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.

COURTNEY

DIGITAL STORYTELLER

Photographed At: The Lawrence House

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HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Black or with almond milk, depending on the day

MORNING ROUTINE? ( IN 3’S) WAKE UP, BRUSH TEETH, EAT BREAKFAST

Wake up, get Dunkin, work out.

BIKE, WALK, TRAIN, OR DRIVE?

Train or walk

FAVORITE CHICAGO HANGOUT?

The Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool or fun, new fitness studio

WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL ROAD TRIP?

My ideal road trip includes numerous stops at Dunkin Donuts, me controlling the auxiliary cable, the windows down, and the final destination of my lakehouse in northern Wisconsin.

WHAT DRIVES YOU?

Competition against myself to better myself for the sake of bettering others.

WHY CHICAGO?

Because Chicago is the greatest city in the world.

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT…

Dunkin Donuts iced coffee

DO YOU HAVE A FOUR-LEGGED ROOMMATE?

I have a kitty named Bruce. He is quite the spazz, and we often bicker. But at the end of the day, we love each other. He is a crazy little guy.

FAVORITE TCHOTCHKE?

I am not one for knick-knacks, but I do have an excessive amount of coffee mugs.

DEFINE YOUR STYLE?

I can’t remember the last time I wore a pair of jeans. I live in athletic clothes (working for Lululemon Athletica has its perks), but I still seek to stand out and wear it differently. My hair speaks volumes about my personality.

HASHTAG YOURSELF.

#missinterpreted

I JAM OUT TO…

Betty Who, Justin Bieber, and whoever else gets me dancin’.

WHAT WOULD YOUR PUNK BAND NAME BE?

Caffeine Chronicles

IF I AM NOT AT HOME, YOU CAN FIND ME HERE.

At the gym, at a fitness class, at Lululemon, or at Dunkin Donuts during happy hour

RANDOM FACT?

I have played the drums for eight years.

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IF I AM NOT AT HOME, YOU CAN FIND ME AT THE GYM, AT A FITNESS CLASS, AT LULULEMON, OR AT DUNKIN DONUTS DURING HAPPY HOUR.

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I CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I WORE A PAIR OF JEANS. I LIVE IN ATHLETIC CLOTHES (WORKING FOR LULULEMON ATHLETICA HAS ITS PERKS), BUT I STILL SEEK TO STAND OUT AND WEAR IT DIFFERENTLY.

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I HAVE A KITTY NAMED BRUCE. HE IS QUITE THE SPAZZ, AND WE OFTEN BICKER. BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, WE LOVE EACH OTHER.

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COMPETITION AGAINST MYSELF TO BETTER MYSELF FOR THE SAKE OF BETTERING OTHERS IS WHAT DRIVES ME.

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I HAVE PLAYED THE DRUMS FOR EIGHT YEARS.