Multifamily X Podcasts

Jesse is a Regional Maintenance Supervisor with over five years of experience in the apartment maintenance industry.

Based in Lafayette, Indiana, Jesse has earned recognition for excellence, being named the Indiana Apartment Association’s 2024 Maintenance Technician of the Year.

In addition, Jesse was honored as a 2025 “20 on the Rise” recipient by the National Apartment Association.

With a commitment to quality service and lea...

Senior Service and Construction Manager with over 25 years of expertise in multifamily and single-family housing, including high-rise, garden-style, mid-rise, student housing, elderly communities, lease-ups, and full renovations.

Strong working knowledge of key property management and maintenance systems such as Yardi, OneSite, ResMan, Entrata, Maintenance X, RenoWalk, and the basics of Procore.

With a passion for mentorship, this p...

Brian McGlawn is the Regional Director of Facilities & Engineering Services at Bozzuto

Management, bringing over two decades of experience in the facilities and engineering sector.

Since entering the industry in 2004, Brian has worked at every level within maintenance and

facilities operations, developing a well-rounded expertise that drives his leadership today.

He earned his Bachelors degree in Business Management, along ...

Mark Sharp is a seasoned professional in the property management industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Facilities at NOAA Property Management in Greenville, South Carolina.

His career began unexpectedly when he took on a part-time leasing consultant role, which ignited his passion for the multifamily sector.

Over the years, Mark transitioned from office management to maintenance, driven by his desire for hands-on pro...

Mark is a leading resource in the field of service team development and brings to you all of the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to promote personal and professional development.

Through his exceptional leadership and industry-proven effectiveness Mark has become a highly sought after resource to train service departments and assist companies in creating a customized training program or university to achieve their goals...

Founder & CEO @ KAIROS

From a background in the residential real estate finance industry through the 08 market crash, Dean has built a luxury home services company with over 35k customers in metro Atlanta which led him to the challenge of solving a customer need that created what is now his latest venture, Kairos.

It's a digital water technology company focused on asset protection and water conservation through a patented mete...

With over four years of experience in the multifamily industry and a decade of general maintenance experience, this individual serves as a Maintenance Supervisor at Simpson Housing, one of the nation's leading developers and operators of high-quality residential communities.

Holding CAMT, CPO, and EPA Type II certifications, they demonstrate technical expertise and the ability to handle diverse aspects of maintenance and repair.

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Jason Simpson, Maintenance Supervisor at Embrey, brings a wealth of experience across diverse portfolios, including luxury properties, HUD housing, and challenging distressed properties.

He combines technical expertise with the essential soft skills required in today's property maintenance industry.

With a strong commitment to going above and beyond for both residents and management, Jason is passionate about training and transfor...

Jay Abney is the Senior Director of Maintenance and Technical Education, leading the National Maintenance Operations Department for Greystar North America.

Jay oversees the policies, procedures and technical training for over 10k Service team members and provides support and mentorship to 65 Regional Maintenance Managers and Regionalized Directors of Maintenance, who in turn, support a US portfolio of over 3,000 communities with ...

With over two decades in property management, Darron Bethea's tenure at Dominium has honed his expertise in sustainability and energy efficiency.

Alongside his team, he has effectively managed maintenance across multiple properties, ensuring compliance with Section 8/PRAC 202 and LIHTC tax credit programs, while excelling in state and federal inspection preparations.

Leadership in capital improvement projects and HVAC technology r...

In this Masters of Maintenance - Live Special, Adrian Danila leads a panel featuring industry experts Jedd McDaniel, Mike Mulloy, and Juan Carlos Islas.

The conversation revolves around key topics in multifamily maintenance, particularly the challenges and strategies for training and developing the workforce.

Jedd McDaniel shares insights into Allied Residential’s tiered maintenance response team, highlighting how structured prog...

Chris VanDruff is the Vice President of Facility Services at Maxwell Group, Inc., overseeing facility services for 15 senior living communities across six states, totaling 3,400 units.

His responsibilities include training, coordination, and quality control for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, respite care, and memory care services.

Previously, VanDruff served as Director of Facilities at Queens Univers...

Peter Christenson is a versatile professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and various certifications, including EPA Technician Type Universal, CPO, and CRMT.

He currently serves as Director of Maintenance and Purchasing at Centerspace, managing operations across 70 properties with nearly 13,000 units.

With a strong background in fitness management, maintenance,...

Jake Straight is a seasoned multifamily maintenance professional with nearly two decades of experience in the industry.

Currently serving as a Multi-Site Maintenance Supervisor at Thrive Communities, Jake has a diverse background that spans various roles, including groundskeeper, service supervisor, leasing agent, and property manager.

His career began with Equity Residential, where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his ad...