local presence
UNDENIABLE IMPACT
“What's unique for me about Echelon is that when you were smaller, you gave fabulous service, your people were all really competent and motivated, and everything was so professional and client-oriented. What is unique, however, is that even though you've grown, nothing's changed - it's still the "best in class" Echelon, and as we all know, that is quite unusual for property management companies in Denver.”
"Echelon has been a fantastic partner for us with our large property in Denver. I chose Echelon specifically because of their stellar reputation and involvement of the partners. They took our underachieving property and turned it into one of the best in the region, significantly growing NOI. I have been impressed with them every step of the way and couldn't imagine working with anyone else."
"As a NYC based family office, we met Echelon Property Group when we first invested in Colorado 5+ years ago. Echelon managed and then upgraded our asset in Colorado Springs. One of the main reasons that we refuse to sell our now gorgeous asset and have become long-term holders, is due to the highest level of confidence we have in Echelon's management. It is as close to being an on-site owner manager as it gets!"
Hands-on
Approach
Managing over
12,000 units
Superior
Customer service
Time and time again, our employees, residents and clients make clear that Echelon is so much more than a property management company. Here, it’s all about our people and our committed service with you in mind. That’s the Echelon difference. Our core values represent who we are, and guide the way to where we’re going.
Voted top workplace by the denver post for the past three years
Grand tribute award winner for
management over 3,000 units
Over 20 years experience
in multifamily management
BRYAN STERN
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Stern is a founding partner of Echelon Property Group with leadership responsibilities for all aspects of the company. Bryan is responsible for corporate strategy, business development, client relations and delivering on our promise of Excellence to our stakeholders. Using his ability to lead with enthusiasm and his compassion for others, Bryan creates an inspiring culture where team members are appreciated and motivated to deliver results for our clients and team members. In his previous role as founder of Baron Properties, Bryan was responsible for equity and debt sponsorship where he acquired 30 multifamily communities valued at $450 million and created over $100 million of value for clients and investors. Bryan was also an acquisitions manager for ProLogis, a global industrial property REIT and a mortgage banker. Bryan received his MBA from the University of Denver in Real Estate and Construction Management and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Colorado. Mr. Stern is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, Apartment Association of Metro Denver. Mr. Stern is a Colorado licensed real estate broker.
DRAKE POWELL
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Powell is a Principal and co-founder of Echelon Property Group, with oversight responsibilities including all corporate and community operations, asset management, and client relations.
An expert in property management, Drake has over 25 years of local experience in multifamily ownership and management. Since its formation in 2010, Echelon has grown to over 300 employees, 11,000 units under management, has invested over $75 million in capital improvements, and has leased up over 2,000 units. Mr. Powell is very proud of Echelon being named a Denver Top Workplace for three years in a row as well as being named winner of the 2018 Grand Tributes Award for Management Companies over 3,000 units.
Prior to forming Echelon, Mr. Powell was the Senior Vice President of Baron Properties for over 11 years, playing an integral role in managing the company's operations and capital deployment, including 30 acquisitions totaling more than $450 million, community renovation projects totaling more than $20 million, as well as creating and directing the management platform that expanded from its inception to managing over 4,500 units. Prior to his tenure at Baron Properties, Mr. Powell held District and Area Management positions at Lincoln Property Company and Equity Residential, where he started his career as a financial analyst.
Mr. Powell is a Colorado native and holds a BA degree from the Colorado College. Mr. Powell is a Past President of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2018.
JUDY BLAES
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
As Senior Vice President for Echelon Property Group, Judy oversees the global operations, leadership team, and overall performance of the management portfolio and is an integral part of establishing and executing the company's strategic vision and culture. Judy has a strong background in revenue management and is influential in driving the financial performance of the portfolio. Prior to joining Echelon in 2013, she was an essential part of Equity Residential's Denver office for more than 15 years. In her most recent position as Acting Area Vice President, she was responsible for the oversight and performance of up to 25 properties consisting of over 8,200 apartment units as well as over 200 on-sight employees and local corporate support team. Prior to this role, she was a Senior Regional Manager with hands-on management responsibilities of a large portfolio of properties ranging from Class A to Class C, and new lease-ups and renovation properties. Judy has a broad background of experience in the multifamily business and is known for her ability to maximize operating performance by engaging and motivating on-site team members as well as mentoring and training Regional Managers. Prior to joining Equity, she worked in the fee management business for Spectrum Real Estate Services, Inc., and was an integral part of that company's management team and worked on over 100 receiverships. Judy holds CPM designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. She also held the President and Treasurer seats on the St Luke’s redevelopment district in downtown Denver for over 6 years.
AMIE ROBERTSHAW
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Ms. Robertshaw serves as Vice President Operations with more than 17 years of experience in the multi-family industry. Amie has an extensive background in the daily operations of property management. Her proven ability to lead and motivate teams, increase revenues, implement unique expense controls and generate successful marketing strategies makes her a valuable addition to the team. Additionally, Amie is highly skilled in ‘Change Management’ and has spearheaded numerous software and technology transitions and upgrades in her current role. Prior to joining Echelon, Amie was an Asset Manager for Capital Real Estate, LLC, where she oversaw management of over 2500 units. Her duties included oversight of financial operations, budgeting, investor relations, capital projects, and due diligence.
Amie graduated from the University of Florida. She is also an active member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver and is currently serving on the Board of Directors.
JENNIFER HENDERSON
VICE PRESIDENT OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT
As the Vice President of Team Development, Mrs. Henderson ensures that the talent at Echelon Property Group is not only provided all the tools to take them to the next level but also that the culture of the company is threaded into their core.
Jennifer is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience from onsite leasing to corporate training. She is passionate about understanding the actual person behind every team member which in turn has led to her proven track record of building cohesive, empowered teams. Her expertise in managing all classifications of buildings, from re-position to new development, along with being known as a change agent and a culture cultivator makes her an integral part of the team.
Jennifer has worked for owner-operator, third party mangers and companies that encompass development, construction and management. She has successfully created and implemented several training programs and team unifying initiatives that focus on improving the team members while aligning with company culture.
CHRISTINE GRABER
VP of Corporate Accounting & Treasury
Ms. Graber services as Vice President of Corporate Accounting and Treasury and is responsible for the preparation, reconciliation, and reporting of corporate financial statements. Her role also includes treasury management and banking relationships for all bank accounts at the corporate and property levels. Ms. Graber brings over 30 years of property management experience to her position, from on-site roles to Information Systems Manager, Project Accountant and Vice President of Accounting. Ms. Graber's varied experience has provided her the ability to understand each position within property management and has successfully transformed job processes and work procedures, training techniques, and overall communication. With previous roles at Omni Properties, AIMCO and Anterra Management, Ms. Graber has accounting experience with REITs, condominium conversions, HUD, Tax Credit, and multi-phase properties including individual and consolidated financials.
NATHALIE BANKHEAD
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROPERTY ACCOUNTING
Ms. Bankhead serves as Vice President of Property Accounting for Echelon Property Group. Ms. Bankhead is responsible for all property-based accounting financials and operations. She oversees both the Property Accountants and Accounts Payable teams, ensuring the production and accuracy of financial reporting as well as the implementation and maintenance of system controls.
Ms. Bankhead holds a degree from CSUC and has 15+ years of experience in real estate accounting. She has worked in a variety of subsectors including publicly owned REITs such as General Growth Properties and Howard Hughes Corporate and most recently with third-party management companies such as Cardinal Group Management. Ms. Bankheads' unique background and wealth of experience make her a valuable addition to the Echelon team.
CHANELE RICHARDSON
Senior Regional Manager
Ms. Richardson serves as the Senior Regional Manager for a diverse portfolio of multi-family communities ranging from market communities, the Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) portfolio, and a senior community. She has been a part of the Echelon team since 2010 and has 18 years of experience in the multi-family industry including her time with Echelon. She has an extensive background in the daily operations of property management and has specialized in tax credit properties and tax credit lease-ups. During her time in the industry, she has served as Property Manager, Multi-Site Manager, Mentor and Tax Credit Compliance Manager for tax credit communities, lease-ups, rehabs, and traditional market communities. Prior to joining Echelon, Chanele was with Carmel Companies and Richman Property Group. Her onsite knowledge, tax credit expertise, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable addition to the Echelon team.
During her time as Regional Manager, she has specialized in building and motivating strong teams, repositioning properties, maintaining quality affordable housing, and maximizing NOI for owners. Chanele graduated from Community College of Aurora and has an Associate of Arts Degree with Business Emphasis. She also holds the Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation thru the National Apartment Association. She obtained her HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional) in 2019 and continues her commitment to affordable housing by being a member of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver’s Affordable Housing Committee.
We strive to create an engaging and spirited work environment where team members can connect, learn, and grow. This rewarding culture is the result of concerted efforts to recognize our employees and host events throughout the year that bring our team members together to celebrate each other and our accomplishments. We are Better Together.
Extensive
Training & Support
Outstanding
Employee Benefits
Exceptional
Employee Recognition
At Echelon, we understand the importance of a team member’s ability to mold and shape their career so they can continue to learn and grow with our company. We have a vested interest in all of our employees and providing them with the tools to succeed is our top priority. Empowering our employees impacts employee engagement, team dynamics, and ultimately, performance.
We offer in-house instructor led training, virtual learning sessions, and a robust learning management system, EDGE University. We provide each team member with a customized learning path and the skills to get them ready to take their next step.
