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.

HEATHER

Creative

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HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Double Dirty Chai Tea Latte

BIKE, WALK, TRAIN, OR DRIVE?

Considering I Uber and Lyft as a side hustle, I would say drive!

FAVORITE NORTHSIDE HANGOUT?

Fullerton Beach

WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL ROAD TRIP?

Hitting the road with my partner and then randomly driving around until we come across something crazy… like a Biker Bar… and then making friends with the owner. But really, it happened.

WHAT DRIVES YOU?

People prioritize what they value the most. My highest values are my relationships. I would say that growing and developing through those relationships drive every function of my life.

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT…

My little kitty-cat. My cuddle bug.

WHY CHICAGO?

After I graduated from DePaul University, I found that a large majority of my network stuck around the city. And thus far it has proven to be a never ending resource that I could not imagine my life without.

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

Good morning to my loves, Snuggle, Coffee

FAVORITE TCHOTCHKE?

Framed illustration of Leslie Knope.

WHAT WOULD YOUR TINDER PROFILE SAY?

Sapiosexual … maybe looking for a third?

DEFINE YOUR STYLE?

Timeless, Classic Chic Fashion, Rustic Farmhouse & Midcentury-modern aesthetic

HASHTAG YOURSELF.

#badandbougie

I JAM OUT TO…

“Lost”, by Frank Ocean or any nostalgic late 90’s song by Blink 182

WHAT WOULD YOUR PUNK BAND NAME BE?.

Three Skin

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

Meeting new people in new places.

RANDOM FACT?

An Orangutan spit in my eye once while I was working with the Zoo Nutritionist at Brookfield Zoo.

WHAT’S YOUR LATEST BINGE-WATCH?

The Magicians … total Syfy nerd…

WHAT’S YOUR STRIPPER NAME? ( FIRST PET’S NAME + STREET YOU GREW UP ON)

Princesses Medow

COOK US YOUR FAVORITE MEAL.

Cranberry Glazed 5 Spice Chicken Wings

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I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT MY LITTLE KITTY-CAT. MY CUDDLE BUG.

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PEOPLE PRIORITIZE WHAT THEY VALUE THE MOST. MY HIGHEST VALUES ARE MY RELATIONSHIPS.

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MY FAVORITE TCHOTCHKE IS A FRAMED ILLUSTRATION OF LESLIE KNOPE.

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MY STYLE IS TIMELESS, CLASSIC CHIC FASHION, RUSTIC FARMHOUSE & MIDCENTURY-MODERN AESTHETIC.

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IF I AM NOT AT HOME YOU CAN FIND ME MEETING NEW PEOPLE IN NEW PLACES.