When Winston Creech started with Drucker + Falk in 2011 as a Maintenance Tech he was fresh out of college and very green, but always had an interest in fixing things.
He remembers James Davis coming to work many times and helping him turn apartments. James was aware of that Winston was a new employee, so he always made sure to pull him aside during a turn and teach him something new. James always had a positive attitude, an eye for detail and was patient when teaching Winston new things... and James proved to be a really good teacher too!
Winston credits James with a lot of his success at Drucker + Falk - not only for the time they spent together at Stonehenge, but for helping him stay on with the company during times of transitions.. Winston was promoted to Assistant Service Manager after a few months, and then promoted to Service Manager a few months later.
After a few years, Winston pursued an opportunity outside DF but stayed in contact with James. In 2016, when he saw that there was a position for an Area Service Manager, he reached out to James and four years later he still finds him self seeking out James for support and guidance in his role. James has been an excellent role model, teacher, and friend throughout Winston's career and we couldn't be more grateful for that!
Throughout Dianne Frye-Calloway's time at DF, Kathy Flynn has always been a friend and a mentor - offering sound advice, company knowledge, and laughter when needed.
Last year Diane saw a job announcement for Floating Leasing Manager and her experience is one we want to share in her own words.
"There are two moments in my DF career that will always stand out to me; first when Kathy called and stated the team would like to interview me, and second, when Kathy called and offered the position. The importance of my friend and someone whom I thought of as a mentor offering this new opportunity was overwhelming. Kathy Flynn is the epitome of the word mentor. She is the person that exemplifies DF standards, knowledge, examples, family, and friend. Kathy Flynn is my immediate supervisor in my role as Floating Leasing Manager and I am so excited to be under her mentorship / leadership. Kathy is a pivotal member of the DF Marketing team and with that she is a very busy person, but somehow, she always makes time for those in need. In my new role I am still learning and have a lot of questions and Kathy will make time for me… even if she only has a quick minute. She offers constructive criticism when needed, positive feedback, help with work challenges, inclusion with opportunities, an unbiased ear, and most importantly someone that will always fight for what is right and fair. I am sure that I am not the only employee for DF that feels this way. Kathy is and has been a mentor for the entire DF family. With her LOE calls, property visits, and just her one-on-one interactions."
Diane also shared how amazing Kathy has been as a mentor and supervisor during unprecedented times and how excited she is about her future with DF... and so are we!
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Happy Rosh Hashanah!
During Julia Pape's almost 14 year tenure at DF, she has had the pleasure of working with some amazing mentors but recently shared that there is one that stands out above them all... Deidre Brown.
Deidre has been Julia's mentor for the last 7 years and has helped develop and coach her in so many ways. She is always there when Julia needs support and goes above and beyond to make sure her employees are happy.
We believe we have a strong leadership and support team within DF and are constantly in awe of our team members with each story that is shared.
Deidre, thank you for your years of dedication to the company and your team members! We appreciate you!
Justin Gilbar recently joined our DF family as a Desktop Support Specialist and we're thrilled to have him on board. Please join us in welcoming him!
It's a Wednesday... in October, which means we wear pink! Thank you to all our team members for supporting breast cancer awareness today by sporting your pink. 🎀
Whitehall Place
The Nicholas
Arlington Park - An Edwards Community
Crosstimbers Apartments
DF Ventures has confirmed the closing of a three-property portfolio in the Richmond and Newport News, Virginia areas for $113 Million.
“This was a great opportunity to leverage DF Multifamily’s management and renovation expertise. We are very proud to have delivered extraordinary returns to our investors. DF Ventures, along with a partner, acquired the properties in May of 2016 for $68.5 million and implemented a $10.5 million renovation plan across the three properties which, combined with stellar property management, resulted in an average return on investment exceeding 30% annually.” - J Guy Buck, CFO of Drucker + Falk
Thank you to all those working closely on this sale, as well as our on-site team members who worked tirelessly to create an exceptional experience for the residents of these properties - your efforts were absolutely noticed and had a MAJOR impact!
https://www.druckerandfalk.com/news/drucker-falk-announces-virginia-portfolio-sale-113-million
Marilyn Wilson from our Sommerset Place Apartments - Raleigh, NC community recently went to Asheville with her husband to celebrate their 36th Anniversary! They got to enjoy amazing weather and reported the view of Chimney Rock was breath taking. We love to see our team members making the best of these unprecedented times.
Thank you to all our team members who supported breast cancer awareness today by wearing their pink! Looking good:
Orleans - An Edwards Community
Three Rivers Luxury Apartment Homes
Kensington Place and Patterson Place
Carytown Crossing
Grove Avenue Condos
Breast cancer is a topic that personally touches so many of our team members and residents across the country. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we want to show our support by wearing our pink each week on Wednesday! Be sure to send your photos to us or tag us when you post them so we can share them with everyone here. 🎀
Excited for Kirsten in her new role as Property Accountant - we couldn't do it without her! Please join us in congratulating her!
We are so proud of our team members going out into their local communities to lend a helping hand. Recently, Mary Rosensteel, Jennifer Stamand, and Jill Harris volunteered for the Poquoson Masonic Lodge #49, helping Poquoson’s local Food Bank. They volunteered to unload the Food Bank truck, organize the different foods, and to help distribute the food to needy families in York and surrounding areas.
Mary, Jennifer, + Jill - thank you for your efforts, it is sure to have an impact!
There is still time to use your "Day of Giving" in 2020!
DF has always encouraged our team members to give back, whether that be individually during their annual volunteer “Day of Giving” or together as a team. While we work diligently to help facilitate some of those opportunities, we know our employees are amazing at creating their own as well. Those stories are truly inspiring and we look forward to spotlighting all the kindness that was shown by #DFPeople this past year.
Today is the day - make sure you vote! 🇺🇸
Drucker + Falk added 339 new photos — in Clayton, North Carolina.
October 29 at 7:38 PM · Clayton, NC ·
GLOWING + GROWING in 2020 is more than just a theme for our recent employee appreciation "roadshow." We meant it when we said we are absolutely GLOWING with pride over your hard work and dedication... and over all of the impressive GROWING that has happened in 2020!
Our team members are the backbone of the organization and we loved celebrating that fact with all of you in a new and different way this year! Cheers to YOU!!!
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DF MF Awards 2019 - Glowing + Growing
It's the LAST Wednesday in October and our teams' showing their support for breast cancer awareness is still going strong! Thank you to ALL our team members who participated in #DFgoesPINK - it means a lot to so many! 🎀
Marina Shores Apartments
Colonial Towne Apartments
Wendy Drucker and Lavora Moore had us feeling a little teary eyed when they shared about their recent DF 'Day of Giving'.
A cause near and dear to them both, The An Achievable Dream Academy is a public school program for at risk youth - helping them from elementary school all the way until high school graduation. Kids who successfully complete the program receive partial, if not full, college financial support - which is INCREDIBLE.
The program started in Newport News, VA by Walter Segaloff and since has expanded to Virginia Beach and the Richmond area... a feat we're incredibly pleased to hear has taken place.
Together, Wendy and Lavora passed out new books to the elementary students during a 'drive up' event. While traditionally this would take place during a school assembly, the spirit of the effort remained intact and the children were able to pick out a brand new book of their choice just before the holiday break.
When sharing these amazing photos, Wendy expressed her deep appreciation for the organization and that her specific love for providing books each year is tied to how important and special she believes reading to be, stating 'It broadens horizons and let's you imagine' which is something all children should experience.
Our team members used their DF 'Day of Caring' for some amazing causes in 2020 - we can't wait to see that enthusiasm and compassion extended to even more organizations in 2021!
https://achievabledream.org/
Wishing everyone a year of happiness and good health!
We want to give a shout out to our DF team members named by Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA) as Housing Heroes for 2020! Congrats to:
Ricky Punch at Axis at PTC
Autumn Swears at Marina Shores Apartments
https://www.vamannualmag-digital.com/vama/0020_annual_2020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1643014#articleId1643014
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Housing Heroes
Cuteness Overload.
Axis at PTC
December 9, 2020 at 9:02 PM ·
How Adorable 😍 Is Our Fur Resident Ronin, In His New Apparel ❤️ #WeRevolveAroundYou #GetAlignedAtAxia
We truly desire for our communities to be a place where our residents make some of their best memories. After we learned about this couple's recent engagement on the rooftop of The Citizen we were honestly overjoyed. What an awesome way to end 2020 and kick off the new year!
The Citizens
December 16, 2020 at 6:01 PM ·
If you’re looking for some joy, happiness or even to shed a tear today, look no further! Jack proposed to Rachel this past Friday on The Citizens rooftop and she said, “YES!” We are over the moon with excitement for these two and so proud of Jack for pulling it off! Rachel’s surprise 4 PM spa appointment truly put the plan to the test 😄 Way to go, Jack! We wish you two a lifetime of happiness and we are so proud to have been able to share in this magical life moment! 💍💒🎉
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Merry Christmas and Happy Everything! Wishing you and yours peace, love, and joy!
We've got another resident pet to share because who doesn't want to see photos of cute pets?
Meet Maverick, who just recently joined the Lumen Hampton Apartments family! He is a 3 month old Husky who loves coming up to the office and getting treats!. He never barks, but loves to chew on the team's fingers and they absolutely love his visits!
Please help us give Natalie Sheidler a warm welcome back to Virginia! We are looking forward to seeing the amazing things she does with our brand new Ellipse Urban Apartments community!
Amelia Station Apartments has a fur resident by the name of Roxy who has been with them for almost four years. She's an adorable Catahoula mix and when she first became a resident she was so shy and skittish of everything. In the almost four years that she's been a resident, she's flourished so much. Pre-Covid, she was in the office everyday to pick up a dog treat and say, "hello." She doesn't come in the office much anymore but if she sees any of the team on the property, she is sure to run over and say, "hi."
Thank you so much to Nicole Biggs for sharing this fun story with us and sharing the resident pet love!
Congrats to the following 12 DF managed communities for being recognized by J Turner Research and Multifamily Executive as being in the Elite 1% for online reputation! This is a major accomplishment, thank you for all that you do!
The Crossings at Red Mill | Virginia Beach, VA
Venture Apartments iN Tech Center | Newport News, VA
Sapphire At Centerpointe | Midlothian, VA
The Chapman Apartments | Hampton, VA
Logan's Landing Apartments | Lynchburg, VA
Lumen Apartments | Hampton, VA
The Choices at Holland Windsor Apartments | Virginia Beach, VA
Haygood Halls Apartments | Virginia Beach, VA
The Charleston - An Edwards Community | Columbus, OH
The Lincoln Apartments | Raleigh, NC
The Chase Apartments | Burlington, NC
Axis at PTC | Hampton, VA
https://www.druckerandfalk.com/news/twelve-drucker-falk-apartment-communities-named-elite-1-best-online-reputation-scores
We are truly lucky to have some of the most amazing residents and adorable resident pets throughout our Drucker + Falk Multifamily communities. This month we're looking forward to putting the spotlight on a few that we LOVE!
First up is Flintlake Apartment Homes. Before COVID, their furry four-legged residents would stop by the office for a treat. When they closed the office, they invented the Doggie Treat Walk-Up Window. Now the pups can still stop by on their daily walks to say hi and get a treat! The team shared that they love staying connected with their residents and seeing the wagging tails throughout the day. 🐕
Please help us congratulate our recent RAMMY award winners! We are incredibly proud of their efforts!
Nick Sloan – Maintenance Technician of the Year
Chelsea Square Apartments – Best Community Team of the Year with 7 or more Team Members
