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At FLATS®, we know how to live well, We take pride in our spaces and our people. We are often small but are always mighty.
We believe that living well is a necessity and we spend our lives curating what we simply call the FLATS® life.
Living the FLATS® life is to embrace value, individuality, and character. To be nimble, yet heard. To pioneer. To love community. To have a home with a soul.
We are anything but expected. Our mission is to bring big style to smart spaces. We combine thoughtfully designed spaces with state-of-the-industry tech to revolutionize your home. We thrive on bicycles, great coffee, and authenticity.
Team Members
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Lyndsey Hankins
VP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Lyndsey Hankins is the VP of Property Management for Flats. Lyndsey has held several operational, finance, and strategy roles over the past 15+ years ...
Lyndsey Hankins is the VP of Property Management for Flats. Lyndsey has held several operational, finance, and strategy roles over the past 15+ years and has an MBA from Columbia Business School. -
Eric Murphy
SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Eric Murphy is the Senior Property Accountant at FLATS and handles multiple accounting duties within the portfolio. Prior to working at FLATS, Eric wa...
Eric Murphy is the Senior Property Accountant at FLATS and handles multiple accounting duties within the portfolio. Prior to working at FLATS, Eric was the Senior Accountant in client services at JLL and the Senior Property Accountant at Core Acquisitions. In addition, Eric was the Assistant Property Manager at 330 North Wabash, a former IBM Building, and Property Accountant for the 180 North LaSalle Street Building. Eric graduated from DePaul University and earned his RPA designation from BOMI Institute. -
Emilia Merchen
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANGER
Emilia Merchen is a Regional Property Manager for FLATS. Emilia leads the operations of 6 multi-family buildings, prioritizing an exceptional experien...
Emilia Merchen is a Regional Property Manager for FLATS. Emilia leads the operations of 6 multi-family buildings, prioritizing an exceptional experience, guiding future strategies, and leading the team to achieve leasing and financial objectives for property owners. During her tenure at CEDARst and FLATS, Emilia has previously worked as the Director of Hospitality and Director of Commercial Retail. Prior to joining CEDARst, Emilia successfully led her team as the General Manager of the hotel Freehand Chicago from pre-opening to running the stabilized operation, as well as General Manager at Hoxton Chicago during the pre-opening phase. Emilia graduated from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Outside of CEDARst, Emilia is a volunteer manager of the Hephzibah Kids Resale Event, a bi-annual children's clothing consignment sale that benefits Hephzibah Home in Oak Park, as well as an instructor with Fit4Mom Oak Park-River Forest. -
Nick Pinto
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANGER
Nick Pinto is the Regional Property Manager, responsible for overseeing property operations, finances in the Chicago FLATS residential portfolio. Nick...
Nick Pinto is the Regional Property Manager, responsible for overseeing property operations, finances in the Chicago FLATS residential portfolio. Nick collaborates closely with onsite management, construction, and limited partners to ensure property stability and achievement. With over 10 years of multifamily housing industry experience, Nick has spent 7 years advancing with the FLATS team. Nick obtained a BA in Advertising & Public Relations from DePaul University and also serves as a commissioner in the Uptown SSA Organization. -
Lucas Berger-Huber
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANGER
Lucas Berger-Huber is the Regional Property Manager overseeing assets outside of the Chicago market. These markets include San Diego, CA, Minneapolis,...
Lucas Berger-Huber is the Regional Property Manager overseeing assets outside of the Chicago market. These markets include San Diego, CA, Minneapolis, MN, Vancouver, WA, and Cleveland, OH. Lucas joined FLATS with over a decade of industry experience in all facets of property management, but primarily focused on luxury developments. Lucas attended University of Toledo studying in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. -
Gunnar Blakeway-Walen
MARKETING MANAGER
Gunnar Blakeway-Walen oversees all marketing operations for FLATS. In 2022 they successfully launched the Duffey, FLATS first reuse development outsid...
Gunnar Blakeway-Walen oversees all marketing operations for FLATS. In 2022 they successfully launched the Duffey, FLATS first reuse development outside of Chicago. Before joining FLATS, Gunnar worked in luxury lease-ups and assisted onsite teams in numerous Class A multifamily developments with Greystar. Gunnar is a graduate of Minneapolis College of Art and Design and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting. -
Gina Wright
PROPERTY MANAGER
Gina Wright is the Property Manager for the Teller House (formerly Bridgeview Bank Building) in Uptown Chicago. Gina has over nine years of diverse wo...
Gina Wright is the Property Manager for the Teller House (formerly Bridgeview Bank Building) in Uptown Chicago. Gina has over nine years of diverse work experience in luxury residential real estate, human resources, and higher education. Gina graduated with a Bachelor’s in Modern and Classical Languages from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a Masters in Public Administration and International Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California. Additionally, Gina possesses graduate certifications in the areas of: Development Project Management, Mediation and Negotiation, Grant Writing, and Instructional Design and Technology. Gina is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and volunteers for various local community service projects via the sorority. -
Lanee Williams
LEASING PROFESSIONAL
Lanee Williams is a FLATS Leasing Professional with a proven track record of maintaining high occupancy rates, consistently achieving at least 95% occ...
Lanee Williams is a FLATS Leasing Professional with a proven track record of maintaining high occupancy rates, consistently achieving at least 95% occupancy and an average leasing rate of 97%. Showcasing my expertise and dedication in the real estate industry. Whilst providing excellent service to lease prospects. Committed to understanding their needs, offering timely assistance, and ensuring a smooth leasing process. -
Robyn Redding
ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANGER
Robyn Redding is the Assistant Property Manager for The Draper in Uptown. Prior to joining FLATS, Robyn was the Assistant Property Manager with The Mi...
Robyn Redding is the Assistant Property Manager for The Draper in Uptown. Prior to joining FLATS, Robyn was the Assistant Property Manager with The Michaels Organization at a mixed income affordable housing property. Robyn attended Alabama State University and Fort Valley State University where she majored in Music Education. Robyn has a multitude of experience in varies areas that include customer service. -
Valerie Beery
PROPERTY MANAGER
Valerie Beery is the Property Manager for The Bush Temple in Gold Coast and River North neighborhood in Chicago. Val has 4 years of experience of real...
Valerie Beery is the Property Manager for The Bush Temple in Gold Coast and River North neighborhood in Chicago. Val has 4 years of experience of real estate experience with expertise in luxury real estate. She studied Graphic Design at the University of Minnesota and received her real estate’s license in 2020. In early 2021, she sold her first home working at Coldwell Banker and joined the Regan & Hornig Team at Lakes Sotheby’s as the Assistant to the top agent, Julie Regan, and the owners of the Lakes Sotheby’s, Steamboat Sotheby’s, & Jackson Hole Sotheby’s brokerages, closing $85 million in 2021. Val has a passion of providing support to children with over 300 hours of volunteering at the Children’s Hospital in Minnesota as a Float Volunteer and Pre-Operative Escort, along with volunteering at the Fraser School for children with disabilities. -
Trigney Morgan
LEASING PROFESSIONAL
Trigney is the designated Leasing Professional for the Teller House, FLATS’ newest adaptive reuse in Uptown, Chicago. Previously he lead all leasing e...
Trigney is the designated Leasing Professional for the Teller House, FLATS’ newest adaptive reuse in Uptown, Chicago. Previously he lead all leasing efforts at The Alfred and The Otis. Trigney assists the marketing team by hosting building tour videos for FLATS social media. Before joining FLATS, Trigney worked as a full-time actor with Stewart Talent Agency where I performed In several stage plays, short films, and commercials. Trigney attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and received a BFA in performing arts in 2014. -
Shanel Wheeler
PROPERTY MANAGER
Shanel Wheeler is the Property Manager for The Miller located in Vancouver, WA. The Miller is the first ground-up Construction project completed by F...
Shanel Wheeler is the Property Manager for The Miller located in Vancouver, WA. The Miller is the first ground-up Construction project completed by FLATS in the PNW with 226 units and one retail space. With over 16 years of experience Shanel has managed Multi-Site, Retail and several lease up projects. Prior to joining Flats, Shanel worked as a Senior Property Manager managing three buildings and four retail spaces. -
Yousuf Azeem
PROPERTY MANAGER
Yousuf Azeem oversees the management of The Otis, which involves communicating with residents and ensuring their safety and satisfaction during their ...
Yousuf Azeem oversees the management of The Otis, which involves communicating with residents and ensuring their safety and satisfaction during their stay. He also oversees the leasing process, with the goal of maintaing full occupancy of all 92 units in the building. Prior to joining The Otis, he worked as an Assistant Property Manager at FLATS, overseeing the management of eight different properties and ensuring effective communication with residents and smooth operation of the buildings. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2022, majoring in Economics. -
Taylor David
ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
Taylor is an Assistant Property Manager for the Nash in San Diego. He has over 6 years of property management experience in the San Diego area with ex...
Taylor is an Assistant Property Manager for the Nash in San Diego. He has over 6 years of property management experience in the San Diego area with expertise in the multifamily market. He graduated from Cal State University San Marcos obtaining a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a marketing emphasis. Taylor was a certified California Residential Manager through the California Apartment Association for over 4 years. His next goal is to join the NextGen Committee helping the San Diego community grow through leadership and development strategy. -
Vastal Patel
LEASING AGENT
Introducing Vatsal Patel, the accomplished leasing agent at FLATS, overseeing six premier properties throughout Uptown, Wicker Park & Humboldt Park. ...
Introducing Vatsal Patel, the accomplished leasing agent at FLATS, overseeing six premier properties throughout Uptown, Wicker Park & Humboldt Park. With over 8 years of experience in retail and sales, he ensures every incoming prospect receives top-notch service, while diligently working towards maintaining full occupancy and enriching the living experience for residents. -
Maja Bennett
PROPERTY MANAGER
Maja Bennett is the property manager the Winnie, the Wilmore and the Heron. Maja was previously the property manager at La Casa Norte, a non-profit or...
Maja Bennett is the property manager the Winnie, the Wilmore and the Heron. Maja was previously the property manager at La Casa Norte, a non-profit organization working with: landlords, youth, families, and individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Maja has over 14 years of experience in Residential property management and prides herself in creating a functioning environment for both her colleagues and tenants. -
Brooklyn Shull
LEASE UP MANAGER
Brooklynn is the Lease Up Manager for FLATS Uptown 3 buildings, The Winnie, The Wilmore, and The Heron. Prior to joining the FLATS team last year, Bro...
Brooklynn is the Lease Up Manager for FLATS Uptown 3 buildings, The Winnie, The Wilmore, and The Heron. Prior to joining the FLATS team last year, Brooklynn was a Regional Leasing Manager in Indianapolis, IN with a portfolio of over 2200 units. Brooklynn graduated in 2020 from ATA College in Cincinnatti, OH with an Associates of Science. -
Admir Tagani
ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
Admir Tagani is the Assistant Property Manager for Uptown 3. Admir assisted with leasing during early stages of lease up. Prior to this, Admir was the...
Admir Tagani is the Assistant Property Manager for Uptown 3. Admir assisted with leasing during early stages of lease up. Prior to this, Admir was the conceirge for the Lawrence House, which is a fast paced enviornment with over 340 units. He graduated from East West University with a Bachelor's in Business Adminstation in 2022 making the dean's list all four years while playing College basketball. 5+ years of hospitality experience which strongly helped with transitioning into property management. -
Alicia Banister
PROPERTY MANAGER
Alicia is a Property Manager for The Nash in San Diego. Alicia has over 15 years of experience in property management with an expertise in lease-ups, ...
Alicia is a Property Manager for The Nash in San Diego. Alicia has over 15 years of experience in property management with an expertise in lease-ups, Class A, low-income, and student housing. She graduated from The University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Sciences in Journalism and holds credentials from the National Apartment Association for Certified Apartment Manager and Lyceum Leadership graduate. Alicia is the chair of the NextGen Committee for the Southern California Rental Housing Association in addition to serving on the Mark of Excellence Committee. She’s also involved with the National Apartment Association with the NextGen Committee and Marketing/Communications Group. -
Zhanna Williams
PROPERTY MANAGER
Zhanna Williams, the Property Manager of The Alfred - Loop. She's been a property manager for the chicagoland area nearing 4 years with a focus on lea...
Zhanna Williams, the Property Manager of The Alfred - Loop. She's been a property manager for the chicagoland area nearing 4 years with a focus on lease-up properties. Prior to Flats, she was managing 3 buildings, 3 commercial spaces, and working on her first ground up construction project. She attended NLU studying Buisness Adminstration unaware at the time it would open the door to real estate/property management. When she's not in manager mode, she dedicates her time to the various outreach programs her church offers to give back to the community. -
Renata Robinson
PROPERTY MANAGER
Renata Robinson is the Property Manager for The Lawrence House. She has over 15 years in the industry overseeing market rate units and tax credit prop...
Renata Robinson is the Property Manager for The Lawrence House. She has over 15 years in the industry overseeing market rate units and tax credit properties. Prior to joining the Flats, she was a multi-site manager with 672 units. -
Michael Myers
PROPERTY MANAGER
Michael Myers is the Property Manager for The Sally in Uptown Chicago. Originally from Arkansas, Michael moved to Chicago in 2021 to continue his care...
Michael Myers is the Property Manager for The Sally in Uptown Chicago. Originally from Arkansas, Michael moved to Chicago in 2021 to continue his career in property managment and passion for community. -
Jessica Lee
PROPERTY MANAGER
Jessica is the Property Manager for the Duncan. With several years of experience, she has managed multi-family residential spaces and commercial sites...
Jessica is the Property Manager for the Duncan. With several years of experience, she has managed multi-family residential spaces and commercial sites and has been trained by the CAA. Jessica is all about making her spaces shine. -
Ron Nordgren
LEASING MANAGER
Ronald Nordgren is a highly accomplished leasing professional currently at The Duncan and The Otis. With more than 15 years of experience in the real ...
Ronald Nordgren is a highly accomplished leasing professional currently at The Duncan and The Otis. With more than 15 years of experience in the real estate and sales industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Ronald pursued his studies at Truman College with a focus in marketing. Alongside his work at FLATS, he also dedicates his time as a volunteer at the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, where he assists in feeding the homeless. -
Jason Malinowski
PROPERTY MANAGER
Jason Malinowski is the Property Manager for The Draper. He has over 18 years of experience in the industry, overseeing market-rate units, tax credit ...
Jason Malinowski is the Property Manager for The Draper. He has over 18 years of experience in the industry, overseeing market-rate units, tax credit properties, and Commercial properties. Before joining the Flats, he was a community manager for 1200 units. -
Dino Astafa
PROPERTY MANAGER
Dino is responsible for overseeing the management of six smaller properties within the portfolio. He brings experience to his role, having previously ...
Dino is responsible for overseeing the management of six smaller properties within the portfolio. He brings experience to his role, having previously served as an intern with FLATS before transitioning into the position of Assistant Property Manager and then Property Manager. Dino holds a degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. -
Cory Cannon
LEASING PROFESSIONAL
Corey Cannon is a Leasing Professional who oversees FLATS’ largest uptown property The Draper. With 10+ years of experience in sales and retail, Corey...
Corey Cannon is a Leasing Professional who oversees FLATS’ largest uptown property The Draper. With 10+ years of experience in sales and retail, Corey has brought his skillset to real estate and is taking the market by storm. Corey graduated from The University of Central Florida with a BA in Marketing & Visual Arts. -
James Moore
PROPERTY MANGER
With nearly a decade of experience in the real estate industry, I've had the privilege of working with notable clients such as Baum Revision, Goldman ...
With nearly a decade of experience in the real estate industry, I've had the privilege of working with notable clients such as Baum Revision, Goldman Investments, and others, delivering exceptional results and strategic insights. I’ve overseen full-scale new construction and renovation projects. I've honed my skills in acquisitions, development, and creating exceptional living experiences for residents. Before joining this organization, I served as a Portfolio Manager at 33 Realty.