Q2 2023 HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS!
Homestead America Summer Party!
Homestead America recently gathered for their annual HA Summer Party! Held at Wolfe Park in Columbus, Ohio, the event was a blast and included good food, drinks, and yard games for everyone to enjoy.
This year, employees participated in a game of Name That Tune for an afternoon full of laughs and prizes. Congratulations to all of our champions! We look forward to next year's event and would like to thank all of our employees for all of their hard work and dedication!
In The News: Dave Made Columbus Business First Power 100 List!
We are thrilled to share that Dave Anderson, CEO and Founder of Homestead Companies, has been listed on the Columbus Business First Power 100 for the second consecutive year as one of the most influential leaders in Central Ohio!
This accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Dave and all the other leaders on the Power 100 making an impact in Central Ohio!
In The News: 4th Busiest Central Ohio Developer
Homestead Development has been named the 4th Busiest Central Ohio Commercial Real Estate Developer by Columbus Business First. We are honored to receive this recognition and are grateful for the hard work and dedication from our team.
With $268 million of development in the pipeline for 2023, we’re excited to be contributing to the growth of our community, and we look forward to providing the best resident life experience possible!
2023 Ben Franklin Awards
Since 2006, a dedicated team of judges have traveled to our Homestead America properties to assess and recognize excellence in categories such as curb appeal, team effort, and rookie of the year. The annual Ben Franklin event serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to the maintenance and upkeep of our communities.
Our on-site teams work tirelessly to make improvements to their properties every year. We are so proud of everyone's hard work and commitment to providing the best resident life experience possible. Congratulations to all of the properties for their awards!
Best Curb Appeal – Georgetown Apartments
Best Team Effort – Harlow on Main
Rookie of the Year – Homestead Village / Beavercreek, Ohio
Quarter 2 Champ Chain & Medal of Excellence!
Please join us in congratulating our Q2 Champ Chain winner, Grace Benningfield at The Heights in College Station, TX, and our Medal of Excellence winner, Lisa Mosley at Worthington Commons in Columbus, OH!
See what their teammates had to say about them:
"Grace has always been a great coworker and friend, if any help is needed anywhere, she is there to help. Nothing could have proved that more than when she had to step up and take over as community manager. So proud of her! If you know her, you know she deserves this!"
- Nominated by Cinthia Santos
"Lisa is a good team leader and cares a lot about her community. She will keep your spirit high when it's low. That's why I think she deserves this nomination." - Nominated by Aramis Vasquez
"Lisa goes above and beyond to help out everybody. She's a very good team player and she's not afraid to ask questions or to learn something new." - Nominated by Jeremy Gray
"Since Lisa has been with Homestead, she has been a great student, teacher and leader. I knew when I transferred over to Schrock Park, that Worthington Commons would be in good hands. She is very compassionate when it comes to her work, the residents and the community overall. She stepped up when change was happening at Worthington and when I was out for 10 weeks due to my surgery. She made sure that Worthington ran smoothly and kept the renovations moving in a timely manner. She communicates well with the Reno crew and Maintenance crew and they know her expectations to provide our residents with a home that they can be happy in. That is why I think Lisa Mosley deserves the Chain of Excellence Award!" - Nominated by Jeannette Groves
"Lisa stepped up when we were down a Community Manager and learned how to do invoicing, handled the renovations at WC, and kept leasing both Schrock Park and Worthington Commons. She made sure that the residents were taken care of and responded to in a timely manner."
- Nominated by Jennifer Radcliffe
We are so proud to have both of you on the team. Your dedication and hard work towards creating and providing the best resident life experience possible is truly appreciated! Congratulations!
River Park, River’s Edge, The Valley, and The View Join the 100% Club!
Throughout Quarter 2, we welcomed our teams at River Park, River’s Edge, The Valley, and The View to the 100% Club for the 2023-2024 leasing season! Our River properties can be found at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and The Valley and View are located at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. A huge thank you to all of our teams for working hard to get 100% pre-leased. We are so proud of you – congratulations on this big accomplishment!
The Blueprint: Insights on Construction
Homestead Construction has some exciting updates to share! We've made significant progress across various projects throughout the second quarter, and we're thrilled to announce the latest news from John Brinich, President of Construction.
The clubhouse at Hayden Park in Huber Heights, Ohio is now fully complete, and the first residents are expected to move in shortly. Over in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Camden Park, is now open for tours! The clubhouse has been fully completed and ready for everyone to enjoy.
Our team has been working hard at Lusso in Italian Village, and great progress is being made. The concrete is all set, and the construction team is now framing two out of three buildings on-site. We're scheduled to open our doors for residents on January 1st! We're also pleased to announce the progress at Stella in Italian Village. Buildings B and C are coming together with completed exteriors, and we're excited to start scheduling the first move-ins for late October. In the meantime, the interior of buildings B and C are being completed, while Building A is now under a roof, and the mechanicals are continuing to progress.
At The University of Kentucky, the Signature clubhouse is taking shape with completed framing and mechanical work underway. The clubhouse is projected to be ready in early November, and we're excited to welcome our first residents in May of 2024! Lastly, things are moving along smoothly at Homestead Village in Fort Wayne. Exterior finishes have started our interior units are currently having cabinets installed.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Employee Spotlight: Marykate Kramer
1. Name: Marykate Kramer
2. Job Title: Financial Analyst
3. Community: Home Office
4. How long have you been with Homestead? Just over 1 year
5. What were you doing before Homestead? Property Management
6. Where are you originally from? Hilliard, Ohio
7. What are your favorite hobbies? Biking, Making Macarons, Paddle Boarding
8. What would you most likely tell your 13-year-old self? Don't be afraid to try new things that might not work out!
9. If you could have coffee with three people, dead or alive, who would it be? My great grandmother, Emma Stone, Anna Kendrick
10. Who is the most famous person you have ever met? Chihuly the artist
11. What is your dream vacation? Winery tours in France
12. What is one THING you can't live without? Espresso
13. What is your proudest moment at Homestead? Helping close the student housing UK loan
14. What is on your retirement bucket list? See the Northern Lights in Iceland
Quarter 2 Promotions
Taylor Cooper – Promoted from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager
Robert Rumfield – Promoted from Leasing Consultant at Harlow to Assistant Community Manager at Georgetown
Nigel Long – Promoted from Maintenance Tech at The View to Lead Maintenance Tech at The View and The Valley
Josh Bucior – Promoted from Maintenance Supervisor at The View to Maintenance Supervisor at The View and The Valley
Nikki Leonard – Helix, Promoted from Leasing Marketing Manager to Business Administrator
Millie Rodgers – Harlow, Promoted from Community Manager to Senior Community Manager
Heather Osborne – Promoted from Community Manager at Homestead Village Miamisburg to Senior Community Manager over both Homestead Village Miamisburg and Homestead Village Beavercreek
Congratulations on your well-deserved promotions! We are wishing you continued success and appreciate all of your hard work and dedication!
April
Bob Goddard, University Village, 9 Years
Dustin Holskey, Home Office, 7 Years
Samantha Burkholder, University Village, 7 Years
Mikayla Lewis, The Valley, 5 Years
Tammy Reed, Home Office, 4 Years
Evan Mulcahy, Home Office, 3 Years
Todd Westover, Home Office 2 Years
Valerie Baugess, Home Office, 2 Years
Audrey Higgins, Helix, 1 Year
Luis Olivares, University Village, 1 Year
Brent Chandler, University Village, 1 Year
Dennis Mejia, University Village, 1 Year
May
Rae McKenney, Olde Towne, 16 Years
Tim Kalb, Home Office, 7 Years
Dearold Sealey, River Park, 6 Years
Eve Detter, Home Office, 4 Years
Marcy Vazquez, Appian Way, 3 Years
Mack Rosevear, 2818 College Station, 2 Years
Kaitlyn Griffin, SkyGarden, 2 Years
Marykate Kramer, Home Office, 1 Year
Lisa Mosley, Worthington Commons, 1 Year
Jesse Pennington, University Village, 1 Year
June
John Baylous, Georgetown, 11 Years
Guy Purington, Home Office, 10 Years
Shannon Latsko, Home Office, 9 Years
Isaac Greenwood, Helix, 7 Years
Anne Smith, Home Office, 3 Years
McKenzie McGonigal, The Valley, 3 Years
Halle Jenkins, Home Office, 2 Years
Cindy Toler, Helix, 1 Year
Kris Mcintosh, Parkway, 1 Year
We’re Hiring!
Dear Homesteader,
As a valued team member, we believe you have a network of talented professionals who could make great additions to our organization. That's why we're excited to announce our employee referral program, which rewards you for referring top talent to our company.
For every candidate you refer who is hired and successfully completes their 90-day probationary period, you will receive a referral bonus of $250. Not only will you be rewarded for helping us find great people, but you'll also be helping to grow our company and expand our network of talented professionals.
To refer a candidate, direct them to our job postings on our website and ensure they include your name in their application. If the candidate is hired and completes their probationary period, we'll make sure to send your reward to you promptly.
Please remember that we're looking for talented professionals who fit our company culture and values well. We're interested in individuals who are passionate about what they do, take the initiative, and are committed to continuous learning and growth.
Thank you for your commitment to our company and for helping us build a talented and engaged team. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your referrals.