Category Archives: Culture & People

Peak Properties represented at CAA’s golf outing

Our team had a fantastic time at the Chicagoland Apartment Association golf outing, connecting with industry partners, building new relationships, and enjoying a day dedicated to collaboration both on and off the course.  We always appreciate opportunities to engage with our multifamily network and strengthen the partnerships that make our industry thrive.

Another meaningful quarter in the books

The team headed to Pilot Project Brewing for our quarterly Town Hall. The numbers: 20+ new team members joined us (the mustard-over-ketchup contingent is winning, for the record), 11,000+ maintenance orders completed in Q2, and 2,000+ residents welcomed into the Peak community. Internally, we celebrated multiple promotions, the property management is crushing this leasing cycle,…

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Peak heads to Seattle to watch World Cup

When the World Cup came to the U.S., it wasn't a question of if Mike and Kekic would go-it was a question of when. Kekic, one of Peak's very first contractors, is originally from Bosnia. When he and Mike learned Bosnia would be playing in Seattle, they booked an early-morning flight and headed to the…

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Sam English Nominated for Property Manager of the Year

    Sam English has been named a finalist for Property Manager of the Year at the upcoming REjournals Awards, recognized for his ability to drive performance while building strong relationships with both residents and ownership groups. From completing the lease-up at 3140 N Clybourn to navigating a mid-year ownership transition and delivering consistent portfolio…

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Tyler Lach earns Donald M. Furbush, CPM®, IREM Foundation Scholarship

    A huge congratulations to Assistant Property Manager Tyler Lach on being awarded the prestigious Donald M. Furbush, CPM®, IREM Foundation Scholarship from the IREM Chicago Chapter.  This scholarship supports professionals pursuing advanced certification and continued leadership development in real estate and property management — and it's a testament to Tyler's commitment to growth.…

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Celebrating 15 Years at Peak: Maggie Zach

    Today we're celebrating a major milestone — 15 (now, nearly 16) years of Maggie Zach at Peak Properties!   Since joining Peak in 2010, Maggie has been a driving force behind the company culture we're so proud of today. As our VP of People, she leads a talented team of HR professionals with…

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The Work, Explained: Inside the Assistant Property Manager Role

Assistant Property Managers are often the connective tissue of day-to-day property operations: handling details, maintaining momentum, and making sure small issues don’t become bigger ones. As part of The Work, Explained, we’re sharing a closer look at what this role actually entails through a Q&A with Vivian Perez, Assistant Property Manager for the Supera Portfolio.…

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