February Round Up
Spotlight
We're so excited to announce that 8 of our Preiss student housing communities have been ranked among the top 50 TALi scores for 2024! (see the full list here)
TALi stands for Turner Apartment Loyalty Index and is measured based on four key areas within JTurner's Resident Satisfaction Survey:
Please tell us how we are doing
Interactions with community personnel
Value for the price at this property
Refer (how likely they are to refer)
This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion that our teams bring to their communities every single day and it showcases our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences for our residents and reinforces The Preiss Company’s reputation as a leader in student housing excellence.
Congrats to all of our winners!
#21 1820 at Centennial
#31 The Collective at Auburn
#34 Plato's Lofts at Randall
#50 The Collective at Norman
#1 The Flats at Carrs Hill
#5 The Row at the Stadium
#9 Townhomes at River Club
#18 Signature Hartwell Village
Update
Listed below are the company holiday closures in 2025 as well as a link to subscribe to a Google calendar to serve as a reminder. These days are paid time off for full-time employees.
New Year’s Day (Wednesday, Jan 1st)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan 20th)
Good Friday (Friday, April 18th)
Memorial Day (Monday, May 26th)
Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19th)
Independence Day (Friday, July 4th)
Labor Day (Monday, Sept 1st)
Veterans Day (Tuesday, Nov 11th)
Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov 27th & Friday, Nov 28th)
Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec 25th & Friday, Dec 26th)
** Please note that the company will be closed on Friday Nov 28th after Thanksgiving Day and Friday Dec 26th after Christmas Day since those two holidays fall on a Thursday **
Resource
In today’s modern, competitive environment, employees need to replenish their knowledge and acquire new skills to perform their jobs more efficiently and effectively. These new skills will benefit both the employee and the company as a whole. The Preiss Company is committed to ensuring that all employees feel confident about improving their efficiency and productivity, as well as finding new ways towards success and growth in their personal development. The Preiss Company is proud to offer a Learning Stipend to achieve our common goals.
What do we mean by Learning?
A learning organization is a thriving one. In general, we approve and encourage the following employee learning opportunities:
Specific job or industry related course or certification program (i.e. pursuit of real estate license, NAA designation such as CAM or NALP, etc.)
Technical course that is complementary to everyday job skills (i.e. advanced Microsoft Excel certification, sales/customer service seminars, etc.)
Job rotation, job shadowing, and other types of on-the-job training (without disrupting daily operations).
Note: Courses in degree-seeking programs are not covered under this Learning Stipend benefit, such as courses offered in the pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degrees.
Who is eligible and what is the maximum benefit under this program?
This policy applies to all full-time employees, after 6 months of employment. Part-time employees might attend trainings at their manager’s discretion.
Eligible employees will take approved course(s) on their own time, or use available PTO hours or floating holiday for the time out of the office. 3.
There is a maximum Learning Stipend payment of $1,500 over the employee’s employment with DP Preiss Company.
What is the procedure for applying for the Learning Stipend?
Employees identifies the need for training.
Employee completes a Learning Stipend Request Form and submits to direct manager.
Manager and one-over manager, approves or rejects the proposal. If rejected, manager should provide employee with reason in writing.
Employee submits form to HR for final approval.
HR notifies employee of final approval or denial.
Employee registers and pays for class/course.
a. In special, pre-approved cases when the company pays the stipend prior to course completion: if employee decides to drop or cancel the class/course, they’ll have to reimburse The Preiss Company for the cost of the class/course and any cancellation/other fees.
In cases where training ends with examination, employees are obliged to submit the results. If they don’t pass the exam, they can re-take the course at their own expense.
Once employee completes class/course, approved form and proof of course completion is submitted to HR for tracking purposes. HR will send to AP for payment.
Employee agrees to stay with The Preiss Company for one year after completion of course covered under the Learning Stipend policy.
If you have any questions, please email hr@tpco.com
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!
Dawson Hilfiger was promoted to Area Property Manager over 61 Vandy and Hoffler Place
Tim Oden relocated as the Area Leasing Manager in College Station, TX at University Trails and Crossing Place
Madisyn Ford was promoted to Leasing Manager at Midtown Auburn
Clinton Phylow was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor 2 at Signature Hartwell Village
Justin Lazenby was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor at Midtown Auburn
Gavin Short joined IRIS Technologies as a Senior Project Manager
Jacob Votaw joined IRIS Technologies as a Business Development Representative
Welcome to everyone who joined the Preiss Company team as a new employee last month!
Brooklyn Tanner | Leasing Consultant | The Outpost
Lauren Cioffi | Leasing Consultant | Orion on Orpington
Jenna Fain | Leasing Consultant | Orion on Orpington
Laura Ramirez | Housekeeper | The Boundary at West End
Robert Griffin | Maintenance Supervisor | View at Legacy Oaks
Joseph Pfromm | Maintenance Technician | Holleman Crossing
Mariah Hayes | Property Manager | Riverfront Village
Hannah Kehoe | Leasing Consultant | Riverfront Village
Amanda Nicholas | Leasing Consultant | Gamecock Village
Alex Stratton | Leasing Consultant | Orion on Orpington
James Lauderdale | Maintenance Technician | Gamecock Village
Dillon Gagliardo | Leasing Consultant | Proximity at 10th
Emily Riordan | Leasing Consultant | Riverfront Village
Mykal Bolden | Leasing Consultant | Cabana Beach Gainesville
Caitlyn Zuromski | Leasing Consultant | Hoffler Place
Lee Eaddy | Maintenance Technician | Hoffler Place
Catherine Harris | Leasing Consultant | The Collective at Lawrence
Angel Ruiz | Area Maintenance Technician | Bridges & Knoll at Dinkytown
Emily Riedinger | Leasing Consultant | Nova Knoxville
Mary Cline | Leasing Manager | Hoffler Place
Adejoke Fadipe | Area Leasing Consultant | Villas & Venue on Guadalupe
Giana Bosch | Leasing Consultant | The Flats at Carrs Hill
Megha Nair | Leasing Consultant | The Flats at Carrs Hill
Isaias Ramirez | Groundskeeper | Mustang Village
Shout Outs
“Shout out to David O’Dell and Madison Fitzgerald for being so patient with the access control upgrades. You were integral to the success of the project. Thank you so so much and keep being awesome!
Shout out to Candice Stricklin as well! She’s been dealing with DD and a zillion walks but also showing multiple ISP vendors the site for future upgrades. You’re a rockstar Candice!”
“I would like to shout out our maintenance tech (Dahnavon Clephane). He always does an outstanding job. This past few weeks, he has worked even harder than normal. Our supervisor was on vacation for around 3 weeks. During this time, we had blizzard like conditions, many no heats, and a lot of other work orders from the residents getting back from Winter break. He handled it all like a champ, and even continued checking in with me to make sure I wasn’t too stressed out. I am so lucky to have such an amazing team. I am thankful for them all every day. Dahnavon, you rock!”
“Shout out to Lane and Belter on their BIG new roles! You both have taken your new responsibilities in stride, and I’m so grateful to be on the same team as the both of you!
Also shout out to the rest of the Ops team - LP, Mike, and Ashley - you all have been killing it with all of the audits, deadlines, tickets, and transition items. I can’t wait to see everything we get to accomplish this year!
Lastly, shout out to everyone who helped make Forward 2025 such a great event - Craig, Kasey, Joe, and all of our speakers - I cannot thank you enough! Here’s to hoping we can make that an annual event! ”
“🎉 Happy 21st Birthday, Jamal! 🎉
You’re not just an incredible employee but an even better friend. Your selflessness and positivity brightens every room you step into. We’re so lucky to have someone like you on the team! Cheers to an amazing milestone and an even brighter future ahead. Enjoy every moment—you’ve earned it! 🎂🎈”
“Tammon Crudup - your team in Chapel Hill is going to miss you so much! You’ve been an invaluable asset to our properties for years. We cannot thank you enough for all your hard work through countless turns, after-hours calls, more maintenance requests than we can count, and your willingness to help out whenever needed. We wish you the BEST on your new adventure in Greensboro!”
“I’d like to shout out our entire UV Clemson team for pushing leasing and meeting small goals even with such a challenging market this year! So proud of all of your hard work. Let’s keep it up!!”
“I would like to shout out my amazing management team, Brock Nagel, Unique Allen, and David Campbell for always pushing me to do my best and making work so fun! I couldn’t ask for better managers! ”
“Wishing the best luck to Tammon in his transition to Greensboro! Thank you for all you have done to help me not only at work, but personally too as I navigate undergrad. It will not be the same without you, please come visit! ”
“I would like to give a shout out to:
Linda, Jada, Shovika, Liliana, Shaan & Hashim for getting through January with all the hiccups with such Grace!
Chad- for being supportive and helpful.
Dorothy- for making sure we had supplies needed for 1099’s and for always making sure Corp has everything we need!
Accounting Team members- Thank you for your help with 1099’s and owner statements this month!!
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“I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Crystal Wooten for being an amazing property manager and boss. She’s always there to lend a helping hand and has truly made such a difference! The LeBron to my Kobe- I’m so excited for what’s ahead this month and this year. Congratulations Lebron, I’m so happy for you!!
Also shoutout to my Gateway leasing team for all your hard work! We’re going to kill it this semester on leasing. Let’s hit that budgeted occupancy even earlier than last year, let’s go!!”
“Corporate Marketing Team - Through every challenge, tight deadline, and major project, you’ve shown resilience, creativity, passion, and commitment. Your ability to wear a lot of different hats - especially while Emily Thomas is on maternity leave - does not go unnoticed. Each of you brings such unique strengths and talents to the company and our team, and I’m grateful for everything you bring to the table every day.
A special shout-out to Emily Endress & Tati Jorge for leading the TPCO rebrand. I have no doubt that the end result will exemplify your collective vision, creativity and dedication. I’d also like to recognize Hannah-Scott, whose support, teamwork, and dedication have been invaluable. I’m so proud of you all and can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!
Lane & Belter - Huge congratulations on your new roles! You both work so incredibly hard day-in and day-out and I’m so excited to see you add to your list of accomplishments.
Toni Yrlas - Your hard work and planning of Forward 2025 was incredible. The sheer amount of valuable content that you were able to pack into just a day and a half was nothing short of amazing. It was evident in every detail just how much effort, thought and passion that you put not only into this event, but into your role every day.
NBD - Closing on not just one but two new development deals is no small task. I know how hard you all work into making these deals happen and am excited to see what 2025 brings!
Flats at Carrs Hill, Row at the Stadium, The Townhomes at River Club, Signature Hartwell Village, 1820 at Centennial, Collective Auburn, Lofts at Randall, and Collective Norman - Congrats on making the J.Turner Top 50 TALi Scores list for 2024! This is no small feat, and I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! ”
Birthdays
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to all of the February birthdays!
1st - Emily Thomas
2nd - Kate Adesanya, Courtney Bundrick, Peyton McCruter
3rd - Madison Palmer
4th - Raymond Hatch, Elijah Witt
5th - Jessica Decker, Jamal Douglas, Abraheem Saleh
6th - Jacqueline Holmes
7th - Mykal Bolden
8th - Gabriel Burns
9th - Delaney Harris
10th - Jeffrey Smith
11th - Conor Perry
12th - Hannah Gray, Lily Griffin, Hunter Rasmussen
13th - Alisha Best, Jessica Sedenger, Crystal Wooten
14th - Matthew Ramirez, Peggy Strickland
15th - Emily Riedinger
17th - James Hackney, Leeah McMahon
18th - Dawson Hilfiger
19th - Paige Pechnik, Craig Priester, Lane Sheer
20th - Alberto Gomez, Amanda Ramsburg
21st - Giselle Cerda, Victoria Thacker
22nd - Tyler Hey, Tori Leech
23rd - Delaney Gaige
24th - Russell Young
27th - Leon O’Brian, Illiana Perez, Juliana Salais-Garcia, Kayla Schoentube, Abril Viana
28th - Cornesia Calhoun-White, Brianna Motko
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
Billie Pritchett (1st), Wyatt Leutzinger (7th), Lillian Dunlavy (12th), Jillian Waller (15th), Daniela Gomez-Solano (15th), Katherine Lovell (16th), Rene Lopez (19th), Monica De La Garca (19th), Kati Coria (19th), Justin Pauch (21st), Kylie Baeza (21st), Rachel Cosme (23rd), Madeleine Martin (26th), Anthony Montes Nieves (28th)
2 Year
Alex Stephenson (9th), James Hackney (14th), Robert Webb (20th), Haley Tomblin (20th), Victor Villarrial (20th), Claire Glasgow (24th)
3 Year
Joshua Victor (4th), Robert Gonzales (8th), Loran Spradlin (28th)
4 Year
Tim Oden (21st)
5 Year
Amy Barlow (10th), Maria Zavala (24th)
6 Year
Thurston Floyd (7th), Hilal Saleh (14th), Marysa Wigley (18th), Jaidyn Sinclair (18th)
7 Year
Emily Dunn (6th)
8 Year
Laura Lugo (1st), Miguel Varela (1st)
9 Year
John Folckemer (8th)
10 Year
Emily Endress (16th), Rick Cortinas (25th), David Womer (25th)
11 Year
Victoria Thacker (19th)
13 Year
Ed Keathely (15th)
15 Year
Meredith Edge (15th)
