Attention: All Associates

Congratulations to the 2019 Essex award winners announced in this morning's Coffee Talk with Leadership session. 

Corporate MVP

Peer-nominated award granted to corporate associates who provide excellent service.

• Susan Rodenzo, Administrative Assistant
• Drew Mckown, Collections Specialist
• Rochelle Gutierrez, Property Accountant
• Carol O'Donoghue, Revenue Manager
• Amber Verrette, Regional Admin Assistant
• Sam Itani, IT Support Analyst II
• Wilson Thai, Resource Analyst
• Rochelle Sischo, Revenue Manager
• Mary Quinn, L&D Specialist III

Lease-Up Closer

The individual who secured the highest net rentals for the year.

• Yvonne Bailey, Leasing Specialist, Station Park Green

Maintenance Supervisor of the Year

Maintenance Supervisors who creatively and diligently achieved a high percentage of key indicators throughout the year.

• Alfonso Vasquez, Fountain Park/Bellerive
• Scott Addieg, Hillcrest Park
• Gonzalo Guerra, City View
• Hector Castillo, Mission Peaks
• Raymundo Wilbur, Avenue 64/Emme
• Juan Puente, Mira Monte
• Danny Viera, Anavia/Park Viridian
• Ramiro Betancourt, Woodland Commons/Foothill Commons
• Vadim Kaminskiy, Bellcentre/Courtyard Off Main

MVP 

Dedicated to individuals who are "go to" people in their portfolios that provide support to communities.

• Gabriel Centeno, AM, Hidden Valley
• Jenna Bardin, Sr. CM, Dylan/Huxley
• Jesus Cortez, Maintenance Technician II, Hillcrest
• Victoria Perez, ACM, E-Collection/Connolly
• Michael Ellison, Porter, The Landing at Jack London
• Savita Deo, Leasing Specialist, Radius
• Lisa McCollough, ACM, Mission Peaks
• Hillary Crocker, ACM, Mission Peaks
• Thai Vo, Porter, 101 San Fernando
• Chris Jaramillo, Maintenance Supervisor
• Jose Magana, Maintenance Technician, Esplanade
• Louigie Castillo, MT, Carmel Summit
• Noel Lemus, MT, Montanosa
• Edwin Castro, MT, Devonshire
• Melinda Brancheau, Leasing, The Huntington
• Gabriella De La Vega, AM, Fairhaven
• Christina Smith, Leasing, Alpine
• Lauren Knodel, ACM, Canyon Pointe
• Alexandru Lurco, MT, Pinnacle on Lake Washington
• Liana Niblack, ACM, Piedmont
• Chris Catlin, MT, Evergreen Heights
• Casey Black, ACM, Piedmont
• Ramin Sobhani, MT, Highlands at Wynhaven

Radiance Award

Dedicated to Porters and Maintenance Techs whose primary responsibility is building cleanliness.

• Martha Coria, Porter, The Lofts at Pinehurst
• Antonio Montoya, MT, Fountain Park
• Donald Marsh, Porter, Brio/The Grand
• Mirna Lopez, Porter, Crow Canyon
• Florencia Cuevas Florean, Porter, Mission Peaks
• Julie Brown, Porter, Bernardo Crest
• Jocsan Nieto, Porter, Pinnacle at Talega
• Feriz Halimi, MT, 8th + Republican
• Nelson Salinas Cuellar, MT, Foothill Commons

Star Leaser

Individuals who secured 75+ net rentals for 2019.

• Lamarr Crayton
• Vanessa Banda
• Lynnette Hungerford
• Heidi Aden
• Christine Sorensen
• Vanessa Candelaria
• Katie Landron
• Lauren Hethcock
• Cedrick Grizzard
• Sabrina Sanchez
• Eliana Majuan Diaz
• Thomas Watson
• Lindsay Kopp
• Catherine Rotolo
• Milagro Almendarez
• Jillynn Parker
• Danielle Adams
• Stephen Watkins
• Brian Cramer
• Rainy Sargent
• Jason Flores
• Jose Tinoco
• Blanca Delgado
• Soledad Moreno
• Jayred Clemens
• Mikey Divina
• David Cheung
• Erick Gonzalez
• Jason Sparks
• Marisela Mendoza
• Alexia LaFauci
• Nancy Pavsek
• Ruby Ramirez
• Marissa Rodriguez
• Elliot Chen
• Michael Calvary
• Alexis Seaton
• Jody Ladd
• Norma Bustamante
• Anjillie Madigan
• Sapphire Machado
• Juilianna Caldwell
• Melinda Brancheau
• Lisa Jaramillo
• Brenda Velez
• Celine Humphrey
• Liana Niblack
• Lizet Albarran
• Susan Santiago
• Cheyenne Powell
• Linda McLean
• Navjot Kaur
• Shandra Rosenberg
• Kristan Robertson

Closer: Under 200 Units

Granted to the individual who secured the highest net rentals in the under 200 unit category.

• Clay Cochran, CM, Hope Ranch
• Cynthia Hernandez, AM, Shadow Point
• Eric Charriere, CM, Mesa Village
• Jacob Perez, Leasing, Stevenson Place
• Pooja Joshi, Leasing, Redmond Hill

Closer: Over 200 Units

Granted to the individual who secured the highest net rentals in the over 200 unit category.

• Flora Latifi, Leasing, Aviara
• Lauren Knowles, Leasing, Wilshire La Brea
• Maria Bueza, Leasing, Santa Palmia
• Ryley Phoenix, AM, Huntington Breakers
• Wendy Sutherland, Leasing, Carmel Landing

Come Back Community of the Year

Dedicated to the property who met adverse conditions and showed significant improvement in yearly results.

• Avondale
• Brighton Ridge
• Mission Peaks
• Montanosa
• Montejo

Corporate Manager of the Year

Manager or director who has gone above the call of duty.

• Michael Beler, Associate General Counsel
• Robelyn Pelayo, Property Accounting and Financial Analysis Manager

Rookie of the Year

Granted to the individuals who are in their first year of service and have made a tremendous impact.

• Binh Bui, MT, Piedmont
• Daniel Contreras Dominguez, MS, 360 Residences
• Edwin Orozco Herrera, AM, Tiffany Court
• Emanuel Ramirez Hernandez, MT, Mission Peaks
• Erin Morella, CM, Mission Peaks/E-Collection
• Israel Salinas, MT, Bernardo Crest
• James Watts, MT, Vesta
• Jessica Alvarez, CM, Sage/Montclaire/Summerhill
• Lauren Miller, Leasing, CentrePointe
• Mysti Acebedo, Leasing, Villa Siena
• Oscar Sampedro, Porter, Hillcrest
• Raechel Bihr, CM, Avant
• Raman Gill, Leasing, The Cairns
• Shania Hirzel, Leasing, Woodland Commons
• Vanessa Liclican, CM, Galloway

Top Gun Maintenance Team of the Year

Dedicated to the property who demonstrated excellent skills and achievement in maintenance property operations.

• Bridgeport Coast
• Collins on Pine
• Haver Hill
• Mira Monte
• One South Market

Community of the Year

Dedicated to the community who demonstrated above-and-beyond achievement in 2019.

• CBC
• Domaine
• Gas Co.
• MB360
• Montclaire
• Summit Park Village
• Verandas
• Village Green
• Wandering Creek

Congratulations to all of our award winners and a special shout-out to Multi-Site Community Manager, Victor Nguyen, who attended the awards in style, accompanied by a few famous friends!