Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones serves as the Corporate Operations Manager at FLATS®, overseeing company-wide operational initiatives and leading cross-functional processes that drive property performance and organizational efficiency. She brings extensive experience in property operations and financial oversight, with a specialized focus on building scalable systems and strengthening operational controls across the portfolio. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Western Michigan University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, applying evidence-based workplace practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and execution.

Dan Volz

Dan oversees the overall operational and financial performance of our Downtown portfolio. Dan is also the chair of the Operations and Financial Committees. He previously worked for Greystar as a Regional Property Manager for their Owned Asset value add and new development portfolio in the Midwest. Additionally, Dan has served 10 years in the Army as a Healthcare Specialist (Medic). In his spare time Dan volunteers through the National MS Society, and have been the show manager for MS Sucks concert for the last 3 years, partnered with the Accelerated Cure Project.

Gina Fortune-Harmon

Gina will be overseeing the operations of our national portfolio and management of residential properties, responsible for driving operational excellence across all FLATS communities nationwide. Having been active in the industry for 40 years, Gina spent the last 8 years as the Vice President with The Habitat Company, leading the operations and management of their market-rate business line. Gina holds multiple industry credentials—including Certified Property Manager (CPM®), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), and licensed managing broker in both Illinois and Minnesota. Gina is currently the President of the Chicagoland Apartment Association, where she has been an executive member of the board for the last 8 years.

Katie Meier

Katie oversees marketing for FLATS®, leading brand and marketing strategy across its national portfolio. She brings over two decades of multifamily experience, most recently leading an in-house creative team responsible for the corporate brand, multiple nest brands and portfolio-wide marketing at a publicly traded REIT. Previously, she spent 17 years at a large national REIT, shaping marketing for new developments, military housing, and a large nationwide portfolio of stabilized communities.

Nick Pinto

Nick Pinto is the Regional Property Manager, responsible for overseeing property operations and 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.

ALEXANDRA

STYLIST / SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Photographed At:

Social: @zzsophistafunk

STYLIST / SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

I do a few things currently. I’m a Stylist at Trunk Club, a Social Media Coordinator at Black Girl in Om, as well as some freelance marketing, social media, and photography.

DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES OR SPECIAL TALENTS?

I’m a photographer!

WHAT’S YOUR MORNING ROUTINE?

1. wake up 2. snooze too long 3. justify all the reasons I could/should stay in bed *im not a morning person lol

ALARM CLOCK OR USE YOUR PHONE?

Clock on my phone. I’ve been able to kind of train myself to wake up without it lately! *shout out to my very large windows and the sun waking me up.

IF I’M NOT AT HOME YOU CAN FIND ME…

Working at a coffee shop somewhere or at the movies!

IF YOU HAD A BAND, WHAT WOULD THEY SOUND LIKE?

An 80s funk revival synthy r&b thing.

FAVORITE CHICAGO FESTIVAL?

I love Pitchfork! It’s the only one I make sure to go to every year.

WHY CHICAGO?

I moved here for school because I had always wanted to live in a city. Chicago has such an incredible energy. I think it has a vibe that is kind of underrated. There are so many amazing creative people living in this city and creating their own lanes

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ALEX TAKING PHOTOS OF HER ROOMMATE IN HER AT-HOME STUDIO.

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THERE ARE SO MANY AMAZING CREATIVE PEOPLE LIVING IN CHICAGO AND CREATING THEIR OWN LANES.

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YOU CAN FIND ALEXANDRA’S PHOTOGRAPHY ON HER INSTAGRAM, @ZZSOPHISTAFUNK

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I LOVE KEEPING MY APARTMENT PRETTY SIMPLISTIC. MY FAVORITE THING IS PROBABLY MY WHITE CABINET/RECORD PLAYER COMBO

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IN THE MORNING, I JUSTIFY ALL THE REASONS I COULD/SHOULD STAY IN BED.