fulmer | Leasing Consultant | The Row at the Stadium
Jordan Baker | Leasing Consultant | The Row at the Stadium
Alyssa Morris | Leasing Consultant | Valentine Commons
Emily Escochea | Leasing Consultant | Madera Apartments
Ryan Davis | Leasing Consultant | The Mill at Auburn
Jonathan McAlister | Leasing Consultant | UV Clemson
Jacob Smith | Marketing Assistant | Park on Morton
James Chagoya | Area Maintenance Technician | Arba San Marcos and Green Spring Apartments
Keonte Cherry | Maintenance Technician | Millennium One
Jose Rosales | Maintenance Technician | Sparq on Rio
Alexander Gosselin | Area Porter | Chapel Hill
Bill Hopf | Maintenance Technician | Market 100
Corbyn Wiggins | Human Resources Assistant | Corporate Office
Natalie Qamou | Property Accounting Intern | Corporate Office
Spotlight
Congratulations to all employees who are graduating from their respective Universities this month! We wish you all the success in your future endeavors!
Anna Hughes
The Collective at Norman
Anna is graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Human Resources
“We are so proud of you! Congratulations! Excited to see what your future holds!”
-Team Collective Norman
Camille McGinnis
River Club Athens
Camille is graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in International Affairs and a Minor in Criminal Justice.
“So proud and happy for you! I know you will do great things and I am excited for your future! You are always welcome back if you need us!”
-Madison Fitzgerald
Garrett Gallentine
Cabana Beach Gainesville
Garrett is graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Engineering.
“Congratulations Garrett! We wish you all the best as you take the next steps in your future endeavors. You have been a great asset to our CBG team and you will be greatly missed! Best of luck in all you do!”
-Josie Colacci
Kinsley Dozier
The Flats at Carrs Hill
Kinsley is graduating from the Universiy of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Marketing.
"Congrats Kinsley on your accomplishment! We’re going to greatly miss your presence in the office and have enjoyed almost 3 years with you as a Leasing Agent and hope to find someone as outgoing and funny as you. We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors! Thank you for being an amazing coworker and friend to the Flats team!"
- Brittany Peterson
Makaela Cleary
The Flats at Carrs Hill
Makaela is graduating from the University of Georgia witha a Bachelor’s in Biology.
"Congrats Makaela on earning your degree. The Flats team has enjoyed our 2 years with you in the office as a Leasing Agent. We will greatly miss your bubbly personality in the office. We know you will make a wonderful Dentist in your future and wish you all the best! Thank you for being an amazing coworker and friend to the Flats team!"
- Brtttany Peterson
Ahitza Roque
Axis West
Ahitza is graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in American Studies
“We will miss you signing in the office and coming up with the best sign quotes! Your contagious enthusiasm for life's beauty, coupled with your kindness and drive to help others will make a difference in the world. Congratulations! Hook’Em!”
- Amanda Vinka
Hannah Eyiba
The Outpost
Hannah is graduating from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology.
"CONGRATULATIONS Hannah!! Being away from home is not easy, but you powered through all of your challenges and did the dang thing! So proud of you and can't wait to see what the future holds for your bright energy next."
- Anjelica Apodaca
Kayla Cotton
The Outpost
Kayla is graduating from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s in Interior Design.
“CONGRATULATIONS KAYLA!! We are so grateful to have had your creative vision enter our office this year. It has been an infinite pleasure to watch you pour yourself into such beautiful design. We know that your future has incredible paths unfolding, and we cannot wait to watch that blossom for you."
- Anjelica Apodaca
Jessica Saunders
Proximity at 10th
Jessica is graduating from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing
“Jessica, thank you for being a vital part of our team! You are a social media and Tik-Tok star who has helped elevate our resident events and marketing here at the site. We are so proud of your accomplishments and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!”
- Marissa Sepulveda
Brooke Karsteter
Nova Knoxville
Brooke is graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Minor in Sociology
“Congrats Brooke! We are all so proud of you! We wish you the best of luck in Law School!”
-Team Nova Knoxville
Isaiah Oropeza
Crossing Place
Isaiah is graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in University Studies - Global Arts, Planning, Design & Construction
“Congratulations Isaiah! Everyone at Crossing Place is very proud of your hard work and dedication. Next stop, studying abroad in Spain. Don't have too much fun and not come back, we have turn to work... Congrats!”
- Kelsey Arche
Ryan Martinez
Gateway at Huntsville
Ryan is graduating from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor’s in Finance.
“We are so proud of you and all of your hard work. Your crazy stories and even crazier antics at work will be missed dearly. You are a ray of joy and laughter and I hate that we have to give you up to accounting (booo) but I am so happy to know you and you are going to be successful at whatever you do in life.”
- Crystal Wooten
Ethan Nardi
Corporate Accounting
Ethan is graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s in Accounting
“It has been a pleasure working with you, Ethan! You have been a tremendous help to us! Congratulations and cheers to you! Way to go!”
- Silviya Sokolova and Team
Kylie Varney
Millennium One
Kylie is graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor’s in Communication with a Concentration in Public Relations
“Congrats Kylie! It has been so fun to work with you and see you grow over the past couple of years. Best of luck on your future endeavors!”
- Haley Tomblin
Kaylie Morin
Millennium One
Kaylie is graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Public Health
“Congrats Kaylie! So thankful for all of your help at Millennium One. Wishing you all the best!”
- Haley Tomblin
Anna Gregory
The Collective at Clemson
Anna is graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science
“Congratulations Anna, we are so proud of you! You've made such a huge impact here at The Collective, not only on the residents but our staff too! We are going to miss you so much, but we know you are going to kick law school's butt!! We love you and our Honey girl so much <3”
Shivani Dahya
The Nest
Shivani is graduating from Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a concentration in Social Inequalities and a double minor in Political Science and Legal Studies
“Congratulations Shivani! We are so proud of you and excited to see everything you will accomplish! Thank you for all of your hard work this past year. We are so lucky to have you on our team, we'll miss you!”
- Maddi Cline
Dylan Wipperman
Corporate Accounting
Dylan is graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s in Accounting
“Congratulations Dylan!! We are so Happy for you!”
- Dayvon Taliaferro, Linda Buntoum, Jada Heron, Shovika Sharma
Andrew Carboni
Greene Crossing
Andrew is graduating from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s in History
“Andrew, you have been such a great assist to our team and I know you will thrive in your future career. Congratulations!!”
- Mandy Williams
Shout Outs
“Shout out to Darren Hawkins (DJ) for his awesome work on maintenance here at the Collective. DJ, your help has been invaluable, and we really appreciate it!”
“HUGE shout out to the Ops Team! Y’all are machines. I don’t know how you do everything that you do, and still remain kind in all of your email responses :)
Also, I appreciate all of the extra work the CBSM team has done during the Entrata transition. You met this challenge with an open mind and positive attitude! Yall are the best! ”
“I like to give a shout out our Property Manager, Anya Cermak. She has been a blessing and we appreciate all the hard work, love and support!”
“Shout out to Toni Yrlas! Toni, you deserve all the props for your hard work championing all the Entrata trainings. You are such a valuable resource and I can’t begin to express my gratitude! Your hard work has not gone unnoticed.
Shoutout to everyone overseeing the Entrata transitions. My thoughts and patience are with you all as you transition all of our portfolio as I know this is no small task. The whole Flats team is very grateful for your guidance through this process and appreciate all the hard work!”
“Shout out to Kayla Pitts for moving up and taking on the APM role at Valentine Commons! She’s been a tremendous leasing agent for us and has really stepped up in the last few weeks as this move got closer; I know she’ll be great as a manager moving forward. I’m really glad to have her in this new role and as a larger part of the leadership at VC!”
“I’d like to shout out Anjelica Apodaca the LMM at The Outpost San Marcos. Anjelica helps create a positive environment for us, and she has been such an amazing force since the switch to Entrata! Anjelica has continued to step up to the plate and be one of our amazing leaders here at The Outpost! We appreciate everything that she does! ”
“The leasing agents at 2909 Oliver would like to shout out our new property manager, Jonathan Ben! He has adapted to his new role at our property with speed and grace. He has made a difficult transition time so much easier while also dealing with so much being put on his plate. He always comes to work with a positive attitude and mindset, making the work atmosphere that much better! Jonathan is an excellent manager and deserves all the recognition he can get!”
“I would like to shout out to our team here at University Trails for making it to our budgeted occupancy and working towards 100%. This team has went above and beyond to hit our weekly and monthly goals even surpassing them. I could not be more proud of these guys. ”
“Shout out to Toyn/Laura/Allie/Reily/Telsherree/Miguel/Raul for all the hard work and support bringing on the new property, Sparq on Rio. Your support as we transition the site is greatly appreciated and I know you all are juggling several things at this time. Could not have made it possible to complete this without you all!”
“I would like to shout out Cody Kerr and congratulate him on his 3rd year here at Preiss! Thanks Cody for always being so understanding and bringing a fun and lively mood to the office!”
“Shout out to the University Trails team for hitting our pre-lease budget for August. 100% is a few steps away, so keep pushing and driving. Love y’all always! :)”
“Shoutout to Peyton Thornburg who has been killing it in her new role! All the work you do does not go unnoticed, we are grateful for you! ”
“A huge congratulations to Sam Brooks for becoming a dad and to Jennifer on her wedding! And a shout-out to Silviya, Amanda, Eric, Ethan, and Grant for all your extra efforts this month! What an amazing team!”
“I would like to shout out Toni Yrlas! Thank you SO MUCH for your hard work and dedication during this entire transition process to Entrata! I will never understand how you manage to do everything you do, but you are a ROCKSTAR and your efforts will never go unnoticed! Loved spending time with you in ATL (: Keep being the absolute QUEEN that you are!!!”
“Shout to my Sig Squad! Thank you all so much for all your hard work! Let’s keep grinding and finish off this leasing season strong. We got this!
Special shout out to Lauren Phillips! Thank you so much for helping me and answering my questions. Thank you for always being super helpful, polite, and for your positive attitude - it’s appreciated. Thanks for all you do! ”
“Jelani Drummond and Meghan Landry are doing a wonderful job at keeping the property in good working order shout out to this team at Crossing Place”
“Special thanks and kudos to Toni, Lane, Belter, LP and Mike P for a tremendous job in responding to ALL Entrata phase inquiries in warp speed especially outside of office hours. Leasing is the number one priority and the ops team have not missed a beat during this transition. Thanks for all that y’all do as it makes this company efficient and my job onsite easier.”
Birthdays
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to all of the May birthdays!
1st - Sawyer Bailey, Sara Clark, Sophie Cribb
2nd - Sam Brooks, Kodey Hamman
3rd - Rachel McDonald, Lamel Robinson, Dylan Wipperman
4th - Kini Ekpu
5th - Jill Alford, Cameron Hurley, Jaxon Milow
6th - Katelyn Slosson, Jillian Waller
7th - Julissa Rodriguez, Christian Santos, Silviya Sokolova
8th - Shelby Williams
9th - Thomas Atwell, Mehak Hussain, Kenneth Rivera
10th - Justin Daniels, Faith Henry, Cody Kerr, Madeleine Martin
12th - Nylah Alexander
13th - Reily Lewis, Jacob Votaw
14th - Darrick English
17th - Gerry Parks, Alisha Rushing, Jessica Saunders, Jada Shuford
18th - Elijah Virachittevin
19th - Rayvon Davis, Miguel Ortega, Maite Santana-Salgado, Julian Spence
20th - Xavier Borbon, Kylie Varney
22nd - Kara Hill, Ronald Robinson
23rd - Lylah Taank
24th - Trey Francis, Silvia Solano-Fernandez
26th - Shavon Blue, Shaqueill Pierre
27th - Lakeria Hawkins
28th - Kristin Comp
30th - Ashley Byrd
31st - Kimberli Borgh, Joseph Santillan
Milestone Anniversaries
We’d like to recognize everyone celebrating their work anniversary this month! We’re so glad you’re a part of the TPCO family and appreciate all you do!
1 Year
Harrison DeCicco (1st), Caitlin Merritt (3rd), Matthew Harrelson (3rd), Adolfo Duarte (3rd), Brooke Butler (4th), Christopher Lorenz (5th), Jason Morton (11th), Anna Gregory (15th), Justin Savage (22nd), Matthew Hogarty (22nd), Nathanyl Homa (22nd), Dibya Acharya (31st)
2 Year
Jesus Alvarez (4th), Isabelle Cotton (13th), Lane Ward (16th), Jimmy Certain (23rd), Ahitza Roque (24th), Elizabeth Dishner (26th)
3 Year
Alison Trezek (3rd), Drew Thompson (10th), Jonathan Ben (10th), Thomas Deane (17th), Hannah Bulman (18th), Dalvin Roberts (21st), Daniel Kirkland (22nd), Douglas Yates (24th), Zachary Asbury (24th), Hunter Stanfield (26th)
4 Year
Robert Lee (20th)
6 Year
Reily Lewis (1st), Silviya Sokolova (4th), Tori Dickerson (4th), Georgie Jenkins (15th)
7 Year
Ronald Ramirez (31st), Alex Zorilla (31st), Raymond Hatch (31st), Marcus Hamilton (31st), Josie Colacci (31st)
8 Year
Amanda Williams (11th)
9 Year
Eric Espinal (11th)
11 Year
Sally de Sousa (1st)
13 Year
Lane Sheer (23rd), Jessica Ginestra (31st)
16 Year
Mariana Morton (22nd)
18 Year
Chloe Rasmussen (15th)
